Viktor Shyrokov
Verified Expert in Engineering
Front-end Developer
Kraków, Poland
Toptal member since May 7, 2024
Viktor is a senior front-end developer with over 15 years of expertise in building advanced web applications. With extensive experience in front- and back-end development, he specializes in creating sophisticated and user-centric web solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of the latest technologies and industry trends. Excellent in leading and collaborating within team settings, Viktor drives project success and fosters a culture of technical innovation.
Portfolio
Experience
- Algorithms - 14 years
- JavaScript - 10 years
- React - 6 years
- TypeScript - 6 years
- GraphQL - 5 years
- Tailwind CSS - 3 years
- Computer Science - 2 years
- Next.js - 1 year
Availability
Preferred Environment
Slack, MacOS, React, JavaScript, TypeScript
The most amazing...
...project I've launched is the UI library project for Toptal, establishing a robust foundation for scalable and efficient UI development.
Work Experience
Senior Front-end Developer
Toptal
- Initiated and headed the UI library project, identifying the need for a unified and scalable UI solution to enhance front-end development efficiency.
- Participated in architecture calls, playing a pivotal role in shaping the foundational structure of the UI library.
- Spearheaded the development of a significant portion of the UI components and code snippets.
- Dedicated substantial effort toward comprehensive documentation, ensuring each component was well-described, easy to understand, and accessible to all team members.
- Leveraged exceptional communication and presentation abilities to articulate concepts and guidelines to the development team.
- Employed Tailwind CSS to its fullest, building a visually cohesive and responsive UI library and allowing for the creation of a highly customizable and maintainable codebase that aligns with modern web aesthetics.
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers and front- and back-end developers, ensuring the library met aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Implemented the UI library, enhancing front-end development pace and uniformity throughout various projects.
Senior React Developer
Prometheus Group
- Developed custom code to interact seamlessly with a merchant's website, enhancing user interaction and functionality.
- Migrated the application's state management from Redux to MobX and upgraded it to AG Grid instead of react-virtualized.
- Implemented Jest tests to cover most of the code, facilitating a smoother transition.
- Enhanced the UI/UX, ensuring a more intuitive and seamless user experience.
Lead Full-stack Developer
GoPipeline
- Configured reporting and created report templates for six clients.
- Developed new features and managed data schemas to be presented to end users.
- Integrated an Angular stand-alone application and enabled the utilization of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services.
- Initiated an Angular project and led a 3-person team to deliver a new feature.
- Optimized SQL queries and enabled compatibility with both MySQL and Oracle databases.
Experience
Toptal UI Library Initiative: Pioneering Front-end Excellence
https://www.toptal.com/• Architectural contribution: I contributed to architecture discussions, playing a key role in defining the foundational structure of the UI library.
• Development and implementation: I oversaw the development of a significant portion of the UI components and code snippets.
• Documentation excellence: I developed comprehensive documentation, ensuring each component was well-described, easy to understand, and accessible to all team members. This facilitated smoother integration and usage across various projects, enhancing developer productivity.
• Tailwind CSS expertise: I leveraged the full potential of Tailwind CSS to build a visually cohesive and responsive UI library. My expertise in Tailwind allowed for the creation of a highly customizable and maintainable codebase that aligns with modern web aesthetics.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University - Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, Node.js, Playwright, React Testing Library, MobX, AG Grid
Tools
Slack, Lerna, Figma, Crystal Reports, RabbitMQ
Languages
JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, GraphQL, C#, SQL
Frameworks
Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Jest, Angular, Redux, ASP.NET
Platforms
Oracle, MacOS
Storage
MSSQLCE, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Paradigms
Test-driven Development (TDD)
Other
Front-end, Startups, User Experience (UX), Mathematical Analysis, Computer Science, Algorithms, GitHub Actions, Accessibility, Styled-components, Articulate Rise, GitHub Workflows
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