I'm Achim Andrei,
Frontend Developer

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About Me 👀

I'm a Frontend Developer passionate about building clean, scalable, and user-focused web applications . I consider myself a bug whisperer - I understand them all!

My Story

I'm an engineer by trade, but about 4 years ago I made the jump into coding — and I've been happily stuck there ever since.

I build things that work well and don't confuse people. Revolutionary, I know.

Clean code, smooth UX, and websites that don't make people rage-quit — that's my jam.

"Bugs are like puzzles - satisfying when you solve them!" 🧩

Fun facts about me:

🌟 I have two four-legged “assistants” — Bobby and Hannah — who always know when it's time for a break.
🚀 I can talk for hours about long-term investing and how to navigate the stock market without panicking.
🌲 Soon I'll be driving a Renault Megane, perfect for spontaneous getaways.
📚 I'm the kind of person who can't resist reorganizing my workspace until it feels just right.
🎨 I love finding simple solutions to complicated problems, especially in code and design.

When not coding:

Dog Whisperer

Life's better with Bobby and Hannah by my side — they're the best debugging partners.

Stock Market Explorer

I enjoy tracking investments and finding smart ways to grow them over time.

Road Trip Ready

My Renault Megane is always up for spontaneous weekend escapes.

Curious Reader

From tech docs to travel blogs — if it's interesting, I'm in.

Challenge Climber

Big hikes, tough code, or tricky puzzles — I'm here for it.

Balance Finder

Work hard, rest well, and laugh often — that's my plan.

My Experience 🔬

My journey into the world of Frontend Development - from the first "Hello World" to complex applications (and many, many cups of coffee).

Frontend Developer

Current

Cegeka @ING Bank

Jun 2022 - Present

București, România

Full-time

Contribute to Home'Bank development with Web Components and focus on accessibility, performance and modern UI.

Key Achievements:

  • Actively contributed to the migration from AngularJS to Web Components
  • Refactored and improved key application flows: Dashboard, Products, Settings, and Sidebar
  • Implemented streaming requests on the Dashboard, significantly boosting performance
  • Built custom accessible components: checkbox, radio, icon, tooltip, and notification
  • Authored internal accessibility guidelines and WCAG checklists for the dev team
  • Developed an internal CMS-like application using Web Components, Deno, and MongoDB Compass
  • Delivered technical presentations and contributed to internal knowledge sharing

Technologies:

Web Components
Lit.dev
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6)
Git
Accessibility (WCAG, ARIA)
Performance Optimization
Deno
MongoDB Compass
Postman
AngularJS (migration)

Junior Frontend Developer

Cegeka Academy

Mar 2022 - May 2022

București, România

Internship

Took part in a frontend training program focused on modern web development fundamentals and tooling.

Key Achievements:

  • Built small web apps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Practiced DOM manipulation and component-based development
  • Learned Git & GitHub workflows for collaboration and versioning
  • Worked with Web Components and Lit Element for building UI
  • Explored bundling and dependency management with NPM & Webpack
  • Completed hands-on tasks and weekly challenges to reinforce concepts

Technologies:

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript (ES6)
Git
GitHub
Web Components
Lit Element
NPM
Webpack

Personal Projects

Self-initiated

2023 - Present

Remote

Side Projects

In my spare time, I've been exploring modern frontend frameworks like React and Next.js, building practical apps and tools to sharpen my skills beyond Web Components.

Key Achievements:

  • Built multiple responsive UIs using React and Tailwind CSS
  • Created a portfolio site with Next.js and deployed it on Vercel
  • Experimented with app routing, API routes, and server-side rendering (SSR)
  • Integrated contact forms, QR code generators, and downloadable resumes
  • Explored client/server components in Next.js 14 (App Router)
  • Used GitHub Projects and Issues to manage tasks like a mini dev team

Technologies:

React
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Vercel
ESLint
Framer Motion
App Router
Server Components
GitHub

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All the details of my experience, organized in a clean and professional format.

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My Projects ⚙️

A collection of projects that demonstrate my passion for clean code, beautiful design and good coffee. Some are live, some in development, all made with love!

Vanessa Vatau - Portfolio

A personal presentation page inspired by a Jira board, where each user story reflects a key stage in the Project Manager's career. Clean design, intuitive layout, and focused on showcasing leadership and delivery.

Nope, it's not just another Jira clone!

