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New York, United States

At SiliconMint, we work on complex challenges in software engineering and computer science.We’ve been fortunate to:- Build Verizon’s IoT platform from scratch, handling millions of transactions per second on a 4,000+ node cluster- Craft a real-time, automated trading engine for a Goldman-Sachs entity in California- Build AI tools for data cleansing and rapid ad approvals at Yahoo Japan- Build numerous tools for improving research in the ed-tech sector- Create tools that allow business users to create full-fledged software (no-code platform)

Tbilisi, Georgia

Developed high-performance, scalable Java applications for various business sectors, including finance, healthcare, and telecommunicationsUtilized advanced Java features and frameworks to ensure efficient and effective code that meets modern software standardsEnforced best practices in code quality and software design, including participating in and conducting rigorous code reviewsImplemented and advocated for test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to enhance software quality and development process efficiencyActively participated in the growth of the development team by mentoring junior developers and sharing knowledge on advanced Java concepts and industry trendsDeveloped a secure and comprehensive platform for a financial services client that handled transaction processing, real-time analytics, and customer data management using microservices architectureEnhanced the performance and scalability of an e-commerce platform’s backend, implementing optimizations that significantly improved load handling and user experience during peak timesSkills: Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, PostgreSQL, TDD, CI/CD

Prague, Czechia

Implementing comprehensive error-handling and consistent logging practices.Managed multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring they were delivered on time, within scope, and budgetMentored junior developers, providing guidance in coding best practices, career development, and professional growthConducted system requirement reviews and specifications to guarantee alignment between technology and client expectationsOversaw the development of testing protocols to ensure applications met quality standards before deploymentCoordinated with the QA team to set up automated testing environments to streamline the testing processPlayed a pivotal role in enhancing an ERP system for a major client, which involved integrating additional modules to streamline business operations and improve data visibility across departmentsManaged several projects aimed at migrating legacy systems to modern architectures, including cloud-based platforms, to enhance scalability and securityIntegrated third-party services through APIs to expand functionality and improve interoperability between disparate systemsDeveloped a tailored CRM solution for a retail client which enabled them to better manage customer relationships, track engagements, and analyze consumer behavior to drive sales strategiesSkills: Java, C#, .NET, Spring, Angular

Prague, Czechia

Leading the strategic planning and implementation of IT infrastructure to ensure that technology investments support business goals and growth.Developing and managing the IT budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and ROIConducting performance evaluations, provide coaching, and identify training needs for continuous improvementManaging contracts and relationships with third-party suppliers for IT services and supportManaging projects, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations

Prague, Czechia

Designing, implementing and maintaining software solutions for clientsDebugging issuesImplementing features based on project requirementsCollaboration and TeamworkSkills: Java, C#, JavaScript