Experience

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  Luxoft

  Jul 2005 - Mar 2011

  Release manager / dev team lead / senior java developer

  Luxoft (NYSE: DXC) is a digital strategy and software engineering firm providing bespoke technology solutions. During my six years at Luxsoft I was a member of teams assigned to Boeing, starting as a Java Developer before promotions to Team Lead and Release Manager.Projects: • Boeing EAS, WEST (2010 - 2011) Served as Development Team Lead and Release Manager for a 25-member team (architects, analysts, developers, testers) building a solution used by Boeing engineers in the airplane development process. Updated software development processes to improve product quality, planned project using Microsoft Project, and interviewed Java developers for hire. Drove multiple releases in parallel in eight-month durations using Macroscope P+ methodology in a CMMI 5 certified environment.• Boeing REDARS, CUI, Parts, CDMU (2005 - 2010) Served as Java Developer and earned promotions to Group Lead and Team Lead roles for a 15-member organization divided into four teams developing large enterprise Java applications used by Boeing engineering teams. Contributed to ~40 releases with up to eight in parallel and interviewed several developers that have risen to project management and architect roles. Show less

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  Upwork.com

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2022

  Senior software engineer / engineering manager

  Since joining Upwork/oDesk in 2011 I have completed 27,000 hours and 37 individual projects with a 100% job success rate, which led to me being named to Upwork's Top Rated Plus program for the top 3% of most successful freelancers among 6+ millions of profiles. My projects include extensive Java, ColdFusion development, project management, and technical team leadership for multiple clients. I also recruit and lead project teams as needed for client projects.Project highlights:• Vape Club Ltd. - Developed TimeClock system for internal processes improvement and a CRM to enable sales tracking. Maintained the e-commerce platform with responsibility for database design, feature development, and third party integrations. Leveraged IIS, Java, ColdFusion, MySQL, jQuery, and Bootstrap.• AudioPhileUSA - Redesigned e-commerce platform UI leveraging Bootstrap. Led performance improvements and implemented security features to prevent attacks. Integrated platform with markets (Amazon, eBay), payment systems (PayPal, Authorize.net), and merchant systems (Google, Bing Products)• Antiq - Maintained 500+ web apps built using IIS, Java, ColdFusion, MS SQL Server, jQuery, and Bootstrap. Built and led technical team, conducted interviews, chose hires, and onboarded and trained developers. Delivered significant improvements to architecture and application performance. Integrated a proprietary security subsystem to harden systems from attack. Assisted an Antiq client in Germany to clarify requirements and organize their development and testing.• JoyLot - Rearchitected components of an e-commerce platform that led to up to 200% performance improvements. Maintained the platform built with Java, ColdFusion, IIS, MS SQL Server, Bootstrap, and jQuery. Implemented new features including integrations with PayPal and Authorize.net. Hardened systems to prevent hacker attacks. Show less

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  Gehtsoft usa llc

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  Head of planning

  GehtSoft is a software consultancy based in the US specialized in fintech solutions. I was hired to resolve issues in Russia related to product delivery delays for client FXCM. My work included collaboration with five Project Managers to develop project schedules in Microsoft Project, implementing daily and weekly project tracking to identify project risks and improve visibility of status, and facilitating post-project meetings to instill lessons learned and modify development lifecycle processes. We implemented changes on a staggered schedule over eight months, resulting in improved delivery cycles and increased ability to identify project risk. All projects were developed by Agile methodology (Scrum framework). Show less

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  Vape club ltd

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2020

  Co-founder & cto, vape club russia

  Vape Club Russia is an e-commerce platform that sells products in Russia and is partnered with Vape Club Ltd in the UK. In 2015 I partnered with my past client Vape Club Ltd. to launch and lead their Russian operations, with personal responsibility for running all technology and business operations.I built an e-commerce platform that included Machine Learning algorithms and all supporting technology infrastructure (Java, ColdFusion, IIS, HTML/CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, Python, WordPress/PHP), and integrations (Paypal, Yandex, InvoiceBox, Mailchimp, Mandrill, Google API, Google Analytics).Beyond my technical work, I also developed internal processes and oversaw outsourcing of warehouse, delivery, and digital marketing and SEO work. Show less

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  Agoda

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  Engineering manager

  Managed CEG Flow team (8 software engineers), responsible to build an in-house workflow system (similar to AWS Step Functions / AWS Lambda) and business related APIs for Customer Experience Group.Key results: - Hired / Onboarded 5 software engineers; - Improved scrum team velocity by 15%; - Led Success Rates improvements of business related API: achieved 99.5% - Led improvement of overall system knowledge by team - from 67% to 82%

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  Amazon web services (aws)

  Apr 2023 - now

  Software engineer