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Greetings! Gray Cat Waving

I'm Andrey, a Software Engineer with deep expertise in Front-End development and JavaScript wizardry, plus solid backend skills in Node.js, Go, and PHP.

My Passion: Crafting seamless user experiences and pushing the boundaries of web technology across the full stack.

When I'm Not Coding: You'll find me savoring artisanal coffee, headbanging to heavy tunes, or immersed in sci-fi and fantasy fiction.

Let's build something extraordinary together!

Short Bio

Born in a small town in southeastern Ukraine, my journey in tech began with a childhood fascination for video games and computers. This early passion set the stage for my future in programming.

Self-Taught Foundations: Driven by curiosity, I taught myself the fundamentals of programming. As my skills grew, so did my ambitions.

Career Evolution

  • Began as a freelancer, honing my craft and building a portfolio
  • Moved to Minsk to expand my horizons and accelerate my professional growth
  • After three enriching years, returned to Ukraine, settling in a tranquil town near Kyiv

Resilience in Adversity: Our town faced significant challenges during the 2022 Russian invasion. It's been both painful to witness its initial devastation and inspiring to see its gradual recovery. While I work remotely, I'm grateful to be part of this resilient community as it rebuilds and moves forward.

Current Role: I'm thriving as a remote Senior Front-end Developer at Toggl, where I continue to push the boundaries of web development and find fulfillment in my work.

My journey from a small-town tech enthusiast to a professional developer has been marked by continuous learning, adaptability, and a passion for creating innovative digital solutions.

Work Experience

Early Career: Drupal Specialist

  • Started as a freelancer, then transitioned to full-time development
  • Gained deep knowledge of Drupal's internals
  • Contributed custom modules to the Drupal community, demonstrating commitment to open-source

Transition to Front-End Development

  • Pivoted to focus primarily on front-end technologies
  • Leveraged innate curiosity to expand skill set across various platforms and frameworks
  • Gained diverse experience in telecommunications and fintech industries
  • Developed web, desktop, and mobile applications of varying complexity

Current Focus: Full-Stack Specialization

  • Expanding expertise beyond front-end development to become a versatile full-stack specialist
  • Deepening knowledge in Go programming language for robust backend development
  • Mastering PostgreSQL for efficient and scalable database management
  • Embracing the full spectrum of full-stack technologies to create comprehensive web solutions
  • Continuously learning and adapting to new technologies across the entire development stack

Throughout my career, I've maintained a passion for creating efficient, user-friendly solutions. My journey from Drupal specialist to versatile front-end developer has equipped me with a unique perspective on software development, blending deep technical knowledge with a user-centric approach.

Knowledge Sharing

Throughout my career, I've been passionate about contributing to the developer community. While my formal blogging efforts have paused, the spirit of knowledge sharing continues to drive my professional interactions.

Past Blogging Experience

  • Created a technical blog focused on front-end development, Drupal, and useful dev tools
  • Shared insights on solving complex front-end issues
  • Explored and reviewed productivity-enhancing development tools
  • Discussed custom Drupal modules and best practices

Archive Highlights

While I no longer actively maintain the blog, the blog archive is still available:

Ongoing Commitment to Knowledge Sharing

Although my blog is no longer active, I continue to share knowledge through:

  • Mentoring junior developers
  • Contributing to open-source projects
  • Participating in tech forums and online communities

I believe in the power of collective knowledge and remain committed to learning from and contributing to the developer community.