I am Maksym Sovyk, a frontend developer student at Conestoga College, specializing in building React and TypeScript applications and integrating REST APIs. I strive to create clean, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces with a strong focus on problem-solving and performance. I collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that align with business goals, applying best practices in UI/UX design, accessibility, and frontend security. I enjoy learning new technologies and contributing to meaningful projects.…

Maksym Sovyk

I am Maksym Sovyk, a frontend developer student at Conestoga College, specializing in building React and TypeScript applications and integrating REST APIs. I strive to create clean, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces with a strong focus on problem-solving and performance. I collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that align with business goals, applying best practices in UI/UX design, accessibility, and frontend security. I enjoy learning new technologies and contributing to meaningful projects.…

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I am Maksym Sovyk, a frontend developer student at Conestoga College, specializing in building React and TypeScript applications and integrating REST APIs. I strive to create clean, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces with a strong focus on problem-solving and performance.

I collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that align with business goals, applying best practices in UI/UX design, accessibility, and frontend security. I enjoy learning new technologies and contributing to meaningful projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Junior Front-End Developer at Self-Employed
September 1, 2023 - Present
Architected and built scalable frontend applications using React.js with Vite, Redux, and Context API for efficient state management across complex component trees. Developed and consumed RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js; designed secure API endpoints with JWT-based authentication, role-based access control, and input validation. Implemented SEO best practices including semantic HTML5, structured data markup, meta tag optimization, and performance tuning to improve Core Web Vitals and search rankings. Built cross-device responsive interfaces using Tailwind CSS, SCSS, and Bootstrap with mobile-first design principles. Applied frontend security measures such as Content Security Policy headers, XSS prevention, CSRF protection, and secure cookie handling. Delivered WordPress websites with performance and SEO optimization including caching, image compression, and schema markup. Enhanced application performance through code splitting, lazy loading, memoization, and bundle size optim
AI Automation & Front-End Developer at Freelance / Independent
September 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and deployed autonomous AI agents using OpenAI, Groq, and Claude APIs with multi-step reasoning and tool calling; built end-to-end automation workflows in n8n, Zapier, and Make; developed secure REST APIs with Node.js/Express.js; applied prompt engineering techniques for reliable LLM behavior; automated browser workflows with Playwright.
Server / Waiter at Pura Vida Restaurant
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Managed high-volume service in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong verbal communication, active listening, and conflict resolution.
Waiter at Pura Vida Restaurant
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Managed high-volume service in a fast-paced environment, developing strong verbal communication, active listening, and issue-resolution skills.

Education

Advanced Diploma in IT Innovation & Design at Conestoga College
September 1, 2023 - May 9, 2026
Advanced Diploma in IT Innovation & Design at Conestoga College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Hackathon Winner, Conestoga College Hackathon 2025
January 1, 2025 - February 11, 2026
Completed professional courses in modern web development & AI engineering
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
GPA: 3.80 (Self-reported)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
AI Engineer Agentic Track: The Complete Agent & MCP Course
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
The Ultimate React Course 2024: React, Next.js, Redux (Udemy)
January 1, 2024 - May 9, 2026
React Full Course (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
Learn Tailwind CSS (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other

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