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Software Engineer

Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») |
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Software Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-quality web and
software solutions for companies, leading freelance projects, and teaching. Proven track
record of building scalable web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and
translating business requirements into reliable technical solutions. Passionate mentor and
tutor with a strong ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Known for
adaptability, clean code, and fast learning in modern tech stacks.

SKILLS

Programming Languages: JavaScript, Typescript, HTML/CSS, LESS, STYLUS, SCSS
Frameworks & Libraries: React, Redux Toolkit (slices), CSS modules, Axios, Vue, Vuex, Git,
GitHub,
Tools: Gulp, Webpack, NPM, REST API, Jira, GIT
Design: Photoshop, Figma, Picso

EXPERIENCE

Preply | Ukraine, Remote ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8/2023 – present
Frontend & Full-Stack Development Tutor
●​ Provided individualized tutoring in frontend and full-stack development with a focus on HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Vue.
●​ Created custom curricula and project-based lessons tailored to student skill levels and career goals.
●​ Guided students through building production-style applications and portfolios using modern
JavaScript frameworks.
●​ Conducted code reviews and debugging sessions to strengthen problem-solving skills and code
quality.
●​ Taught 50+ students across multiple time zones, maintaining consistent progress and engagement.
●​ Achieved a 4.8+ student rating and high repeat-booking rate through structured instruction and clear
communication.
●​ Contributed to measurable learner success, including job placements, internship offers, and improved
technical interview performance.

Applied Methods | Ukraine, Remote ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12/2021 – 03/2023
Frontend Developer | Vue
●​ Integrated an interactive H5P-based web component to enable creation and delivery of games,
quizzes, and learning content.
●​ Built a full-featured UI for creating, editing, and managing interactive tests and games, used by
internal teams and end users.
●​ Collaborated closely with backend developers to design and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring smooth
frontend–backend integration.
●​ Developed new reusable Vue components and refined existing ones, improving UI consistency and
maintainability.
●​ Enhanced UI visual effects and user experience, contributing to higher usability and product polish.
●​ Partnered with QA engineers to identify, reproduce, and fix frontend defects, reducing production
issues and improving release quality.
●​ Managed development tasks and sprint workflows using Jira, consistently meeting delivery timelines.

IT School “HTML Academy” | Ukraine, Remote ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 11/2019 – 04/2025
Web Development Teacher
●​ Mentored students in web development and programming across individual and group formats.
●​ Taught HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript, covering both fundamentals and applied
development.
●​ Designed personalized study plans and project-based lessons to accelerate student progress.
●​ Supported 200+ students in completing training programs and building portfolio projects.

Self-Employed | Ukraine, Remote ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 09/2009 – 11/2019
Freelance Full-Stack & Frontend Developer
●​ Delivered frontend and full-stack solutions for 10+ client projects across business, e-commerce, and
fintech-related domains.
●​ Led a long-term engagement (3.5 years) creating and maintaining HTML/CSS markup for a company
with a large service network.
●​ Developed multiple full-stack web applications using Zend2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, HTML, and CSS,
including internal business tools.
●​ Built an end-to-end web application for a kitchen company, covering UI, backend integration, and
database interactions.
●​ Implemented website markup for crypto crowdfunding platforms and integrated UI into a Ruby on
Rails application.
●​ Maintained strong client relationships, resulting in repeat engagements and long-term contracts.

EDUCATION

Donbass State Machine-Building Academy | Ukraine | MS in Systems Engineering

LANGUAGES

●​ russian - native
●​ ukraine - native
●​ english - upper elementary