Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

1999 - 2007

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Hard

Languages: Java EE, J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C#, C/C++, Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Python, PHP

Frameworks: Spring, Node.js, React, REST, SOAP, AngularJS, Vaadin, Bootstrap, GWT, Swing, JSF, JavaFX, JMS

Tools: Git, SVN, Jira, Jenkins, Maven, Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ, Xcode, JUnit, Redis, Kubernetes

Databases: JDBC, JQuery, SQL, MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, Postgres, MongoDB

Web Servers: Wildfly, JBoss, Nginx, Tomcat, Apache, Resin, Web Services

OSes: UNIX, macOS, Linux, Windows, Solaris, FreeBSD

Others: Web Applications, Standalone Applications, XML, Microservices, DevOps, Cloud Environment

Soft

• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Attention to Detail

Freelance Software Developer

2022 - Present

DigitalBSD - Chesapeake, VA

• Developed a SaaS application for managing language schools, initially as a personal project to streamline administrative tasks, simplify payment processing, and integrate features such as student information, course enrollment, attendance tracking, grading, scheduling, and communication tools.
• Applied Agile methodology, resulting in a 20% efficiency improvement.
• Employed technologies: Java EE, Spring Boot, Vaadin, React, JPA, Hibernate, JDBC, JMS, MySQL, Wildfly.
• Integrated Spring Boot to streamline development, simplify configuration, and leverage Spring's ecosystem for dependency injection, data access, and MVC architecture.
• Collaborated with stakeholders, including school administrators, teachers, and IT personnel, to gather requirements, refine features, and align with organizational goals.
• Implemented a responsive UI using Vaadin Framework and React, enhancing accessibility and user engagement.
• Integrated payment processing, enabling secure transactions and automating invoicing, reducing manual effort and minimizing delays.
• Developed robust data models, efficient DB operations with JPA, Hibernate, MySQL, ensuring integrity, performance, scalability.
• Implemented asynchronous messaging using JMS for real-time communication, notifications for events like class cancellations, schedule changes.
• Conducted thorough testing - unit, integration, acceptance tests - to validate functionality, identify bugs, ensure reliability.
• Provided comprehensive documentation - user manuals, guides, API docs - to support implementation, training, maintenance.
• Supported system deployment, ongoing maintenance, addressing user inquiries, troubleshooting, updates, patches.
• Actively participated in knowledge sharing, professional development to stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, best practices.
• Designed and implemented ddupes in Java/C++, utilizing MD5 hashing and parallel processing to efficiently detect and remove duplicate files.

Senior Software Engineer - Java Developer

2009 - 2022

Fabbers - Moscow, Russia & Kyiv, Ukraine

• Led a geographically dispersed team of 5 developers, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective communication using Git.
• Spearheaded full-stack development initiatives, contributing to both front-end and back-end aspects.
• Directed development and maintenance of CRM system, streamlining tracking of product data, case history, and reporting for efficiency.
• Spearheaded the development of application features encompassing Vaadin forms, Spring controllers, JSP views, and the implementation of business logic and data management.
• Implemented innovative solutions resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and a 25% improvement in system usability metrics.
• Managed and prioritized tasks for both onsite and remote team members.
• Ensured coding excellence by conducting rigorous reviews, leading to enhanced code quality, refined APIs, improved documentation, and streamlined operations.
• Improved organization's technical infrastructure by streamlining website and server maintenance, resulting in a 15% reduction in load time and a steadfast online presence.
• Actively engaged in weekly meetings to address open issues, assign tasks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributed across various stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, design, and agile code development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL scripting, encompassing the creation of stored procedures, views, triggers, and schema management in MySQL databases.
• Utilized a diverse technology stack, including Vaadin, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate, JPA, Servlets, JMS, JSP, JDBC, JQuery, and JUnit testing, to create applications.
• Proficient in debugging techniques and tools using Eclipse and IntelliJ to identify and resolve software issues efficiently.
• Implemented Hibernate filters and validators to optimize application performance and data integrity.

Software Engineer - Java Developer

2008

Project Harmony - Moscow, Russia

• Maintenance web applications for an international non-governmental organization, enabling remote project management, finances, and office tasks.
• Enhanced database performance and streamlined operations by utilizing TOAD alongside Oracle client, resulting in a 25% increase in data processing speed and overall system efficiency.
• Executed the LEAP project, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize the organization's website, leading to a 15% increase in lead generation and a 25% improvement in overall website performance.

Software Engineer - C# Developer

2006 - 2007

IDI Billing, Inc. - Victor, NY

• Implemented C# .NET applications to optimize CostGuard billing and customer care software, resulting in a 15% reduction in billing cycle time and a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Engineered custom regression and load testing applications to evaluate system performance, resulting in a 30% reduction in response time and enhanced overall user experience.
• Debugged and optimized the CostGuard application for performance and stability.

Intranet Application Developer - Intern

2005

USDA - Washington, D.C.

• Developed C# .NET applications to process SF-52 Request for Personnel Action forms.
• Optimized administrative tools for efficient form management, resulting in a 20% reduction in data entry errors and saving an average of 15 hours per week.
• Strengthened login security measures by conducting security audits, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 45%.
• Improved efficiency and security through MS SQL and Stored Procedures by 20%.
• Documented additional requirements and use cases for the SF-52 project.