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Photography
I like photography — the practice of noticing light, composition, character, and the small details that are easy to pass by.
A way to look more carefully.
Kyiv, Ukraine
Hello, I’m Oleksandr.
I build, observe,
and stay curious.
I’m a software engineer and product builder, but work is only one part of the picture. Photography, history, sport, and life in Ukraine all shape how I see the world.
A little context
More than a job title.
I’m someone who enjoys making sense of complicated things — whether that means a software system, a moment in history, a photograph, or the rhythm of a game.
I live in Kyiv, Ukraine. Professionally, I have spent more than thirteen years building software across web, mobile, product architecture, and, increasingly, modern AI systems.
Away from the screen, I value attention, perspective, and steady progress. This site is a short introduction to those parts of my life, without trying to turn every interest into a credential.
Outside the workday
What keeps me interested.
Different subjects, with one thing in common: they reward patience, context, and a closer look.
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History
I am interested in history, especially the history of Ukraine, Europe, and the wider world — and in how the past continues to shape the present.
Ukraine · Europe · The world
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Sport
I follow football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and biathlon. I also know sport from the inside: I used to play tennis and train in boxing.
Five sports followed · Two practiced
The work part
Building useful things, thoughtfully.
Work matters to me. It is where curiosity becomes something practical — but it does not need to take over the whole introduction.
My path has moved from full-stack product engineering and technical leadership to cross-platform applications and AI-forward systems. The constant is a preference for clear architecture, useful outcomes, and work that can stand up to real use.
Product thinking
I care about why something should exist, not only how it should be built.
Engineering depth
My background spans frontend, backend, mobile, architecture, and production systems.
A current direction
Today, much of my curiosity is focused on agentic AI, LLM workflows, and useful AI products.
Independent projects
Apps I’ve made.
I developed and released these three apps on my own, across productivity, photography, and travel.
01 / Goals & habits
UpToGoal
A place to track goals and habits, connect plans, and keep ideas moving.
Web · iOS · Android
02 / Photography
ShotInstruct
An offline field guide with shooting tips, scene checklists, and camera calculators.
iOS · Android
03 / Historical travel
Histrail
Curated journeys through real places, with maps, sourced stories, and a record of visits.
iOS · Android
Home
Ukraine is where I live — and who I stand with.
I live in Ukraine and support Ukraine: its sovereignty, its people, its culture, and its future. Home is more than a point on a map; it is part of the perspective I bring to everything else. Слава Україні!
Keep in touch
A simple hello is a good place to start.
If something here resonates — or you would simply like to connect — you are welcome to write.
me@oleksandrshevchenko.com