04 / ABOUT

I build digital products end to end — from workflow to launch.

I work as a solo product developer: I break down the process, design the structure, build the interface and backend, wire up integrations, verify the key scenarios, and prepare the project for handover.

Nikita Kiarov — self-employed, based in Russia. Open to projects from Russia and other countries.

NIKITA KIAROVONE OWNER / SIX STAGES / ONE PRODUCT

WHAT I DO

What I take on

One owner across the whole product — from the first workflow through launch.

Scenario and structure

I break down the task and design the product's structure before development starts.

Interface

I design and build the user interface around the specific scenario.

Frontend and backend

I build both sides of the product: from the interface to server logic and the database.

Integrations

I connect external services — Telegram, third-party APIs, webhooks.

Verification

I test the core user scenarios before handing the project over.

Handover

I prepare the source code and documentation for handover to the client.

PRINCIPLES

How I think about product work

A few principles I stick to:

Scenario before code

Before writing code, I define what should happen at each step the user takes.

Small, verifiable stages

I split development into stages whose results can actually be seen and reviewed.

A result you can check

I'd rather show a working scenario than just describe one.

Honest limitations

If a demo project isn't finished, that's stated clearly instead of it looking done.

Less unnecessary complexity

I pick the solution that fits the task, not the one that's more complex than it needs to be.

Code and documentation, handed over

Source code and documentation go to the client when the work is done — not just a working link.

AI IN MY WORKFLOW

How I use AI tools

AI tools are part of my development process — they speed up writing code and routine work. But framing the problem, architectural decisions, verifying scenarios, testing, and final responsibility for the result stay with me.

WHAT THE CLIENT GETS

Once the work is done

01A working, ready-to-use application
02Source code
03Project documentation and configuration
04Deployment setup — where applicable
05A clear structure for ongoing maintenance

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