Key Features:

  • Career milestones displayed as user stories
  • Jira-style board layout
  • Fully responsive interface
  • Smooth navigation through different career stages

Tech Stack:

React
TypeScript
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion

Achim Andrei - Personal Portfolio

My personal website built with a modern tech stack, designed to present my skills, resume, and personal brand. Focused on performance, animations, clean layout and SEO. It showcases who I am, what I do, and where I’m headed as a Frontend Developer expanding into Fullstack.

If you see bugs, they're just features in disguise.

Key Features:

  • Animated hero & smooth page transitions
  • QR code to resume (PDF download)
  • SEO-friendly architecture
  • Dark/light mode support
  • Responsive & accessible design
  • Modular and scalable codebase

Tech Stack:

Next.js 14
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion
App Router

Personal React Projects

A collection of fun and interactive personal projects built with React. From classic games like Snake and 15 Puzzle to 3D animations and useful tools — each project showcases creativity, logic, and UI polish.

Yes, I really built Snake before breakfast.

Key Features:

  • 3D Dice Roll Animation
  • Classic Snake Game
  • 15 Puzzle Sliding Game
  • Responsive To-Do List App
  • Typing Speed Tester
  • 3D Coin Flip Animation

Tech Stack:

React
Tailwind CSS
HTML5
CSS3

Real Estate Agency Website (Startup)

A presentation website for a real estate startup agency, focused on speed, SEO optimization, and modern UI. Built using the Fresh.js framework with the island architecture concept for enhanced performance. Unfortunately, the project was discontinued due to client-side delays and shifting priorities.

Sometimes the startup fails before the code does.

Key Features:

  • SEO-friendly architecture
  • Optimized island-based rendering
  • Clean and responsive design
  • Fast-loading static content

Tech Stack:

Fresh.js
Deno
Tailwind CSS
Island Architecture
SEO Best Practices

Custom WordPress E-commerce (Startup)

An e-commerce website developed in WordPress, featuring advanced filtering, user authentication, and dynamic product management. The project included building a custom image database, login/register/reset flows, and a complete checkout experience.

Built the whole store — the client forgot to open it.

Key Features:

  • Login / Register / Reset Password functionality
  • Product filtering by category and type
  • Custom image database integration
  • Fully designed checkout page
  • Dynamic product listing system

Tech Stack:

WordPress
PHP
WooCommerce
Custom Plugins

What I can do for you 💼

From your idea to the final product, I'm here to turn dreams into digital reality. With less code and a lot of passion!

Web Development

I build websites and web apps that don't just look good — they work smoothly, adapt to any screen, and load fast enough to keep visitors happy.

React & Next.js
TypeScript
Responsive Design
Performance Optimization

I promise it won't be "works on my machine"😅

Mobile-First Design

I make sure your site feels right on a phone, a tablet, or a huge 4K monitor.

Progressive Web Apps
Cross-browser Compatibility
Touch Interactions

Responsive more like a ninja in the dark📱

Performance Optimization

Nobody likes waiting, so I fine-tune your site to load in a blink — even on slow connections.

Core Web Vitals
Code Splitting
Lazy Loading
Bundle Optimization

Lightning fast, but without burning servers

UI/UX Implementation

I turn your Figma designs into websites that match them down to the pixel — smooth animations and subtle interactions included.

Figma to Code
CSS Animations
Micro-interactions
Design Systems

More accurate than a GPS in Bucharest🎨

Testing & Debugging

I track down bugs before they cause trouble, using a mix of smart tests and good old detective work in the console.

Jest
Playwright
Debugging

Break things early, fix them before Friday deploys😅

Accessibility Consulting

I make websites accessible for everyone — no mouse, no problem. 🧑‍🦯⌨️

WCAG
Keyboard Navigation
Screen Reader Support
Inclusive Design

Because good UX isn't just for people with perfect vision🦯

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Testimonials🚧

Work in Progress

I collect feedback from clients and collaborators. In the meantime, you can see my work in the Experience and Projects sections.! 📝

Fun Fact: The first testimonial will probably be: "Don't ask me to write a testimonial on the weekend!" 😄

Let's have a chat! 💬

Got an interesting project? A crazy idea? Or just want to chat about technology? I'm here for everything!

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P.S.: Don't worry, I promise I'll reply with something more interesting than "Thanks for the message"😊