Aivars Smirnovs

Continuously iterated on UX and system design based on user feedback, usage data, and trust assumptions

Guaranteed 100% tamper-proof voting results by integrating cryptographic proof verification between React/Next.js user inputs and zero-knowledge circuit outputs

Engineered modular, platform-agnostic open-source TypeScript libraries enabling logic sharing between Node.js microservices and React frontends with full type safety

Designed and deployed a fault-tolerant, event-driven notification system to process high-throughput blockchain events with zero data loss

Worked directly with end users and partners to research user needs, validate product assumptions, and measure real-world impact of decentralized voting systems

Designed, developed, and maintained React, Vue.js, Next.js, and PHP (Laravel) applications for major insurance clients

Delivered and evolved a core customer-facing insurance web portal serving ~130,000 online users

Built custom integrations and ensured compliance with regulatory and security standards

Worked closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Directed all technical operations and infrastructure decisions

Led a multidisciplinary development team delivering creative tech projects and custom digital platforms

Defined and executed the technology roadmap, introducing agile and scalable development practices

Project Developer Manager (2016–2018): Managed teams delivering large-scale enterprise systems for telecommunications and banking clients serving ~500,000 online users

Ensured alignment between business requirements and technical implementation across multiple concurrent projects

Senior Web Developer (2010–2016): Designed and implemented enterprise web applications using ASP.NET, C#, and PHP, delivering robust and maintainable solutions under tight deadlines

Developer (2006–2010): Contributed to EU-funded public sector and research initiatives, developing VB.NET applications and supporting national-level projects