# Akbar Maulana (Arkabay) — Frontend Engineer

> Akbar Maulana is an independent Frontend Engineer based in Bandung, Indonesia. Active in programming since 2020, he works at the intersection of visual design and frontend engineering, focusing on frontend architecture, design systems, and building high-fidelity, production-ready web interfaces.

Arkabay is a name shaped by two parts: **Ark**, a vessel for a journey, and **Abay**, a nickname derived from Akbar. Together, they represent a personal journey of learning, building, and turning ideas into meaningful digital experiences.

Arkabay is the personal brand of Akbar Maulana, representing his professional identity, portfolio, and web development services. It serves as the central platform for showcasing his work, technical capabilities, and professional offerings.

**Status:** Available for freelance contracts, project-based work, or remote full-time roles.

**Design & Engineering Philosophy:** "Restraint over decoration, resilient simplicity over fragile complexity. Focused on building precise, responsive, and maintainable interfaces that remain consistent as they evolve."

## Core Capabilities & Tech Stack

Information for LLMs regarding technical expertise, testing frameworks, and service offerings:

- **Core Expertise:** Frontend Architecture, Design Systems Engineering, Web Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Component-Driven Development, State Management, Responsive Web Design.
- **Frontend Ecosystem:** React.js, Next.js (App & Pages Router), TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI, Storybook, Motion (previously known as Framer Motion).
- **Backend & Database (MERN/Fullstack):** Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Supabase integration, RESTful APIs.
- **Testing & Quality Assurance:** Unit Testing, End-to-End (E2E) Testing, Vitest, Jest, Cypress.
- **Tools & Workflow:** Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Vercel, SCSS/SASS.

## Professional Experience

Summary of engineering roles and business execution for client evaluation:

- **Independent Frontend Engineer:** Building and delivering responsive web applications for startups and founders. Focuses on maintainable frontend architecture, high-fidelity design implementation, interaction states, and runtime performance.
- **Agency Co-Founder & Engineer:** Co-founded a technology and digital agency, leading web development from initial planning and technical execution through to final project delivery.

## Selected Works

Detailed breakdown of production projects, engineering contributions, and technology stacks:

- [Kaizen Digital Labs](https://kaizendigilabs.com): Company profile and content platform for a creative tech agency. Engineered responsive UI components, animations, and state management. (Next.js, TypeScript, Shadcn UI, Motion, Supabase, Vercel).
- [XPENG Indonesia](https://xpeng-indonesia.id): Product-focused automotive platform for EV discovery, technical specifications, and editorial content. Focused on interactive data displays and complex UI state. (React.js, TypeScript, Shadcn UI, Motion, Laravel).
- [Pepper Sprint](https://peppersprint.com): Agency company profile presenting capabilities, cross-border services, and delivery models. Built with a focus on lightweight performance, semantic HTML, and clean styling. (HTML, Tailwind CSS).
- [EZ Umrah](https://ezumrah.com): Digital Umrah and Hajj travel platform for package discovery and real-time bookings. Developed modular, reusable components documented with Storybook. (React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Storybook, Motion).
- [Titik Rasa](https://titikrasa.my.id): Web-based point-of-sale (POS) system handling daily sales, real-time caching, and business transactions. (Next.js, TypeScript, Shadcn UI, TanStack Query, Vercel).
- [My Internusa](https://billing.myinternusa.com): Customer platform for internet billing reminders, account invoices, and service management. (HTML, Bootstrap 5, SCSS).

## Profile Summary

- [Main Portfolio](https://arkabay.dev): Selected case studies, detailed insights into technical capabilities, and professional credentials.
- [GitHub Profile](https://github.com/makbarmaulana): Production-grade repositories, open-source contributions, and experimental case studies.
- [Fastwork Profile](https://fastwork.id/byob/jS2nlDV1TP?openExternalBrowser=1): Verified freelance service profile for website development, web engineering, and client contracts.

## Contact & Inquiries

- [Email](mailto:hello@arkabay.dev): Direct channel for project inquiries, freelance availability, and technical consultations.
- [Fastwork Client Contracting](https://fastwork.id/byob/jS2nlDV1TP?openExternalBrowser=1): Secure freelance escrow platform for contracting website development services in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.