I am a Front-End Developer with 2+ years of experience building responsive web applications and cross-platform desktop apps. I specialise in React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tauri — delivering production-grade interfaces from concept through deployment with a strong emphasis on clean component architecture and real-world performance.
My work spans AI-powered chatbots with real-time streaming, property and vehicle trading desktop apps, and dynamic form-builder platforms — each shipped with pixel-level Figma fidelity, reusable component systems, and optimised bundle sizes.
I thrive in agile teams where frontend engineering is treated as a craft: thoughtful state management, accessible UI patterns, cross-browser reliability, and measurable performance wins.
Currently:
- 🖥️ Building cross-platform desktop apps with Tauri and React
- ⚡ Implementing real-time AI streaming via EventSource SSE
- 🎨 Engineering reusable component libraries aligned to Figma specs
- 🚀 Optimising load performance through code splitting and lazy loading
Open To:
Languages
Frontend & UI
Desktop & Runtime
Backend & APIs
DevOps & Tooling
| Domain | Proficiency | Details |
|---|---|---|
| React.js & Hooks | ████████████ Expert | Functional components, Context API, custom hooks, state patterns |
| Next.js | ███████████░ Advanced | SSR, SSG, ISR, App Router, dynamic routing, Vercel deployment |
| TypeScript | ██████████░░ Advanced | Type safety, interfaces, generics, strict mode |
| Tauri Desktop Apps | ███████████░ Advanced | Cross-platform packaging, auto-update via Tauri Updater |
| Tailwind CSS | ████████████ Expert | Utility-first, responsive design, custom config, component classes |
| REST API Integration | ███████████░ Advanced | Axios, SSE EventSource, real-time streaming, error handling |
| Performance Optimisation | ██████████░░ Advanced | Code splitting, lazy loading, reusable components, bundle analysis |
| UI/UX & Styling | ██████████░░ Advanced | Bootstrap, MUI, Figma-to-code precision, cross-browser compatibility |
| State Management | █████████░░░ Proficient | Context API, React Hooks, global state patterns |
| DevOps & Tooling | ████████░░░░ Proficient | Git, Docker, AWS EC2, Vercel, Netlify, Agile/Scrum, ClickUp |
◈ Soika Mockingjay — AI-Powered Chatbot Web App
A fully-featured AI-powered chatbot platform with real-time streaming responses, secure authentication, and rich media interactions. Built to be embeddable as a widget on external sites, with a production-grade UX rivalling commercial chatbot products.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, MUI, Context API, EventSource SSE |
| Scale | Multi-tab sync, embeddable widget, external site integration |
| Performance | Real-time token streaming, lazy-loaded media previews, optimised re-renders |
| Security | Secure refresh-token authentication, multi-tab session sync, scoped API hooks |
| Impact | Full production deployment; embeddable chatbot widget shipped to external clients |
| Repository |  |
Implemented real-time streaming AI responses using EventSource SSE, giving users a native, low-latency chat experience without WebSocket overhead. Added voice recording, speech detection, waveform visualisation, drag-and-drop file uploads, and PDF/video preview — all within a cohesive, accessible UI. The embeddable widget architecture used custom API hooks and a scoped CSS strategy to integrate cleanly into any third-party site.
◈ VahanYaar — Second-Hand Vehicle Trading Desktop App
A cross-platform desktop application for second-hand vehicle trading, built with Tauri and React. Delivered full marketplace functionality including listings, image uploads, user authentication, and seamless auto-updates — packaged natively for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | React, Bootstrap, Tauri, Axios, Tauri Updater |
| Scale | Full marketplace — listings, image uploads, auth, real-time data |
| Performance | Native desktop performance via Tauri, lazy-loaded image galleries |
| Security | User authentication, secure data handling, scoped permissions |
| Impact | Cross-platform shipping (Windows / macOS / Linux) with auto-update delivery |
| Repository |  |
Leveraged Tauri's Rust-based backend to achieve near-native performance with a React frontend, drastically reducing bundle size compared to Electron alternatives. Tauri Updater enabled silent background updates with user-triggered install prompts, ensuring the user base always runs the latest version without manual reinstallation.
