ILONA ZAIKA

Durham, United Kingdom | zaika.ilona.v@gmail.com

Full-Stack Web Developer with 7++ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, primarily within the .NET ecosystem and modern front-end frameworks. Proficient in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, and skilled in building scalable, maintainable solutions with React, Redux, and Next.js for server-side rendering.

Holding both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, my background spans enterprise-level development, SQL database management (PostgreSQL, SQL Server), and cloud deployment (Azure, AWS), supported by strong Agile collaboration skills.

I am currently seeking a full-time role in a forward-thinking company where I can contribute my technical expertise and problem-solving mindset. Alongside this search, I am expanding into AI-driven solutions, developing projects with tools such as n8n and LangChain to integrate automation workflows and improve business efficiency. In parallel, I have delivered freelance projects for UK-based clients, providing technical audits, project estimations, and end-to-end web solutions — from UX design to deployment.

Certified in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, I am passionate about delivering meaningful, user-focused solutions and staying ahead in emerging technologies.

Technology Stack & Tools I Work With

Front-End:
JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Redux, Next.js, Angular, Webflow (custom & CMS), HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, Responsive & Mobile-first Design, Figma (UI/UX prototyping)
Back-End:
C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, LINQ, Web APIs, gRPC, SignalR, Node.js, Express, Microservices Architecture
AI & Automation (Currently learning):
LangChain, n8n, OpenAI API, AI-powered content generation workflows, automation scripting (JavaScript)
Data Storage:
Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, AWS S3, Azure Storage
Messaging & Event Streaming:
RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus
Containerization & Deployment:
Docker, Docker Compose, Serverless (Azure Functions), Vercel, Netlify
CI/CD & Pipelines:
GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Azure DevOps Pipelines
Networking:
HTTP/HTTPS, SSH
Cloud Platforms:
Microsoft Azure, AWS
Testing:
xUnit, Postman (API Testing)
Other Skills:
SEO optimization (technical & on-page), Website performance tuning, CMS migrations (WordPress → Webflow/Next.js), API integrations (REST), Authentication/Authorization (OAuth2, JWT)

Work Experience

Software Engineer

Tracerco, United Kingdom 10/2025 - now

Freelance Web Developer & AI Solutions Consultant

Solo Entrepreneur, United Kingdom 4/2025 - 10/2025

Software Engineer

Global Logic, Ukraine 1/2020 - 10/2023

Software Engineer

BullsEye Telecom, USA (remote part-time) 4/2019 – 1/2020

Web Developer

TEAM International, Ukraine 1/2019 – 1/2020

Junior .NET Developer

IT Craft, Ukraine 3/2018 – 1/2019

Education

Master, Software Engineering

National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute", Kharkiv, Ukraine 2018 - 2020

Bachelor, Software Engineering

National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute", Kharkiv, Ukraine 2014 - 2018

Commercial Projects

Kobido — Next.js Website & Business Setup

(2025)

Full-cycle project development

Full-cycle project from brand positioning to tech delivery and post-launch AI automation.
Developed complete brand positioning and visual identity, designed in Figma.
Built a custom Next.js website with Mailchimp automation.
Purchased and configured domain; set up Google My Business for local SEO.
Delivered mobile-first, SEO-friendly site actively used by the business owner.
Provided client training and ongoing support.

Durham Events — Webflow Rebrand & Migration from WordPress

(2025)

End-to-end rebranding

End-to-end rebranding and web transformation for a UK-based corporate events agency.
Conducted a comprehensive audit of the existing WordPress site, identifying technical, UX, and SEO bottlenecks.
Developed a new brand-aligned visual identity and information architecture.
Delivered a fully custom Webflow build with a structured CMS for easy content updates and blog publishing — eliminating the client’s reliance on developer support.
Designed with a mobile-first UX approach, ensuring fast load times, intuitive navigation, and strong visual storytelling.
Managed full migration from WordPress, including domain cutover, SEO redirects, and content transfer.
Trained the client on CMS usage, empowering them to manage the site independently.
Post-launch feedback: the client can now focus on running their business without technical distractions.

Pet Projects

Hallowing Night

A simple React.js + Redux PWA that allows users to view a list of monsters who are potential guests for a Halloween party. Each monster comes with a unique avatar generated using Robohash.

E-commerce App

A comprehensive e-commerce app built with React, Redux, Hooks, Context API, Stripe, and Firebase. I applied patterns, best practices, tools and concepts learned during the training.

Face Recognition App

A real-world machine learning face detection app built with React, Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL. The app leverages Clarifai's pre-trained model to identify faces in images provided via URL.