Hi! I'm Ilya.

Developer • Designer (16yrs+)

  • Next.js, React & React Native
  • Node.js, TypeScript
  • WordPress & Shopify
  • Figma & Photoshop
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We hired Ilya as a front end developer a few years ago, but we got much more than expected. Ilya is not only a very skilled front and back end developer, but also a very good UX designer with a creative and entrepreneurial mind.

Fernando Davila | Creative Director and Brand Manager at EvoCreative

Portfolio

(most recent)

Gazelle Corporation

(Largest B2B telecom provider in Canada)

My role: Development & Design

SleepBetter

(Acquired in 2024)

My role: Development & Design

iVisit England

My role: Development & Design

Hector: AI Therapist

(Acquired in 2025)

My role: Development & Design

London Theatre Direct

(#1 Theatre Ticketing Agent in London)

My role: Lead Designer

Leo: Therapy & Quiz

(Acquired in 2025)

My role: Development & Design

Archetype AI

My role: Development & Design

Einee

My role: Development & Design

Case Studies

Hector - AI Therapist

Ilya has designed and built Hector. A team of psychotherapists were working full-time to continue improving the AI engine. The app was rated 4.8/5 stars by over 4,000 users.

Crowdholding

Ilya came on board as the third team member, together they revamped the product, launched the Yuppy crypto token and with it raised over $10 million within 6 months. They used this capital to fuel the growth of users and to expand the team.

Einee

Ilya designed and built the MVP, as well as the team around the product. He’s been closely involved with each release to ensure a steady 20% install and revenue MoM growth.

Cityfé

Ilya came on board Cityfé as the sixths employee and helped to ensure the product meets market demand by working closely with the founding team, meeting with customers often, and overseeing the product development.

Vene

Ilya took the product from the idea stage to reality by forming the developer and marketing team, securing investments, conducting UX research, designing the UIs, and leading the product forward through many obstacles.

Ilya is a relationship-oriented person with the right attitude. Hard-work and dedication are always part of Ilya’s efforts. His help with Crowdholding helped us propel our business and I advise to get in touch with Ilya if you want the same for your venture.

Aleks Bozjinov | CMO at Crowdholding, X-Googler​

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