I build software that organisations depend on.

16+ years building enterprise-grade web solutions — AI-powered applications, cloud architecture, and full-stack development for organisations worldwide.

Trusted by leading organisations

  • Cornell University
  • Stanford University
  • Benzinga
  • Wyndham
  • Smartling
  • Davis Polk & Wardwell
  • NIH
  • Global Peace Foundation

About Me

16 years across enterprise software, cloud platforms, and AI-powered applications

Portrait of Artem Shymko

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 16+ years of experience building enterprise-grade software for organisations across education, finance, healthcare, legal, and technology. My expertise spans full-stack development, system architecture, and technical leadership.

Based in Belgium, I've partnered with prestigious clients in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington DC — and worked remotely with teams worldwide. My depth in Drupal and CMS platforms sits alongside strong capabilities in modern web stacks, cloud architecture, and AI integration.

Whether architecting scalable systems, leading engineering teams, or delivering complex platform migrations, I bring both deep technical execution and clear business context to every engagement.

Years Experience
16
Projects Completed
50
Happy Clients
25
  • Senior Engineering Expertise

    16+ years of enterprise development with PHP, .NET, Python, Node.js, React, and cloud technologies

  • Technical Leadership

    Cross-functional team leadership, developer mentoring, and agile delivery

  • Enterprise Solutions

    Architected scalable platforms for enterprises and institutions across four continents

Services

AI integration, full-stack development, cloud architecture, and technical consulting

AI Integration & Solutions

Custom AI-powered applications, LLM integrations, and intelligent automation.

Theming & Design

Pixel-perfect theme development — responsive, accessible, and aligned with your brand across every device.

Full-Stack Development

Modern web applications using React, Node.js, .NET, Python, cloud platforms, and AI integrations.

Cloud & Enterprise Architecture

Scalable cloud solutions, microservices architecture, DevOps implementation, and digital transformation consulting.

Maintenance & Support

Proactive maintenance, security updates, and technical support so your platform stays fast, secure, and current.

Performance & Debugging

Diagnosing and resolving complex bugs, bottlenecks, and performance issues — quickly and thoroughly.

Skills & Technologies

Languages, frameworks, cloud platforms, and tools I work with daily

AI & LLMs

  • OpenAI API
  • Anthropic API
  • ChatGPT Integration
  • LLM Integration
  • AI-assisted Development

Backend & Languages

  • PHP
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • .NET
  • Go
  • Drupal
  • Symfony
  • Laravel
  • FastAPI
  • Express.js
  • Composer
  • Drush
  • Twig

Frontend & Frameworks

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Vue.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • JavaScript ES6+
  • WebComponents
  • SASS/SCSS
  • Bootstrap

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Azure
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Nginx
  • Linux
  • Netlify
  • Vercel
  • Serverless
  • Microservices

Databases & APIs

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis
  • Elasticsearch
  • Solr
  • GraphQL
  • REST APIs
  • WebSockets

DevOps & Tools

  • Git
  • GitHub Actions
  • CircleCI
  • Jenkins
  • ddev
  • VS Code
  • Webpack
  • Vite
  • ESLint
  • Sentry

Expertise Areas

PHP & .NET Development

Enterprise PHP applications, .NET Core/Framework solutions, Laravel, and modern backend architectures

Drupal & CMS Platforms

Custom Drupal development, theming, module creation, content migrations, and headless CMS solutions

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Cross-functional team leadership, agile methodologies, mentoring, code reviews, and collaborative development

AI-Powered Applications

LLM integrations, intelligent chatbots, and AI-enhanced user experiences

Enterprise Architecture

Scalable cloud solutions, microservices, API design, system integration, and modern web applications

DevOps & Data Solutions

CI/CD pipelines, database optimization, API development, search engines, and deployment automation

Experience

Enterprise clients across education, finance, healthcare, legal, and tech sectors

  • Cornell University

    Developed custom themes and web solutions for Cornell's internal sites as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

    • Theming
    • Team Development
    • Education
  • Stanford University

    Developed and maintained themes across multiple department sites, delivering consistent branding and functionality at scale.

    • Ongoing Support
    • Multi-site
    • Higher Education
  • Benzinga

    Full-stack development and high-availability maintenance for a high-traffic financial media platform.

