# ESSO.DEV — Yevgen Somochkin

> Personal website and professional portfolio of Yevgen Somochkin — CTO, Software Architect, and AI Solutions specialist based in Hamburg, Germany.

## About

Yevgen Somochkin is a seasoned CTO and Software Architect with 15+ years of experience building scalable systems, leading engineering teams, and delivering AI-powered products. He operates from Hamburg, Germany and works with international clients across Europe and beyond.

Core expertise areas:
- AI integration and LLM-powered product development
- Software architecture and system design
- Full-stack web development (Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript)
- CRM development and Salesforce administration (Apex, LWC)
- Blockchain and Web3 development (smart contracts, TON, Ethereum)
- DevOps, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- E-commerce platforms and integrations

## Services

- **AI Solutions Architecture** — designing and implementing LLM-based features, AI agents, and automation pipelines
- **CTO as a Service** — fractional CTO for startups and growing companies
- **Web & Backend Development** — scalable web applications using modern stacks
- **Salesforce Development** — Apex, Flows, LWC, integrations
- **Technical Consulting** — architecture reviews, tech stack selection, team guidance

## Content

- **Blog** (`/blog-posts`) — technical articles on AI, software architecture, web development, and engineering leadership
- **FAQ** (`/faq`) — 147 expert answers on technology, development practices, and AI topics
- **Stack** (`/stack`) — technology stack and tools used in projects

## Contact & Profiles

- Website: https://esso.dev
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/yevgensomochkin
- GitHub: https://github.com/essodev
- Telegram: https://t.me/essodev
- Location: Hamburg, Germany

## Technical Details

- Site built with Next.js 15 (App Router, SSR)
- Backend: Strapi 5 CMS
- Fully crawlable, no JS required for content
- Structured data: Organization, Person, ProfessionalService, BlogPosting, FAQPage, QAPage schemas
- Language: English (primary), Russian (secondary)