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Dada Khalandar

@dadakhalandar1

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I build high-performance React and Next.js products, from AI-native interfaces to real-time financial platforms.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to remote or relocation opportunities where I can lead frontend architecture, build AI-native and real-time products, and mentor engineering teams.

I've led frontend and cross-platform mobile architecture at Hong Leong Bank, delivering financial solutions with Next.js, React, React Native, Expo, and TypeScript. I build real-time telemetry and transaction experiences with WebSockets and streaming APIs while establishing design systems with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui.

Previously, I shipped national-scale member portal modules at KWSP-EPF and collaborative SaaS features at JENSI, including Kanban boards, form builders, workflow automation, and offline-ready PWAs. I also launched Duet Budget for 2,800+ users across 127 countries and contribute accessibility, lifecycle, and performance improvements to shadcn/ui and Once UI.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Frontend Engineer & Team Lead

Current

Hong Leong Bank

May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Lead frontend and cross-platform mobile architecture using Next.js, React, React Native, Expo, and TypeScript. Champion AI-assisted engineering and drive adoption of modern stacks to accelerate feature delivery.

Next.js React React Native Expo TypeScript Claude Gemini GitHub Co Pilot WebSockets Tailwind Shadcn Ui Design Systems AI Assisted Coding Reviews Team Leadership

Senior Engineer

KWSP - EPF

May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)

Engineered mission-critical member portal modules serving millions of users, focusing on high reliability and compliance. Developed accessible, responsive interfaces with Next.js and React.

Next.js React TypeScript REST APIs Accessibility Performance Optimization Government Compliance

Senior Engineer

Jensi

Jul 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Owned and shipped core productivity software features for a collaborative SaaS product, including real-time Kanban boards and workflow automation. Integrated AI developer tooling to accelerate sprint velocity.

React Zustand Claude GitHub Co Pilot PWA Collaborative Editing Rich Text Editing Real Time State

Lead Developer

MIRTech

Jul 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Architected scalable web and administrative platforms using Next.js and AWS for an e-commerce subscription ecosystem. Optimized Core Web Vitals and performance metrics.

Next.js AWS GraphQL REST APIs Performance Optimization Core Web Vitals Ecommerce

Front End Developer

TRYP

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

Built modular, accessible UI components and interactive showcases using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Chakra UI. Developed custom client-side logging and diagnostic utilities.

Next.js Tailwind Chakra UI Accessibility JavaScript Debugging

Front End Engineer

ZF Group

Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Developed an AI-driven automation portal for car engine modeling using Angular. Engineered collaborative, data-driven engineering portals and internal workforce management systems using React.

Angular React Tailwind Data Visualization Machine Learning Workflow Management

WordPress Developer

Freelance

Jul 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Designed, built, and launched custom responsive web applications for diverse international clients. Audited and optimized Core Web Vitals and page load performance.

WordPress PHP HTML5 CSS SASS JavaScript Performance Optimization