Software Engineer

I help startup founders build AI-powered products through a partnership approach — not just as a service provider, but as a technical co-founder who shares the vision. WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE • 20+ years in software development, with AI expertise dating back to 2006 (Master's in Intelligent Decision Making Systems) • 10+ years as Senior Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js, TypeScript, Python) • Top Rated Plus developer on Toptal with multi-year track record • Experience ranging from enterprise systems (Woven by Toyota) to tech startups (Freedom Robotics, OptimalShip) • Deep technical leadership experience across all areas: frontend, backend, database, architecture • AI-first development approach — not jumping on trends, but leveraging decades of AI experience 🤝 HOW I WORK WITH FOUNDERS Through Orbios, I partner with early-stage startup founders to build products from scratch: • Partnership model: shared risks, shared rewards, aligned incentives • Full-cycle development: from MVP to market launch • AI-powered development: leveraging modern AI tools for efficiency • Long-term collaboration: I'm in it for the journey, not just the project I've worked with different size teams in various leadership roles, and I strongly believe that creating well-structured, scalable software systems is essential to any successful technology product. 🎯 WHO I'M LOOKING FOR Startup founders (pre-seed to Series A) who: • Have a clear product vision and growth potential • Are open to partnership models and long-term collaboration • Value quality engineering and AI-powered development • Want a technical partner, not just hired hands Let's talk if you're building something ambitious and need a technical co-founder who brings both expertise and skin in the game. Toptal Profile: https://www.toptal.com/resume/erik-sytnyk