Nikolay Nikiforov
About Nikolay Nikiforov
Nikolay Nikiforov is a Software Engineer currently employed at RetailNext in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in implementing custom software solutions, including ESLint rulesets and multilingual functionalities.
Work at RetailNext
Nikolay Nikiforov has been employed as a Software Engineer at RetailNext since 2022. His role involves enhancing software solutions and improving code quality. He has contributed to various projects, including the integration of translation functionality through a content management system (CMS) to support multilingual capabilities. Additionally, he led the rewrite of a JavaScript codebase to TypeScript, which focused on improving type safety and code robustness.
Education and Expertise
Nikolay Nikiforov studied at Nizhniy Novgorod State Technical University named after R.Y. Alekseev (NSTU) from 2014 to 2020. He specialized in computational engineering and earned a Master's degree in Technical Sciences. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in software engineering, particularly in areas such as code quality and maintainability.
Background
Before joining RetailNext, Nikolay Nikiforov worked at HARMAN International as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure at HARMAN, he gained valuable experience in software development and engineering practices. His work experience spans multiple years in the technology sector, contributing to his expertise in various programming languages and frameworks.
Technical Contributions
Nikolay Nikiforov has made significant technical contributions in his field. He implemented a custom ESLint ruleset to enhance code quality and maintainability, demonstrating his commitment to best practices in software development. Additionally, he developed a custom tooltip feature using Tippy.js for an Ember application, showcasing his ability to create user-friendly interfaces and improve user experience.