Virgile Rietsch

Virgile Rietsch

Fullstack Developer Remote

About

I'm a remote fullstack developer who genuinely enjoys the craft of building products. Ex CTO at GoodCollect, now building BlitzReels and teaching React/Remix/Next.js at Algomax. I care about clean code, thoughtful UX, and shipping things people actually use.

Skills

AI & Automation

AI SDK, OpenAI, Claude, WhatsApp API,Telegram API, LangChain, n8n

Mobile

React Native,Expo, Supabase,App Store, Google Play

Frontend

React, Next.js, Remix, React Router 7, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js, Hono.js, NestJS, Prisma, MySQL, PostgreSQL

AI & Coding Tools

Cursor, Claude Code, v0, Stripe, AWS, Docker, Vercel

Leadership

CTO Experience, Team Management, Architecture Design, Code Reviews, Technical Training

Experience

1600.agency React Developer (Freelance)
02/2026

Context: Motion design video agency. Development of an internal tool to streamline agency workflows and project management.

  • Contributed to the development of an internal management tool for the agency, improving team productivity and project tracking.
  • Built frontend interfaces with Next.js and TypeScript, integrated with a Supabase/PostgreSQL backend.

Tech : Next.js, React, TypeScript, Supabase, PostgreSQL

JipupJipup React Developer (Freelance)
01/2026 - 02/2026

Context: B2B SaaS platform for LinkedIn profile enrichment. Web application paired with a Google Chrome extension for real-time data extraction and phone number enrichment.

  • Stabilization of the existing platform: technical debt reduction, bug fixes, and implementation of development best practices across the codebase.
  • Developed and maintained the Chrome extension built with WXT framework, interacting with the Chrome Extensions API for LinkedIn data scraping.
  • Published the extension on the Chrome Web Store with full review compliance.

Tech : Next.js, React, TypeScript, WXT, Chrome Extensions API

VreadVREAD React Native Developer (Freelance)
11/2025 - 02/2026

Context: Mobile reading tracking app ("Strava for reading"). Takeover of an existing React Native codebase to stabilize, refactor, and ship to production on both app stores.

  • Full takeover and stabilization of an existing mobile app. Successful App Store submission and validation.
  • Complete migration to React Native with modular architecture and reusable components, improving maintainability.
  • Multi-stack navigation with React Navigation. Local state management and data persistence with AsyncStorage.
  • App in production on iOS and Android, enabling the founder to focus on business growth.

Tech : React Native, Expo, TypeScript, Node.js, React Navigation, AsyncStorage

BlitzReelsBlitzReels Founder & React Developer
06/2025 - Present

Context: AI-powered video editor for short-form content creators (TikTok, Reels, Shorts). Product designed, developed, and deployed solo. Hundreds of active users in production.

  • Server-side video rendering with Remotion and FFmpeg. Asynchronous generation pipeline, queue management, and S3 storage.
  • Visual editor with customizable template system. Drag & drop, real-time preview, and timeline editing.
  • Automatic subtitle generation via Whisper with word-by-word audio synchronization.
  • AI image generation integrated into the video creation workflow.
  • Multi-format export optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
  • Complete auth system, Stripe subscription management, user dashboard with render history.

Tech : Next.js, React, TypeScript, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Stripe, Remotion, FFmpeg, OpenAI, Whisper, Vercel, AWS S3

Atrakt React Developer (Freelance)
06/2025 - 07/2025

Context: LinkedIn growth agency. Development of an internal client onboarding dashboard to streamline agency operations.

  • Developed and improved a client onboarding dashboard with Next.js and TypeScript.
  • End-to-end typed API with tRPC. PostgreSQL database via Supabase with Drizzle ORM for queries and migrations.

Tech : Next.js, TypeScript, tRPC, Drizzle, Supabase, PostgreSQL

Maia-Host AI Agent Developer (Freelance)
01/2026

Context: Airbnb property management platform. AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot providing 24/7 automated guest support, booking management, and host communication for vacation rental properties.

  • Designed and deployed an AI conversational agent on WhatsApp using AI SDK with OpenAI and Anthropic models.
  • Automated guest support: answering common questions (check-in, amenities, local recommendations), triaging urgent requests to hosts.
  • Built the full web platform with TanStack Start for property management, conversation monitoring, and agent configuration.

