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Olha Kutova

Software Engineer
London

Summary

A Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience creating user-friendly web and mobile applications. I specialize in React.js and React Native, with 1.5 years of commercial experience in Node.js. I enjoy solving challenging problems, improving performance, and delivering great results. I've worked closely with teams to take ideas from start to finish. I am also highly adaptable and always eager to learn new technologies and programming languages to contribute effectively.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front-End Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group
06.2023 - Current
  • Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications for Lloyds Banking Group, ensuring seamless user experiences for millions of customers across various devices
  • Lead the development of key front-end features, taking ownership from planning to production, and consistently deliver on time while maintaining high code quality
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, back-end developers, and product managers, to deliver customer-focused solutions aligned with business objectives
  • Play a key role in migrating legacy code bases to modern frameworks, improving maintainability and enabling faster feature development cycles
  • Enhance accessibility and usability of customer-facing platforms by adhering to WCAG standards and conducting regular usability tests to meet diverse customer needs
  • Proactively identify and resolve critical issues in production environments, minimizing downtime and ensuring a smooth user experience for high-traffic financial applications

References from Lloyds Banking Group available upon request

Full-Stack Engineer

Capgemini Engineering
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Contributed to the largest healthcare recruiting marketplace in the US, serving over 1 million users, as part of an international team of 50+ professionals
  • Developed and optimized front-end components using React.js and Redux, while also contributing to back-end development with Node.js and Express.js to improve performance and scalability
  • Designed and implemented a recruiter-request functionality: built web pages from scratch and created back-end endpoints to handle the full process; Developed and executed integration tests for this feature, ensuring high-quality delivery; conducted a client demo, resulting in successful production deployment and positive user feedback
  • Collaborated with stakeholders, managers, and designers to refine requirements and propose improvements, increasing platform user engagement
  • Worked on a workplace booking platform with an audience of 1,200 users, as part of a cross-functional team of 12, including frontend, back-end, QA, and mobile engineers
  • Actively improved platform performance and contributed to resolving cross-functional blockers, ensuring timely releases
  • Took on team leader responsibilities, coordinating tasks across the team and driving efficient project delivery

References: Dmitry Smal (Team Lead) - dmitry.smal@capgemini.com; Jason Webster (Engineering Lead) jason.playguitar7@gmail.com

Front-End Engineer

Empeek
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed and launched a web application for tracking companies' permit documents, enabling industrial contractors in the USA to share critical information with plant owners, improving contractor vetting efficiency
  • Designed and implemented advanced permission systems and user access levels, ensuring data security and streamlined workflows for various user types
  • Integrated APIs for real-time data exchange, enhancing system reliability and user experience
  • Collaborated with back-end developers, QA teams, and designers to ensure alignment on sprint deliverables and successful project completion


References: Artem Harmatiuk (Team Lead) artem.garmatyk@gmail.com

Front-End Engineer (React Native)

Metro Global
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed mobile shopping applications from scratch using React Native for iOS and Android platforms, delivering high-quality products for two prominent US clothing brands
  • Collaborated with an international team of 14, including back-end engineers and customers, to clarify requirements, align on business objectives, and ensure seamless API integration
  • Delivered two fully functional applications, successfully launched on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, meeting strict deadlines and quality standards
  • Utilized TypeScript, React Native, and Redux to create responsive, scalable, and user-friendly mobile interfaces
  • Leveraged tools such as XCode and Android Studio to streamline development workflows and ensure cross-platform compatibility


References: Oleksandr Soloviov (Team Lead) ooleksolo@gmail.com

Web Master

482.solutions
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Company Overview: Developed a global business platform from scratch to connect professionals in the Oil, Gas, and Maritime industries with high-paying job opportunities and qualified staff (https://globalmarinecity.com)
  • Built responsive, cross-browser landing pages using JavaScript, HTML, SASS, and Bootstrap, ensuring accessibility and consistent user experience across devices and browsers
  • Improved application performance by addressing bottlenecks, refactoring significant portions of the codebase, and resolving cross-browser compatibility issues
  • Collaborated with back-end developers and maintained regular communication with customers to clarify project requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Conducted comprehensive testing to validate functionality, contributing to the platform's overall reliability and user satisfaction
  • Developed a global business platform from scratch to connect professionals in the Oil, Gas, and Maritime industries with high-paying job opportunities and qualified staff (https://globalmarinecity.com)


References: Alex Kryvoruchko (COO) alex@4&2.solutions

Lawyer

08.2012 - 03.2018
  • Worked as a prosecutor from 2012 to 2016, gaining expertise in legal analysis, problem-solving, and handling complex cases under high-pressure situations
  • Obtained an advocate's license and managed civil and criminal cases as a private lawyer, demonstrating strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Transitioned to software engineering in 2018 due to a growing passion for web technologies and a desire to contribute to innovative and impactful solutions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Odesa National Polytechnic University
09.2020 - 08.2023

Master of Laws - Institute of Prosecution and Investigation

National University «Odesa Law Academy»
09.2007 - 08.2012

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Reactjs

React Native

Redux

jQuery

HTML

CSS

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Certification

Front-End Basic and Advanced courses, Hillel IT School, 2017 - 2018

Timeline

Front-End Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group
06.2023 - Current

Full-Stack Engineer

Capgemini Engineering
10.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Odesa National Polytechnic University
09.2020 - 08.2023

Front-End Engineer

Empeek
12.2019 - 07.2020

Front-End Engineer (React Native)

Metro Global
07.2019 - 12.2019

Web Master

482.solutions
04.2018 - 09.2018

Lawyer

08.2012 - 03.2018

Master of Laws - Institute of Prosecution and Investigation

National University «Odesa Law Academy»
09.2007 - 08.2012
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