Michael Romanenko
Full-Stack Software Engineer, experienced in Web and Mobile development. I love taking pride in building simple, beautiful products that create value for human beings.
I'm deeply committed to the idea of responsible technology and interested in learning from effects of emerging tech innovations and how it amplifies processes around us. Giving back to local community by co-leading Facebook Developer Circle: Bishkek
Reach me at michael@romanenko.kg or Telegram @romanenko.
Speaking
“Cracking the Hackathon 101”
Google DevFest Central Asia 2020“Messenger Platform + WIT.AI Meetup”
Facebook DevC: Bishkek, September 2020
Writing
Chatbot for Class
An easy-to-follow guide on how to use Facebook technologies to create a Chatbot with AI capabilities
Co-Authored with Jane Shin🎉 WINNER in category Regional - English Tutorial for Beginners
Simple CI for Next.js projects with Apex UP + GitHub Actions
A guide on how to setup reliable and low-cost CI to Next.js projects using Apex UP and Github Actions
Things I've been working on lately
Snaper — Posts for SnapChat
The 1st App for engaging SnapChat followers in Topic-oriented discussions. Finalist of TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon 2019.
I've developed Mobile App, implemented the SCSDK -> ReactNative integration and created Web Service to engage participants to join discussions in Snaper!
Technologies: React Native, Swift, Java
EZFix Mobile Application
Developed mobile applications for innovative remote mobile-first insurance company based in Saint-Petersburg.
Customer-facing application provides convenient UI to buy insurance for car tyres, call a specialist in case of emergency and use repair service. Application for managers has tools to list insurances, respond to repair requests and provide great service for customers.
I took active part in full software development cycle for iOS and Android, worked on solving challenges managing growing complexity, and code sharing between client-facing and business-facing applications.
Technologies: React Native, Node.js
Oscar Chatbot
Chatbot for Facebook Messenger to address global waste problem with the power of local communities.
I took part in implementing backend service to recognize types of packaging and provide recyclability results to the user. This submission entry was made for F8 2019 Hackathon (1-3 May, San Jose, CA)
Technologies: Node.js, Google Vision API
Shipper
Web application for the logistics startup company to provide users parcel delivery, with convenient tracking tool.
Technologies: React, Next.js, Node.js
“Family Traditions”
Set of software solutions for a large healthy food brand: Web, iOS and Android applications to promote company's products and provide loyalty program for customers. Mobile application has a Scanner feature to guide users through the company's products, while shopping on-site.
Technologies: React, React Native, Node.js
Projects for “CENTER” Agency
“CENTER” Agency is an expert company, that generates new ideas for cities and regions, to serve and benefit business, authorities and local residents.
I've been in charge of all web development process since 2014: as a manager and leading Front-End Developer, starting with company website and many projects:
- Open Competition for Small Towns and Historic Settlements
- Open International Competition for the development of the Admiral Serebryakov embankment part
- Open International Competition for Development of the Architectural and Artistic Concept of Moscow Metro Stations
- Russian Youth Architectural Biennale
- “Black Lake“ Park Branding Competition
- Dmitrovka Object Architectural Competition
- “Kerama Marazzi” Competition
- Kazanka River Development Competition
- “Sokolniki” Park Brand Competition
- Moscow Cinema Renovation Competition
- “Kazan Expo” Branding Competition
- Kazan City Zoo Branding Competition
- Kazan City Lakes Development Competition
Technologies: React, Next.js, Node.js, PDFkit, AWS, Ruby on Rails
App for Ministry of Transportation of Kyrgyz Republic
Developed a cross-platform desktop application to monitor live road traffic cameras. Created a convenient interface to search large, realtime DB of events. Enhanced effeciency of ML-enabled license plate recognition software and hardware components.
Technologies: React, Electron, Node.js
Trackcha
Music recognition Web Application. Was built for RailsRumble hackathon by ZeroOne team. The goal of the app is to provide a list of all music tracks playing in any given video.
I'm currently rewriting the app from the ground up on the serverless architecture to provide better user experience, accessibility and reduce server costs. Working beta is available.
Technologies: React, Node.js, AWS
“French Kiss” Mobile Apps
Promotional iOS and Android Mobile Application for a large chain of bakery-cafés. (in Archive)
Technologies: React Native
“Zero.One” Website
Digital Agency website to showcase design portfolio. It has a grid of thumbnails with clever gallery, with many nitpicky details.
Technologies: React, Node.js
BOSTI
Lading page and cool New Year Postcard. Futuristic web interface (in Archive).
Technologies: React, Node.js, Ruby on Rails
ENETIL — Kyrgyz Language in Google Translate
Developed a software solution for initiative of bringing Kyrgyz language to Google Translate.
We've created a platform to process large texts, extract meaningful data from them and provide tools for volunteers to create collocation pairs. Worked in contact with Google to collect and submit necessary localization data.
Technologies: JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB
Other fun experiments