Hekanize Retail
At Hekanize, I worked as the Lead Fullstack Developer on a modular and scalable web application built with Vue.js 3, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS and the Lit framework. I led the frontend team by assigning tasks, mentoring developers, reviewing code and ensuring code quality. While my main focus was on the frontend, I occasionally contributed to the backend using PHP (Laravel), and I interacted daily with Docker and AWS.
I handled complex frontend features, made key technical decisions, and contributed across the entire development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and maintainability for an enterprise-level Vue.js 3 ecosystem.
Note: This link points to the startup's public landing page. I developed the core enterprise platform (the actual product), which is a private application and cannot be showcased publicly due to confidentiality.
Enterprise Frontend Architecture
Lit Micro-Components
Designed and published reusable, framework-agnostic widget components utilizing Google's Lit standard, packaged and distributed as internal private npm libraries for cross-team utilization.
SAML Authentication Flows
Integrated strict corporate Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML-based authentication flows handling complex token validations for enterprise luxury clients.
AI Support Integration
Developed a highly responsive and deeply-nested multi-level application menu alongside a fully integrated AI-powered chatbot UI, ensuring smooth transitions and persistent state using Vue 3 and Pinia.
Informal Team Meetup
Photo taken in early March 2025, during an informal after-work gathering with the Hekanize team. A relaxed moment at the end of the workday, shared with colleagues and the CEO over a drink and casual conversation.
I’m the person on the left side of the photo, opposite to the woman wearing a pink sweater.
Key Contributions
Implementing the frontend of an AI-powered chatbot
Building SAML-based authentication flows
Designing reusable widget components
Developing a responsive navigation menu with hierarchical (tree) features
Publishing two internal libraries as private npm packages
Collaborating closely with backend and product teams ensuring seamless integration