Avi Davis

About Avi Davis

I’m an engineering manager and React Native / Next.js specialist who focuses on building products and leading teams. At VideoShops, I migrated a legacy platform to Next.js, launched a React Native app with Expo, and mentored engineers as the team grew.React Native and Next.js are my strongest tools, but I’ve always taken on more than just coding. I introduced hiring processes that accelerated team growth, mentored engineers through major stack transitions, and built systems that improved release velocity and code clarity. I’ve also worked with AWS, FastAPI, and EKS, and built experience with AI and IoT systems.What drives me is building software that people actually enjoy using, while also creating engineering environments that developers enjoy working in. I like being hands-on, but I also like making sure teams move faster and grow stronger together.

Experience

1. Lead Product Engineer (Team Lead, React Native Next Js)

   Videoshops

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Led the 0→1 migration of a legacy platform to Next.js 14, defining architecture, requirements, and rollout strategy. Improved scalability, performance, and maintainability ahead of launch- Built and led a 0→1 React Native v76 app team using Expo 52, hiring, onboarding, and guiding engineers while delivering production-ready features on schedule under tight deadlines- Designed a technical hiring process that raised candidate quality and accelerated team growth- Mentored and Lead engineers transitioning from React to React Native, building cross-functional depth and hitting key delivery milestones.

Education

• UCLA Extension

  Full Stack Web Development

• Kingsborough Community College

  Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

  2004 — 2006

• David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

  Emergency Medical Technition, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

• UC Berkeley College of Engineering

  Professional Certificate in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Web Analytics
• Content Management Systems (Cms)
• Project Management
• Maya
• E-Commerce
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Node.js
• Express.js
• Mysql
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Cms
• Iphone Application Development
• Css
• React.js
• Theme Development
• Online Advertising
• Video Editing
• Psd to Wordpress
• Joomla
• Video Production
• Mobile Applications
• Api Development
• Flash
• Scrum Master
• Ajax
• Android Development
• Live Visuals
• Drupal
• Php
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• After Effects
• Google Analytics
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Web Development
• SEO
• Online Marketing