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Experience

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  Institute of Chemical Physics, University of Latvia

  Nov 2013 - Jun 2015

  Laboratory Assistant

  • Experience in novel resistance and transistor semiconductor nanowire sensor fabrication; • Work with scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM); • Measuring of electrical properties of electronic circuits.

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  Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Research Assistant

  • Work with quality criteria of marine environmental and food hazard threshold development, based on accumulation tendencies of metallic elements (Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb, and Zn) in various species of fish living in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga; • Broad experience in planning of experiments, e.g. preparation and analysis of biological samples, as well as organization, processing, and analysis of results; • Analysis with atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) and automated mercury analyzer („Hydra IIAA”). Show less

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  Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL)

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2023

  • Knowledge of various methods for the chemical synthesis of various nanomaterials (sol-gel, solid-state, combustion, precipitation, hydrothermal, molten salt, microwave-assisted, etc.); • Methodologies for the determination of nanomaterial properties (SEM, EDX, XRD, TEM, AFM, photoluminescence, FTIR, Raman, TG/DSC etc.); • Two bachelor’s and two master’s theses have been defended under my supervision;• The work with students has helped to improve communication skills with people, which helps to popularize scientific research activities to the wider community, thus attracting new scientists and projects; • Knowledge of writing publications and various types of projects;• Participating in experience exchange programs by enhancing my knowledge of environmentally friendly and more sustainable synthesis methods that reduce energy consumption, the use of chemicals and produce of waste: COST STSM CM-1403 with results of the research “Microwave-assisted synthesis of fluoride and transition element oxide nanoparticles”; and SFERA 2 and SFERA III (Heliotron reactor via the solar physical vapor deposition). Show less

  • Researcher

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2023

  • Research Assistant

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2017
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  CODELEX

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

  Software Developer

  Rick And Morty ProjectDeveloped a TV series information web app using PHP, applying Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.• Leveraged REST APIs for seamless fetching and display of episode information, adhering to programming principles like KISS, DRY, and SOLID for clean and efficient code.• Implemented responsive web interfaces with HTML, CSS, and Twig templating, ensuring an intuitive user experience.• Integrated real-time weather information for a specified city.Crypto ProjectDesigned and implemented a cryptocurrency price viewer in PHP, emphasizing OOP and MVC principles.• Utilized the Binance API for real-time cryptocurrency pair data, applying key OOP concepts like encapsulation and inheritance.• Created well-structured classes (Crypto, CryptoPair, CryptoPairCollection) for effective data handling.• Developed a user-friendly web interface with HTML, CSS, and Twig templating, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and adherence to best coding practices.News Web App ProjectDeveloped a news web app using PHP and the Twig templating engine, following the MVC architecture.• Integrated the News API to fetch real-time top headlines and customized search results based on user parameters.• Implemented responsive web interfaces with HTML, CSS, and Twig templating for an optimal user experience.• Utilized GuzzleHttp for efficient API communication and Carbon for date handling.• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and attention to coding best practices, ensuring clean and maintainable code.In each project, I effectively utilized industry-standard packages such as GuzzleHttp for API communication, Carbon for date handling, and Twig templating engine for efficient and maintainable code. This approach showcases a commitment to leveraging established tools, contributing to code readability, and adhering to best practices in software development. Show less

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  RGP, sia

  Jan 2024 - now

  PHP Developer