Personal details
Christopher H.
Technical skills
About
I am a passionate Frontend Engineer with a strong foundation in Computer Science, which I studied at Babes-Bolyai University, earning both a BSc and MSc in Business Informatics. My professional journey began with an internship at Arobs Transilvania Software, where I honed my skills in modern web technologies and Agile methodologies.
For the past five years, I have been dedicated to a large-scale project in the travel industry, working within a diverse and multicultural environment. Our development teams, typically consisting of 6-9 members including SDETs, Product Owners, and Tech Leads, have provided me with invaluable experience in cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working alongside colleagues from various nationalities, backgrounds, and faiths, enriching my perspective and enhancing my ability to communicate effectively in a global context. This diverse environment has not only broadened my cultural understanding but also sharpened my adaptability and teamwork skills.
One of the aspects of my work that I find most fulfilling is mentoring my colleagues. I take great pleasure in sharing my knowledge, guiding junior team members, and contributing to their professional growth. Additionally, I am passionate about sharing my insights and experiences through articles on my personal blog, where I discuss web development, technical innovations, and industry trends.
My technical expertise, combined with my collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous learning, allows me to contribute effectively to complex projects while fostering a positive and productive team environment.
Work Experience
- Develop and maintain a large-scale point of sale web application in the travel industry for a globally recognized client
- Create comprehensive technical analysis documents for new features, considering implementation aspects, architecture fit, and PCI compliance
- Present technical designs to engineering managers and developers, incorporating feedback to refine implementation strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and architects to break down complex features into manageable tasks
- Estimate workloads and guide team delivery in an Agile environment
- Developed critical core features including Cancellation, Exchanges, and Payments modules, significantly enhancing application functionality
- Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies, ensuring superior code quality and improved end-user satisfaction
- Resolve critical defects, directly contributing to increased customer satisfaction and system reliability
- Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to project guidelines, best practices, and maintaining high code quality standards
- Mentor junior colleagues by establishing personalized career growth objectives, providing continuous support, and regularly assessing progress
- Deliver actionable feedback to management regarding mentee development, contributing to team growth and succession planning
- Familiarity with micro-frontend and micro-services architecture
- Collaborated in an intern team using Agile and Scrum methodologies, enhancing teamwork and project management skills
- Gained proficiency in modern web technologies including React.js, Node.js, CSS, HTML, Jest and more
- Learned version control using Git, improving code management and collaboration abilities
- Co-developed a web-based gaming platform, personally recreating the classic Snake game using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Acquired knowledge of web hosting principles and practices