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Anna Shitikova

Web Developer

Contact

  1. Espoo, Finland
  2. +358 465 542 732
  3. annashitikova@gmail.com
  4. LinkedIn
  5. GitHub

Personal Statement

Motivated junior software engineer with a strong academic background in Mathematics and Computer Science. Experienced in full-stack web development with React, Node.js, TypeScript, SQL, and PHP. Skilled in designing reliable APIs, building responsive user interfaces, and integrating backend systems. Passionate about software architecture, cloud-ready solutions, and continuous learning through real-world projects.

Interests

  • Piano playing
  • Skiing
  • Yoga
  • Photography
  • Singing in a band

Core Skills

Frontend Development

React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Material UI (MUI), Redux
Responsive UI, API integration, CRUD logic, React Native basics

Backend & Databases

Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, MongoDB, SQL / PostgreSQL, GraphQL
API design, server-side logic, full-stack project experience

WordPress & CMS

PHP, custom WordPress themes, CMS management, multilingual websites
Example: Mushroom Guide project

DevOps & Tools

Docker, Git/GitHub, Linux, CI/CD basics, testing with Jest, Supertest, Playwright

Other Skills

Problem-solving, team collaboration, digital marketing & SEO, communication

Tech Stack

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • React Native
  • Material UI (MUI)
  • Redux
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB
  • SQL / PostgreSQL
  • GraphQL
  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Linux
  • Jest / Supertest / Playwright

Projects & Experience

Portfolio & Full-Stack Projects (–2026)

Developed full-stack web and mobile applications using React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. Designed REST APIs with JWT authentication, applied strict TypeScript typing, and implemented unit, integration, and E2E testing (Jest, Supertest, Playwright). Built a React Native + GraphQL mobile app, custom WordPress themes/plugins (PHP), and Dockerized applications.

Aalto University – Web Software Development (2024)

Full-stack course with Deno, Hono, PostgreSQL, Svelte, TailwindCSS, Docker. Built and tested applications with DB integration & deployment.

Business Key, Russia (2011–2015)

SEO Specialist – improved website visibility and search rankings.

Private Music School "Pupitre", Russia (2017–2019)

Assistant Director – managed operations, promoted website and online marketing.

Education

Business College Helsinki (2025–ongoing)

Web Development – HTML, CSS, JS, SQL, PHP, WordPress, React (Full Stack Open module).

University of Helsinki – Full Stack Open (2026)

Completed React Basics & Advanced, Node.js/Express , GraphQL, TypeScript, React Native, Testing.

Aalto University course (2024)

Web Development – Svelte, Node.js, Docker.

Galimatias (2023–2024)

Finnish Integration Course for Academics.

Ural State University (2010)

MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Languages

Russian Native

English Fluent

Finnish B2.1