Beksultan Torokulov
Senior Frontend Engineer
Building scalable web products with React & TypeScript for 12+ years. Currently at Codex Software, Warsaw.
Senior Frontend Engineer with 12+ years of experience delivering scalable React/TypeScript applications, reusable component libraries, and CI/CD-driven frontend architectures across enterprise and startup environments. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and translating business objectives into high-quality, performant web products. Adept in Agile/Scrum workflows, accessibility standards (WCAG), and modern tooling including Next.js, GraphQL, React Query, and Node.js backends.
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Frameworks & Libraries
AI & LLMs
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APIs & Data
Testing & Design
DevOps & Cloud
Performance
Practices
Senior Frontend Engineer
Codex Software
Oct 2020 — Present
Warsaw, Poland
- Architected and maintained 12 React/TypeScript projects for Macmillan Publishers — including HR platforms and enterprise sales management systems — ensuring high scalability and zero-downtime continuity.
- Rebuilt and extended the core shared component library (React, Storybook, SCSS) with full design system adoption, reducing per-project UI development time by ~35% and eliminating visual inconsistencies across all 12 products.
- Migrated server-state management to React Query (TanStack), cutting data-fetching boilerplate by ~40% and improving perceived performance across high-traffic pages.
- Optimised Core Web Vitals across the portfolio using Lighthouse audits, achieving LCP under 2.5s and CLS below 0.1 on all production properties.
- Joined a 2-year stalled project as lead frontend engineer, resolved critical technical blockers, and delivered on time — restoring stakeholder confidence.
- Established code review standards and mentored junior engineers, improving team code quality and accelerating onboarding.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and improved test coverage with Jest and RTL, cutting regression incidents by 40%.
Full-Stack Engineer
EPAM Systems
Aug 2019 — Oct 2020
Minsk, Belarus
- Engineered a React Native + TypeScript mobile app for a logistics company, reducing missed deliveries by 20% through improved real-time order tracking.
- Built the promotional website for EPAM's EMERGE conference (Next.js, SCSS, REST APIs), delivering on time and receiving formal recognition from senior leadership.
- Developed a full-stack COVID-19 travel-tracking application (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL) with i18n support, adopted across multiple countries during the pandemic.
- Delivered a high-traffic e-commerce backend for the Burberry online store (Node.js, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB), improving checkout performance by 25%.
Full-Stack Engineer
Zensoft
Oct 2017 — Jul 2019
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Built a web-based operations management tool for a taxi company (React, Redux, Node.js, PostgreSQL), reducing dispatcher workload by 30% through real-time route and driver management.
- Developed an interactive insurance rate calculator (Angular, TypeScript, REST API) that increased online conversions and reduced call-centre volume.
- Designed and shipped a cloud storage aggregation service (React, Node.js, Google Drive & Dropbox via OAuth2), unifying user file management in a single interface.
Frontend Engineer & Team Lead
Velox
Jan 2016 — Oct 2017
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Led a team of 4 engineers building a React/Redux language-learning platform for Transparent Language — managed full Agile lifecycle, sprint planning, stakeholder reporting, and TypeScript adoption.
- Served as the primary interface between business owners and the engineering/design team, translating business requirements into technical roadmaps and sprint tasks.
Web Developer
Freelance
Jun 2014 — Dec 2015
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Co-developed 'Asia Nations', a social network for CIS countries (Laravel, jQuery, MongoDB), from concept through launch — pitched to and secured funding from sponsors and investors.
- Built and launched a fashion blog platform that grew to 50,000+ unique monthly users, ranking #1 in its niche within 12 months.
Web Developer
Cloud System Software
Aug 2012 — Jan 2014
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Delivered 15+ client web projects (HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript), growing the company's client base through strong engagement and on-time delivery.
- Mentored 5 junior developers on internal workflows, coding standards, and best practices.
Asia Nations Social Network
Co-founded and built a social networking platform for CIS countries focused on cultural exchange. Grew to an active user base post-launch and secured investment from regional sponsors.
Cloud Storage Aggregator
Unified multiple cloud storage providers into a single interface. Implemented OAuth2 flows, real-time sync, and a responsive Figma-designed UI.
Chic — Fashion & Lifestyle Blog
Fashion and lifestyle blog platform that grew to 50,000+ unique monthly users, ranking #1 in its niche within 12 months of launch.
Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering
American University of Central Asia
2010 — 2014
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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