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Max Barinov
- Founding Engineer
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Founding Engineer

Status: Founding Engineer @ Wrkdn X25

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.

Max Barinov
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Notable Achievements

  • Founded and launched Vocao.ai, an AI language learning platform empowering millions to speak with confidence through real-time voice conversations. 📱 App Store (2025)
  • 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)
> System uptime: 12+ years
> Primary language: TypeScript
> Preferred stack: Next.js + React + Node.js
> AI expertise: Multi-agents, LangChain, Masta.ai, evals, RAG and more