NewReact Context Deep Dive: Avoiding Re-renders and Advanced Patterns

Hi, I'm Vikram.

I build fast, delightful web experiences and use AI tools to move from idea to prototype in days, not weeks.

Currently exploring the intersection of design, code, and artificial intelligence.

About Me

Since 2009, I’ve built a 16-year career growing from a Flash game programmer into a lead software engineer and frontend architect. I started in browser-based game development and then moved into interactive web applications where I led projects end to end, covering UI and UX, React and Redux frontends, and Node and Express backends for agencies and product teams.

Over time I took on leadership responsibilities, guiding teams, mentoring developers, and owning delivery for complex, high-traffic applications. Today at EPAM, I lead frontend development for large-scale products using React, Node.js, and modern web tooling, with a strong focus on architecture, performance, and practical use of AI-assisted development across the stack.

Journey

2020 – Present

Lead Software Engineer@ EPAM Systems

Leading a team of frontend developers, architecting and developing multiple products using ReactJS, NodeJS, ExpressJS, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality web solutions.

2013 – 2020

Team Lead, Interactive Application Development@ Believe Creative ITES Pvt. Ltd

Led frontend development for complex apps (including a data science app using React/Redux/Material UI), implemented backend APIs (e.g., for ReduceCO2), and drove major website revamps and UX improvements.

2012 – 2013