Zachary Tapocik

UX Designer & Software Engineer

I craft intuitive, attention-focused digital experiences that connect users and businesses at their core. With expertise in user research, interaction design, and modern development practices, I transform complex problems into elegant solutions.

About

I'm a UX Designer and Software Engineer focused on simplicity, storytelling, and high-performance design systems. My goal is to create experiences that balance visual clarity with technical depth.

Design

User Experience Design
Interface Design
Motion Design
Digital Prototyping
Responsive Design
Interactive Storytelling

Development

React, Next.js
TypeScript, Rust
TailwindCSS
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Vercel

Tools & Methodologies

Figma
GitHub
Three.js
Agile
User Testing
Wireframing
Apple HIG

経験

Experience

Sep 2025 – Present

Remote · Pittsburgh, PA

Founder

nextVisionAI

•Founded and lead a cutting-edge AI startup focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize professional workflows, including resume optimization and recruitment solutions.
•Developed and launched AI-powered tools that help users improve resumes in minutes, increasing visibility to recruiters and ATS compliance.
•Oversee product strategy, AI integration, and end-to-end user experience, ensuring seamless functionality and measurable results.
•Manage a cross-functional team across development, design, and marketing to deliver scalable solutions.

Staff DevelopmentLeadershipStart-up LeadershipProgram CreationMobile App Development

May 2021 – Present

Freelance · Remote

Full-stack Developer

Upwork

•Delivery of $50-$200 projects in 1-2 weeks, including gated UIs and API integrations.
•Built custom web applications and e-commerce solutions for diverse clients across industries.

ReactNext.jsAPI IntegrationFull-Stack Development

Sep 2025 – Oct 2025

Contract · Remote (US & Japan)

User Experience Designer

Nissan Motor Corporation

•Led development of "Choose Your Legend" — an interactive online exhibit celebrating Nissan's most iconic sports cars from the 1980s–1990s.
•Created a scroll-based interface featuring five detailed vehicle profiles with narrative storytelling and technical data.
•Integrated interactive 3D models using Three.js, allowing users to explore aerodynamics, engine layouts, and AWD systems.
•Internal tests showed a 40% increase in engagement through immersive, browser-based rendering.

Three.jsJavaScriptCSSUX DesignInteractive Storytelling

Mar 2025 – Aug 2025

Contract · Remote

E-Commerce UI Developer

Stripe

•Developed 8+ e-commerce UIs for payment dashboards with React/Tailwind, boosting conversions 30%.
•Delivered $50-$100 projects in 48 hours, including checkout flows and product integrations.
•Optimized payment experiences with focus on conversion rate optimization and user experience.

ReactTailwind CSSE-CommercePayment IntegrationUI Development

Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

Remote

Information Technology Support Specialist

Peloton Interactive

•Provided technical support and IT solutions for internal teams and customers.
•Resolved technical issues and improved system efficiency.

Technical SupportIT SystemsCustomer Service

Mar 2022 – Apr 2023

Remote

Full-Stack Community Developer

Bed Bath & Beyond

•Built 10+ community features and e-commerce UIs with PHP/Laravel and React, like job-tracker, increasing engagement 30%.
•Delivered $100-$300 projects in 1 week with user profiles and referral systems.
•Optimized SEO (Lighthouse 90+) using v0.dev and PostgreSQL.

PHPLaravelReactPostgreSQLSEO Optimization

Jan 2019 – Oct 2020

Full-time · Remote

Frontend UX Developer

Quibi

•Designed 15+ mobile-first UIs for gated video content with React/Tailwind, boosting retention 35%.
•Delivered $30-$80 gigs in 24 hours, including onboarding flows.
•Created responsive video streaming interfaces optimized for mobile viewing.

ReactTailwind CSSMobile-First DesignVideo Streaming UI

Dec 2018 – Feb 2020

Part-time · Bakersfield, CA

Merchandise Manager/Customer Service Specialist

Sixcell

•Managed merchandise operations and customer service for retail business.
•Led team initiatives and improved customer satisfaction metrics.

Oct 2025

ID: S73B6YB277GT

PythonRustLinux

Version Control

Introduction to DevOps

IBM

Mar 2025

ID: 9GQWXY5V0BED

DevOpsCI/CD

Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

Microsoft

Mar 2025

ID: DC8KXVJ9W8O8

AzureCloud Computing

作品

Selected Work

Featured

Personal Project

Kyoku

The Art of Listening. Built with Electron and React Native, Kyoku provides a fluid experience across desktop and mobile while emphasizing user ownership, free & open source, no streaming, and no data collection.

ElectronReact NativeTypeScriptAudio Streaming

Code Live Demo

Featured

Personal Project

openR-TYPE

A modern, feature-rich typing game with P2P multiplayer, audio streaming, and extensive customization. Built with Rust for high performance and reliability. Focus on improving typing speed and accuracy.

RustWebAssemblyP2PGame Development

Code Live Demo

Personal Project

BankUX

A responsive banking UI prototype (JS/HTML/CSS) featuring security settings, bill pay, money transfers, and transaction history. Emphasizes mobile-friendly design and intuitive user experience.

JavaScriptHTMLCSSUI/UX Design

Code Live Demo

Personal Project

robski.live

A streaming platform designed and developed for content creators. Features video player, live chat, VOD management, and latest videos section with a sleek dark theme interface.

ReactNext.jsVideo StreamingReal-time Chat

Code Live Demo

Featured

Personal Project

Crunchyroll Redesign

A modern redesign of the Crunchyroll streaming platform with improved UX, cleaner navigation, and enhanced visual hierarchy. Built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS.

Next.jsTailwind CSSUI/UXResponsive Design

Code Live Demo

Featured

Nissan Motor Corporation

Choose Your Legend

An interactive online exhibit celebrating Nissan's most iconic sports cars from the 1980s–1990s. Features scroll-based narrative UI and 3D vehicle models with Three.js.

Three.jsJavaScriptWebGLInteractive Design

Code Live Demo

nextVisionAI

nextVisionAI Platform

AI-powered resume optimization and recruitment platform. Helps users improve resumes in minutes with ATS compliance and recruiter visibility optimization.

AI IntegrationReactNext.jsMobile Development

Live Demo

Stripe

E-Commerce Payment Dashboards

Developed 8+ e-commerce UIs for payment dashboards with React and Tailwind CSS. Focused on conversion optimization and seamless checkout experiences.

ReactTailwind CSSPayment IntegrationUI/UX

Bed Bath & Beyond

Community Platform Features

Built 10+ community features including job tracker, user profiles, and referral systems. Achieved Lighthouse score of 90+ with SEO optimization.

PHPLaravelReactPostgreSQL