Yuri Zakharov

Experience

• 2014 – Present

  Founder & CEO, Lanikai Tech

  • Defined and led strategy and vision for a portfolio of online media assets.
  • Managed cross-functional teams of designers and developers to drive user acquisition and retention.
  • Scaled B2C projects to over 7M monthly active users through data-driven growth initiatives.

• 2013 – 2014

  Frontend Developer, KiwiCo Inc.

  • Developed responsive UI components for a venture-backed startup founded by ex-Yahoo and PayPal engineers.
  • Optimized performance and accessibility across modern browsers and devices.

• 2011 – 2013

  Frontend Developer, Apptopia Inc.

  • Implemented responsive web design for a US-based analytics platform.
  • Collaborated with design team and Rails devs to enhance user experience.

• 2007 – 2011

  Frontend Developer, Proxet

  • Worked on frontend solutions for various US startups and established enterprises.
  • Ensured code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

• 2005 – 2007

  Frontend Developer, Firejuice

  • Built web interfaces for American and Ukrainian clients including USAID, Jaguar.ua, MitsubishiMotors.ua, and NIKO.ua.
  • Collaborated with dev teams to deliver high-quality features on schedule.