About me

Polina Marchenko

I am a San Francisco-based creator and geekette at heart. I am a quick learner and my entrepreneurial self needs new ideas like oxygen.

I speak four languages and several coding languages:) My passion is implementing beautiful UI/UX concepts and building meaningfull products.

I am a good cook, energizing Zumba instructor and a motivational mentor. Being an optimist from head to toe, I enjoy a good laugh especially when it is not appropriate.

These are my wizard tools

Recent web projects

NerdyChat - realtime chat

This is a Node.js responsive chat app powered by Socket.io and Express.js that provides basic functions you'd expect from a chat, such as private messages, an admin system.

NerdyChat

Technologies used:

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Socket.io
  • Moustache.js
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • jQuery

Github: NerdyApp

Funderlee - find investors

Work in progress... Funderlee app allows startups find like-minded investors faster and manage the contacts more efficiently. This web app is built with Python and Flask.

NerdyChat

Technologies used:

  • Python
  • Flask
  • SQLAlchemy
  • Font Awesome
  • Bootstrap
  • CSS3
  • HTML5

Github: Funderlee

ShortLynk - shorten links

Shortlynk is an app, which is similar to bit.ly shortens your links and gives user a possibility to save and share all short links. It was built with Meteor, React and Mongo.

ShortLynk

Technologies used:

  • Meteor
  • React
  • MongoDB
  • SCSS
  • HTML5

Github: ShortLynk

My Experience

I am a passionate builder of relationships and products.

2016 - 2017

Web Development & Design Concept Gymhit

Gymhit is revolutionizing the fitness industry with new managing software enabling full control of all aspects of a fitness business.

 

Gymhit was in the batch 19 of 500 Startups.

 

I helped redesign their website, create a new copy and make the website responsive on all devices. I used CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, Sketch, InVision. I was working together with another developer on the new API, and development of a complimentary mobile app. New website will be launching soon.

Website
Gymhit
KptnCook App

2013 — 2016

CEO & cofounder at KptnCook

KptnCook is a mobile service making sustainable grocery shopping decisions and cooking process easier. KptnCook app matches great recipes with products and prices from local grocery stores.

 

Back in 2013 I had an innovative idea on disrupting food industry, I pitched it at the Startup Weekend. In 54 hours we had our business model and app prototype ready. We won the first prize and KptnCook was born.

 

KptnCook App was featured multiple times by Apple in #1 spot for food and drinks and as Editor's Choice Best New App in several countries on iPhone App Store.

App Store Play Store

2012 — 2013

Product Manager at Mirapodo

Mirapodo is one of the leading German fashion e-commerce shops, specializing on shoes and accessories.

 

At Mirapodo my main project was a shoe fitting and sizing tool. I was cooperating with internal stakeholders and an agency which was responsible for the technology. I performed A/B tests and customer surveys in order to monitor the impact for customers and business, i.e. decrease the returns.

 

As a result of my detailed analysis we were able to detect the issues of the tool which were overseen in the past. I was able to persuade the team to test other tools on the market.

Website
Mirapodo

I am always hungry for more

Never stop learning

Mastering my dev skills in the web bootcamp Rithm School in San Francisco.

Rithm School
Codecademy

Never stop sharing

Mentoring founders and recent female graduates

Techstars
Mentorme

My food for thought

"I have a long-run dream, which is I want to work on stuff that I think matters"

Sheryl Sandberg

"Envision, create, and believe in your own universe, and the universe will form around you."

Tony Hsieh

"People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.

Simon Sinek

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