Slava Zakharov

slava.zakharov@mailbox.org | https://github.com/petyapetr | slaaava.com | he/him

I’m a web developer, with 5+ years of experience, passionate about making geospatial apps for the web. My process is driven by the problem itself, not the technology used to solve it. I strive to build simple and explicit products, where form follows function and complexity matches necessity.

Experience

Lead Software Developer — Geovibe CJSC

November 2023 — Present

In this role I lead cross-team projects integrating geospatial data (satellite, drone data) into web-based platform for analytics, event notifications, and visualization. I architected and developed the mapping system for a solar plan management software (as a part of an ERP system), incorporating drone imagery exploration, task force management, and IoT tracking. I also designed and build a mapping component for a water management CRM. Bringing geospatial exploration and data-driven insights into itm to enable intuitive spatial data analysis for end-users.

Software Developer — Bariant

September 2022 — March 2023

Implemented new features for the company’s web GIS platform. I worked on creating map editing components in Vue using the ArcGIS SDK. Collaborated with diverse team of specialists (including WWF Russia) to develop an intuitive user interface for a satellite imagery analysis app.

Associate Software Developer — Bariant

July 2021 — August 2022

Assisted in developing the core web GIS product across the stack under senior developers' guidance. Gained experience in integrating third-party mapping libraries and APIs, setting the stage for a promotion.

Other

Software Developer — Helpdesk Foundation

February 2025

I extended Supabase backend to allows users to leave and read messages alongside side with their donations.

Tutor — Freelance

April 2024 — May 2025

I provided one-on-one tutoring in web development fundamentals for a high school student, guiding them in building their first couple of websites.

Software Developer — Volunteers Tbilisi

April 2024 – July 2024

I developed a serverless proof of concept application for a non-profit aid hotline, streamlining helpdesk requests with automations and webhook integrations.

Education

BS — State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

2017 — 2022

Urban Planning

Skills

Javascript, Typescript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, Svelte, React, Vue, Fastify, Express, Hono, Tailwind, ArcGIS API, OpenLayers, Turf.js, MapLibre GL JS, SQL, Postgres, SQLite, PostGIS, GeoServer, CI/CD workflows, Git, Caddy, OpenDroneMap

Certificates

Trinity College Examination — Rugby, GB

July 2016

C1 Level in Spoken English