Max Barinov

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)