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I'm Svetlana Apsalikova, a proactive software engineer with a passion for building robust backends and delightful front-ends. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, scalable architectures using Python (FastAPI, Django) on the backend and React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS on the front end. I'm comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality applications from concept to production. I regularly contribute to CI/CD pipelines, design database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), and craft RESTful APIs. I'm a strong communicator who values accessibility and performance across devices, and I enjoy partnering with product managers, AI engineers, and UX/UI designers to prototype and ship cohesive user experiences.…I'm Svetlana Apsalikova, a proactive software engineer with a passion for building robust backends and delightful front-ends. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, scalable architectures using Python (FastAPI, Django) on the backend and React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS on the front end. I'm comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality applications from concept to production. I regularly contribute to CI/CD pipelines, design database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), and craft RESTful APIs. I'm a strong communicator who values accessibility and performance across devices, and I enjoy partnering with product managers, AI engineers, and UX/UI designers to prototype and ship cohesive user experiences.

Svetlana Apsalikova

Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I'm Svetlana Apsalikova, a proactive software engineer with a passion for building robust backends and delightful front-ends. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, scalable architectures using Python (FastAPI, Django) on the backend and React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS on the front end. I'm comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality applications from concept to production. I regularly contribute to CI/CD pipelines, design database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), and craft RESTful APIs. I'm a strong communicator who values accessibility and performance across devices, and I enjoy partnering with product managers, AI engineers, and UX/UI designers to prototype and ship cohesive user experiences.…I'm Svetlana Apsalikova, a proactive software engineer with a passion for building robust backends and delightful front-ends. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, scalable architectures using Python (FastAPI, Django) on the backend and React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS on the front end. I'm comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality applications from concept to production. I regularly contribute to CI/CD pipelines, design database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), and craft RESTful APIs. I'm a strong communicator who values accessibility and performance across devices, and I enjoy partnering with product managers, AI engineers, and UX/UI designers to prototype and ship cohesive user experiences.

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I’m Svetlana Apsalikova, a proactive software engineer with a passion for building robust backends and delightful front-ends. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, scalable architectures using Python (FastAPI, Django) on the backend and React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS on the front end. I’m comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality applications from concept to production.

I regularly contribute to CI/CD pipelines, design database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), and craft RESTful APIs. I’m a strong communicator who values accessibility and performance across devices, and I enjoy partnering with product managers, AI engineers, and UX/UI designers to prototype and ship cohesive user experiences.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at AI (start-up)

January 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025

Software Engineer on an AI-powered trauma-informed content platform. Delivered a functional proof-of-concept under a tight deadline, authored product specifications, and mapped user workflows to guide ongoing feature development. Built a responsive UI from scratch with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, ensuring accessibility and cross-device performance. Designed, containerized, and maintained backend microservices in Python (FastAPI), managed PostgreSQL schemas and RESTful endpoints for seamless frontend integration. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product managers, AI engineers, and UX/UI designers to prototype, refine, and ship cohesive user experiences. Implemented CI/CD best practices using GitHub Actions to improve release cadence and reliability.

Software Engineer (Contract) at AI startup platform

January 1, 2025 - Present

AI-powered platform for trauma-informed content and virtual listener. Delivered a functional proof of concept under a tight deadline; authored product specifications and mapped user workflows; built and iterated on a responsive UI using React, TypeScript and Tailwind; designed and maintained backend microservices in Python (FastAPI, Django) and exposed RESTful endpoints; collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment; drove CI/CD practices by maintaining GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing, linting and deployments.

Frontend Engineer (Contract) at Rapid Solutions

January 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025

Developed a responsive web application using TypeScript and Next.js; implemented design validation using Chrome extensions to achieve 100% design-compliance across four device types; integrated frontend with RESTful APIs to display data for 10+ language programs and schedules; collaborated with frontend/backend engineers and UX/UI designers in an Agile environment; improved site reliability through cross-browser testing and Jira-based bug tracking, reducing UI inconsistencies and support requests.

Software Engineer at Ongrid Systems

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Platform for listing projects to raise capital and collect investments from users. Built a responsive UI from scratch using JavaScript, React, and styled-components, delivering 100% specification compliance across four device types. Implemented a Django-based server with an admin interface to allow clients to update platform information independently, reducing reliance on dev support. Analyzed platform specs, identified 7+ logical inconsistencies and gaps, and documented them for the project manager to align with objectives. Implemented JWT-based authentication with a third-party KYC provider, significantly increasing investment applications and reducing verification time. Performed rigorous manual testing across devices and tracked bugs in Jira to improve accessibility and usability.

Software Engineer at Ongrid Systems

January 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025

Built a responsive UI from scratch using JavaScript, React and styled-components; delivered 100% specification compliance within an Agile small-team; developed a Django server and a Django Admin interface, enabling the client to update platform information independently; identified 7+ key logical inconsistencies and ensured alignment with client objectives; implemented JWT-based authentication and integrated a third-party KYC provider to streamline investor verifications.

Junior Frontend Developer at Innovat

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Junior Frontend Developer working on a Student Information System for electronic school diaries and grade books. Developed responsive UI for a web platform with TypeScript, React, and styled-components based on designs from the design team. Collaborated with backend developers to implement APIs for the teacher grade book system, enabling efficient data exchange and feature parity. Set up CI/CD tools and performed code reviews to improve quality and reduce deployment issues. Conducted manual cross-browser testing of the teacher grade book system and logged bugs in Jira to improve accessibility and usability across devices.

Junior Frontend Developer at Student Information System (Educational Project)

January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025

Developed a responsive UI for a web platform featuring electronic school diaries and teacher grade books; collaborated with backend developers to implement APIs for teacher-grade books and data exchange; set up CI/CD tooling and performed code reviews and manual testing to improve quality; ensured accessibility and cross-device compatibility; tracked bugs in Jira and coordinated with cross-team members to match requirements.