# Mykola Samila - Front End Web Developer

> Portfolio and project showcase for Mykola Samila, a front-end web developer specializing in UI/UX, React, Angular, and modern web technologies.

## About

Mykola Samila is a front-end web developer currently working at Livecom as a sole React developer building a SaaS platform for customer support agents serving over 1000 users daily. He is an experienced developer working with the complete development cycle: prototyping, creating designs, coding the front-end part, building the app for production, and publishing it on the web/mobile store.

**Current Position:** Frontend Web Developer at Livecom (Madrid, Spain)
**Main Stack:** React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js

**Key Skills:**
- Frontend Frameworks: React, Next.js, Angular
- Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
- Styling: Styled Components, Tailwind, LESS, BEM, SMACSS
- Data Visualization: Highcharts, D3.js
- State Management: TanStack Query, React Context
- Specializations: Performance optimization (60% load time improvements), Responsive design, UI/UX Design, Microfrontend architecture
- Additional: Apache Cordova (mobile), WordPress, i18next (internationalization)

**Experience Highlights:**
- 5+ years of professional front-end development
- Contributed to company-wide UI/UX library with 50+ reusable components
- Developed 30+ wireframes and mockups
- Taught UI development to 20+ students at internal software academy
- Mentored 2 junior developers
- Built 20+ custom WordPress themes

**Location:** Madrid, Spain (Available for remote work)
**Education:** Master's degree in Software Engineering, Galician Academy
**Languages:** English (C1), Ukrainian (C2), Spanish (B2)
**Contact:** Available via contact form at https://iftemplar.com/ or LinkedIn

## Site Structure

### Main Pages
- **Homepage:** https://iftemplar.com/ - Overview, professional journey, and contact information
- **Projects:** https://iftemplar.com/projects - Full list of side projects and case studies
- **CV/Resume:** https://iftemplar.com/assets/files/Mykola-Samila.pdf - Downloadable resume

### Featured Projects

#### ADHD Website Blocker
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/adhd-website-blocker.html
- **Type:** Chrome Extension
- **Technologies:** JavaScript, Chrome Extension API, Manifest V3
- **Description:** Browser extension for focus and productivity, designed for people with ADHD. Features flexible website blocking, smart timers, bilingual support (English/Ukrainian), and privacy-first approach with no data collection.
- **Key Features:** Flexible blocking rules, automatic timers, user-friendly interface, open-source

#### English Hour Speaking Club
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/english-hour.html
- **Type:** Web Application
- **Description:** Online platform for English language learners to practice speaking in a comfortable, structured environment.

#### Therapy Platform
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/therapy-platform.html
- **Type:** Healthcare Web Application
- **Description:** Professional therapy and mental health platform connecting therapists with clients.

#### Rumba Pomodoro Timer
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/rumba-timer.html
- **Type:** Productivity Web App
- **Description:** Pomodoro technique timer application for focused work sessions.

#### Phone Store
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/phone-store.html
- **Type:** E-commerce Application
- **Description:** Online phone retail platform with shopping cart and product catalog.

#### City Bike (Spain)
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/city-bike.html
- **Type:** Public Service Web App
- **Description:** Bike-sharing service interface for Spanish cities.

#### Lesia Baranovska
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/lesia-baranovska.html
- **Type:** Professional Portfolio Website
- **Description:** Personal portfolio website for a professional.

#### Top Movies
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/top-movies.html
- **Type:** Entertainment Web App
- **Description:** Movie browsing and rating application.

#### Pig Dice Game
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/pig-dice-game.html
- **Type:** JavaScript Game
- **Description:** Interactive dice game built with vanilla JavaScript.

#### Tailbnb
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/tailbnb.html
- **Type:** Property Rental Platform
- **Description:** Airbnb-style property rental platform.

#### Belleville
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/belleville.html
- **Type:** Web Application
- **Description:** Project for Belleville community or service.

#### Cursor Education
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/cursor.html
- **Type:** Educational Platform
- **Description:** Online education and learning platform.

#### Angular Weather App
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/angular-weather.html
- **Type:** Weather Application
- **Technologies:** Angular, TypeScript, Weather API
- **Description:** Weather forecast application built with Angular framework.

#### Zookredens
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/zookredens.html
- **Type:** Web Application
- **Description:** Application for Zookredens platform.

#### PPU Protection
- **URL:** https://iftemplar.com/cases/ppu-protection.html
- **Type:** Business Website
- **Description:** Protection services company website.

