Andrii Polikanin

Software Developer, Translator & Accessibility Consultant

I am a highly skilled software developer and accessibility consultant with extensive experience in backend and Windows development, specializing in PHP (Symfony, Laravel), C# (.NET), and accessibility-focused solutions. Over the years, I have worked with international companies, startups, and individuals, providing software development, technical consulting, and accessibility audits.

Key Expertise:

• Backend Development: PHP (Symfony, Laravel, Slim Framework, native), C# (.NET, Windows Forms), Go, Python, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Redis, API development, refactoring, bringing legacy code up to date.
• System Administration & DevOps: Linux & Windows server management, Docker, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, Bash.
• Accessibility Consulting: WCAG, EN 301 549, Section 508 compliance, screen reader compatibility, inclusive UX.
• Software Development & QA: Code optimization, debugging, automated testing (PHPUnit, Behat), localization & internationalization.
• Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Jira, Redmine, version control (Git, SVN).
• Translation of interfaces and documentation between English, French, Ukrainian and Russian.
• Customer support by phone, email, Slack, Zoom etc.

Work Experience:

• Freelance (2024–Present): Developing and consulting on accessible digital solutions, including an accessibility audit management platform in Symfony; Development for Windows Desktop.
• InterNations GmbH (2020–2024): Led the integration of a new payment system with Zuora, upgraded PHP & Symfony infrastructure, and contributed to accessibility initiatives.
• Elita Group, Ltd. (2012–2019): Developed internal tools, automated deployments, provided QA/testing, and led localization projects in multiple languages.
• TheQube (2013–2021): Co-developed an open-source accessible Twitter client for visually impaired users.
• Vispero (2004–Present): Beta-tested and localized JAWS for Windows and other assistive technologies.

Fluent in English, French, Ukrainian, Russian, and proficient in German, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. My passion lies in building software that is efficient, accessible, and user-friendly. Whether it's developing custom applications, optimizing existing solutions, or ensuring accessibility compliance, I am committed to delivering high-quality results.

Let's connect to discuss how I can assist with your project!