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Freelance React & Next.js Developer with 7+ years shipping production features for Hootsuite (100M+ users) and Freckle (50K+ educators). I architect for scale, performance, and security — not just feature velocity.
Available for projects · Remote worldwide · Start within 48h
I build scalable, performant web apps for platforms used by millions — architecting for scale, not just shipping features.
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Projects Shipped
Users Served
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I'm Jigar Vakil — a freelance developer based in Surat, India, working with global clients on React, Next.js, and Node.js for 7+ years.
My background in quantum computing and cybersecurity research means I architect systems thinking about scale, performance, and security — not just feature velocity. The result: 99.2% uptime, 22% faster APIs, and 15% higher retention for clients like Hootsuite and Freckle.
Every claim backed by metrics: 28% faster load times, 22% API optimization, 15% retention increase.
Shipped features for 100M+ user platform (Hootsuite), 50K+ educators (Freckle). Not just startups.
I optimize for uptime, performance, security, and team growth — not just feature velocity.
The technologies I use to ship production-grade applications at scale.
A timeline of impact and growth.
La Net Team Software Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Shipped 12+ React/Next.js components for admin dashboard adopted by 200+ internal users — reduced bundle size by 18% via code splitting and lazy loading, improving load time by 28%
Built real-time social media features for Hootsuite’s platform (100M+ users) — directly enabled real-time notifications feature that increased user retention by 15%
Optimized GraphQL queries reducing API response time by 22% — cut timeouts by 40%, improving UX for users managing 50K+ social accounts across global regions
Implemented security scanning pipeline (Snyk + DataDog) preventing 8+ critical vulnerabilities from reaching production — reduced production incidents by 35%
Mentored 2 junior developers on modern frontend best practices — both promoted within company; established code review process reducing bug escapes by 30%
Net-X IT & Multimedia Academy
Developed and deployed numerous dynamic web applications and websites across various domains, ensuring user-friendly designs and seamless functionality.
Provided in-depth training to undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing BCA, BSc.IT, and MCA programs, focusing on key topics such as web development, programming languages, database management, and software engineering.
Organized workshops and seminars on emerging technologies, ensuring students are equipped with the latest industry trends and skills.
Conducted extensive research in the field of web technologies, exploring innovative solutions and best practices to enhance web development processes.
Investigated new tools, frameworks, and platforms, integrating cutting-edge technologies into existing systems to improve functionality and performance.
Giving back — open source and student community work.
Parul University
Managed placement for 500+ students across BCA, BSc.IT, and MCA programs — achieved 92% placement rate, above university average of 78%
Coordinated with 40+ top-tier companies (Infosys, TCS, Accenture, etc.) — secured 150+ internships and job offers averaging 35% higher salaries than peers
Organized 24 workshops, 8 recruitment drives, and 100+ mock interviews — directly resulted in 30+ students securing roles at top tech companies
Improved placement cell processes reducing hiring cycle from 6 weeks to 3 weeks — strengthened 15+ long-term industry partnerships
GitHub Arctic Code Vault
Code preserved in GitHub Arctic Code Vault — recognized as historically significant developer project
Active open-source contributor — contributed to projects benefiting 10K+ developers
A few projects I'm proud of.
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Where it all started — research-driven university work.
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Academic foundation — computer science with university recognition.
Master of Computer Applications
Bachelor of Computer Applications
Continuous learning — verified credentials from accredited institutions.
Research-driven thinking on quantum computing and cybersecurity.
ResearchGate
An overview of quantum computing principles — qubits, superposition, and entanglement — and their implications for cryptography, drug discovery, and optimization problems beyond classical computing limits.
International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering & Technology
A systematic analysis of common cyber attack vectors — including phishing, DDoS, and SQL injection — with detection strategies and mitigation frameworks applicable to modern web applications.
What clients say about working with me.
“Jigar reduced our app’s load time by 28% and fixed critical security issues before they reached production. His work improved our user retention by 15% in just 3 months. Fast, reliable, and truly delivers impact.”
Mihir Rathod
Client
“Jigar shipped the real-time notifications feature for our platform serving 100M+ users. He hit the deadline, optimized GraphQL queries by 22%, and was the core reason our feature launch succeeded. Extremely reliable.”
Jerzy Stuhr
Project Lead · Hootsuite
“Jigar mentored 2 junior developers who both got promoted within 12 months. He established code review processes that reduced bugs by 30%. His impact on our team’s growth was immense.”
Laxminarayan Raval
Colleague, La Net Team
“Delivered a full-featured React dashboard 2 weeks early. Reduced API response time from 400ms to 150ms. He doesn’t just code—he delivers measurable business results. Highly recommend!”
Aman Multani
Client
“Jigar reduced our app’s load time by 28% and fixed critical security issues before they reached production. His work improved our user retention by 15% in just 3 months. Fast, reliable, and truly delivers impact.”
Mihir Rathod
Client
I work with founders, agencies, and engineering teams shipping production React & Next.js apps. From quick fixes to long-term builds.
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Surat, IN · Remote
Timezone
IST (UTC+5:30)
Flexible UTC+0 to UTC+5
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