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Iurii R.IR

Iurii R.

Independent Technical Partner & Fractional CTO

€250/day
Lappeenranta, FI
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Iurii

You need a developer who ships. Not someone who asks 20 questions before writing a line of code. Not someone who disappears for two weeks and returns with something that doesn't work. Someone who takes your idea, asks the right questions upfront, and delivers something you can actually use.

That's what I do.

I'm Iurii — a senior full-stack developer with 25+ years of experience, based in Finland. I started coding in 2001 at a web agency. Spent 12 years as CTO at a logistics company, building all digital infrastructure from scratch. Most recently was Head of Development on an international e-commerce platform covering 25+ markets — multi-currency, automated order pipelines, AI chatbots, complex payment integrations.

What I build:
- SaaS products and MVPs (from concept to live in days, not months)
- E-commerce platforms (multi-country, multi-currency, Stripe, VAT automation)
- REST APIs and backend services (Node.js, Python, FastAPI, Hono)
- AI integrations (OpenAI, RAG chatbots, embeddings, automation pipelines)
- Third-party integrations (Stripe, Zoho CRM, Airtable, PostNord, GA4, Meta CAPI)
- Rescue projects (when a project stalled, a contractor disappeared, or the code is a mess)

Tech I work with daily:
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Stripe, OpenAI

How I work:
I over-communicate. You always know what I'm working on and when it'll be ready. I deliver a working first milestone fast — something you can show, test, or demo. I read your spec before asking questions. I come prepared.

I don't just write code. If I see something blocking the project, I flag it early. You hired me to solve problems, not to invoice you.

Good fit for:
- Startups that need an MVP without burning months of runway
- E-commerce businesses expanding to new markets
- Companies that need complex integrations done right
- Teams that had a developer disappear and need someone to pick up the pieces
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Finnish

    Basic

  • German

    Basic

Can work on-site
Lappeenranta (up to 50km)

Experience

  • TMI Iurii Rogulia
    Independent Technical Partner & Fractional CTO
    January 2026 - Today (7 months)
    I work as a full IT layer for non-IT businesses — companies in logistics, manufacturing, retail, and professional services that don't have (or don't want) an internal IT department.
  • Suomen Pehmeä Ikkuna Oy
    Head of Production
    October 2024 - January 2026 (1 year and 3 months)
    Built and maintained an international e-commerce platform for 25+ markets using Next.js, TypeScript, React, Stripe, Puppeteer, OpenAI, Zoho CRM, and Airtable.

    Created a fully automated order pipeline: Stripe payments → Zoho CRM → Airtable → Mailgun → PDF invoice generation. Implemented multi-currency support with auto-updating exchange rates and VAT for 25+ countries.

    Developed an AI chatbot with RAG using Upstash Vector, reducing response time from 40+ seconds to 2–4 seconds with embeddings from 1,890+ documents.

    Built interactive product calculators with real-time pricing and checkout logic. Integrated Stripe webhooks, multiple payment methods, promo codes, and analytics (GA4, Facebook CAPI, TikTok).
  • FP Oy
    Chief Technical Officer
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    July 2012 - October 2024 (12 years and 3 months)
    Lappeenranta, Finland
    Worked at a logistics company for 12 years as CTO and lead developer, responsible for building and maintaining all digital systems and infrastructure.

    Designed and developed a custom company website and internal platforms using JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, Python, React, and modern frameworks, including an online order intake and payment processing system.

    Created automation scripts and backend services for generating export declarations, customs documents, invoices, and shipping paperwork. Integrated CRM systems, Airtable workflows, and support tools such as Zendesk.

    Built APIs and integrations between accounting, logistics, and customer systems. Implemented databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), server-side applications, and background jobs.

    Managed cloud and on-prem servers (Linux), CI/CD pipelines, backups, monitoring, and security. Continuously optimized processes through custom software, automation, and system reliability improvements.
    Python API Docker SQL JavaScript

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Education

  • CTO
    Hands-on engineering
    2001
    Transitioned to software development in 2001, building a 25-year career through hands-on engineering

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