Олена

OLENA KUSHCH
Full-stack developer
+30968170816, [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section), [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
kushch/,https://github.com/OlenaKushch
Kyiv, Ukraine
SUMMARY
Junior Full-Stack Developer with a growing focus on backend development. Work with JavaScript,
TypeScript and Node.js build APIs and server-side logic. Comfortable working in a team, shipping features
to real users, and writing clean, maintainable code. Focused on responsive, user-friendly interfaces and
continuous improvement in a professional development environment.

HARD SKILLS
Programming Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript
Backend: Node.js, REST APIs, JWT, Authentication, OAuth
Frameworks & Libraries: NestJS, Express.js, React, Next.js
Databases & ORM: PostgreSQL, Prisma, MongoDB, Mongoose
Tools & Technologies: Git, GitHub, npm, Postman, Swagger
Frontend & Styling: HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Responsive Design
Other: Cloudinary, Nodemailer, Jest
LANGUAGES
English – Upper-intermediate Ukrainian – Native

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Bus ticket booking platformAutolux Cherkasy (Backend)
API: https://acp-api-backend.onrender.com
GitHub: private
Project description: REST API backend for an intercity bus carrier (online trip search, seat booking,
payments, and an admin/dispatcher panel).
Tech stack: TypeScript, NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Redis/BullMQ, Docker (Compose), JWT, Passport
(Google OAuth), Swagger, Jest, Render.
Role: Backend developer. Built a modular NestJS API with secure JWT auth (httpOnly cookies, refresh
rotation), Google OAuth, and role-based access control. Implemented segment-aware seat booking with
serializable transactions and locks to prevent overbooking, integrated LiqPay payments, and used
Redis/BullMQ for background jobs (booking expiry, emails). Containerized the local environment
(Postgres + Redis) with Docker Compose, hardened the API against IDOR and input-validation risks,
documented it with Swagger, and covered key flows with Jest tests.

Leleka (Stork)
Frontend: https://github.com/OlenaKushch/Leleka-project-frontend
Backend: https://github.com/OlenaKushch/stork-backend-nest
Project description: full-stack web app for expectant mothers – personal dashboard, pregnancy journey
by week, mood diary, and daily tasks. Responsive product with guest landing and authenticated app
experience.
Tech stack: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Zustand, TanStack Query, Formik/Yup, CSS Modules;
NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, JWT, Cloudinary
Role: Developer. Built frontend and NestJS API features for auth, onboarding, My Day dashboard, diary,
journey navigation, and user-scoped tasks. Implemented session handling, profile setup, emotion picker,
pregnancy week content, responsive layout, theme tokens, clear UX redirects, and reusable
components/services for future growth.

Jemma (Backend)
API: https://backend-3kkt.onrender.com
GitHub: private

Project description: REST API for an online jewelry store. Powers catalog browsing, authentication, cart,
checkout, payments, reviews, and an admin panel for the storefront.
Tech stack: NestJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Prisma, JWT, Passport (Google OAuth), Cloudinary, Resend,
LiqPay, Docker, Swagger
Role: Backend developer. Designed and implemented a modular NestJS API with Prisma and PostgreSQL
for products, collections, carts (user and guest), orders, reviews, and admin workflows. Built email OTP
and Google OAuth auth with JWT access/refresh tokens, role-based access for admin routes, and secure
session handling. Integrated Cloudinary for image uploads, Resend for transactional email, and LiqPay
(mock/real) for payments. Added validation, CORS, throttling, Swagger docs, automated tests, and Docker
Compose for local runs with migrations on startup. Focused on clear module boundaries and production-
ready deploy setup so the frontend could consume a stable, documented API.

Yoga classes
URL: https://yoga-bloom-two.vercel.app
GitHub: https://github.com/OlenaKushch/YogaBloom
Project description: application for people who are looking for yoga classes. Responsive landing page
for a yoga studio.
Tech stack: HTML, CSS, JS
Role: Developer. Implemented semantic HTML structure and a responsive card layout to present key
yoga programs with clear titles, short descriptions, and calls to action. Used CSS (flexbox/grid and media
queries) to ensure the section adapts well to different screen sizes and maintains consistent spacing,
typography, and visual hierarchy. Added interactive states for buttons and links to guide users toward
joining the community and exploring suitable programs. Focused on clean, reusable styles so the section
could be easily extended with additional programs in the future.

ArtistHub
URL: https://artists-hub-two.vercel.app/
GitHub: https://github.com/OlenaKushch/artists-hub
Project description: responsive single-page website for discovering artists.
Tech stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Role: Developer. Implemented the website footer and contributed to the reviews section. For the footer,
created a responsive layout with navigation links and social media icons. Took part in structuring and
styling the feedback block, including the form for user name and message, aligning it with the overall
design of the page. Worked on clean, semantic HTML and reusable CSS classes to keep the section easy
to maintain and extend in the future. Collaborated with the team to ensure that the footer and reviews
section integrated seamlessly with the rest of the page.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance 02/2026 - present
Self-employed private tutor (English) 09/2024 - present
General secondary school n.223 09/2017 – 08/2024
English teacher:
• English lessons
• Lessons and curriculum planning

EDUCATION
• Berdyansk State Pedagogical University Berdyansk, Ukraine
Specialist Degree (equivalent to Master’s) in Philology 2009-2014
• Oles Honchar Dnipro National University Dnipro, Ukraine
Master of Arts in English language and literature, university Instructor. 2015-2017
• IT School GoIT, Fullstack developer 2025-2026
• Robot_Dreams, Backend developer Jan-March 2026