Co-Owner, Senior Software Developer, Software Architect
CurrentBiggest Tech Database for Alcohol in EuropeTech Stack: Monolith + Microservices, Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), jQuery, ReportLab, BeautifulSoup4 (BS4), Lighttpd, HTML, CSS, Elasticsearch...Key Achievements:1. Built winePad.at from the Ground Up: Successfully transformed winePad.at from a concept into a mature project with over 800,000 lines of code, establishing it as a leading tech database for the European alcohol industry.2. Strategic… Show more Biggest Tech Database for Alcohol in EuropeTech Stack: Monolith + Microservices, Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), jQuery, ReportLab, BeautifulSoup4 (BS4), Lighttpd, HTML, CSS, Elasticsearch...Key Achievements:1. Built winePad.at from the Ground Up: Successfully transformed winePad.at from a concept into a mature project with over 800,000 lines of code, establishing it as a leading tech database for the European alcohol industry.2. Strategic Leadership: Crafted the project roadmap and architecture, shaping its direction from inception. Designed and implemented a robust backend Content Management System (CMS) using Django Admin.3. Code Refactoring: Led a comprehensive overhaul, refactoring more than 200,000 lines of legacy code within the MVP project, optimizing performance and maintainability.4. Team Building: Established and managed a proficient development team comprising 3 developers and 1 designer, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.5. High-Performance Solutions: Developed a high-load PDF generation Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, leveraging technologies like ReportLab, BeautifulSoup4, HTML, and CSS to meet demanding industry standards.6. Flexible Data Management: Designed and implemented a highly adaptable database import-export system based on Django, facilitating seamless data exchange and integration with external systems such as WooCommerce, Xenia, Supra, and Bollichine.7. Industry Engagement: Represented the company at 6 conferences, engaging with wine manufacturers and sellers to establish valuable connections and promote brand awareness.8. Client Interaction: Collaborated with the HoReCa sector both privately and at conferences, fostering relationships and increasing brand recognition.9. Advanced Search Capabilities: Implemented powerful full-text and image search functionalities utilizing both SQL and NoSQL solutions, enhancing user experience and data accessibility. Show less