About me

Hello! My name is Yahor, and I'm a Front-end Developer with over 5 years of professional experience. For me, this role is more than just a job — it’s something I truly care about. I’m passionate about building accessible, efficient web applications, exploring new technologies, and constantly improving my skills.

My focus is on developing complex, high-quality applications and growing as a professional in the field. I have strong experience with TypeScript, React, and Next.js, and I’ve also worked with Azure DevOps for CI/CD and project management. This combination allows me to handle a wide range of front-end development challenges efficiently.

I genuinely love programming and continuous learning — staying curious helps me adapt quickly and stay ahead of new trends in modern web development.

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Experience

Front-end Developer at ACTUM Digital

3 years   09.2022 - Present

In my new role as a Front-end Developer at Actum Digital, I've transitioned into a broader arena, joining a vast team of accomplished professionals. I've quickly become a pivotal member of the front-end team, contributing significantly to our projects' success.

  • Translating business requirements into common features, monitoring and addressing issues through the Azure portal, and enhancing SEO and web accessibility.
  • Led the shift towards a modern front-end technology stack, enhancing our development process and product quality by incorporating the latest tools and frameworks, and guiding the team through the transition for optimal integration and use.
  • Actively engage in the front-end community by participating in meetups (Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam).
  • Additionally, I've taken a role in organizing meetups for front-end enthusiasts within our company, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and teamwork. This responsibility has offered me an invaluable chance to both expand my skills and enrich our team's shared knowledge.

Front-end Lead Developer at Yachting.com

2 years 11 months   10.2022 - Present

I've risen to the opportunity to become the leader of the smaller Front-end team. I've been in charge of growing the front-end team, as well as maintaining a consistent technical vision.

  • Led the overhaul of our core business product while developing three complementary projects that enhance our main offering's ecosystem.
  • Enhanced web application for SEO optimization and accessibility, ensuring wider reach and usability.
  • Played a key role in the recruitment process, conducting interviews to identify and onboard talent aligned with our technical needs and company culture.
  • Driven the adoption of modern front-end stack. We also made use of TSLint, Prettier and Jest to improve the quality of our code.

Front-end Developer at Yachting.com

1 years 7 months   03.2021 - 10.2022

I was hired as one of the first internal front-end developers. I've worked on developing new features and maintaining the existing codebase.

  • I work as a productive and positive team member to design, code, test, report, and debug operations.
  • Managed front-end development and workflow processes.
  • Successfully identified, diagnosed and fixed web application problems.
  • Helped to achieve a consistent look and visual theme across the web by promoting uniform fonts, formatting, images, layout, creating new components and improving existing ones.
  • Worked to assess competing web sites in regards to content,look and feel.

Freelance Developer

1 years 1 months   03.2020 - 04.2021

I spent a lot of time working on smaller web dev projects. An occasional website for a friend of a friend.

  • Learned the basics of lots of non-development skills. Learning how to manage my time and simple project management was invaluable in my professional career later.
  • Worked with lots of various technologies.

Skills

Front-end development

*****

I've spent all of my career doing this. Naturally, I consider this is my top skill.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptTurboReduxMobXWebpackViteSitecore JSSStyled ComponentsSCSSTailwind CSSJestFlow

Web Accessibility

*****

I specialize in web accessibility, focusing on conducting thorough audits and enhancing website accessibility. My work involves identifying and resolving accessibility barriers to ensure digital spaces are welcoming for all users, including those with disabilities. Beyond practical improvements, I actively contribute to the broader conversation on digital inclusivity through educational YouTube videos. These efforts aim to guide and inspire developers and designers towards creating more accessible web environments.

WCAG

Automation and DevOps

*****

I have configured and implemented Azure CI/CD pipelines for several projects, ensuring streamlined development and deployment processes. Additionally, I have maintained systems using the CircleCI approach, demonstrating adaptability and proficiency in various CI/CD methodologies. For personal projects, I have also successfully set up pipelines using GitHub Actions, showcasing my ability to leverage different tools to optimize workflow efficiency.

DockerAzureCircle CIGitHub Actions

Mobile development

*****

Very basic understanding, but I'd like to learn more.

React Native

Certifications

This certification provides a foundational understanding of Git and GitHub, including core concepts of version control, repository management, and collaborative software development. It covers essential topics such as branching, committing, merging, and pull requests, as well as issue tracking and project workflows using GitHub tools and best practices.

This certification provides a foundational understanding of cloud services, specifically those offered by Microsoft Azure. It covers basic cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support.

IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Certification

Aimed at individuals who are responsible for designing, developing, or managing web content, this certification validates expertise in web accessibility in accordance with international standards. It demonstrates a deep understanding of accessibility principles and the ability to implement solutions for digital inclusivity.

Projects

This very website you've found this resume on. Intended to be a showcase of my technical skills. Built using React, TypeScript, JSS, and Next.js.

Command executor it is utility application mainly for converting video.

For my personal project, I utilized React, TypeScript, and Next.js, leveraging these technologies to creat a robust and scalable application.

Languages

English

Proficient

Czech

Full Professional

Russian

Native