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PennyMeal — Smart Meal Planning & Budget Optimization

PennyMeal combines nutrition planning and budget optimization into a single platform. It creates personalized meal plans based on dietary preferences, nutritional needs, and real-time product pricing, enabling users to eat healthier while reducing grocery costs. I contributed as a Frontend Engineer, focusing on performance, usability, and analytics-driven insights.

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Role:Frontend Engineer
PennyMeal

Product Features

  • Personalized meal planning based on diet, nutrition, and budget preferences.
  • Real-time price comparison across products and stores.
  • Cost-per-serving calculations for recipes.
  • Automated grocery list generation.
  • Price history tracking for better purchase decisions.

Frontend Development

  • Built the entire frontend application using React and Vite for fast builds and optimal performance.
  • Designed clean, responsive UI using Tailwind CSS and Shadcn UI.
  • Implemented complex state management using Redux Toolkit.
  • Optimized component rendering and data flows for smooth user experience.

Analytics & Insights

  • Integrated Mixpanel to track user behavior and feature engagement.
  • Enabled data-driven product insights to improve UX and conversion.

My Role

  • Owned frontend architecture and implementation.
  • Translated product requirements into intuitive UI workflows.
  • Focused on performance, accessibility, and scalability.
  • Collaborated closely with backend and product teams.