Talk to a Tykling: Vlad Ifrim, Frontend Developer

Vlad Ifrim, a Frontend Developer at Tyk, shares insights about his role and experiences in the company's "Talk to a Tykling" interview series. Based in Iasi, Romania, Vlad discusses his journey from initially disliking programming to embracing it during college, which led him to a career in web development. He appreciates remote work for its flexibility and values Tyk's team culture and collaborative environment. Vlad highlights the challenges of frontend development, particularly browser compatibility issues, which have improved with modern "evergreen" browsers. He advises adopting a flexible, Zen-like approach to remote work and emphasizes the importance of listening to others for personal growth. Outside work, Vlad enjoys chess, reading, and music, and recommends Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow" as a favorite book. He speaks Romanian and English and has a basic understanding of several other languages.