Andrii

ANDRII ZHYGALKO
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A results-oriented full stack JavaScript Developer with experience in building and optimizing web applications across the full
development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, domain-driven architecture design, RESTful backend implementation,
and CI/CD pipeline automation. Specialized in performance optimization and scalable UX/UI solutions with React, Next.js, and
Express.js.

SKILLS
Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript.
Frameworks and libraries: React, Next.js, Express, Fastify, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Hero UI, shadcn/ui.
Tools and technologies: Git, Vite, REST API, Firebase, AWS, Prisma, Drizzle, Strapi, Payload CMS.
Markup and styling: HTML, CSS, Responsive/Adaptive design.
Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL.

LANGUAGES
English – B1 Italian – B1 Russian – C2 Ukrainian – C2

WORK EXPERIENCE
ElifTech, Ukraine Full Stack Developer, Apprenticeship April 2025 - June 2025
- Designed and implemented database models to support required features of the air quality platform.
- Developed core backend logic and developed API endpoints for frontend integration.
- Introduced centralized error-handling middleware for better backend stability.
- Developed a telemetry dashboard page to visualize real-time air quality metrics.
- I took the initiative to design the entire UI from scratch in Figma, producing a comprehensive design that allowed our
development team to start work without delays.

Freelance Full Stack Developer January 2024 - March 2025
Client: Cyanidium, Albania
- Translated Figma UI designs into adaptive, accessible frontend, ensuring smooth UX.
- Developed reusable and modular React components, improving code efficiency and maintainability.
- Optimized web pages for performance and SEO using Next.js SSR, resulting in faster load times and better search rankings.

Client: Altiment, Bulgaria
- Maintained existing React and WordPress projects to enhance performance and UX.
- Refactored traditional HTML and CSS multipage websites into dynamic SPAs using React.
- Translated Figma designs into responsive React apps, ensuring alignment with client specifications.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Questioneer https://github.com/andrii-zhygalko/questioneer 2025
A web app for building and analyzing interactive questionnaires.
- Designed and implemented a responsive UI with advanced features, including drag-and-drop, infinite scroll, real-time
questionnaire builder, and a comprehensive analytics dashboard.
- Built backend API routes and DB schema to support CRUD operations, file uploads, and user progress tracking. Focused on
performance optimization, accessibility, and clean code.
Tech used: Next.js, Prisma ORM, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS.

Lexi Grow https://github.com/andrii-zhygalko/lexi_grow 2024
A web app for Ukrainian speakers to expand English vocabulary.
- Developed a frontend with personalized dictionaries and interactive training. Implemented features for managing and
organizing words with category filters, progress tracking, and special handling for verbs.
- Built protected routes to support authenticated data access. sed an external API to fetch and manage learning content.
Focused on accessibility, and seamless UI/UX.
Tech used: Next.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS.

EDUCATION
IT School GoIT, Fullstack Developer 2023-2024
Coursera, Google IT Support Professional Certificate 2024

Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies 2012-2013
Specialist degree in automation in railway transport

Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies 2009-2012
Bachelor's degree in automation and integrated information technologies