Rostislav Ilin
@rostixman
Senior Frontend Developer, 13+ yrs: React, Next.js, TypeScript, maps (MapLibre) and design systems. Ex-Lead of VK Maps frontend.
GeorgiaWhat I'm looking for
At PASHA Insurance, I develop and maintain client-facing applications with React and Next.js, integrate Strapi-based APIs, and maintain a shared UI Kit. I introduced Storybook and contributed to the client portal redesign.
At VK, I led the VK Maps frontend team, migrated its internal SDK from Mapbox to Maplibre, and launched maps.vk.com/welcome as a public demo platform. At MAPS.ME, I created the Codex UI Kit, later adopted across its web services. I also introduce Feature-Sliced Design and use AI tools such as Claude Code and Cursor in development and code review.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Frontend Developer
PASHA Insurance
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Developed and maintained client-facing applications using React and Next.js, integrated with Strapi APIs, and built a shared UI Kit and design system. Introduced Storybook and contributed to a full redesign of the client portal, improving conversion and UX metrics.
Lead Frontend Developer of VK Maps
VK
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Led the frontend development team for VK Maps, managed feature planning and delivery, and migrated the internal SDK from Mapbox to Maplibre. Introduced FSD architecture and launched maps.vk.com/welcome, a public demo platform and monetization entry point.
Senior Frontend Developer
MAPS.ME
Jul 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 5 months)
Developed lightweight, high-performance interfaces for users with unstable internet connections and designed a custom internal UI Kit named Codex. Built key products including Routes Catalog, Advertiser Dashboard, Passport, and Route Editor.
Senior Fullstack Developer
Mintrocket
Jun 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 2 months)
Developed and maintained web applications using Ruby on Rails and Node.js backends, built RESTful APIs, and implemented frontend features with jQuery and React. Developed an Android app for live radio streaming and configured Linux servers.
Middle Fullstack Developer
ООО Приоритет
Oct 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 6 months)
Developed and maintained websites using Bitrix CMS and custom PHP-based CMS, created responsive frontends with Bootstrap and jQuery, and built a user portal for the Innovation Development Fund on Yii Framework.
Junior Fullstack Developer
Active-group
Feb 2012 - May 2012 (3 months)
Developed and maintained websites using Drupal 6 and 7, customized themes and modules, and implemented interactive UI components with jQuery and CSS.
Education
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OTUS
React.js Developer, React.js
2024 - 2024
Completed the React.js Developer course at OTUS in 2024.
Tyumen State University
Master, Applied Informatics
Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Tyumen State University
Bachelor, Mathematics. Computer Sciences
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science.
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