Web engineerBased on the internetAvailable for small projects

Hi, I'm Yuriy
a software engineer
building things that
actually work.

I lead frontend work at a startup, turn complex systems into usable products, and care about architecture, clarity, and the kind of decisions that scale — in code and in teams.

More about meCrowds Space · since 2022
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About me

A short introduction

Portrait of Yuriy Gromchenko
NameYuriy Gromchenko
RoleWeb Engineer
Writes inEnglish
Builds inTypeScript, Swift, more

I'm a software engineer who cares about building things that actually work — not just technically, but in the real world.

Right now I lead frontend work at a startup, where I spend most of my time turning complex systems into usable products. I think a lot about architecture, clarity, and how to make decisions that scale — not just in code, but in teams.

I like responsibility. I like hard problems. And I like when things are clean, simple, and intentional.

Outside of work, I'm working on becoming someone with more control over life — not less. That means better health, better discipline, and eventually the freedom to move, travel, and build on my own terms.

Lately, that looks like
  • TrainingGym, swimming — pushing toward competition level
  • LearningDeeply. Not just consuming — actually understanding
  • FixingBad habits. Replacing them with better systems
  • CookingGetting better at it — quality matters even in small things

I'm not optimizing for comfort.
I'm optimizing for growth and freedom.

What I believe
  • Clarity beats complexity
  • Discipline creates freedom
  • Most people underestimate how much they can change
  • Doing the work matters more than talking about it
What I'm building toward
  • Build meaningful products
  • Travel freely — ideally somewhere warm, often
  • Keep strong relationships, not just busy ones
  • Spend time on things I actually care about
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Things I've made

Three retired iOS apps, kept here as a record

I've shipped a handful of iOS apps over the years — none of them are in the App Store anymore, but each one taught me something I still use. Keeping them here as a record of the work.

01
iOS app2023 — 2024Retired

Salad

Stop eating the same salad every day.

A small recipe helper for building salads from whatever I happened to have in the fridge. Taught me a lot about iOS, data modelling, and what users actually use (and ignore).

02
iOS app2022 — 2024Retired

Success

Easily keep records of your success.

A minimal journal for logging small wins — one line a day. The simplest app I've built and, surprisingly, the one I still miss.

03
n=1 → ∞
iOS app2023Retired

Math

Train your skills in mathematics. Find new tricks to solve equations faster.

Drill-style mental-math practice with a focus on mental shortcuts. A side project that grew, shipped, and quietly retired.

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Find me elsewhere

The usual places · pick whichever