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Alex Sokyrka

@alexsokyrka

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Senior Front-end Developer with over 10 years of experience.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Senior Front-end Engineer with over 10 years of experience in web development, including more than 7 years specializing in React and TypeScript. My journey has been marked by a strong commitment to building scalable, accessible, and performant web applications from the ground up. I have a proven track record of leading teams, mentoring junior developers, and introducing architectural improvements that enhance project outcomes.

In my current role at SPD Ukraine, I have successfully led the front-end development of various applications, including an iLearning system that supports over 1 million student hours per week. My expertise extends to creating custom UI components and collaborating closely with design teams to ensure a seamless user experience. I am passionate about adopting modern technologies and continuously improving my skills to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Front-end Developer

Current

SPD Ukraine

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Led the front-end development of a student knowledge assessment tool and built a new AI-driven learning app from the ground up using React/TypeScript. Developed a class management portal supporting thousands of student cohorts and collaborated with the design team to create a shared UI component library.

React TypeScript Material UI Storybook Electron MobX Webpack UI Leadership

Full Stack Engineer

SPD Ukraine

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Rebuilt application architecture and migrated Reflux to Redux, updating React from version 13 to 16 for LifeDreams.co. Developed a platform for long-term financial goal planning and an internal IoT control platform with meeting room booking using Google Calendar API.

React Reflux Redux Spring REST Auth0 MongoDB MySQL React Native

Backend Developer

SPD Ukraine

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Developed a secure online PDF document signing and delivery system and a CMS backend for content scheduling and management. Created a browser extension for password storage and an admin panel for aggregating sales offers.

Groovy Java Grails REST Spring JavaScript CMS API Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cherkasy State Technological University

Specialist Degree, Computer Engineering

Completed a Specialist Degree in Computer Engineering. The curriculum provided a comprehensive understanding of computer systems and their applications.