Max Barinov

Software Engineer

Founding Full-Stack Engineer with 12+ years of experience, specializing in scalable web and mobile applications, AI/LLM integrations, and leading distributed teams. Expert in Web Performance and Conversational AI. Over 4 years of leading and scaling engineering teams (up to 4 people).

Strong in React, Next.js, Node.js, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and DevOps (CI/CD). Experienced with LiveKit, Pipecat, and real-time communication technologies.

Passionate about AI, and building high-performance teams that deliver impactful products. Additionally, developed RepoGPT, an AI agent with 250+ GitHub likes. Shipped a React Native iOS app as a personal project.

Notable Achievements

  • Led the successful rebuilding of Ziina's (YC W21) web platform using Next.js, Tailwind, and GraphQL, completing the project in less than six months. (2024)
  • As a team lead, I built and launched a UK-Based Investment Platform from scratch in under four months. (2022)
  • Founded and developed Loado, a SaaS performance monitoring tool for websites. (2024)

Personal Projects

Vocao is an AI-powered tutor that helps users learn languages with speaking practice.

2025
React Native
Expo
Node.js
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Google Cloud Platform
Vocao screenshot

RepoGPT is an open-source, AI-powered assistant that revolutionizes how developers interact with their GitHub repositories. By leveraging natural language processing, it simplifies codebase exploration and management, providing intelligent insights to make development more efficient and intuitive.

2024
LangChain
RAG
Next.js
PostgreSQL
RepoGPT screenshot

AIthelete is an open-source, AI-powered fitness coach platform that provides personalized training programs and advice, utilizing advanced algorithms to tailor fitness solutions to individual users.

2024
LangChain
OpenAI API
Vercel AI SDK
React
Next.js
PostgreSQL
AIthelete screenshot

A performance monitoring tool designed to help teams track and optimize the performance of their web applications.

2022 — 2024
React
Next.js
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Google Cloud
Loado screenshot

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