### Additional Projects
- Mafia Pizza: https://iftemplar.com/cases/mafia.html
- Belgian Village (Horod): https://iftemplar.com/cases/belgian-h.html
- Autogo: https://iftemplar.com/cases/autogo.html
- Belgian Village (Pustomyty): https://iftemplar.com/cases/belgian-pst.html
- One Button: https://iftemplar.com/cases/onebutton.html
- Streamline: https://iftemplar.com/cases/streamline.html
- Belgian Village (Dzherelna): https://iftemplar.com/cases/belgian-dzherelna.html
- VS Architecture: https://iftemplar.com/cases/vis-architecture.html

## Professional Background

**Current Role (Present):**
- **Livecom** - Frontend Web Developer (Madrid, Spain)
- Sole React developer in team of 3, building SaaS platform for customer support agents
- Multi-language web application serving 1000+ users daily
- Clean architectural structure (container/presenter/controller)
- Delivered high-quality UI components with 60% faster loading times
- Successfully migrated 10,000+ lines of code to modern version control system
- Stack: React, Next.js, TanStack Query, Styled Components, i18next

**Previous Experience:**

**Enverus (2018-2023)** - Frontend Web Developer (Remote, Spain)
- Part of 5-person UI/UX team implementing frontend for multiple web applications
- Contributed to company-wide UI/UX library with 50+ reusable components for React and Angular microfrontend apps
- Developed 30+ wireframes and mockups covering wide range of user flows
- Implemented complex UI components including interactive data visualizations (Highcharts) and dynamic forms
- Integrated 2 APIs ensuring seamless data flow
- Optimized application performance, reducing page load times by 10%
- Completed 100+ user-requested features and bug fixes
- Taught UI development to 20+ students at internal software academy
- Prepared comprehensive UI development curriculum covering wireframing, component design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization
- Mentored 2 junior developers
- Stack: React, Angular 8, Tailwind, JavaScript, LESS, HTML5, Highcharts, REST API, Git, Figma, Agile

**TPF Ukraine LLC (2017-2018)** - Frontend Mobile Developer (Lviv, Ukraine)
- Smart home mobile application development
- Selected and implemented complex technical stack (Angular, JavaScript)
- Produced cross-platform mobile app using Apache Cordova (iOS/Android)
- Created Scrum workflow for team of 4 developers
- Led publishing process for mobile markets
- Stack: Angular, Material UI, JavaScript, SCSS, HTML5, Cordova, REST API, Git, Scrum

**WebMUSE (2014-2017)** - WordPress Developer (Ukraine)
- Built 20+ custom WordPress themes from scratch
- Collaborated with 10+ clients to transform ideas into functional designs
- Delivered 20+ successful projects
- Conducted training sessions for 15+ clients
- Configured and supported FTP server
- Stack: WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Lighthouse

## Technical Expertise

### Frontend Technologies
- **Main Stack:** React, Next.js, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, Node.js
- **Styling Solutions:** Styled Components, Tailwind, LESS, BEM, SMACSS
- **State Management:** TanStack Query, React Context
- **Data Visualization:** Highcharts, D3.js
- **UI Libraries:** Material UI, shadcn
- **Internationalization:** i18next

### Development Practices
- Component-based architecture (container/presenter/controller pattern)
- Microfrontend architecture
- RESTful API integration
- Performance optimization (proven 60% load time improvements)
- Responsive design and semantic layout
- Version control (Git)
- Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Cross-browser compatibility

### Tools & Platforms
- Design tools: Figma
- Mobile development: Apache Cordova (iOS/Android)
- CMS: WordPress (20+ custom themes)
- Build tools: Webpack, npm
- Performance monitoring: Lighthouse

## Services Offered

- Front-end web development
- UI/UX design and implementation
- React and Angular application development
- Chrome extension development
- Website performance optimization
- Responsive design and mobile development
- Technical consultation and code reviews
- Complex UI systems and component libraries

## Contact Information

- **Website:** https://iftemplar.com/
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykola-samila/
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/iftemplar
- **Email:** Available via contact form at https://iftemplar.com/

## Common Questions

### What kind of projects does Mykola work on?
Mykola works on a wide range of front-end projects including enterprise web applications, Chrome extensions, e-commerce platforms, healthcare applications, educational platforms, and productivity tools. Projects range from small single-page applications to large-scale enterprise systems.

### What technologies does Mykola specialize in?
Specialization includes React, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Chrome Extension development, and modern front-end tooling. Also experienced with UI/UX design, performance optimization, and accessibility.

### Is Mykola available for hire?
Contact Mykola through the website contact form or LinkedIn to discuss availability for projects.

### What is Mykola's development approach?
Focus on clean, maintainable code, user-centered design, performance optimization, and accessibility. Experienced in agile methodologies and collaborative development with back-end teams.

### Does Mykola do UI/UX design?
Yes, Mykola handles UI/UX design work especially when dedicated designers are not available on projects. Has experience creating user interfaces from scratch and implementing design systems.

## Additional Resources

- **Privacy Policy (ADHD Blocker):** https://iftemplar.com/adhd-privacy-policy.html
- **Downloadable CV:** https://iftemplar.com/assets/files/Mykola-Samila.pdf

## Last Updated

2025-12-16

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