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Developed by Eric Kovalevskyy using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and HeroUI

*My portfolio website is currently under construction. Some features may be missing or incomplete.

Eric Kovalevskyy

Full Stack Web Developer

  • eric.kovalevskyy@gmail.com
  • Mississauga, Ontario
  • kovakreative.com
  • KovaKreative
  • eric-kovalevskyy

Introduction

Passionate about building efficient, user-friendly applications with clean and maintainable code. Experienced in full stack development, game design, and teaching software development. Continuously learning and applying emerging technologies to create innovative solutions.

Skills

Programming Languages:
HTML, JavaScript, CSS, TypeScript, C#, Python, PHP, Dart, Ruby
Front-End Development:
React, Next.js, Tailwind, HeroUI, SASS, Vue, AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap, Flutter
Databases & Back-End:
Node.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Express, MySQL, WebSockets, Active Record, Rails
Tools & Testing:
Git, Figma, Jest, Cypress, Mocha, Chai, Storybook
State Management & APIs:
REST APIs, Axios, Redux, Vercel, JWT, NextAuth

Experience

YourBeat Inc.

Team Lead / Front-End Developer

Dec. 2023 to Present

  • Led the Front-End team and managed project organization, ensuring efficient collaboration and task completion.
  • Designed and implemented major app features, developing both front-end components and back-end APIs.
  • Conducted in-depth research and authored a detailed report recommending an optimal tech stack.
  • Built front-end components and key back-end features in Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, optimizing performance and UX.
  • Developed and implemented a custom visual theme using Tailwind CSS for a cohesive UI/UX.

Freelance

Web Developer

Nov. 2017 to Present

  • Designed and developed efficient and reusable JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code for over 15 websites.
  • Collaborated with small businesses and community organizations to create engaging, user-friendly interfaces.
  • Oversaw full project lifecycles from concept to deployment, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
  • Explored emerging technologies like CSS animations and custom properties to enhance user experience.

Udacity Inc. (Contract)

Course Creator, Web Development Fundamentals

Aug. 2024 to Jan. 2025

  • Developed in-depth course content covering HTML Fundamentals, Semantic HTML, CSS Fundamentals, and Responsive Design & Layout Techniques to teach best practices in modern web development.
  • Structured 10+ hours of curriculum with coding exercises, quizzes, and live demos to reinforce concepts.
  • Developed final projects for Web Development Fundamentals, and CSS Techniques, Tooling & Web Accessibility courses with starter/solution code and assessment rubrics.
  • Evaluated project submissions from prospective mentors, ensuring they met the standards for assessing student work.
  • Delivered lectures, live coding demos, and voice-over presentations to teach technical topics clearly.

Projects

Artistic Philos'phy (Freelance)

 Visit Site

May. 2024 to Present

Tech Stack: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, DaisyUI, PostgreSQL, ImageKit.io, Vercel

  • Developed a multi-page portfolio website for a visual artist, ensuring a responsive and visually appealing design.
  • Built an admin panel for portfolio management with an API for image uploads and metadata.
  • Developed a shop page that dynamically serves images to Pictorem for high-quality print orders.
  • Deployed and optimized the site on Vercel for fast performance and seamless updates.

Letr Ladr

Sept. 2023 to Dec. 2023

Tech Stack: Next.js, React Redux, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, SQLite3

  • Developed a web-based word game where users guess a sequence of words by changing one letter at a time.
  • Assisted in developing the word search algorithm, ensuring accurate and efficient word transitions.
  • Integrated the OpenAI GPT API to enhance gameplay and provide dynamic word suggestions.
  • Led a SCRUM team, collaborating with a product owner to define, develop, and deliver the product.
  • Implemented key features, including a virtual keyboard and a cohesive Tailwind CSS theme.
  • Refactored and debugged project-wide code, improving consistency, optimization, and stability.

Education

Diploma - Full-Stack Web Development

Lighthouse Labs

Mar. 2023 to May. 2023