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yulia.kanapatskaya@portfolio:~$

Yulia Kanapatskaya

Staff / Principal Frontend Engineer_

15+ years delivering large-scale web platforms, with end-to-end ownership across frontend systems, product architecture, and hands-on technical leadership for products used by millions.

open for relocationLos Angeles

Overview

I’m a Staff / Principal-level frontend and product-focused full-stack engineer with 15+ years of experience building and scaling web platforms across startups and large consumer products.

My core strength is technical leadership as an individual contributor — defining technical direction, designing scalable systems, and staying deeply hands-on on critical paths.

I work at the intersection of product, architecture, and execution, often owning complex technical problems end-to-end and partnering closely with founders and product stakeholders to shape priorities, define solutions, and drive delivery.

I’ve led frontend platform and design system initiatives, defined cross-product architecture, and delivered secure, scalable systems supporting products used by millions of users, while remaining actively involved in implementation, reviews, and system design.

15+ Years of Experience

Building and scaling production web systems

Scope

Frontend platforms & full-stack architecture

Leadership

Staff-level, hands-on technical ownership

Impact

Systems used by teams and millions of users

Qualifications

Frontend expert specializing in scalable platforms, shared UI systems, and design systems

Technical leadership across architecture, delivery, and long-term system evolution

Hands-on full-stack engineer (frontend-first, with active backend contributions)

Experience leading modernization efforts across complex, legacy codebases

Growing focus on technical management while remaining close to the code

15+
Years Experience
5
Countries Worked
20+
Projects Delivered
Millions
Users Impacted

Featured Projects

Work spanning a wide range of products and scales — from simple marketing sites and early-stage MVPs to complex, multi-team platforms serving 1M+ daily active users

Aparti AI Platform

Sept 2025 - PresentSan FranciscoRemote

AI-driven legal technology platform automating complex legal workflows with structured data, document intelligence, and role-based collaboration.

ReactTypeScriptNext.jsNode.js+5

WeTransfer Platform

Sept 2020 - Sept 2024NYCRemote (US-based)

Global consumer and B2B platform delivering large-scale file sharing and creative collaboration products used by millions of users worldwide.

TypeScriptReactNode.jsNext.js+5

Namely HR Platform

Sept 2018 - Sept 2020NYCHybrid

B2B HR, payroll, and benefits platform enabling mid-sized companies to manage employee data, compliance, and complex operational workflows.

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactRedux+6

Amelia AI Platform

Sept 2017 - Sept 2018NYCOn-site

Enterprise conversational AI platform enabling organizations to automate customer and employee interactions across text and voice channels.

ReactReduxJavaScriptSCSS+5

Tech Stack

Progressed through every stage of modern web development — from core web fundamentals and early monoliths to large-scale React platforms and distributed, multi-service systems

Web Full-Stack core

Frontend:

JavaScript
HTML / CSS
React
TypeScript
Next.js

Backend:

Node.js
NestJS
REST
GraphQL
gRPC
Redis
MySQL
PostgreSQL

Architecture & Platforms

Platforms:

Frontend platforms & Design systems

Monorepos & multi-package libraries

Microservices & modular architectures

AI Development:

LLM integration (OpenAI)

AI-assisted development workflows

Product-facing AI features & prototypes

Tooling, Infra & Delivery

Tooling, Infra & Delivery:

AWS
Docker
CI/CD pipelines
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
Drone
Travis CI

Build, Testing & Quality:

Webpack
Vite
Rollup
Jest
React Testing Library
Cypress
Selenium
Chromatic

Recommendations

LinkedIn recommendations from direct managers and cross-functional leaders

"Yulia is a tremendously talented and fearless engineer who was a key contributor to our Paste product, working on the editor and layout engine — work far more complex than most web applications. She excels in her deep understanding of React and modern web standards, consistently delivering strong outcomes. When we formed a platform team to build foundations for all product teams, there was no question that Yulia had to be part of it. She led architecture and design with a collaborative approach that the team truly appreciated."

Scott Holcombe

Software Engineering Leader at WeTransfer

Sept 2024

"Yulia quickly impressed our product team with her ability to solve complicated React problems and translate designs into pixel-perfect UI. Her advanced work on animations, transitions, and overall UI motion set the standard for the company. She also helped develop accessibility guidelines and documented her work so others could carry it forward. Yulia is an extremely talented and highly productive front-end engineer."

Christopher Reardon

AI Innovation / Product Design Leader at IPSoft

Sept 2018

"Yulia demonstrated a strong ability to build complex single-page applications within the React ecosystem using modern front-end practices. She collaborated closely with backend, product, and design teams to define data contracts and deliver high-quality user experiences. Yulia consistently completed sprint deliverables and often took on additional work to ensure commitments were met. She was also effective at breaking down projects into clear, actionable tickets."

Ritesh Manchanda

Engineering Leader at Namely

Sept 2020

"Yulia was instrumental in bringing our platform to life, contributing both strong technical expertise and a creative approach to our international team. She worked effectively across engineering, design, and management, making meaningful contributions to complex projects. With a strong focus on requirements and deadlines, she approached every challenge with a whatever-it-takes attitude. Yulia consistently surpassed expectations and was a reliable and valuable team member."

Alexander Jahn

CEO / Investor at Candena

Dec 2015

"Yulia is a highly skilled front-end developer with strong technical knowledge and exceptional adaptability. She handled short deadlines, heavy workloads, and complex technical problems without hesitation. Yulia was quick to learn new technologies and apply them effectively under pressure. Her positive attitude and collaborative nature made her a great addition to the team."

Mike Pianko

CTO at Warecorp

Dec 2015

"Yulia is a very strong front-end developer with solid technical expertise in her domain. She successfully handled complex tasks while also managing routine work when needed. Working with Yulia was easy and enjoyable, as she was focused and task-oriented. She was a great fit for the team and contributed directly to successful client delivery."

Stanislav Belov

Delivery Director at Warecorp

Dec 2015

Get In Touch

I'm currently considering Senior, Staff, or Principal IC roles where I can stay hands-on as a full-stack engineer with deep React expertise, while continuing to grow in architectural ownership, product influence, and technical leadership as an individual contributor.