Fullstack Developer

Taras Shyika

Senior Frontend Engineer (React, Node.js)

Location: Wheeling, IL, USA

Email: ***********@*****.*** Phone: +1-224-***-**** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shyikataras GitHub: github.com/shyika Summary

Over 11 years of experience in frontend development, specializing in crafting intuitive and responsive user interfaces using modern web technologies such as React.js, Node.js, and Redux. Proven ability to drive innovation, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality solutions within project deadlines. Committed to leveraging emerging technologies to create cutting-edge frontend solutions.

Key Skills & Technologies

Frontend & Backend: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, Storybook, ESLint, Stylelint, Husky, Node.js, Express.js, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, WebSockets, Swagger, Git. User Interface (UI): HTML5/CSS3, SASS/SCSS, LESS, BEM, Responsive and Adaptive Design, Cross-browser Compatibility, CSS-in-JS, CSS Modules, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Material UI, Styled Components State Management: Redux RTK, Redux-Saga, MobX, React Query, Context API Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Enzyme DevOps & Cloud: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Build Tools: Webpack, Vite

Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase.

Agile & Collaboration: Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Trello, Team Leadership. UI/UX & Design Collaboration: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD Experience

Frontend Developer

Aukro, 04/2024 – 05/2025

Aukro is a prominent online marketplace in Central and Eastern Europe, offering a wide range of products and services to customers while facilitating seamless transactions between buyers and sellers.

● Developed responsive and accessible user interfaces using React, Redux, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, significantly improving UX and compliance with WCAG standards.

● Optimized frontend performance and SEO through techniques like lazy loading, code splitting, and memoization, resulting in faster page loads and improved user engagement.

● Integrated modern UI components into legacy codebases, ensuring compatibility and stability by implementing comprehensive unit and integration tests (Jest, React Testing Library).

● Actively collaborated with cross-functional product teams to define, plan, and deliver new features aligned with strategic business objectives.

Senior Fullstack Engineer

SoftServe, 11/2014 – 03/2024

SoftServe is a leading global digital authority, providing innovative software development, technology consulting, and digital transformation solutions to empower businesses and drive sustainable growth.

● Led strategic migration from monolithic architecture to a scalable, micro-frontend approach using React, Webpack Module Federation, and TypeScript, achieving 30% faster load times and enabling independent, modular deployments.

● Designed and implemented high-performance backend services and APIs using Node.js, Express, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL (Apollo Server), reducing database query execution times by 50%.

● Developed real-time application features utilizing WebSockets and GraphQL (Apollo Client), significantly enhancing responsiveness and user interaction in data-driven applications.

● Optimized frontend rendering and performance through advanced techniques (React.memo, lazy loading, code splitting, tree shaking), resulting in up to 40% improvement in application speed.

● Built and maintained reusable component libraries with Storybook, Material UI, and Tailwind CSS, decreasing frontend development cycles by 50%.

● Automated CI/CD workflows using Docker, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins, cutting deployment times by 60% and improving overall reliability and release quality.

● Mentored and coached cross-functional engineering teams, directly contributing to enhanced code quality, reduced technical debt, and accelerated project delivery by 20%.

● Improved SEO strategies and server-side rendering (SSR) techniques (Next.js), boosting search rankings and organic traffic for content-heavy applications.

● Enhanced Agile practices and software development life cycle (SDLC), improving development efficiency, team collaboration, and stakeholder communication.

Fullstack Web Developer

SiteKafe, 12/2013 – 11/2014

SiteKafe Web Studio specializes in the development of websites of any complexity. Experienced in all aspects of web development, delivering unique, tailored solutions to meet each client's specific needs.

● Developed and optimized web applications, improving site performance.

● Built reusable UI components, enhancing maintainability and development speed.

● Worked with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine Certifications

Exam 480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (Microsoft) - October 24, 2018 React Experience

● Advanced React.js & State Management: Expertise in Redux RTK, Redux Saga, Context API, MobX.

● Component Lifecycle & Hooks: Deep knowledge of React Hooks (useState, useEffect, useMemo, useCallback, useReducer).

● Performance Optimization: Enhanced rendering efficiency using memoization, lazy loading, and React Virtualized.

● Reusable UI Components: Built design systems with Storybook, Material-UI, and Tailwind CSS.

● Unit & E2E Testing: Hands-on experience with Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress.

● SEO & SSR Optimization: Improved SEO & rendering performance.

● GraphQL & REST API: Experience with Apollo Client, Axios.

● CI/CD & Deployment: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker-based front-end deployments. Additional

● Authorized to work in the U.S. under the United for Ukraine (U4U) program.

● Open to remote, hybrid, or onsite opportunities.

● Open to relocation anywhere within the United States.

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