◈ BuildYaar — Property Buying & Selling Desktop App
A Tauri-based desktop application for property transactions, featuring integrated PDF document viewing, a built-in rich text editor, real-time property updates, and full user management — packaged for cross-platform distribution.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | React, Tauri, Axios, react-pdf-viewer, Rich Text Editor |
| Scale | Full property marketplace — listings, documents, user roles, auto-updates |
| Performance | Cross-platform native packaging, optimised PDF rendering, lazy data loading |
| Security | User management, role-based access, secure API communication via Axios |
| Impact | Production-ready desktop app with seamless auto-update packaging |
| Repository |  |
Integrated react-pdf-viewer within Tauri's webview environment, resolving compatibility constraints between browser APIs and the desktop runtime. The built-in rich text editor enabled agents to draft and format property descriptions directly within the app, eliminating reliance on external tools.
◈ Punctualiti — Dynamic Form Builder Web App
A responsive Next.js web application featuring a fully dynamic form builder with drag-and-drop field configuration and an advanced rich-text editor. Engineered with clean architecture principles, reusable components, and performance-first design.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Rich Text Editor |
| Scale | Dynamic form schema generation, multi-field types, responsive across devices |
| Performance | Component-level code splitting, optimised re-renders, smooth UX interactions |
| Security | Input validation, sanitised form output, XSS-safe rich text handling |
| Impact | Production-deployed web app with zero-dependency form schema system |
| Repository | |
Architected a form schema engine that allowed non-technical users to configure multi-step forms with conditional logic, rich text descriptions, and custom validation rules — all without touching code. Built entirely on Next.js App Router with Tailwind for a sub-200ms interaction response on all field operations.
Soika Labs · March 2025 – October 2025
Joined as a frontend engineer on a product team building AI-native desktop and web applications. Took ownership of the entire frontend architecture for a flagship AI chatbot product and a cross-platform desktop application, delivering 30+ pages from scratch aligned precisely with Figma specifications.
- Built cross-platform desktop applications using Tauri, including seamless auto-update support via Tauri Updater
- Developed a two-way AI conversation system using EventSource SSE for real-time streaming communication
- Delivered a 30+ page production application from scratch, maintaining pixel-level Figma fidelity throughout
- Designed and implemented reusable React components with React Hooks for efficient, predictable state management
- Optimised application performance through code splitting and lazy loading, measurably reducing load times
- Integrated REST APIs, resolved UI/UX bugs, and collaborated in agile sprints using Git for version control
MB Infoways · May 2023 – February 2025
Contributed to frontend development across multiple client-facing web and desktop products in an agile delivery environment. Established component library conventions, improved performance benchmarks, and introduced Tauri-based desktop packaging as a new delivery channel.
- Developed responsive web applications using React.js, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, and Bootstrap
- Built cross-platform desktop apps using Tauri, improving product reach across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Created reusable React component libraries and implemented Hooks for streamlined, maintainable state management
- Improved application performance through code splitting and component-level optimisation strategies
- Integrated REST APIs, resolved UI/UX issues, and ensured cross-browser compatibility across all deliverables
- Collaborated in agile development teams using Git for version control and continuous delivery
| Recognition | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚀 30+ Page App Delivery | Architected and shipped a 30+ page production application from scratch at Soika Labs |
| 🤖 AI Streaming Implementation | Built real-time two-way AI conversation system using EventSource SSE |
| 🖥️ Cross-Platform Desktop | Delivered Tauri desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux across multiple products |
| 🔌 Embeddable Widget | Engineered a chatbot widget deployable on any external site via custom API hooks |
| ⚡ Performance Engineering | Consistent performance gains via code splitting and lazy loading across all projects |
| 🎯 Figma Fidelity | Recognised for pixel-perfect implementation aligned to design specifications |
name: Sagar Padia
role: Front-End Developer
location: Ahmedabad, India
experience: 2+ years
learning:
- Advanced Tauri v2 APIs and Rust interop
- Web animations with Framer Motion and GSAP
- React Server Components and Next.js 15 features
- Micro-frontend architecture patterns
building:
- AI-powered chatbot interfaces with SSE streaming
- Cross-platform desktop apps with Tauri
- Reusable React component libraries
- Dynamic form builder tooling
exploring:
- Edge rendering and partial hydration
- WebAssembly with Rust + Tauri
- AI-assisted UI prototyping workflows
- Advanced TypeScript patterns
open_to:
- Frontend / UI Engineer roles (remote or Ahmedabad)
- React / Next.js product engineering positions
- Tauri desktop app development projects
- Freelance web and desktop app engagements
"Great UI is invisible — it gets out of the user's way and lets the product speak for itself."