My Story

I am a full-stack engineer with over seven years of professional experience building modern web applications for clients around the world. My journey into software development began with a curiosity about how websites work, which quickly evolved into a passion for crafting digital experiences that are fast, accessible, and delightful to use.

Over the years, I have worked with startups launching their first products, established businesses modernizing legacy systems, and agencies delivering complex platforms under tight deadlines. Each project has taught me something new and refined my approach to architecture, code quality, and client collaboration. I specialize in the JavaScript ecosystem — React and Next.js on the frontend, Node.js on the backend, and PostgreSQL or MongoDB for data — but I am always exploring new tools and patterns that can deliver better results for my clients.

What sets me apart is my commitment to clear communication and technical excellence. I believe that great software is built through collaboration, transparency, and a deep understanding of the problem being solved. When you work with me, you get a dedicated engineer who treats your project with the same care and attention as if it were his own.

Beyond coding, I enjoy contributing to open source projects, writing technical articles, and staying active in the developer community on platforms like Threads and LinkedIn. I am based in Ukraine and work with clients across all time zones, delivering projects on time and on budget.

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Illya Pihovych

Full-Stack Engineer · Available on Upwork for freelance projects worldwide.

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40+

Projects Completed

7+

Years Experience

30+

Happy Clients

5.0

Upwork Rating

100%

Job Success

15+

Technologies

Technical Expertise

Core technologies and tools I use daily to deliver production-grade full-stack solutions.

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Frontend Development

React 18/19, Next.js 14/15, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Redux Toolkit, Zustand, TanStack Query, React Hook Form, Radix UI, Storybook.

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Backend Development

Node.js, Express, NestJS, GraphQL (Apollo), RESTful APIs, WebSockets (Socket.io), JWT & OAuth 2.0 authentication, Stripe/PayPal integration, Swagger documentation.

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Databases & Storage

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Prisma ORM, TypeORM, Mongoose, Knex.js, database migration strategies, query optimization, connection pooling, full-text search.

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Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront), Google Cloud Platform, Firebase Hosting, Vercel, Docker, GitHub Actions CI/CD, Terraform, Nginx, SSL/TLS configuration.

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Testing & Quality

Vitest, Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Cypress, ESLint, Prettier, Husky, lint-staged, bundle analysis, Lighthouse audits, accessibility testing with axe-core.

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Tools & Workflow

Git/GitHub, pnpm/npm/yarn, Turborepo, Webpack/Vite, Figma to code, Jira/Trello/Notion, Slack/Discord communication, agile methodology, time tracking with Toggl.

Professional Journey

Key milestones in my career as a full-stack engineer.

Upwork Full-Stack Freelancer

2020 — Present · Remote

Top-rated freelancer delivering full-stack web applications to clients worldwide. Completed 40+ projects spanning React SPAs, Next.js platforms, Node.js APIs, and cloud deployments. Maintained 5.0 rating and 100% job success score.

Full-Stack Developer at Tech Agency

2018 — 2020 · Kyiv, Ukraine

Built production web applications for international clients using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Led frontend architecture decisions, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and mentored junior developers.

Junior Web Developer

2016 — 2018 · Kyiv, Ukraine

Started career building websites and web applications using JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. Quickly progressed to modern JavaScript frameworks and transitioned to full-stack development with Node.js and React.