Tech : TanStack Start, AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, WhatsApp API, TypeScript, Supabase

AlgomaxAlgomax Founder
11/2022 - Present

Context: Web, mobile, and AI development agency based in Strasbourg. End-to-end project delivery: architecture, development, deployment, and maintenance. 10+ companies supported. 5/5 on Malt. Super Malter. 100% client satisfaction.

  • Designed and deployed 4+ AI conversational agents in production on WhatsApp and Telegram using AI SDK, OpenAI, and Anthropic APIs. RAG, conversational memory, and monitoring.
  • Mobile apps published on App Store and Google Play. Cross-platform development with React Native and Expo.
  • Training platform with 200+ accounts created. React Router 7 course for sale.
  • Neofin: private Telegram bot advising investors within a private investment group — personalized financial insights and portfolio tracking.
  • Neopilote: WhatsApp AI agent for a racing club — member support and information automation.

Tech : TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Expo, AI SDK, OpenAI, Anthropic, n8n, WhatsApp API, Telegram API, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Stripe, Vercel

12/2022 - 09/2025

Context: Waste management scale-up. B2B/B2C marketplace connecting clients (individuals & businesses) with waste collection providers. Platform built from scratch, from the first line of code to production.

  • Built the entire SaaS platform from scratch with Remix (React): full quote lifecycle, real-time messaging between clients and providers, integrated Stripe payments, transactional emails, and complete administrative tracking (BSD).
  • Deployed an AI WhatsApp agent (n8n workflow): automated customer support answering common questions, triaging requests, and automated quote generation via the platform API — replacing a manual process.
  • Technical SEO strategy: deployed thousands of local landing pages across France for organic growth. Optimized pages, semantic structure, internal linking, dynamic sitemap. Programmatic SEO at scale.
  • Designed user journeys: online booking funnel, multi-step forms, UX designed for non-tech users.
  • International expansion: full i18n implementation for Spain and Germany — translated site, localized SEO, adapted content per market.
  • End-to-end automated testing with Playwright. Unit tests with Vitest. CI/CD via GitHub Actions.
  • Recruited and onboarded 2 developers. Code reviews, coding conventions, documented architecture.
  • Technical decisions, product roadmap, and tech debt managed over 3 years.

Tech : Remix, React, HonoJS, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Stripe, n8n, WhatsApp API, Tailwind CSS, shadcn-ui, Vitest, Playwright, GitHub Actions, Docker

FashopFASHOP - Labomode Group Full Stack Developer
04/2021 - 11/2022

Context: SaaS data intelligence platform for fashion retail and wholesale. Dashboard for catalog referencing, stock tracking, and sales analysis at scale.

  • Developed the frontend dashboard for catalog referencing, stock monitoring, and sales analysis on large-scale product data.
  • Built SEO tools and market insights features. Product data processing at scale.
  • Contributed to the React frontend and Node.js backend in a collaborative team environment.

Tech : React, Node.js, TypeScript, Remix, Symfony, GitHub

ITDM Group Full Stack Developer
08/2020 - 03/2021

Context: Multi-project tech agency: AI, software development, growth hacking, industrial digitalization. Fullstack web development for SMEs and large enterprise clients.

  • Developed fullstack web applications for SME and large enterprise clients with Next.js (frontend) and NestJS (backend API).
  • Built custom WordPress sites. Backend contributions on existing CakePHP and PrestaShop codebases.
  • CI/CD with GitHub Actions. Isolated environments with Docker. Deployment on VPS with Apache and Nginx.

Tech : React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, WordPress, CakePHP, PrestaShop, Docker, GitHub Actions

Key Projects

BlitzReelsBlitzReels MobileSoon• React Native, Expo
2026

Mobile version of AI video editor — React Native port of the BlitzReels web platform

ClipleHub by Cliple• React, TanStack
2025

Freelance reinforcement mission on video content management platform

VreadVread v2 Web• Next.js, Supabase
2025

Web app for reading tracking with dashboard and social features

Education

Wild Code School2020-2021
Ludus Académie2015-2018