Nikolay Patalakha

Website Developer

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Nikolay joined Iceberg Web Design in November 2022 as a WordPress & WooCommerce Developer. With a background in engineering and a passion for problem-solving, he enjoys building websites that are not only well-designed, but also practical, reliable, and built to perform.

He is known for his attention to detail, persistence, and pride in delivering high-quality work that solves real business problems.

Nikolay With Wife And Car
What's your life motto?

Don’t give up. Persistence and determination are always rewarded.

Nikolay believes that persistence is the key to success, no matter the challenge. Whether he’s working through a complex development problem, learning something new, or tackling a real-world challenge, he takes the time to think things through and keep moving forward. His mindset is simple: act, learn, adjust, and keep going.

Outside of work, Nikolay enjoys spending time with his wife, Anna, walking along the beach and watching the ocean in the evenings. They enjoy both Spanish and Ukrainian cuisine, watching films together, and listening to music—especially when Anna is singing.

Quick Facts About Nikolay

  • 📅 Started at Iceberg: 2022
  • 💼 Experience: 100+ website projects
  • 🎓 Education: Mechanical Engineering
  • 📍 Location: Gijón, Spain
  • 🐝 Fun Fact: Previously worked as a beekeeper and managed growing bee colonies
  • 🏍️ Hobbies: Driving both cars and motorcycles, learning new technologies, and problem-solving
  • 💬 Life Motto: Persistence and determination are always rewarded
  • 🍽️ Favorite Foods: Loves both Ukrainian and Spanish cuisine—paella, borscht, jamón, meat cutlets, shrimp, and crayfish
  • ⛰️ Adventure: Crossed the Carpathian Mountains with his wife on a motocross bike
  • 🎹 Currently Learning: Piano, inspired by his wife’s love of music

Background and Industry Experience

Ever since Nikolay was a child, he has loved math and science. As a teenager, he read articles about computer programming and participated in mathematical competitions.

After graduating from Middle School at age 15, Nikolay began working as a beekeeper in an apiary during the summer holidays. Over time, he expanded his work with bees, increasing the number of colonies he cared for and growing his business.

At college, Nikolay studied mechanical engineering, focusing on designing internal combustion engines. During this time, he developed hands-on skills as both a mechanic and an engineer—learning about metals and their properties, precision assembly, technical drawing, and the electronics required to make engines run efficiently. This experience gave him a deep understanding of complex systems and problem-solving.

After college, Nikolay met twin brothers who worked as web developers. Their work inspired him to return to his earlier interest in programming.

In 2017, Nikolay completed web development courses and began working as a front-end and WordPress developer. He worked on more than 100 startup projects, including WordPress e-commerce and marketing websites.

Nikolay joined Iceberg Web Design in November 2022. He says, “I really enjoy working at Iceberg Web Design with my amazing team. I love our values, collaborating on both complex and everyday projects, and the culture we’ve built where everyone supports each other. I’m proud of the quality of work we deliver for our clients and the care we put into every website we develop.”

He adds, “I enjoy building complex and useful websites that actually solve real business problems. We focus on best practices in WordPress and WooCommerce development, plugin customization, site optimization, security, and debugging. I’m detail-oriented and take pride in making sure every site looks perfect—not just overall, but in every small detail.”

Education and Life Outside the Office

Nikolay studied Mechanical Engineering, where he developed a strong foundation in systems thinking, precision work, and problem-solving.

Today, he lives in Gijón, Spain with his wife, Anna. Outside of work, he enjoys walking along the beach, exploring new ideas and technologies, watching films, and spending time together enjoying music and good food.