I am Alena Sharai, a passionate Front-End Developer and dedicated musician with a love for all things creative, including an unusual fondness for potatoes. With experience in developing accessible, performant web applications and a solid background in software engineering, I thrive on combining technology with artistic expression. I enjoy crafting reusable components and optimizing user experiences while collaborating in cross-functional teams. My background also spans content management and copywriting within agile teams, giving me a well-rounded skill set in both technical and creative domains. I am fluent in Belarusian and Russian, possess good English communication skills, and enjoy working in dynamic environments that challenge me to grow and deliver impactful digital solutions and musical art.

Alena Sharai

I am Alena Sharai, a passionate Front-End Developer and dedicated musician with a love for all things creative, including an unusual fondness for potatoes. With experience in developing accessible, performant web applications and a solid background in software engineering, I thrive on combining technology with artistic expression. I enjoy crafting reusable components and optimizing user experiences while collaborating in cross-functional teams. My background also spans content management and copywriting within agile teams, giving me a well-rounded skill set in both technical and creative domains. I am fluent in Belarusian and Russian, possess good English communication skills, and enjoy working in dynamic environments that challenge me to grow and deliver impactful digital solutions and musical art.

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I am Alena Sharai, a passionate Front-End Developer and dedicated musician with a love for all things creative, including an unusual fondness for potatoes. With experience in developing accessible, performant web applications and a solid background in software engineering, I thrive on combining technology with artistic expression. I enjoy crafting reusable components and optimizing user experiences while collaborating in cross-functional teams.

My background also spans content management and copywriting within agile teams, giving me a well-rounded skill set in both technical and creative domains. I am fluent in Belarusian and Russian, possess good English communication skills, and enjoy working in dynamic environments that challenge me to grow and deliver impactful digital solutions and musical art.

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Language

English
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Belarusian
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Russian
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Work Experience

Software Engineer, Experience Engineer at EPAM Systems
August 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Working on an ongoing project to enhance digital accessibility for all users by meeting W3C and internal guidelines. Responsibilities include web site accessibility improvements guided by W3C recommendations, accessibility enhancement supported by NVDA screen reader testing and adherence to WCAG standards, codebase refactoring with modern technologies (React, Redux, JavaScript ES6+), component design and development using React, task planning and organization in Azure DevOps, reusable component creation with React and Redux, frontend-backend integration via REST APIs using JavaScript (fetch, Axios) and async data handling, unit test development with Jest, React Testing Library, and QUnit, code review participation via GitHub, collaboration with design (Figma), accessibility, and business teams, debugging with Chrome DevTools and breakpoints, mobile emulator usage for cross-device compatibility testing, and using browser console to simulate UI behavior during backend outages for stakeho
Junior Software Engineer at EPAM Systems
August 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Worked on upgrading the eCommerce platform, replacing CRM, and enhancing the web experience for B2B and B2C segments. Developed single-page web applications with TypeScript, React, and Next.js, styled React components using CSS and SASS, created responsive and adaptive layouts using MUI and SASS, managed forms with React useForm library, implemented redirect logic, integrated backend through GraphQL (Apollo) and REST API, wrote unit tests with Jest and React Testing Libraries, optimized web application accessibility according to W3C standards across browsers, enhanced performance with best practices for React and Next.js, and fixed website behavior bugs using Chrome DevTools.
Copywriter, Content Manager at ELTeam Group LLC, Freelances
May 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025
Worked within SDLC using Agile + Scrum and OKR methodology. Cooperated with front-end and back-end developers on the company main website. Involved in database structure design and fulfillment using administration tools, managed workflow through Jira task board, assigned tasks regularly, and performed manual QA within product lifecycle.

Education

Web Developer at Rolling Scope School
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Web Developer at Web Development Bootcamp
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
JavaScript Developer at JavaScript Core Course
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Incomplete Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnologies and Microbiology at Belarusian State University
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services

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