Volodymyr
Security FirstHigh Performance

Full StackEngineer& System Architect.

Building secure, AI-native SaaS platforms with Next.js 15 and Python.

Volodymyr Shkarban

I architect zero-knowledge platforms and secure web applications.

Next.js 15 | TypeScript | AES-256 | AI Integration

Technology Stack

About

Engineering for Security, Scale, and Speed.

I am a Product-Focused Full Stack Engineer based in Jacksonville, FL, with a background in building bank-grade financial infrastructure and AI-native architectures.

My journey has taken me from optimization-heavy backend work to leading frontend migrations for fintech startups in Berlin. I don't just write code; I engineer solutions that solve business problems—whether that's architecting a zero-knowledge secrets manager from scratch or reducing server loads by 20% for high-traffic platforms.

I speak five languages (including German and Ukrainian), which allows me to collaborate effectively with distributed international teams. When I'm not optimizing PostgreSQL queries or building with Next.js 15, I'm likely exploring the latest in AI agents and cryptography.

Experience

Professional Journey

From optimization-heavy backend work to leading fintech migrations.

The Fintech Specialist
Nov 2025 – PresentBerlin, DE (Remote)

Core Full Stack Engineer

Stealth Startup (Fintech/Security)

Focusing on high-performance frontend architecture and financial compliance.

The Win:Reduced server load by ~20% and improved Time-to-Interactive (TTI) by migrating legacy systems to Next.js 15 Server Actions.
The Tech:Implemented Stripe Connect for multi-vendor marketplaces and secured the platform against XSS/CSRF attacks using HttpOnly cookies.
The Scale:Managed production Linux VPS environments ensuring 99.9% uptime during high-concurrency events.
Next.js 15TypeScriptStripe ConnectLinux VPSSecurity
The Builder
Aug 2025 – PresentJacksonville, FL

Lead Product Engineer

Gerfach.com

Architected a zero-knowledge environment variable management platform to solve DevOps security leaks.

The Innovation:Engineered a client-side encryption engine (AES-256-GCM) where the server never sees raw user secrets.
The Speed:Built a "deploy-anywhere" Docker architecture allowing users to spin up self-hosted instances in under 120 seconds.
The Quality:Achieved 95+ Lighthouse performance scores by minimizing client-side JavaScript.
Next.js 15AES-256-GCMDockerTypeScriptRBAC
The Scaler
Jun 2023 – Nov 2025Remote

Contract Software Engineer

High-Scale Architecture & Data Engineering

Delivered full-cycle engineering solutions for US and EU clients, focusing on backend infrastructure.

The Architecture:Decoupled monolithic legacy code into 12 scalable Node.js microservices handling 15,000+ daily requests.
The Optimization:Rescued a bottlenecked 800GB+ PostgreSQL database, reducing query time by 40% (600ms to 360ms).
The Pipeline:Built Python/Node.js ETL pipelines to process 500GB/month of raw data, slashing processing windows from 12 hours to 3 hours.
Node.jsPythonPostgreSQLMicroservicesETL Pipelines
2018 – 2022Kyiv, Ukraine

B.S. Computer Science

National Aviation University

Focus: Distributed Systems & Network Security.

Distributed SystemsNetwork SecurityAlgorithms

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Tech Stack

Technical Arsenal

Quick scan for ATS and technical recruiters

Frontend

React 19Next.js 15 (App Router)TypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer MotionRadix UI

Backend

Node.jsPythonFastAPIExpress.jsREST APIsGraphQL

Database & DevOps

PostgreSQLSupabaseRedisDockerAWS (EC2/S3)TerraformNginx

Security & AI

AES-256 EncryptionRBACJWTOAuth 2.0OpenAI APIWebSockets
Case Studies

Featured Work

Demonstrating competence through results.

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Gerfach.com – Secure Secrets Manager

The Challenge

DevOps teams suffer from security leaks due to poor environment variable management.

The Solution

A zero-knowledge platform where the server never sees raw user secrets, built on a "deploy-anywhere" Docker architecture.

Key Result

Achieved a 95+ Lighthouse performance score by leveraging Server Components to minimize client-side JavaScript.

Next.js 15AES-256-GCMDocker ComposeTypeScriptRBAC

Financial Intelligence Dashboard

The Challenge

Investment firms needed real-time portfolio analytics with AI-powered insights.

The Solution

Built a WebSocket-powered dashboard with streaming AI analysis and Stripe integration for subscription billing.

Key Result

Processing 10,000+ real-time data points per second with sub-100ms latency.

React 19WebSocketsOpenAI APIStripePostgreSQL

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Testimonials

What People Say

"Volodymyr delivered exceptional work on our fintech platform. His security-first approach and attention to detail made all the difference."
M

Michael Chen

CTO, Fintech Startup

What I Do

Business Solutions

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Secure SaaS Development

I architect zero-knowledge platforms and secure web applications using the modern React ecosystem (Next.js 15, Server Actions). My focus is on strict input sanitization, RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), and preventing XSS/CSRF vulnerabilities.

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High-Scale Infrastructure

From rescuing bottlenecked PostgreSQL databases to building 12-microservice architectures handling 15,000+ daily requests. I optimize for 99.9% uptime and sub-second response times.

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AI & Financial Engineering

Building LLM-powered features, real-time financial dashboards with WebSockets, and Stripe Connect implementations for multi-vendor marketplaces. From idea to production.

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Process

How I Work

01

Communication

Clear, consistent updates in English, German, or Ukrainian. I believe in transparent progress reports and proactive problem-solving.

02

Code Quality

Strict adherence to WCAG accessibility and Lighthouse performance standards. Every feature is tested, documented, and reviewed.

03

Security

Security-first mindset with proven experience in RBAC and AES-256 encryption. I treat every project like it handles sensitive data.

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Global

Global Reach

I am a polyglot engineer capable of working with diverse international teams.

🇺🇸English·Native
🇩🇪German·Professional Fluency
🇺🇦Ukrainian·Native
🇷🇺Russian·Native
🇰🇷Korean·Conversational
Jacksonville, FL
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