Zunaib ImtiazLead Frontend Engineer · 7+ yearsOpen to Lead & Staff roles
Frontends that move revenue, and the AI pipelines that scale them.
I lead React and Next.js frontends for eCommerce and enterprise products, most recently at Emperia for Walmart, Dior and Disney. I also build the AI pipelines and tooling that make those teams ship faster.
7+Years shipping production software
20+Brand experiences shipped
9Open-source npm packages
13Recommendations from leads and peers
Shipped for
- Walmart
- Dior
- Disney
- Hugo Boss
- Giorgio Armani
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Lacoste
- Ralph Lauren
- Lululemon
- Bloomingdale's
- Mandarin Oriental
- Deloitte
- +10 more
Walmart✦Dior✦Disney✦Hugo Boss✦Giorgio Armani✦Tommy Hilfiger✦Lacoste✦Ralph Lauren✦Lululemon✦Bloomingdale's✦Mandarin Oriental✦Deloitte✦+10 more✦
Walmart✦Dior✦Disney✦Hugo Boss✦Giorgio Armani✦Tommy Hilfiger✦Lacoste✦Ralph Lauren✦Lululemon✦Bloomingdale's✦Mandarin Oriental✦Deloitte✦+10 more✦
Selected work
Four projects, four outcomes
01 / 04
AI Product Placement
AI Product Placement+
90%shorter production timelines
Cut product updates in live 3D stores from days to minutes
AI synthesizes the new product straight into the existing 8K panorama, so updates skip the Unreal Engine re-render entirely.
Python · FastAPI · OpenCV · KrpanoRead case study →
Creator Tools
Creator Tools+
95%less time to deploy a space
Cut 3D space deployment from days to hours
Microservices auto-attach the latest UI to any space from one JSON config. A live editor updates the UI while the 3D space runs.
React · TypeScript · SDK · MicroservicesRead case study →
Walmart Realm
Walmart Realm+
50+live stores, auto-deployed
Shipped Walmart's network of auto-deployed 3D shops
A shop goes live as soon as its 3D space reaches GCP. A weighted recommendation engine routes shoppers to the next best shop.
React · TypeScript · GCP · RecommendationsRead case study →
Brand Experiences
Brand Experiences+
20+brand experiences shipped
Shipped 20+ virtual brand experiences for global luxury and retail
Led all UI for Dior, Lacoste, Disney, Lululemon and more: games, AR product views, video navigation and AWS/GCP deploys.
React · TypeScript · AR · AWS · GCPRead case study →
Four projects, four outcomes
Four roles I can play
Lead / Staff
Own the frontend of a product, and the team that ships it.
- Standards, PR workflows and code review
- Delivery plans that hold under tight deadlines
- Hiring input and mentoring engineers
Staff
Design the systems other teams build on.
- Component libraries and design tokens
- SDKs, microservices and config-driven UI
- Migrations that never stop the product
Frontend + AI
Replace manual workflows with AI that runs in production.
- Python / FastAPI / OpenCV services
- LLM integration with GPT-4, Gemini and Claude
- The UI that makes the pipeline usable
Senior IC
Take complex features from open spec to production.
- React, Next.js and TypeScript feature work
- API integration and performance tuning
- Close collaboration with product and design
Role 01 / 04 · Lead / Staff
Own the frontend of a product, and the team that ships it.
What I own
- Standards, PR workflows and code review
- Delivery plans that hold under tight deadlines
- Hiring input and mentoring engineers
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One of the key people who helped build the company from the ground up. He set standards, established best practices, and created processes that elevated the entire team.
More recommendations
Twelve more, from leads, peers and reports
“Emperia
An exceptional front-end developer with a deep understanding of React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and CSS. His ability to deliver high-quality code under tight deadlines is truly impressive.
“Afiniti
Highly proficient in modern front-end practices, including server-side rendering, API integration, and performance tuning. Required minimal oversight, making him a trusted contributor within the engineering organization.
“Emperia
An incredible manager and mentor. He has a knack for identifying individual strengths and providing the right level of guidance to help you succeed.
“Emperia
He brings both technical strength and creative clarity to every project he touches. Any team would benefit from Zunaib's dedication, capability, and drive to deliver excellent work.
“Emperia
One of the most technically sound software engineers I have worked with. His ability to translate open requirements into clean looking features is phenomenal.
“Emperia
What stands out most about him is how effortlessly he bridges design and development. He communicates what's feasible with transparency and suggests thoughtful alternatives when needed.
“Emperia
One of the most technically proficient software engineers I have come across. The level of detail and understanding he brings to projects is honestly the best I have seen.
“Emperia
Hardworking, motivated, and committed to meeting deadlines. If something needed to get done, you could trust that he would put in the effort to see it through.
“Emperia
He brought real care and attention to his work, thinking about the bigger picture. He's the kind of engineer who makes those around him better.
“Afiniti
A dependable and passionate frontend engineer. Zunaib genuinely cares about his craft and about supporting his teammates.
“Emperia
His passion to work is desirable. He was always keen to assist with any technical issues myself or the team had and was very prompt in his responses.
“Emperia
His work and expertise enabled us to deliver top quality projects. Highly recommended!
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