CTO

Alex Ultra

Alex Ultra

CTO and Lead Senior Full-Stack Engineer specializing in UX, TypeScript, React, and high-performance web applications using Canvas/WASM and Node.js/Python.

Key Projects & Experience

Mextner Lab - Chief Technology Officer

Duration: Feb 2025 - Present

Leading the technology vision and strategy at Mextner Lab.

Tinkoff - Lead Senior Frontend Engineer

Duration: Mar 2024 - Feb 2025

Contributed to a leading trading terminal with millions of daily active users. Established and led the UI Performance Team, implementing technologies like Canvas, Solid.js, WASM, and Web Workers. This initiative doubled the Daily Active Users (DAU) by significantly enhancing platform responsiveness. I also introduced Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) and in-person code reviews to improve project clarity and code quality.

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SkadiAuto - Chief Technology Officer

Duration: Feb 2021 - Jan 2024

Co-founder of a company specializing in automotive diagnostic software, with a focus on Tesla vehicles. I built the IT department from the ground up and led the development of a unique diagnostics application with a modern, responsive user experience. I have since sold my share and resigned from the board.

R Bank - Senior Frontend Developer & Community Lead

Duration: Mar 2020 - Sep 2023

Worked on B2B broker services for corporations and financial institutions. I was part of a remote, English-speaking team based in Vienna, contributing to tools for traders, managers, and accountants.

Konsol.pro - Lead Frontend Engineer

Duration: Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

Engineered and architected a web portal from scratch for a leading platform for self-employed professionals. I recruited and led the frontend team, integrated UX best practices, and was instrumental in the platform's rapid launch.

I help businesses implement intelligent solutions, automate processes, and create cutting-edge web applications, focusing on user experience (UX) and modern frontend technologies.

Core Competencies & Skills

  • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES2024+), HTML5, CSS3
  • Frameworks: React, Next.js, Vue.js, Solid.js, Electron.js
  • UI & UX: High-performance rendering with Canvas/WASM, D3.js, Responsive Design, A11Y
  • Backend: Node.js, Python, Ruby
  • DevOps & Tooling: CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab), Docker, Webpack, Git, TDD (Vitest, Cypress)
  • Architecture: Microservices, System Design, Technical Leadership
  • AI & Automation: LLM Integration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Education

Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

Degree: Master of Technology, Computer Science

Graduated: 2015

Contact & Links

You can reach me via email or connect with me on LinkedIn.