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Sergey Hovakimyan

AI-Augmented Software Engineer

Glendale, California· 13+ years · JavaScript & TypeScript · Agent-Based Development · Accessibility (WCAG) Advocate

Portrait of Sergey Hovakimyan

Summary

13+ years of experience in software engineering. I specialise in building scalable, high-performance applications that meet global standards. My expertise spans JavaScript, React, Redux, Node, and TypeScript, where I’ve consistently delivered cutting-edge solutions in both entrepreneurial and corporate settings. I have a proven track record of leading diverse, cross-functional teams, with a focus on Micro-Frontend Architecture, accessibility, and internationalisation — ensuring that the products I develop are both robust and user-centric.

Key Highlights

Experience

BuildOps — IC5 Software Engineer · AI-Augmented Practice

Los Angeles, California · April 2025 — Present

  • AI-Orchestrated Engineering:Operating full-stack frontend work on BuildOps’ vertical SaaS platform through AI-augmented workflows for the past ~6 months. Orchestrating coding agents, custom skills, and slash commands rather than writing implementation by hand.
  • Agents, Skills & Commands: Designed and shipped reusable Claude Code agents, skills, and slash commands for the team — covering code review, accessibility audits, architecture analysis, design-to-code translation, and repo conventions. Captured team practice as durable tooling so quality scales with headcount.
  • AI-Driven Architecture & Research: Use deep-research and design-review agents to evaluate options and pressure-test trade-offs before any implementation lands. Reduces wasted refactors; keeps architectural decisions auditable and reviewable.
  • AI-Paired Testing & Code Review: Tests, refactors, and PR reviews are agent-paired by default — the agent proposes, the human owns the merge. Maintains rigor while compressing the test-and-review loop.
  • Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) at CI Quality: Built AI-led audit workflows that surface a11y issues before they ship — bringing audit-grade scrutiny into every feature, not just compliance cycles.
  • Design-to-Code via MCP: Wired Figma and design-system integrations through MCP, turning design hand-offs into production components without manual boilerplate.
  • Stack: TypeScript · React · Node.js · Claude Code · MCP · custom agents/skills/commands.

EPAM Systems — Software Engineering Team Leader

Glendale, California · November 2023 — April 2025

  • Built Scalable Micro-Frontend Architecture: Designed a Micro-Frontend system using React, Redux, and TypeScript. Improved modularity and cut code dependencies by 30%, leading to faster builds and easier integrations.
  • Led a Cross-Functional Team: Managed an 8-person front-end team across EPAM Systems projects. Improved delivery times by 20% through streamlined workflows and close collaboration with other teams.
  • Improved Accessibility and Internationalisation: Ensured compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and global standards. This extended our project reach to 15+ countries, boosting international engagement by 30%.
  • Developed Streaming Features for Major Client: Contributed to feature development and performance improvements for a streaming platform. Helped deliver key milestones 15% ahead of schedule, supporting client demand during peak times.
  • Created a Productive Team Culture: Held regular team meetings and 1:1s to set goals and give feedback. Increased team engagement and productivity by 20% through a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Interviewed and Onboarded Talent: Interviewed 15+ candidates for technical and cultural fit. Mentored new hires, cutting onboarding time by 30% and improving team retention.
  • Contributed to Business Development: Assisted in creating project proposals and presenting to clients. Helped secure one major account, expanding the project pipeline by 20%.

EPAM Systems — Lead Software Engineer

Glendale, California · March 2022 — November 2023

  • Led Front-End Projects: Directed front-end development on multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Improved project delivery speed by 15% through effective coordination and streamlined workflows.
  • Architected and Integrated Micro-Frontend Systems: Designed and implemented a scalable Micro-Frontend Architecture, reducing build times by 20% and simplifying future development across teams.
  • Enhanced Accessibility and Global Standards: Improved accessibility and internationalisation, achieving full WCAG compliance. This expanded the app’s reach by 25%, increasing accessibility for global users.
  • Cultivated a Growth-Oriented Team Culture: Organised regular check-ins and 1:1s, increasing team productivity by 20% by focusing on progress tracking and goal setting.
  • Recruited and Built Strong Teams: Conducted 20+ technical interviews, leading to a 30% reduction in new-hire onboarding time by focusing on both technical and cultural fit.
  • Developed Advanced Social Media Application Features: Delivered complex features and optimisations for major social media applications, boosting user engagement by 15%.
  • Ensured Code Quality and Reliability: Performed code reviews and testing, reducing deployment errors by 25% and maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Mentored and Developed Junior Talent: Mentored junior developers, resulting in a 30% improvement in their performance and skill levels, strengthening overall team capabilities.

EPAM Systems — Lead Software Engineer

Armenia · November 2020 — March 2022

  • Promoted to Lead Role: Transitioned from Senior Software Engineer to Lead, expanding responsibilities to include team leadership and project management on high-stakes client projects.
  • Delivered Client-Centric Solutions: Collaborated with multiple EPAM Systems clients to deliver tailored software solutions, resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rate through high-quality, customised deliverables.
  • Led Front-End Development: Managed a front-end team across several projects, ensuring alignment with client goals. Improved project delivery times by 20% through structured planning and close cross-functional collaboration.
  • Fostered a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Held regular team meetings and 1:1 sessions, boosting team productivity by 15% by tracking progress, setting clear goals, and providing feedback.
  • Enhanced Accessibility and International Reach: Implemented accessibility and internationalisation features, increasing user reach by 20% and achieving full compliance with global standards.
  • Mentored Junior Developers: Provided guidance and support for junior team members, improving team capability by 30% and reducing onboarding time for new hires.

