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.

Como, Italy
+39 351 953 4944
yuriy.zhar@gmail.com
https://elchemista.com
github.com/elchemista

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 (Self‑Employed) · 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.

Personal Projects

  • Platform Design · Chat · Marketplace

    Consulente Tech

    Consulente Tech is a seamless platform that connects freelancers and clients. Clients can post jobs, receive preventive quotes, and chat directly with freelancers, while freelancers can form organizations to showcase their teams and services. Build with Phoenix LiveView.

  • Browser Navigation · AI Content · CMS

    RedoMap

    Started as an in-browser navigation tool—no registration or installation: just scan a QR code to explore new places. Later expanded to offer audio guides, detailed descriptions, chat support, and AI‑driven content tools for hotels and tour operators to enhance guest experiences. Build with Svelte and Elixir.

Languages

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