Vladimir Zdenek
Lead Frontend Engineer
I am a front-end engineer with more than 10 years of professional experience as a front-end engineer with technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, AngularJS/Angular, Redux and RxJS. I am passionate about modern clean design, abstract programming and architectural concepts and leading product teams and front-end chapters.
Experience
CleanHub
Lead Frontend Engineer
January 2021 - Present•Remote
new collection app with offline functionality in React Native
implement a website redesign using React and NextJS
refactor user authentication to use Auth0
add Stripe integration to fully automate onboarding of self-service customers
create an embeddable banner and widget in React for the customers to add to their websites
setting a direction for front-end architecture and tech stack
guiding and mentoring less experienced engineers
interviews and hiring
Avrios
Lead Software Engineer
Jun 2019 - Jun 2021•Switzerland
migrate a suite of hybrid AngularJS/Angular applications (over 5000 files in total) to Angular CLI - bundle size reduced by more than 40%; the TTI reduced by more than 90%
leading a migration of a enterprise multi-tenant SaaS applications from AngularJS to Angular
setting a direction for front-end tech stack and organising architecture meetings
refactored user session management of all front-end applications to switch to AWS Cognito and support social sign-in and SSO
improved a test build to decrease the time by more than 60%
leading a technical team of 6 (back-end/front-end engineers, a PM and a designer)
responsible for technical deliverability of the sprint
guiding and mentoring less experienced engineers
part of the interview and hiring process
Experience
Avrios
Senior Software Engineer
Sep 2017 - May 2019•Switzerland
driving migration from JavaScript to TypeScript
modularised Webpack configuration and reduced production build time by 50%.
Melita
Frontend Developer
Aug 2015 - Aug 2017•Malta
developed a self-care web and mobile application (MyMelita) for over 60,000 registered customers
created an e-shop SPA application and components which were integrated into a WordPress website
worked on an internal SPA application displaying customer information for customer care agents
part of a team overseeing a design process of new applications and new features for existing applications
Intellicore
Website Developer and Designer
Mar 2014 - Jul 2015•Scotland, UK
worked on multiple websites both with and without a CMS
created bespoke web applications based on PHP and JavaScript
developed a series of custom screens for Microsoft CRM in AngularJS
designed websites for both new and existing customers
wrote functional documentations and proposed architectural designs
Freelance
Website Developer and Designer
May 2012 - February 2014•Remote
designed and developed websites for clients both with and without a CMS
worked with an external agency to bring their designs to life
Education
Robert Gordon University
BSc (Hons) Multimedia Development
Scotland, UK•Graduated in 2015 with First Class Honours
Awards
Robert Gordon University
Fugro Academy Award
2015•Scotland, UK
Prize for the highest academic achievement in Honours Year of BSc (Hons) Multimedia Development (Session 14/15).
Aberdeen College
BSc (Hons) Multimedia Development
2013•Scotland, UK
Aberdeen College, Computing Department, Learner of the Year (2012 - 2013), HND Interactive Media Year 2.