Telavox

Case Study: Fullstack Developer at Telavox

Overview

At Telavox, I work as a Fullstack Developer with a focus on front-end development. Our team is dedicated to building an Electron and web application for our softphone product, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance and user experience.

Project 1: Visual Refresh and RTL Support

The primary goal of this project was to update the design of our application with a modern, sleek interface and to introduce Right-to-Left (RTL) support for the Arabic language. This involved a complete rewrite of the aspplication in TypeScript, as well as addressing technical debt by migrating from MUI4 to Tailwind CSS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team of developers and UX designers.
• Guided the UX team to ensure component designs were practical and implementable.
• Rewrote the entire application in TypeScript to enhance maintainability and performance.
• Integrated Tailwind CSS to replace MUI4, simplifying the styling process and improving design consistency.
• Implemented RTL support to make the application accessible to Arabic-speaking users.

Achievements:

• Successfully delivered a modernized application interface that improved user satisfaction and engagement.
• Enhanced the application's maintainability and scalability by leveraging TypeScript and Tailwind CSS.
• Fostered a collaborative environment with the UX team, resulting in well-designed, user-friendly components.

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Project 2: Next-Gen Video Conferencing Platform: Revolutionizing Virtual Collaboration 🚀

In today’s hyperconnected world, video conferencing has become the backbone of communication. I set out to develop a next-gen video conferencing solution that goes beyond basic video calls—designed for seamless collaboration, crystal-clear communication, and adaptability.

Key Features 🌟

1. Real-Time Chat 💬
   A sleek, user-friendly chat interface enables instant text communication during calls, ensuring nothing is missed. Powered by modern web technologies for low-latency messaging.

2. Adaptive Video Quality Optimization 🎥
   Built for global connectivity, the platform dynamically adjusts video quality based on network conditions. This ensures a smooth experience even on low-bandwidth connections.

3. AI-Powered Live Captions ✍️
   Integrated with OpenAI models, this feature provides real-time, accurate captions to improve accessibility and inclusivity.

The Tech Stack 🛠️

• Frontend:

  • TailwindCSS: For a sleek, responsive, and modern UI.
  • TypeScript: For strongly-typed, maintainable code.

• Backend:

  • Mediasoup: The powerhouse for WebRTC-based video conferencing. It enables ultra-low latency, scalability, and flexible topologies.
  • Custom JS SDK: Built to streamline communication between the frontend and backend.

• AI Capabilities:

  • OpenAI’s language models power real-time captioning, offering accessibility and context-aware insights during meetings.

Challenges & Solutions 🧩

1. Latency Optimization:
   With Mediasoup, we implemented a selective forwarding unit (SFU) architecture, ensuring low latency for multi-participant calls.

2. Seamless Video Quality Adjustments:
   Leveraging advanced WebRTC APIs, I built an adaptive mechanism that analyzes user bandwidth and adjusts video streams dynamically.

3. AI Caption Accuracy:
   Integrated a custom preprocessing layer for better speaker segmentation and context recognition using OpenAI’s API.

Why It Stands Out 🌐

This platform isn’t just another video conferencing app—it’s built to tackle the most common frustrations with virtual collaboration. By combining cutting-edge WebRTC technology, AI-driven features, and an intuitive design, it enhances productivity and brings people closer together, no matter where they are.

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Project 3: Feature Flag Management System

A robust, full-stack feature flag management system built with modern web technologies, enabling teams to control feature rollouts and manage account-specific settings with precision and ease. Technical Overview

Built with a cutting-edge tech stack:

• Frontend: Next.js 13+ with TypeScript and App Router
• Backend: Node.js with PostgreSQL
• ORM: Drizzle ORM for type-safe database operations
• UI: Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui components
• State Management: React Hook Form for form handling
• Theme: Dark/Light mode with system preference detection

Key Features

• Feature Flag Management

  • Create and manage feature flags with version control
  • Set minimum client version requirements
  • Configure user update permissions
  • Real-time status monitoring

• Account-Level Controls

  • Granular feature toggle management per account
  • Customer-specific feature settings
  • Bulk feature management capabilities

• User Experience

  • Responsive, accessible interface
  • Dark/Light theme support
  • Real-time updates
  • Comprehensive error handling
  • Loading states for optimal UX

Technical Highlights

• Database Architecture

  • Optimized schema design with proper relationships
  • Connection pooling for enhanced performance
  • Type-safe database operations

• API Design

  • RESTful endpoints for all CRUD operations
  • Proper error handling and status codes
  • Efficient data fetching patterns

• Security & Performance

  • Type-safe operations throughout the stack
  • Optimized database queries
  • Form validation and sanitization
  • Protected API endpoints

This project demonstrates expertise in:

• Full-stack TypeScript development
• Modern React patterns and best practices
• Database design and optimization
• UI/UX design principles
• Production-grade error handling
• Performance optimization
• Theme system implementation

The system is designed to scale, making it suitable for both startups and enterprise-level applications requiring sophisticated feature flag management.