Vadym Pinchuk
SDE / GDE for Flutter
Vadym is a Software Development Engineer and Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Flutter & Dart, driven by a dual passion: engineering world-class mobile solutions and elevating the developers around him. His deep expertise and active contributions to the tech ecosystem were formally recognized by Google with the GDE award in 2025.
With a rich background spanning over 8 years in native Android and more than 4 years in cross-platform development with Flutter, Vadym has a proven track record of building high-quality applications. He has partnered with industry giants such as Samsung, Volvo, Instagram, and Sky, as well as numerous dynamic startups, to deliver cutting-edge mobile solutions across a diverse range of sectors.
A true believer in the power of sharing knowledge, Vadym is a powerhouse in the community and a familiar face on the international conference circuit. He is known for bringing vibrant energy to the stage at major events including Droidcon, Fluttercon, FlutterHeroes, and Appdevcon. But his commitment doesn't stop at the podium; he also actively supports events as an MC and stage manager, dedicating his energy to ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for speakers and attendees alike.
At his core, Vadym is on a mission to empower the tech community. He is deeply passionate about developer education and channels this into dedicated mentoring, fostering growth, and helping to build the next generation of tech leaders.
Flutter on Foldables: How hard could it be?
Foldables are the new frontier of mobile form factors. But for cross-platform developers, dynamic screen resizes, physical hinges, and exotic "postures" like Tabletop mode can feel like an architectural nightmare.
In this session, we aren’t just looking at slides—this entire presentation and live demo is running directly from a physical foldable phone.
As we physically bend and unfold the device on stage, we will bridge the gap between native Android hardware mechanics and Flutter widgets in real-time. We’ll dive under the hood to see how Flutter wraps Jetpack WindowManager natively, build a type-safe Kotlin-to-Dart Pigeon bridge to stream hardware telemetry, and prove that complex UI states are completely manageable.
Whether you are an Android engineer skeptical of Flutter’s hardware access, or a Flutter developer intimidated by the "crease," you will leave ready to conquer modern form factors and unfold your app’s true potential.