Hi, I'm Yurii Petrovskyi

Full Stack Developer with expertise in React, Node.js, PHP, TypeScript, and SQL/NoSQL databases. Crafting performant, data-driven web solutions with modern best practices.

Technologies I work with

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
PHP
React
Next.js
Node.js
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Git
MySQL

About

Full Stack Web Developer with hands-on commercial experience building scalable web applications. Transitioned from oil & gas industry to tech through intensive training, now delivering professional solutions for UK businesses and open-source projects.

Commercial Experience

  • FireSpec Ltd - Fire safety compliance systems with PHP & MySQL
  • ZipTangle Ltd - Tech startup web solutions with modern frameworks
  • Kindly Project - Open-source community platform (React, Next.js, TypeScript)

Technical Strengths

  • Full Stack Development - Frontend, Backend & Database design
  • Modern JavaScript - React, Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js ecosystem
  • API Development - RESTful APIs & third-party integrations

Background & Mindset

  • Career Switcher - 10+ years analytical experience in oil & gas
  • Continuous Learner - Self-taught + intensive bootcamp graduate
  • UK Based - Eager to contribute to creative development teams

Technology Stack

Frontend

React TypeScript JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js Express.js PHP Laravel Next.js

Database

MySQL PostgreSQL Supabase

DevOps & Tools

Git GitHub Docker VS Code

Testing & Quality

Jest Cypress React Testing Library Storybook

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Amplify Vercel Hostinger VPS Docker GitHub Actions

Curriculum Vitae

Education and Training

Full Stack Developer Traineeship

2023 - 2024

Career Switch Ltd

  • Intensive, practical one-year program
  • Completed two full-stack projects from scratch to specification
  • Hands-on experience with frontend, backend, and database technologies

Bachelor's in Geology

2003 - 2008

Specialism in Geophysics

Ivano-Frankivsk National University of Oil and Gas, Ukraine

Professional Experience

Full Stack Developer

Apr 2025 - Present
FireSpec Ltd - UK fire safety compliance
  • Designed secure backend services using Laravel and MySQL
  • Built scalable frontend with Next.js, TypeScript and Tailwind
  • Implemented RBAC and secure authentication flows
  • Developed dynamic inspection workflows with audit logic
  • Built Excel export and reporting tools
Laravel/PHP Next.js TypeScript MySQL Tailwind

Full Stack Engineer

Jun 2024 - Present
ZipTangle Ltd - Digital finance platform (Startup)
  • Designed Stripe payment flows (checkout, subscriptions, webhooks)
  • Built REST APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
  • Designed PostgreSQL database schemas
  • Implemented secure authentication and email verification
  • Configured CI/CD via GitHub Actions and AWS Amplify
Node.js TypeScript React PostgreSQL Stripe AWS

Full Stack Developer

Apr 2024 - Jun 2025
Kindly Project - Open-source community platform
  • Built core features with React, Next.js and TypeScript
  • Integrated Supabase (PostgreSQL-based BaaS)
  • Implemented E2E testing with Cypress
  • Maintained CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions
  • Participated in code reviews and collaborative development
React Next.js TypeScript Supabase Cypress

Previous Industry Experience

Oil & Gas Industry

2010 - 2022
Ukrnafta - Largest Oil & Gas company in Ukraine
Career progression over 12 years:
  • Geologist Engineer (2018-2022): Managed 400+ oil wells across eight fields, created production plans, conducted daily performance analysis, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize operations. Increased output by approximately 2-3% annually.
  • Utility Surveyor (2014-2018): Performed land surveys, processed geodetic data, and created digital maps using specialized software with satellite imagery integration.
  • Oil Rig Operator (2011-2014): Operated and maintained 40+ oil wells, performed technical maintenance, and analyzed automated system performance.
  • Control and Automation Technician (2010-2011): Maintained and calibrated automated systems (oil heater control, gas sensors), developing strong foundational understanding of industrial telemetry, measurement, and fault diagnostics.
Data Analysis Problem Solving Technical Documentation Cross-functional Collaboration Project Planning

Portfolio

Featured live production applications demonstrating full-stack development skills with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and modern APIs. View all my code on GitHub.

Gazetteer LIVE

Interactive country information portal

Real-time geospatial application providing comprehensive country data including borders, weather, news, and currency information through interactive maps and multiple API integrations.

  • Interactive map with Leaflet.js showing country borders and markers
  • Real-time weather data and 5-day forecasts via OpenWeatherMap
  • Live news feed integration with filtering capabilities
  • Currency exchange rates with multi-currency support
  • Wikipedia integration for country information
  • AJAX-powered dynamic content loading
PHP JavaScript Leaflet.js jQuery AJAX Bootstrap REST APIs

Company Directory LIVE

Employee & department management system

Full-stack employee and department management application with real-time database integration, advanced search capabilities, and comprehensive CRUD operations for multi-user environments.

  • Complete CRUD operations for personnel, departments, and locations
  • Real-time search and filtering across all database entities
  • Cascading relationship management with dependency checking
  • RESTful API architecture with PHP backend
  • Responsive Bootstrap UI with modal-based workflows
  • MySQL database with normalized schema design
PHP MySQL JavaScript jQuery AJAX Bootstrap REST API

Contact

Let's Connect

Available for full-stack development opportunities

Location

United Kingdom

Open to remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities across the UK