Yuriy
Zhar

Full Stack Developer

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Full Stack Web Developer with a strong focus on back‑end development and full‑stack proficiency. Experienced in IoT and neural networks, currently self‑employed and working daily with Go, Elixir and JavaScript. Passionate about functional programming languages and always exploring new technologies.

Education

  • 2014

    Senior IT Engineering Technician, I.T.I.S. Magistri Cumacini, Lazzago (Como), Italy

    Technical high school specialising in information technology, providing a solid foundation in software development and system administration.

Work Experience

  • Apr 2025 – Present

    Developer & Consultant (Self-Employed) · Yacht&Tours (Campania Nautica e Turismo Srls), Naples (NA)

    Currently developing and consulting on the Yacht&Tours platform, responsible for rebuilding the frontend/backend, integrating new features, and ongoing technical support.

  • Jan 2019 – Present

    Back‑End Consultant (Collaboration) · MAXWELL GROUP SRL, Assago (MI)

    Now engaged as a consultant, providing architectural guidance and development support for Go-based microservices running on AWS Lambda, integrating with a range of AWS services.

  • Apr 2018 – Apr 2025

    Senior Software Engineer · RDM SRL, Castelnuovo Bozzente (CO)

    Architected and built an integrated browser‑based navigation system, developed services and web applications, and created a seller portal.

  • Jun 2021 – Apr 2022

    Back‑End Developer · CLUSTERCORE SRL, Torino (TO)

    Collaborated on the design and construction of IoT systems based on AWS IoT Core and implemented Go decoders for Adeunis, Engiko and Dragino sensors.

  • May 2017 – Sep 2018

    Full‑Stack Web Developer · E‑SOUL SRL, Milano

    Developed and launched the initial phase of the MyShindig platform using Elixir and Elm.

  • Jan 2015 – Jul 2015

    Software Developer · Paradox Engineering, Novazzano, Switzerland

    Assembled sensors, programmed in C++ using Qt Framework, and developed an Android mobile application.

  • Jun 2014 – Jul 2015

    System Administrator · I.T. Computer Di Daniela Gasparini, Uggiate‑Trevano (CO)

    Set up networks, installed operating systems, maintained websites, and provided repair service assistance.

Projects

  • Catalogs · Orders · AI Agent

    Arcatech

    Online management system for mechanical parts: create catalogs, take orders, and orchestrate the customer–supplier workflow. An AI chat agent requests availability and prices for out-of-stock parts, contacts supplier reps via Email/WhatsApp, and updates the database in real time. Customers can send photos and details even without exact references—the system identifies the part and adds it directly to the order.

  • Bookings · Payments · Notifications

    Yacht & Tours

    Boat-booking platform with advanced price search and filters, elegant calendar and pricing management, guest–host chat, and real-time notifications for bookings and availability. Supports Stripe payments and electronic invoicing, plus a lightweight admin dashboard for quotes and users, with synchronization to the MMK boat-booking system.

  • Platform Design · AI Chat · Marketplace

    Consulente Tech

    Streamlines job posts and proposals with AI to help clients connect with the right freelancers. Clients publish needs, receive smart, structured quotes, and chat directly, while freelancers can team up as organizations to showcase services. Built with Phoenix LiveView; first version live and evolving with user feedback.

  • Browser Navigation · AI Content · CMS

    RedoMap

    Svelte-based web app that drops into any website to offer navigator-style exploration—no installs, no registration: scan a QR code and go. Includes paid map sales, an interactive dashboard to build maps, and audio guides delivered in the browser. AI assists with content creation and review, while territory analytics reveal what interests visitors. Used by hotels and POIs to offer premium maps and a unified audio-guide + navigation experience.

Languages

  • Italian – C2
  • English – B1
  • Ukrainian – C2
  • Russian – C2