EPAM Systems — Senior Software Engineer

Armenia · September 2020 — November 2020

  • Developed Reusable Components: Contributed to engineering reusable front-end components within a multicultural Scrum team, enhancing product efficiency and streamlining development.
  • Enhanced Toll Road Payment System: Assisted in designing a toll-road payment system, optimising payment processing speed and improving user satisfaction.
  • Participated in Recruitment: Supported the interview process for project-specific roles, helping to select top candidates and reduce time-to-hire by 10%.
  • Improved Application Performance: Contributed to application optimisation, achieving a 10% reduction in load times, enhancing user experience.
  • Maintained Code Quality: Conducted code reviews and testing to ensure high code standards, reducing potential deployment issues by 15%.

Renderforest — Team Lead and Senior Software Engineer

Armenia · May 2019 — September 2020

  • Led Product Overhaul for Video Maker: Managed a cross-functional team of 5 engineers, QA, and designers to rewrite Renderforest’s flagship Video Maker product, boosting product performance by 40% and enhancing user engagement through advanced new features.
  • Enhanced a Widely-Used Product:Contributed to the Video Maker’s success, which serves over 10 million users and has generated 30 million+ projects, making it the company’s most popular tool.
  • Launched a Cross-Platform Media Library: Developed and launched a Media Library, enabling efficient user media management across all Renderforest products, which improved user workflow by 25%.
  • Standardised Development with NPM Module: Created a shared component library as an NPM module, which improved code consistency and reduced development time on new products by 20%.
  • Optimised Agile Workflows: Supported the team in Agile practices, leading to a 15% increase in on-time deliverables and consistently high-quality outputs.
  • Mentored Junior Developers: Guided junior team members, resulting in a 30% improvement in their project contributions and overall team capabilities.

EventGeek — Senior Software Engineer

Armenia · December 2018 — April 2019

  • Collaborated with an agile team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly development targets, ensuring timely and efficient project completion.
  • Focused primarily on the Front-End development of the EventGeek application, contributing to its user interface and user experience enhancements.
  • Created several core components that were utilised across different parts of the product, improving consistency and reusability.

apolloBytes — Team Lead and Senior Software Engineer

Armenia · April 2017 — December 2018

  • Led the Cloud Fleet Manager project as a Team Leader and Senior Software Engineer, managing a team of up to 5 people.
  • Rewrote 10 modules of Cloud Fleet Manager into React, achieving a significant performance improvement over the previous Silverlight application.
  • Mentored team members by sharing resources, expertise, values, skills, perspectives, attitudes, and proficiencies, facilitating their professional growth.
  • Established best practices for coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables and streamlined processes.
  • Conducted regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to track progress, set goals, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Developed the cryptoeye.eu product as a Node.js developer, focusing on creating cryptocurrency candles.

apolloBytes — Senior Software Engineer

Yerevan, Armenia · December 2016 — April 2017

  • Worked as a Senior Software Engineer at ApolloBytes, a company specialising in large-scale web applications.
  • Collaborated with a team of software engineers on the main product: Cloud Fleet Manager, serving prominent clients such as Hanseaticsoft, Maersk, Atlantic Lloyd, and Nordic Hamburg.
  • Developed and maintained 28 interrelated modules of Cloud Fleet Manager in parallel, with at least 5 modules in development at any given time.
  • Rewrote several modules of Cloud Fleet Manager from Silverlight into React, ensuring compatibility with modern browsers and enhancing performance.

Cyclop Technologies — JavaScript Developer

Yerevan · July 2016 — December 2016

  • Collaborated with a team of developers on the “MegaMarket” product, tailored for the local market, enhancing its user experience and functionality.
  • Utilised JavaScript (React/Redux) to improve the front-end development, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of the “MegaMarket” product.
  • Contributed to the development of innovative websites, implementing best practices for code quality and performance.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress, address challenges, and devise effective solutions.

Freelance, self-employed — Web Developer

Remote · December 2013 — July 2016

  • Created and developed various web projects for international clients, ensuring requirements were met and projects were delivered on time.
  • Communicated directly with clients from around the world to understand their needs and provide tailored web solutions.
  • Gained extensive experience in remote work, effectively collaborating with teammates from different countries.
  • Delivered high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly web solutions, adhering to best practices in web development.
  • Ensured projects followed best practices in web development, including security and performance optimisation.

Instigate Mobile CJSC — Junior Web Developer

Armenia · August 2013 — November 2013

  • Collaborated with a team on the “Armath” product, primarily utilising jQuery to enhance functionality and user interface.
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of the “Armath” product, contributing to its overall improvement and user experience.
  • Participated in code reviews, helping to improve coding standards and ensure high-quality code.

Education

National Polytechnic University of Armenia · 2013 – 2017
Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science and Information Technology — Cyber Security

Technical Skills

Languages
JavaScript · TypeScript · Hack
Web Technologies
React.js · Node.js · Redux · React-Router · GraphQL · Next.js · Nest.js · SASS · Styled-components · Tailwind CSS
State Management & Middleware
Redux Thunk · Reselect
Development Practices
Micro-Frontend Architecture · TDD · BDD · Unit Testing · Algorithms · Code Reviews · Scrum · CI/CD · Performance Optimisation
Tools & Databases
PostgreSQL · MongoDB · Git · Webpack · Gulp · Babel · Jest
Top Skills (LinkedIn)
Lit · Leadership · JavaScript

Languages

English (Full Professional) · Armenian (Native or Bilingual) · Russian (Full Professional)