Hello, I'm Volodymyr Saakian
Software Engineer
Software Developer with 10 years of experience in developing web applications and SPAs using React and cloud technologies. Expertise in stabilizing and scaling web applications and Microfrontend architecture.

About Me
Software Developer with 10 years of experience in developing and supporting web applications and SPAs using React and cloud technologies (Firebase, Dynamo). I've built and maintained large-scale React + Redux, React-Query, and Mobx applications with a focus on security.
I'm skilled in creating web admin panels using NodeJS (NestJS, Express) and Strapi, with expertise in stabilizing and scaling web applications. I have knowledge in Microfrontend (MFE) architecture for modular frontend development and experience with DevOps, CI/CD tools, and AWS, using GitLab CI/CD for efficient development and deployment.
Work Experience
Lead Software Engineer
Ciklum | Mar 2024 - Present
Providing mentorship and team support, leading product rollouts in new markets, and developing critical booking functionality.
- Lead onboarding and mentorship, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Design and implement key booking features, enhancing user experience and system reliability
- Facilitate effective communication and provide ongoing support to team members
Full Stack JS Developer
Ciklum | Feb 2022 - Mar 2024
Worked on modernizing TUI's architecture with Microfrontend (MFE) technologies, enhancing the current codebase and creating high-load Node.js microservices on serverless AWS Lambda.
- Developed with React, NodeJS, Express, APPSync, GraphQL
- Utilized AWS technologies including S3, Lambda, Cloudformation, and API Gateway
- Implemented Microfrontend architecture for modular frontend development
Full Stack JS Developer
Lohika | Dec 2018 - Feb 2022
Worked on a high-load project with Node.js microservices, creating a constructor for client reports to show performance metrics.
- Developed with React + Redux + Saga, NodeJs, Nestjs, and PostgreSQL
- Utilized Lerna for monorepo management
- Built prototype applications for people with disabilities using React and NestJS
Software Engineer
Luxoft | Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
Developed enterprise-level applications with focus on scalable architecture and performance optimization. Worked with distributed systems and modern web technologies.
- Built responsive web applications using React and modern JavaScript
- Integrated with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on enterprise projects
Frontend Developer
CodeDealer | Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Specialized in frontend development and user experience design, creating interactive and responsive web interfaces for various client projects.
- Developed modern web interfaces using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Implemented responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility
- Worked on optimization for web performance and user experience
Junior Developer
Atomspace | Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Started professional development career working on web applications and learning modern development practices in a collaborative environment.
- Developed foundational skills in web development technologies
- Contributed to team projects and learned agile development practices
- Gained experience with version control and collaborative coding
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
Other Technologies
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Featured Projects

TUI Microfrontend Architecture
Modernized TUI's tourism platform with Microfrontend (MFE) technology, enhancing the codebase and creating high-load Node.js microservices on serverless AWS Lambda.

Client Reports Constructor
Worked on McKinsey BI Platform, creating a performance metrics reporting tool for business analytics using React, Redux, and Saga. Part of a high-load project with multiple Node.js microservices. All projects under NDA.

Security Enhancement System
Worked on Microfocus AppDefender enhancement product, implementing a comprehensive security system to protect against vulnerabilities and external attacks, replacing WAF with always-on protection against zero-day threats.

Accessibility Application
Worked on McKinsey accessibility initiative, building a prototype application to help people with disabilities using React, Redux with NestJS, utilizing a module system with Lerna integration to separate working modules.