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I'm a communicative generalist with a technical background – I understand both what users mean when they describe a problem and what's actually behind it. I work independently, reliably and solution-oriented. I'm looking for a part-time role in support, customer service or assistance with a team that values quality and ownership.…

Veronika Lila Nikonova

Designer, Web Designer, Front-End Developer, +5

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I'm a communicative generalist with a technical background – I understand both what users mean when they describe a problem and what's actually behind it. I work independently, reliably and solution-oriented. I'm looking for a part-time role in support, customer service or assistance with a team that values quality and ownership.…

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I’m a communicative generalist with a technical background – I understand both what users mean when they describe a problem and what’s actually behind it. I work independently, reliably and solution-oriented.

I’m looking for a part-time role in support, customer service or assistance with a team that values quality and ownership.

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Language

German

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English

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Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

Website Redesign Project (Sitmycat) at Sitmycat

August 1, 2025 - Present

Research-driven redesign of Sitmycat's digital presence including market research, user validation, UX decisions, and technical implementation.

Full Stack Developer at Acrolinx (now Markup AI)

April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Built features and UI components for an enterprise content platform used by Google and Microsoft; worked in a 5-engineer distributed team; identified side effects in React components and inconsistencies in SCSS; refactored for quality and collaboration; contributed to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility; surfaced performance issues; learned Cypress and SWR as needed.

Full Stack Developer at Markup AI

April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Remote built full-stack features for content cube using TypeScript, MUI/SCSS, and Nest.js; from user interface to backend logic. Refactored component architecture to remove side effects, making the codebase easier to maintain and extend. Served as liaison between design and engineering, contributing to accessibility initiatives (WCAG compliance).

Career Break at Travel & Personal Development

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Two years spent traveling, learning from different cultures, and returning ready to create.

Freelance Web Developer at Self-employed

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Built no-code websites for local businesses, improving their digital presence and customer contact systems.

Freelance Web Developer

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Built no-code websites for local businesses, improving their digital presence and customer contact systems.

Co-Founder & Operator at Sitmycat

February 1, 2014 - Present

Built and ran a pet care service for 10+ years with high retention built on trust, designed the client experience and improved match quality; delivered attentive in-home care with regular updates, enabling owners to travel with peace of mind.

Co-Founder & Operator at Sit My Cat - Mobile Cat Care Service

February 1, 2014 - Present

Founded and operated a relationship-based pet-sitting service for 10 years with high client retention. Solved behavioral challenges by observing patterns, identifying underlying causes, and creating customized care plans that worked for both pets and owners. Learned how to run a service business from the ground up—from understanding what drives customer decisions to managing day-to-day operations.

Co-Founder & Operator at Sitmycat - Mobile Cat Care Service

February 1, 2014 - Present