Максим

Maksym Popov
Frontend / Fullstack Developer (Vue.js / JavaScript / Node.js)

📍 Dnipro, Ukraine • Open to Remote

●7+ years of commercial experience
●300+ completed projects
●Vue.js / JavaScript expert
●WordPress & E-commerce development
●AI-assisted development workflow
●C2 English (EF SET)

SUMMARY
Frontend / Fullstack Developer with 7+ years of commercial experience
building modern web applications, e-commerce platforms, landing pages and
corporate websites.

Delivered 300+ commercial projects for Ukrainian and international clients,
ranging from high-converting landing pages to scalable business websites and
online stores.

Strong experience with Vue.js, modern JavaScript, responsive development,
REST API integration and frontend architecture. Focused on building reusable UI
components, optimizing performance and writing clean, maintainable code.

Actively use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate implementation,
debugging and technical research while maintaining full ownership of software
architecture and code quality.
Currently teach Information Technology and Python programming, helping
students understand modern web technologies and software engineering
fundamentals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Frontend

● Vue.js
● JavaScript (ES6+)
● TypeScript
● HTML5
● CSS3
● SCSS
● Tailwind CSS
● Bootstrap
● Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

Backend

● Node.js
● REST API
● JSON
● Authentication
● API Integration

Architecture & Development

● Component-Based Architecture
● Reusable UI Components
● RESTful Architecture
● State Management Patterns
● Responsive & Mobile-First Development
● Performance Optimization
● Code Splitting
● Lazy Loading
 ● SEO Optimization
● Cross-browser Compatibility

Development Tools

● Git
● GitHub
● VS Code
● Figma
● npm
● Vite
● Webpack

Workflow

● Agile
● Git Flow
● Code Review
● Debugging
● Technical Documentation

AI DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTIVITY
● Daily use of Claude, ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot for architecture
discussions, debugging, technical research and code reviews.
● Use Cursor AI to accelerate frontend development while maintaining full
ownership of implementation and software architecture.
● Apply AI-assisted workflows to generate boilerplate, documentation,
reusable code and unit-test templates.
● Use AI for refactoring, performance optimization, API integration and
legacy code analysis.
● Apply prompt engineering techniques to improve development workflow,
productivity and solution quality.
SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
● Design scalable, maintainable frontend architectures based on reusable
components.
● Build modular UI systems following separation of concerns and clean code
principles.
● Integrate REST APIs through reusable service layers and asynchronous
data flows.
● Optimize applications using lazy loading, code splitting, asset optimization
and caching strategies.
● Improve Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse metrics and overall frontend
performance.
● Develop responsive, mobile-first interfaces with semantic HTML and
modern CSS methodologies.
● Collaborate with backend developers to design clean API contracts and
efficient frontend integrations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Frontend Developer
Lead Panda

Oct 2022 – Dec 2025

Developed and maintained 300+ commercial web projects including
e-commerce platforms, landing pages, corporate websites and marketing
solutions.

Responsibilities

● Developed responsive user interfaces using Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML5,
SCSS and Tailwind CSS.
● Converted Figma and Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect responsive
layouts.
 ● Built reusable UI components and scalable frontend architecture.
● Integrated REST APIs and backend services.
● Implemented asynchronous data loading and dynamic frontend
functionality.
● Optimized performance using lazy loading, code splitting and asset
optimization.
● Improved Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores.
● Developed Progressive Web App functionality for selected projects.
● Refactored legacy codebases to improve maintainability and scalability.
● Fixed production issues and maintained existing applications.
● Participated in project estimation, technical discussions and feature
planning.
● Collaborated closely with designers, backend developers and project
managers throughout the development lifecycle.

Technologies

Vue.js • JavaScript • TypeScript • HTML5 • CSS3 • SCSS • Tailwind CSS •
Bootstrap • REST API • Git • npm • Webpack • Vite • PWA

Information Technology Teacher
Dnipro Gymnasium №39

Jan 2026 – Present

Teach Information Technology, web development and Python programming to
secondary school students.

Responsibilities

● Teach HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python fundamentals.
● Explain programming logic, algorithms and debugging techniques.
● Create educational materials and practical programming assignments.
● Mentor students during software development projects.
● Prepare students for programming competitions and technical exams.
Programming Instructor
IT Smart

Sep 2021 – May 2022

Conducted programming courses for beginner developers focusing on modern
frontend technologies.

Responsibilities

● Taught HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript fundamentals.
● Explained responsive web development principles.
● Introduced Git workflows and modern development practices.
● Reviewed assignments and provided technical mentoring.
● Helped students build their first web applications.

Frontend Developer
Zenetix Digital Production

Aug 2017 – May 2021

Developed custom web solutions for small and medium-sized businesses,
including landing pages, corporate websites, e-commerce platforms and
WordPress projects.

Responsibilities

● Developed responsive websites using HTML5, CSS3, SCSS and
JavaScript.
● Built custom WordPress themes and customized existing templates.
● Developed reusable frontend components for multiple client projects.
● Integrated third-party services, payment systems and REST APIs.
● Customized WooCommerce functionality and client-specific features.
 ● Converted Figma and Photoshop designs into responsive layouts.
● Optimized SEO, page speed and frontend performance.
● Maintained legacy projects and implemented new functionality.
● Managed deployments, hosting configuration and production releases.
● Communicated directly with clients to gather requirements and deliver
technical solutions.

Technologies

WordPress • JavaScript • HTML5 • CSS3 • SCSS • PHP • WooCommerce •
REST API • Git

SELECTED PROJECTS
Add your strongest commercial or personal projects here.

MyTube - my modernized Youtube prototype
Vue.js • JavaScript • Tailwind CSS • REST API

VOVK - a leading Ukrainian brand of women's clothing with a rich history
and has won great success.

HTML/CSS/JS • Opencart • Figma • PHP

Album Stats - my modernized AlbumOfTheYear prototype
Vue.js • HTML/CSS/JS • REST API
TileMusic - a very fun rhythm-based game!
Vanilla Javascript • Memory optimization

…and over 300 projects more!

EDUCATION
Master's Degree — Software Engineering
Dnipro National University of Railway Transport
2024 – 2026

Bachelor's Degree — Software Engineering
Dnipro National University of Railway Transport
2020 – 2024

Junior Specialist — Software Engineering
Dnipro Technological and Economic College
2016 – 2020

CERTIFICATIONS
● EF SET English Certificate — 75/100 (C2 Proficient)
● Academy Ocean — AI Expert Program
● DataArt Proggy-Buggy Contest 2025
● React JS — Complete Course
● Front-end & Node.js Development — Kultprosvet
● JavaScript Intensive Course
● JavaScript Chess Development
● React JS "Самурай"
LANGUAGES
● Ukrainian — Native
● English — C2 (EF SET 75/100)
● German — Basic