
Vitalii Kasap
Education
A strong educational foundation is at the core of my engineering journey. My academic background combines hands-on technical training in web development with advanced university studies in engineering and project management. This blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership helps me build reliable digital solutions and deliver results in dynamic environments.
- Frontend DeveloperFoxmindEd, Kyiv / 03.2020 – 10.2020Intensive hands-on program focused on modern web development, UI/UX, and best coding practices using JavaScript, Angular, and React. Developed several practical projects and gained a strong foundation in frontend engineering.
- Master’s Degree, Project ManagerOdesa National Maritime University / 09.2012 – 07.2013Comprehensive study of project management methodologies, leadership, and business processes in engineering environments. Graduated with a strong emphasis on effective team and project coordination.
- Master’s Degree, Mechanical EngineerOdesa National Maritime University / 09.2006 – 12.2011Advanced studies in mechanical engineering, technical systems design, and maintenance. Built solid analytical and problem-solving skills essential for tackling complex engineering tasks.
Experience
My journey in web development began as a hobby when I was 14, building websites and fun applications for friends. After spending a decade working at sea as a marine engineer, I decided to follow my passion for technology and fully transition to frontend engineering—turning what I love into my profession. My professional experience spans a wide range of projects and teams, from large international enterprises to agile freelance environments. I have led migrations, built scalable architectures, and delivered high-impact features in fast-paced, collaborative settings. This diverse background has given me a holistic view of frontend development—from hands-on coding to cross-functional teamwork and technical leadership.
- Frontend Software EngineerGfK - An NIQ Company, Nuremberg, Germany / 12.2022 – PRESENTLed migration of legacy applications to Angular (Nx) and React (Zustand, Vite), resulting in significant performance gains and bug reduction. Developed analytics dashboards, internal UI libraries, and role-based management. Ensured high code quality with 90–100% Jest test coverage and stable CI/CD.
- Frontend Developer (Freelance / Project-Based)Odesa, Ukraine / 10.2021 – 12.2022Created responsive React-based SPAs and marketing websites with fast load speeds and high user retention. Implemented SEO best practices and achieved WCAG 2.1 compliance. Delivered projects independently from scoping to deployment.
- Junior Frontend DeveloperAmcomSoft, Dnipro, Ukraine / 04.2021 – 10.2021Built eCommerce interfaces with Angular, REST APIs on Node.js, and enhanced project documentation. Focused on UI component development, bug fixing, and code refactoring, which improved team onboarding and reduced defects.
- Web Developer (Freelance)Odesa, Ukraine / 09.2020 – 04.2021Developed mobile-first React and Angular websites, reusable SCSS components, and delivered full project lifecycles. Strengthened skills in client communication, technical consulting, and rapid prototyping.