ABOUT
BIOGRAPHY
I'm Omar Elnagdy, a passionate Full Stack Developer with over six years of experience, based in Staten Island, NY. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The City College of New York, I have cultivated a robust technical skill set, specializing in core languages like JavaScript, Java, and Python, and advanced web development technologies such as React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js. My professional journey includes impactful roles at IBM, Doran Jones, and Fringe, where I led the development of scalable component libraries, modernized SaaS platforms, and enhanced user engagement with cutting-edge technologies. My projects, including GeniusAI and Everything: All in One App, showcase my expertise in leveraging OpenAI and machine learning to create innovative solutions. With a knack for delivering exceptional results, I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and am committed to driving business success through technology.
"Innovating with code, I craft user-centric experiences that make a difference."
Skills Overview
React6 yrs
Used at IBM, Fringe, Mercor, Doran Jones
JavaScript6 yrs
Used at IBM, Doran Jones, Mercor
HTML6 yrs
Used at IBM, Fringe
CSS6 yrs
Used at IBM, Fringe
Git6 yrs
Used at All Companies
Node.js5 yrs
Used at IBM, Mercor
Java5 yrs
Used at IBM
TypeScript4 yrs
Used at Fringe, Doran Jones, Mercor
PostgreSQL4 yrs
Used at IBM, Doran Jones
IBM Cloud4 yrs
Used at IBM
JIRA4 yrs
Used at All Companies
Postman4 yrs
Used at IBM, Doran Jones
Next.js3 yrs
Used at Fringe, Mercor
Python3 yrs
Used at Mercor
Spring Boot3 yrs
Used at IBM
MongoDB3 yrs
Used at Doran Jones
Tailwind CSS3 yrs
Used at Fringe, Doran Jones
Figma3 yrs
Used at Doran Jones, Mercor
Docker3 yrs
Used at IBM, Mercor
Redux3 yrs
Used at IBM, Doran Jones
Storybook3 yrs
Used at Doran Jones, Mercor
Jest3 yrs
Used at Doran Jones, Mercor
Express3 yrs
Used at IBM, Personal Projects
MySQL2 yrs
Used at Personal Projects
Firebase2 yrs
Used at Doran Jones
GraphQL2 yrs
Used at Personal Projects
Prisma2 yrs
Used at Personal Projects
Framer Motion2 yrs
Used at Fringe, Mercor
Google Cloud2 yrs
Used at Fringe
OpenShift2 yrs
Used at IBM
Material UI2 yrs
Used at Doran Jones
Playwright2 yrs
Used at Doran Jones
Cypress2 yrs
Used at Mercor
RTL (React Testing Library)2 yrs
Used at Doran Jones
Webpack2 yrs
Used at Doran Jones
Watson Chatbot2 yrs
Used at IBM
Vercel2 yrs
Used at Mercor, Personal Projects
Golang1 yrs
Used at Personal Projects
Carbon Design System1 yrs
Used at IBM
React Bootstrap1 yrs
Used at Personal Projects
OpenAI1 yrs
Used at Mercor, Personal Projects
Rails1 yrs
Used at Personal Projects
React Native1 yrs
Used at Personal Projects
WORK EXPERIENCE
~ 6+ years ~Senior Web Development & UX Evaluation Expert
Mercor Intelligence (Contract)
March 2025 - July 2025
New York, NY
- Evaluated AI-generated full-stack apps built with React, Node.js, Python, and TypeScript for performance, accessibility, design systems, and infrastructure quality.
- Provided expert feedback on database architecture, API design, and system engineering to ensure technical rigor in training materials for advanced AI models.
- Introduced UI/UX defects and analyzed motion, responsiveness, and components using Chrome DevTools and Storybook.
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Design Manager (Contract)
October 2024 - March 2025
New York, NY
- Built and architected the client portal using Next.js, TypeScript, and React with React Query for data fetching and caching.
- Spearheaded mobile and desktop design implementations, ensuring responsive and intuitive experiences with reusable components documented in Storybook.
- Integrated Docker for consistent local development, Framer Motion for rich animations, and managed AWS deployments for scalable production infrastructure.
- Used Cypress for end-to-end testing to maintain high application quality.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Fringe (Contract)
May 2024 - October 2024
Richmond, VA
- Built and optimized the Marketplace app using Next.js, TypeScript, React, Zustand, React Query, and Framer Motion, increasing user engagement by 30%.
- Integrated Salesforce REST APIs and Google Cloud Analytics for dynamic data presentation and user behavior tracking.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with design, research, and product teams to enhance the overall user experience.
- Mentored frontend engineers and conducted code reviews focusing on performance and code quality.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Doran Jones (Contract)
May 2023 - May 2024
New York, NY
- Developed an advanced component library for TransUnion, increasing feature development speed by 20%.
- Built a robust design system with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Storybook, integrating Chromatic for visual regression and Playwright for E2E testing.
- Established CI pipelines with GitHub Actions to automate testing and ensure high code quality.
Software Engineer / Full Stack Engineer
IBM
May 2019 - May 2023
Southbury, CT
- Modernized IBM's Global Ledger frontend using React and TypeScript, reducing accountant workloads by 40%.
- Built and maintained scalable REST APIs with Java, Spring Boot, and Node.js; managed PostgreSQL and DB2 databases.
- Deployed applications and microservices using Kubernetes, enhancing scalability and reliability while streamlining CI/CD.
- Implemented an AI chatbot using IBM Watson, reducing support email volume by 90%.
- Used Docker for containerization and JIRA with Travis CI for bug tracking and build testing.