Vlad at a laptop in a library, surrounded by shelves of books
About

Hi, I’m Vlad.

I design it in Figma and ship it in code. Product designer turned front-end engineer, based in Boston.

Based in
Boston, working with startups across the US
Languages
English · Ukrainian · Russian
2018
First code
6+
Yrs product design
3+
Yrs front-end
4
Companies

Story

I took my first web development course in 2018. It turned into a career that has always sat between design and code.

I spent years as a UX/UI and product designer: analytics dashboards for a crypto data platform, a SaaS product for dental practices, and Web3 gaming interfaces for a London studio, where I led a small design team and was recognized as a Framer Expert.

Today I’m a front-end developer at a global STEM nonprofit. I build its design system, lead UI consistency across its web platforms, and led the migration of 100+ pages to a new CMS.

Klep is where I bring all of that to startups: the eye of a product designer and the hands of a front-end engineer, in one person.

How I work

  • Design and code together

    What you approve in Figma is what ships.

  • Systems, not one-off pages

    Even a small site gets reusable components, so it’s easy to grow.

  • AI-accelerated, human-reviewed

    I use Claude Code and Cursor daily to move faster, and my own judgment to make sure it’s right.

  • Clear communication

    Written proposals, live preview links, and updates you don’t have to chase.

Experience

YearsRoleCompany
2024–nowFront-End Applications DeveloperFIRST
2023–2024Senior Product DesignerReleven, London
2023–2024Senior UX/UI DesignerDental Hi-Tech Management, New York
2021–2023UX/UI DesignerWhalemap

Toolbox

  • Figma
  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • Webflow
  • Framer
  • HubSpot
  • Storybook
  • Claude Code
  • Cursor

Have a project in mind?

Tell me what you’re building. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll tell you that too.

or email hi@klep.dev
20-min intro call

Book a call

Pick a time that works for you. I’ll confirm by email with a meeting link.

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