About me.

Val Paliy
This is me.

This is me.

Val Paliy

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Professional Summary

I am a web creator, developer, and project manager with over two decades of experience in the IT industry. My journey began in the late 90s, and since then, I have been involved in everything from UI design and hardware maintenance to leading development teams and curating developer communities.

As an alumnus of international exchange programs (FLEX/IREX), I have a background in cross-cultural communication and community leadership. I am a strong advocate for Open Source solutions, accessible web design, and using technology to help others.

Experience

Valticus | Creator & Author

Present

  • Founder and lead contributor to Valticus, a platform for tech insights and coding tutorials.

Svelte Ukraine (valcodes) | Curator

May 2020 – May 2021

  • Led the Svelte community in Ukraine, promoting the framework and organizing developer engagement.

paliy.biz | Freelance Developer

2012 – May 2020

  • Developed web and mobile applications using modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.

Crown IT Group | Project Manager / Developer / Tester

January 2009 – September 2011

  • Managed teams and projects according to Agile principles, focusing on fast decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Endorsed Drupal CMS and CodeIgniter to optimize development workflows.

ViPDesign | Founder & CEO

September 2006 – August 2008

  • Founded and operated a boutique web design studio.

DeepArtDesign | Junior HR/PR Manager & Information Architect

June 2006 – September 2006

  • Managed hardware/software installations and database maintenance.
  • Provided UI consulting and accessibility testing (including manual usability checks).
  • Optimized team workflows by implementing CMS and the Zend Framework.

OxygenWorks | Project Manager & SEO Specialist

October 2002 – September 2005

  • Led a team of 10 IT specialists, managing web projects for international clients.
  • Pioneered organized offshore development in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, utilizing HTML and Flash.
  • Specialized in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and UI consulting.
  • Presented at the International Scientific Conference: “My Experience In The United States: What Makes A University Better.”

Ashland University IT Department | Intern

September 2001 – March 2002

  • Repaired faculty and staff computers and managed the department help desk.
  • Led a Bible study group and studied American practices for supporting people with disabilities.

Biddeford High School | Web Master & Library Assistant

September 1997 – July 1998

  • Created the first website for the school library and managed the library’s computer lab.
  • Provided hardware/software support and assisted students with digital academic research.

Education

  • Masters in Computer Science – Nacional’nij Universitet “Kievo-Mogiljans’ka Akademija” (1999 – 2006)
  • American Studies (Exchange Student) – Ashland University (2001 – 2002)
  • High School Exchange Program – Biddeford High School (1997 – 1998)