Lead Frontend Engineer at Ajax Systems
Texas, United States
Mykhailo Nykoliuk
Council Member
Mykhailo Nykoliuk is a highly motivated Senior Frontend Developer with over 9 years of experience crafting scalable, high-performance web applications using modern technologies including React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Currently serving as Lead Frontend Engineer at Ajax Systems since March 2017, he joined during the company's early-stage growth and played a pivotal role in scaling it into Europe's largest smart security systems manufacturer with products distributed in over 150 countries.
At Ajax Systems, Mykhailo spearheaded the design and implementation of a scalable React + TypeScript design system powering all B2B/B2C platforms, accelerating UI delivery by 25% and ensuring consistency across global product lines. He introduced agile and lean engineering practices that improved development velocity and increased user engagement by 40%, directly supporting the company's rapid market expansion. By collaborating cross-functionally with Growth, Design, and Product Marketing teams, he delivered conversion-optimized funnels with measurable improvements in customer acquisition and retention. His partnership with international stakeholders and integrators to deliver tailored enterprise UI solutions improved client satisfaction by 50% while enhancing Ajax's brand presence across markets.
As Co-Founder and CTO of Howdy AI Agent Platform (February 2025 - Present), Mykhailo founded and led development of an AI-powered SaaS platform enabling organizations to create, train, and deploy custom agents for customer support, sales, and content automation. He architected a scalable system with Supabase, Qdrant, and Vercel AI SDK, delivering real-time RAG, vector search, and multi-step tool orchestration. He engineered a high-performance Next.js + TypeScript UI with shadcn/ui, combining streaming chat, agent training, and workflow automation into a seamless user experience while driving product vision from zero to production-ready.
His entrepreneurial ventures include founding WEXO.PRO (2022-Present), a licensed Texas-based dealer and installation company specializing in Ajax Systems security technology, providing design, sales, and professional installation of advanced smart alarm systems. At Generation Genius (January 2022 - December 2022), he designed and shipped an end-to-end subscription platform for educational kits, improving page performance by 20% through frontend/backend optimization while owning UX for onboarding and user retention. At RideSafely.com and TSB IT Solutions (August 2014 - March 2017), he redefined UX flows and optimized UI for multiple e-commerce platforms, boosting engagement and sales by 30%.
At Ajax Systems, Mykhailo spearheaded the design and implementation of a scalable React + TypeScript design system powering all B2B/B2C platforms, accelerating UI delivery by 25% and ensuring consistency across global product lines. He introduced agile and lean engineering practices that improved development velocity and increased user engagement by 40%, directly supporting the company's rapid market expansion. By collaborating cross-functionally with Growth, Design, and Product Marketing teams, he delivered conversion-optimized funnels with measurable improvements in customer acquisition and retention. His partnership with international stakeholders and integrators to deliver tailored enterprise UI solutions improved client satisfaction by 50% while enhancing Ajax's brand presence across markets.
As Co-Founder and CTO of Howdy AI Agent Platform (February 2025 - Present), Mykhailo founded and led development of an AI-powered SaaS platform enabling organizations to create, train, and deploy custom agents for customer support, sales, and content automation. He architected a scalable system with Supabase, Qdrant, and Vercel AI SDK, delivering real-time RAG, vector search, and multi-step tool orchestration. He engineered a high-performance Next.js + TypeScript UI with shadcn/ui, combining streaming chat, agent training, and workflow automation into a seamless user experience while driving product vision from zero to production-ready.
His entrepreneurial ventures include founding WEXO.PRO (2022-Present), a licensed Texas-based dealer and installation company specializing in Ajax Systems security technology, providing design, sales, and professional installation of advanced smart alarm systems. At Generation Genius (January 2022 - December 2022), he designed and shipped an end-to-end subscription platform for educational kits, improving page performance by 20% through frontend/backend optimization while owning UX for onboarding and user retention. At RideSafely.com and TSB IT Solutions (August 2014 - March 2017), he redefined UX flows and optimized UI for multiple e-commerce platforms, boosting engagement and sales by 30%.
His recent collaboration with Lead Visual & Motion Designer Daria Nevezhyna demonstrates his innovative approach to interactive web experiences. Together they launched a fully integrated Rive product configurator—a data-driven, interactive tool connecting to buttons, controls, and backend systems for real-time customer configuration. This responsive solution delivers instant feedback, backend data integration, and email exports, transforming static visuals into conversion-driving tools for e-commerce and immersive product demos.
He holds a Master's Degree in Management of Hotel and Restaurant Business from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics and certifications in React.js and Node.js from HTML Academy (2017) and Java Programming from CodeFire (2013). His technical expertise spans React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Tailwind, AWS, Docker, GraphQL, REST APIs, WebGL (Three.js), Vercel AI SDK, Supabase, and CI/CD pipelines.
What distinguishes Mykhailo is his ability to combine frontend architecture excellence with product strategy and AI innovation, consistently delivering scalable solutions that drive measurable business impact—from accelerating UI delivery and improving user engagement to founding AI-powered platforms. His expertise in design systems, performance engineering, and cross-functional leadership positions him as an ideal technical leader for organizations requiring senior frontend expertise that bridges cutting-edge technologies with strategic business outcomes and user-centered innovation.
He holds a Master's Degree in Management of Hotel and Restaurant Business from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics and certifications in React.js and Node.js from HTML Academy (2017) and Java Programming from CodeFire (2013). His technical expertise spans React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Tailwind, AWS, Docker, GraphQL, REST APIs, WebGL (Three.js), Vercel AI SDK, Supabase, and CI/CD pipelines.
What distinguishes Mykhailo is his ability to combine frontend architecture excellence with product strategy and AI innovation, consistently delivering scalable solutions that drive measurable business impact—from accelerating UI delivery and improving user engagement to founding AI-powered platforms. His expertise in design systems, performance engineering, and cross-functional leadership positions him as an ideal technical leader for organizations requiring senior frontend expertise that bridges cutting-edge technologies with strategic business outcomes and user-centered innovation.