Hei. Oslo, Norge 59.91° N, 10.75° E
Alexander Ponomarenko
Software Engineer Full Stack Developer
Good products are built together.
Nå: alpon.dev · MSc Computer Science at Woolf University
- 3+ yrs Software Engineer in enterprise teams EPAM Systems · 2022 – 2026
- ~40 Students taught React fundamentals Alfred Nobel University · 2 groups
- ~2000 Participants in the IT Marathon where I led an Angular team EPAM IT Marathons · 2023 – 2025
- 100+ Repositories on GitHub github.com/ponomaleks
01 / About
Frontend-focused, full stack.
I’m a frontend-focused full stack engineer. I build web applications with React, Angular and TypeScript, and backend services with Python and FastAPI. For the last years I worked at EPAM Systems on a large enterprise event platform, led a small Angular team and mentored around 40 students. Now I’m based in the Oslo area and looking for a team to build good products with.
- Based in
- Nittedal, Oslo area · Norwegian work permit
- Focus
- Frontend, with backend experience
- Stack
- React · Angular · TypeScript · Next.js · Python · FastAPI
- Languages
- English, upper-intermediate
- Norwegian, intermediate
- Ukrainian, native
02 / Experience
Where I’ve worked
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Software Engineer (Consultant) EPAM Systems
Four client and internal projects in enterprise teams, from SaaS customization to data-heavy interfaces.
- Reusable, accessible React components and design-system tokens in Adobe Experience Manager for a conference series with 28,000+ attendees at the flagship event.
- Rebranded and extended third-party RainFocus portals for registration, live broadcasts and in-session chat.
- Search and interactive map modules over Elasticsearch APIs for a defense analytics product.
- Features, testing and one sprint as Scrum Master on EPAM University’s assessment platform (Angular).
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Angular Team Lead and Technical Expert EPAM IT Marathons
Progressed from Angular Developer to Team Lead, building MVPs from scratch.
- Led three frontend developers supporting a public development programme with ~2,000 participants.
- Gave a technical session on EPAM’s YouTube channel.
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React course author and mentor Alfred Nobel University
Designed and taught a React fundamentals course for ~40 students: 10 lectures and 10 workshops per group, final exam.
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Agency Group Manager / Insurance Specialist Universalna Insurance Company (Fairfax Financial Holdings)
Led an agency group for eleven years and grew personal sales 20×. Trained agents and partners in sessions for up to 100 people.
- Moved into software engineering in 2021 through full-time retraining.
03 / Recommendations
From people I’ve worked with
“I worked with Oleksandr for over two years and had the opportunity to observe his growth from an EPAM internship student to a strong mid-level specialist.
Oleksandr has consistently demonstrated high motivation and a strong sense of ownership, always striving to deliver his work with the highest level of quality and responsibility. As his resource manager, I frequently came across positive feedback from project managers, which clearly reflects the reliability and quality of his contributions.
I would also like to highlight his solid technical expertise. Oleksandr successfully passed two technical assessments in React and JavaScript at the intermediate level, confirming his strong knowledge in these areas.
In addition, Oleksandr stands out for his initiative and well-developed soft skills. He took on the role of a technical lead for a team of students during a special EPAM event focused on showcasing the key stages of IT product development. Leading the Angular team, he effectively managed all stages of frontend development, and as a result, the team successfully delivered their part on time.
To sum up, Oleksandr is a dedicated and capable professional who would be a valuable addition to any team.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Alexander for nearly two years as his Team Lead, and I can confidently say he is a highly reliable and proactive Front-end Developer.
He consistently demonstrated strong ownership, transparency in his work, and a genuine drive to grow. Alexander is not the kind of person who waits for tasks — he actively looks for ways to contribute, improve processes, and take on challenging work without hesitation.
During high-pressure periods with tight deadlines, he showed exceptional dedication, stepping up to ensure the team delivered on time — even if it meant going the extra mile.
From my perspective as a lead, Alexander was someone I could fully rely on. When I was away, he took ownership of team responsibilities and ensured everything stayed on track. His supportive attitude, clear communication, and willingness to help others made him a strong pillar within the team.
On top of his technical skills, he is a great person to work with — easygoing, respectful, and collaborative.
I highly recommend Alexander to any team looking for a dependable and motivated engineer who brings both results and a positive team dynamic.”
04 / Contact
Get in touch
Email is fastest. Phone and LinkedIn work too.
- ponomaleks@gmail.com
- Phone
- +47 405 94 584
- Region
- Oslo, Norge
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