Hi, I'm Tigran Gasparyan

Software Engineer and Engineering Manager with 10 years of experience in development, architecture design, and team leadership. Proven ability to deliver scalable applications across industries like cybersecurity, automation, and gaming. Skilled in React, Angular, Node.js, ASP.NET, Azure, AWS and Firebase, with expertise in frontend/backend development and DevOps. Experienced in leading teams, mentoring, and implementing best practices to ensure efficient execution and impactful solutions.

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer

February 2024 to now

Picsart - Yerevan

  • Designed and implemented Generative AI tools and features, enhancing the creative capabilities of Picsart’s photo and video editor used by millions of users worldwide.
  • Integrated and orchestrated AI/ML models within the editing platform, ensuring seamless performance, scalability, and user experience.
  • Led code reviews and provided technical mentorship to team members, driving code quality, maintainability, and best engineering practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (design, product, and research) to deliver high-impact features to production on a weekly release cycle.
ReactNode.jsNest.jsKotlin

Engineering Manager

March 2023 to December 2024

PIMPIT - Dubai

  • Designed and implemented the application's architecture, leveraging Azure services for scalability, high availability, and security.
  • Conducted code reviews to maintain high code quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Managed frontend, backend, and Unreal Engine teams (10 developers in total), ensuring efficient sprint planning, task assignments, and timely project delivery.
  • Deployed and managed application workloads using Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) for flexible and scalable compute resources.
  • Configured Azure Storage for secure and scalable data storage, including Blob Storage for media assets and Table Storage for structured data.
  • Integrated Cloudflare CDN (in future will be migrated to Azure Front Door) for optimizing content delivery and improving application performance for end-users globally.
  • Utilized Azure SQL Database (Postgres) to handle structured data with high availability and reliability.
  • Implemented Azure Monitor and Application Insights to track performance metrics and proactively resolve issues.
  • Facilitated seamless integration with Azure Active Directory for secure authentication and access control.
  • Tech stack included Unreal Engine, React, Next.js, ASP.NET.
Unreal EngineReactNext.jsASP.NET

Senior Software Engineer

June 2022 to November 2023

HelpSystems LLC - United States (Remote)

  • Developed B2B products in the Cybersecurity and Automation industry, focusing on creating core functionality and common components of varying complexity.
  • Implemented Microsoft Active Directory for secure authentication and access control, ensuring robust security and seamless user management.
  • Led frontend development efforts by leveraging extensive experience to unblock teammates, review code, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering skill growth and contributing to a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Tech stack included Angular, AngularJS, React, MUI, and Microsoft Active Directory.

Unreal Engine Developer

January 2022 to August 2022

Garage B14 - Armenia, SC

  • Developed and enhanced simulation systems within Unreal Engine, ensuring high performance and realistic functionality.
  • Set up and maintained Perforce servers for version control, enabling efficient collaboration and streamlined development workflows.
  • Implemented API services on the Unreal Engine side, enabling smooth integration with external systems and backend services.
  • Contributed to optimizing project performance and ensuring reliability in production environments.
Unreal Engine

Tech Lead

March 2021 to July 2022

TIRSoft - Yerevan

  • Tech lead of multiple products (designing architecture, choosing technologies stack, planning etc).
  • Tech lead for mobile, frontend and backend teams.
  • Developed and maintained Flask-based microservices for high-traffic applications.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Python/Flask with SQLAlchemy ORM.
  • Optimized Python backend services improving response times by 40%.
  • Communication between POs.
  • Sprint, Epic planning.
  • Product wireframing, SAAS solutions.
AngularReact.jsNestJsVue.jsFlutterNode.jsPythonFlaskSQLAlchemy

Team Lead

March 2020 to March 2021

TIRSoft - Yerevan

  • Frontend team lead.
  • Providing daily standups.
  • Providing code reviews.
  • Sprint, Epic planning.
  • Product wireframing, SAAS solutions.
  • Project deployment.
  • Configuring CI/CD pipelines.
  • Configuring docker.
React.jsAngularVue.jsNode.jsNest.js

Backend Developer

April 2018 to December 2019

TIRSoft - Armenia, Yerevan

  • Developed websites using Node.js, React.js, PHP.
  • Worked as a developer in a team of 5.
  • Optimization works.
  • Development Operations.
  • Tasks, Crons on Ubuntu server.
Node.jsReact.jsPHPLinuxBash

Frontend Developer

2016 to 2018

Kolba Lab - Yerevan

  • Developed a platform for school students to store their environmental issues as their school quarter project. The platform was designed to be user-friendly and accessible to students of all ages, with the aim of encouraging them to take an active role in protecting the environment.

Web Developer

2014 to 2016

Huge IT - Yerevan

  • Worked as a part-time developer mostly on web projects, and at the same time studied for my bachelor's degree.

Skills & Expertise

Engineering & Management

LeadershipEngineering ManagementProject ManagementTeam MentorshipAgile Methodologies

Cloud & DevOps

DevOpsCloud InfrastructureCI/CD PipelinesAzureAWSDockerKubernetesCloud Architecture

Technologies

LinuxNestJsReactVue.jsAngularSQLBash Scripting

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together.