    • High Load
    • Full Stack
    • Financial
  • Wyndham

    Led a full platform migration and redesign of a company-wide intranet, moving from legacy Drupal 6 to Drupal 7.

    • Migration
    • Redesign
    • Intranet
  • Global Peace Foundation

    Delivered theming, custom feature development, and post-launch support for this international NGO's web platform.

    • NGO
    • International
    • Features Development
  • Smartling

    Built the Drupal module for Smartling's automated multilingual content connector.

    • Module Development
    • Multilingual
    • API Integration
  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

    Platform migration and feature development for one of New York's most prominent international law firms.

    • Legal
    • Platform Migration
    • Enterprise
  • NIH Lister Hill

    Contributed theming and site-building as part of the engineering team for the National Institutes of Health.

    • Healthcare
    • Government
    • Site Building

How We Work Together

A transparent process from first conversation to production launch

  1. Discovery & Scoping

    We define goals, requirements, and timeline. I ask the right questions to fully understand your vision, constraints, and target users before writing a single line of code.

  2. Architecture & Planning

    I design the technical architecture, select the optimal stack, and create a clear plan with milestones. No surprises — you know what's being built and when to expect it.

  3. Development & Delivery

    Iterative development with regular check-ins and staging previews. You see real progress throughout, not just a finished product at the end.

  4. Launch & Support

    Thorough testing, production deployment, and full handover. Ongoing maintenance and support available so your platform stays healthy long after launch.

What Clients Say

Feedback from teams and organisations I've worked with

Artem is a knowledgeable IT expert. He has demonstrated a very high level of skills as a Drupal developer. He has a great understanding regarding requirements, coding processes and architecture. He succeeds at solving the most difficult technical issues. He always communicates efficiently and promptly, whether in person or via telecommunication.

Olga IvanovaProfessional Coach & Client

Artem is always a pleasure to work with: whip-smart, friendly and communicative. He is a very strong Drupal themer and always a speedy (and reliable) developer.

Avram Sand, PMPProgram & Delivery Leadership, Manager

Artem was a top flight Drupal backend developer when I worked with him. Since then his reputation in the Drupal community has grown, and I've seen a lot of his work. He is an excellent developer, and easy to work with. Quick and eager to learn.

Campbell VertesiCTO, Microsoft × Red Hat Partnership

Artem is reliable, responsible and highly qualified. I was able to delegate a big piece of risky work and I was sure he would implement it on time and with the highest quality. Good communicator, nice person.

Olga Totskaya, PMP, CSMRegional Head, Software Engineering · Smartling

I have worked with Artem on a client project where he reported to me directly. I had found him to be very competent in the technologies he was working with. He was also very reliable in the responsibilities assigned to him. Would be happy to work with him again.

Anoop JohnFounder, The Drop Times & Zyxware

He is a person who really cares about customer's wishes and also an excellent team lead with ability to meet tight deadlines. Artem can provide you quality technical solutions as he always tries to learn new technologies.

Dmytro NovikovSenior PHP Engineer & Software Architect

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions before we kick off a project

How quickly can you start?

Typically within a few days of our first call. I keep capacity available for new engagements so you're not waiting weeks to get started.

Do you work with startups or enterprises?

Both. I've built platforms for global universities and law firms, and worked with smaller teams on focused initiatives. The engineering rigour doesn't change — only the pace and scope.

What's your typical engagement model?

Hourly for ongoing work and retainers; fixed-price for well-defined projects. I'm flexible — we'll find the model that suits your project and budget best.

Do you sign NDAs?

Yes, happy to sign an NDA before any detailed scoping conversation. Send your template and I'll review and return it promptly.

How do you use AI in your workflow?

Heavily, in two ways. It's part of how I work every day, from design and coding to review and delivery. And it's a technology I build into products: LLM integrations and intelligent automation. I've built AI-powered applications for real users, not just prototypes.

Do you offer ongoing support after launch?

Yes. Post-launch maintenance and enhancement retainers are available so production issues and feature requests are handled by someone who already knows the codebase inside out.

Let's Work Together

Ready to start your next project?

itwebcross@gmail.com
Location
Belgium (Remote Work)