Zubak Pavlo Front-end developer

Summary

Motivated Front-end JS developer with over 5 years of experience in building responsive and scalable web applications. Proficient in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Redux Toolkit, with a strong focus on modern JavaScript frameworks and state management. Skilled in back-end development using Node.js and Express.js, with experience in PostgreSQL and TypeORM for database management. Experienced in remote collaboration and teaching Front-end basics at Hillel school. Seeking to leverage my skills to contribute to innovative projects and grow within a dynamic team.

Skills

• Core Competencies

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
  • React, Next.js, Redux, Redux Toolkit
  • TypeScript, Jest, Git
  • TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, SASS/SCSS, BEM

• Additional Tools

  • Webpack, WebSocket, GraphQL, Cypress
  • Node.js, Express.js, JWT Authentication, Docker

• Familiar Technologies

  • Vue.js, Nuxt.js, MobX, Sanity, Gatsby

Professional Experience

Freelance, Remote/Odessa

February 2025 – Now

• Developing a website for selling musical devices, utilizing Sanity for content management and Next.js for the front-end.
• Implementing Tailwind CSS for styling and Algolia for site search functionality.
• Leveraging related technologies such as TypeScript, Webpack, and GraphQL.

Prime Function Technologies and Engineering LLC, Remote

December 2021 – February 2025

• Developed and maintained web applications using Next.js, TypeScript, and Redux Toolkit, improving load times by 20% through optimization techniques.
• Collaborated with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs and WebSocket for real-time updates.
• Achieved 90% test coverage for new components and features using Jest and React Testing Library, ensuring robust and reliable functionality.
• Mentored junior developers and contributed to code reviews, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Implemented responsive designs with Tailwind CSS, enhancing user experience across devices.

Hallo Lab, Odessa

January 2021 – December 2021

• Built dynamic web applications using Next.js and Sanity, delivering projects 15% ahead of schedule.
• Integration of third-party services such as Auth0, Algolia, Stripe, and others.
• Created reusable components with Tailwind CSS, reducing development time for future projects.
• Worked closely with designers to translate UI/UX wireframes into functional code.

Sofona, Odessa

March 2019 – January 2021

• Designed and developed landing pages and websites using HTML, CSS, and Joomla CMS.
• Optimized site performance, improving page load speed by 30% through code refactoring.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to ensure alignment with business goals.

Projects

Upstart Products

https://www.upstart.com/

Front-end Developer (Prime Function Technologies and Engineering LLC)

• Contributed to a service platform for car dealerships, enabling features such as customer registration, quick loan applications, trade-in processing, test drive scheduling, and ordering accessories and services.
• Developed and maintained a widget integrated into hundreds of dealership websites, rendering additional functionality buttons for company-specific features.
• Refactored the widget codebase by splitting it into logical modules, configured Webpack for optimized builds, implemented event logging, and built a dedicated server to interact with the corporate API.
• Optimized build performance, reducing the final bundle size and improving load times by 20%.
• Migrated the credit application form from Formik to React Hook Form, later extracting it into a standalone package for seamless integration across multiple clients.
• Created new components, wrote unit tests, and resolved bugs based on QA tickets.

Technologies: TypeScript, Node.js/Express, React/Next.js, Formik, React Hook Form, Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Webpack

Estee Lauder Companies

https://www.elcompanies.com/en/

Front-end Developer (Prime Function Technologies and Engineering LLC)

• Collaborated with a team to develop a new template for websites, which served as the foundation for creating sites for various brands under Estee Lauder.
• Built reusable components based on Figma designs, utilizing Tailwind CSS for styling.
• Ensured responsive design across different devices and screen sizes, delivering a seamless user experience.

Technologies: Elixir, React/Next.js, Tailwind CSS, REST API

Mite Organization

https://mite.org/

Front-end Developer (Hallo Lab)

• Worked on a charity organization project, implementing 3D visualizations with Three.js and integrating the Stripe payment system for donations.

Technologies: Sanity, React/Next.js, SASS/SCSS, GraphQL

TutorChase | Professional Online Tutors

https://www.tutorchase.com/

Front-end Developer (Hallo Lab)

• Contributed to a platform for finding online tutors, focusing on building a user-friendly interface for tutor search and booking.

Technologies: Sanity, React/Next.js, SASS/SCSS, GraphQL, Styled Components

CompTrain Gym

https://www.comptrain.com/comptrain-gym

Front-end Developer (Hallo Lab)

• Developed a platform for gym management, enabling users to track workouts, manage schedules, and access training programs.

Technologies: Sanity, Gatsby, SASS/SCSS, GraphQL, Auth0, Cypress, Jest, Algolia

Bestattungsportal

https://bestattungsportal.com/

Front-end Developer (Hallo Lab)

• Built a website for booking various events, primarily related to funeral services, ensuring a smooth and empathetic user experience.

Technologies: Vue.js/Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, Axios, REST API

Education

Odessa State Ecological University, Odessa

Internet Technologies

September 2007 – May 2009

Izmail College of Economics and Law, Izmail

Computer and Automated Systems Programming

September 2003 – June 2007

Certifications & Courses

Front-end Pro

Hillel IT School, Odessa (2019)

Advanced training in JavaScript, React, and state management, with a focus on building scalable web applications and modern Front-end workflows, including version control with Git.

Front-end Developer

Mobios School, Odessa (2018)

Comprehensive course covering HTML, CSS, jQuery and CMS systems (WordPress).

Additional Information

• Languages: English (Intermediate), Ukrainian (Native)
• Soft Skills: Responsible, punctual, sociable
• Teaching Experience: Front-end Basics Instructor at Hillel School (current)