Hello! I'm Ilya Kogan. Nice to meet you!

About Me

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in Software Engineering.

My expertise lies in building scalable and high-performance web applications using modern technologies like React, Next.js, JavaScript + TypeScript, and CSS. I specialize in creating complex, responsive layouts, integrating advanced animations, and delivering seamless cross-browser performance.

My career in software development began during my studies at Omsk Technical University. While still in my third year of university, I joined A2 Design Inc. as a Junior Developer in 2011, balancing work with my academic commitments. I quickly developed my skills in PHP and front-end technologies, progressing within the company as my expertise grew. Over the years, I became a Senior Full-Stack Developer, where I gained extensive experience in back-end development, API integration, and leading projects.

After completing my degree, I continued my studies and enrolled in a PhD program in Information Technology. Between 2014 and 2019, I taught lectures and practical classes in IT, which greatly enhanced my communication and leadership skills. This experience shaped my approach to problem-solving and mentorship.

In 2015, I took on the role of CEO of WordPress Monsters, a department of A2 Design Inc. focused on WordPress projects. I initiated Local WordPress Meetups and established WordPress internships within the company, helping to mentor the next generation of developers. Many of these interns went on to become valuable members of the team, and together we delivered a wide range of projects for clients across the globe.

Since 2018, I have expanded my expertise to include WordPress theme development for ThemeForest.net. Developing themes for this platform has been an exciting and challenging endeavor, requiring the highest level of WordPress development skills. The process is rigorous, as each theme is thoroughly reviewed by experts in UX design and WordPress core development before it is accepted. Successfully navigating this process has taught me how to create themes that meet strict standards of functionality, design, and performance.

In September 2019, I decided to take my career to the next level and moved to Tel Aviv, Israel. There, I joined an Israeli company where I started my internship and later worked on several international projects. This experience allowed me to greatly improve my ReactJS and Angular skills while working with an international team.

After completing my internship, I joined one of the largest FinTech projects in Europe, which serves millions of active users. In this role, I contributed significantly to the development of front-end solutions using React, UI/UX, and cross-browser development to create seamless, user-friendly experiences. I was one of the initial developers on the team, which gave me the opportunity to help shape the development process and utilize a modern microservices architecture.

Currently, I am leading the front-end development team for an international Gambling project, integrating advanced features with Steam. My responsibilities include managing the team, overseeing complex front-end architecture, and ensuring the delivery of top-quality user experiences.

I can help you with (and more):
– Build a scalable web app from scratch
– Create custom eCommerce solutions
– Convert designs to fully functional websites
– Customize and optimize pre-made themes
– Develop and integrate unique plugins
– Website performance and SEO optimization
– Ongoing support and maintenance
– Hosting setup and migration

I work every day with:

  • JavaScript / TypeScript;
  • React / React Hooks;
  • NextJS
  • Storybook
  • Redux / Redux Toolkit / RTK Query;
  • Node / Express / Nest;
  • React Hook Form;
  • AntDesign;
  • Jest;
  • Webpack;
  • CSS, SCSS, Styled-components / CSS-modules;
  • Eslint / Prettier;
  • GIT;
  • AGILE, SCRUM, Jira, Confluence;

I have experience with:

  • WordPress, WooCommerce
  • PHP, MySQL
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • SAAS / LESS
  • jQuery
  • Nginx / Apache
  • Joomla, Drupal, Bitrix
  • APIs, MariaDB, Ruby
  • CakePHP, Laravel
  • SCSS / Stylus
  • Bootstrap
  • Angular
  • SVN

Thanks for attention!

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