Michail Strokin

Skills

Mobile Development

React Native (cross-platform), Swift (iOS), Java/Kotlin (Android) - native modules, VoIP, 3D/VR, geolocation.

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js, React, TypeScript - dynamic scripting and type-safe development for web/backends.

Python (Django, Flask)

Backend frameworks for scalable web apps, APIs, and automation scripts.

PHP (Laravel, WP)

10+ years in server-side scripting, CMS, and full-stack PHP.

Next.js, Nest.js, Express

Modern JS/TS frameworks for SSR, REST/GraphQL APIs, and real-time backends.

IT Security & Vuln Research

Penetration testing, OWASP, LFI/RCE disclosure, and threat mitigation in code and networks.

SysAdmin & Servers

Linux, Kubernetes, Nginx, Caddy, Plesk, cPanel - infrastructure, security, and optimization for reliable systems.

API Integration

Building REST, GraphQL, WebSocket APIs for seamless data flow and real-time communication.

Cloudflare & DNS

CDN optimization, DDoS mitigation, SSL/TLS management, DNS configuration, and WAF rules.

Docker, CI/CD

Containerization, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI - automated deployment and DevOps workflows.

VoIP, 3D/VR, Geo

Communication, immersive, and location services.

Trading & Crypto Tools

Custom bots for crypto analysis and trading automation.

Databases & Data Engineering

PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL - data modeling, query optimization, replication, and performance tuning for high-throughput systems.

AI & LLM Integration

OpenAI, LLM APIs, vector embeddings - building intelligent agents, chatbots, and automation with AI-powered backends.

Frontend & UI/UX

React, Vue.js, responsive design - crafting polished, accessible interfaces with modern CSS/JS frameworks and design systems.

Hobbies

Gardening, running, snowboarding - balancing code with outdoor life, endurance, and creative hands-on projects.

Professional Experience

React Native Developer

06/2024 - 04/2025 | Retail Sector, Remote

Fixed bugs, lags, and crashes in React Native e-commerce apps with TypeScript and Redux.
Identified backend performance issues and API vulnerabilities in Node.js/Express services.
Upgraded React Native 0.75 to 0.79 with Hermes engine for better performance.
Resolved React Native permissions, native module linking, and Sentry crash reporting issues.

Lead Full Stack Developer (Mobile & Web)

10/2019 - 02/2024 | iGaming and Financial Services, Remote

Built and maintained iGaming platforms with Node.js/Express and PHP/Laravel backends, React/Next.js frontends, and PostgreSQL/Redis databases.
Identified and patched vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF) in third-party libraries and custom code.
Developed multiple React Native apps with TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, and native module integration.
Integrated native modules in Unity (C#), ViroReact (AR/VR), and React Native (Swift/Kotlin).
Managed Kubernetes clusters (Docker, Helm) and DevOps with GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions.
Maintained legacy PhoneGap/Cordova hybrid apps and migrated them to React Native.
Led backend (Python/Django, Node.js) and frontend (React, Vue.js) teams in agile delivery (Scrum).

CTO

05/2017 - 01/2020 | Technology Marketplace, Remote

Designed backends (PHP/Laravel, Node.js) and payment integrations for crypto and fiat marketplaces.
Architected scalable databases (PostgreSQL, Redis) and RESTful APIs.
Enhanced UI/UX with React and responsive design for better engagement and conversions.
Directed a team of frontend developers in agile delivery with Git workflow.

Freelance Web Developer

01/2013 - 05/2017 | Various Clients Across Industries, Remote

Delivered custom PHP/JavaScript scripts, WordPress/WooCommerce plugins, themes, and landing pages for startups and enterprises.
Developed automated vulnerability scanner in Python (requests, BeautifulSoup, custom payload modules).
Gained experience with Joomla, WordPress, Drupal CMS, Cloudflare CDN, and Apache/Nginx server configuration via Plesk and cPanel.

Full Stack PHP Developer

11/2010 - 01/2013 | Advertising and Gaming Sectors, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Engineered frontend (jQuery, vanilla JS) and backend (PHP/CodeIgniter, MySQL) for ad tracking platforms handling millions of daily impressions.
Developed casino backend with custom slots engine (PHP, Redis, MySQL) and real-time game logic.
Designed high-conversion landing pages (HTML/CSS, JS) and optimized peak servers (Nginx, Varnish, MySQL tuning).
Integrated billing systems (Stripe, PayPal) and third-party APIs (REST/SOAP).

Key Projects

MSTRKN - AI Telegram Companion

2024 - Present

Developed full-stack AI bot with 10+ agents for coding, security, crypto, and more. Built with Node.js/TypeScript, OpenAI/LLM integrations, Redis caching, and PostgreSQL persistence. Includes secure payment processing (crypto/fiat), multi-language support (i18n), and end-to-end encrypted sessions.

Tech: Node.js, TypeScript, Telegram Bot API, OpenAI/LLM, Redis, PostgreSQL, Docker.

MICHAIL: Momentum Inducing Crypto Hedging Algorithm Igniting Liquidity

2024 - Present

Led MSTRKN Grid Bot Suite as architect, developing MICHAIL: momentum-based algorithm for crypto hedging and liquidity on Bybit. Demonstrates trading automation, risk management, and monitoring expertise.

Facilitates high-yield trading in volatile markets through risk mitigation, efficiency, and automation. Includes grid bots for meme and major coins, auto-hedging, reinvestment, CLI dashboard, and Telegram alerts.

Key Features: Geometric grid trading, auto fund reallocation, up to 20x leverage, dynamic stop-loss.
Tech: JavaScript/Node.js, Bybit REST & WebSocket APIs, blessed CLI dashboard, Telegram Bot API, Redis for state management.

Liquier - Cryptocurrency Liquidation Monitor

2024 - Present

Created real-time crypto liquidation monitor aggregating exchange positions via WebSocket streams (Bybit, Binance API). Features Telegram bot alerts with configurable multi-coin thresholds, a CLI dashboard built with Node.js/blessed, and market signal analysis.

React Native Mobile Applications

2020 - 2024

Built cross-platform iOS/Android apps featuring VoIP (WebRTC/SIP), 3D/VR (ViroReact, Unity integration), and geolocation (GPS, Google Maps API). Optimized native modules in Swift and Kotlin. Used Redux/MobX for state management and Firebase for real-time data and push notifications.

Security Vulnerability Research

2014 - Present

Investigated and disclosed web vulnerabilities including Local File Inclusion (LFI), Remote Code Execution (RCE), SQL injection, and XSS. Tools used: Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, custom Python scanners. Published findings to enhance industry security.

Professional Summary

Skills

Mobile Development

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python (Django, Flask)

PHP (Laravel, WP)

Next.js, Nest.js, Express

IT Security & Vuln Research

SysAdmin & Servers

API Integration

Cloudflare & DNS

Docker, CI/CD

VoIP, 3D/VR, Geo

Trading & Crypto Tools

Databases & Data Engineering

AI & LLM Integration

Frontend & UI/UX

Hobbies

Professional Experience

React Native Developer

Lead Full Stack Developer (Mobile & Web)

CTO

Freelance Web Developer

Full Stack PHP Developer

Key Projects

MSTRKN - AI Telegram Companion

MICHAIL: Momentum Inducing Crypto Hedging Algorithm Igniting Liquidity

Liquier - Cryptocurrency Liquidation Monitor

React Native Mobile Applications

Security Vulnerability Research

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science