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Within the delivery team, I maintained a close collaborative relationship with data analysts, actively involved in the investigation of reported issues, and continuous codebase maintenance for the company's main product. My role also extended to implementing enhancements designed to streamline and optimize the daily workflow of our data analysts.

For my first project at EPAM Systems, I collaborated with a London-based engineering team responsible for the checkout site of a major online travel agency. My primary responsibilities included:Executing the implementation of user interface (UI) elements in strict adherence to Figma design specifications.Introducing innovative logic and procedural enhancements to optimize the checkout flow.Authoring UI element tests and actively participating in the maintenance of the backend codebase.My primary technologies for this project were Java, TypeScript, and React.For my subsequent assignment, I transitioned to a team situated in Szeged. There, I contributed to the enhancement of a pivotal product for a prominent U.S. healthcare software company, extensively utilized within healthcare facilities and systems. My role included:Implementing, delivering, and thoroughly testing new features for this substantial healthcare software, used within hospitals and health systems to enable medical professionals to deliver better healthcare to individual patients and communities.On both projects, I had the opportunity to help the newcomers during their onboarding process and mentor them while they got familiar with the project.

I collaborated with another developer on a mobile action role-playing game where I was responsible for designing, developing, and deploying major and minor in-game elements, as well as managing backend development.I played a pivotal role in the conceptualization and development of "Eternal Struggle," a mobile game constructed with a custom backend framework and the Unity game engine.My work involved designing and implementing various game systems, including those related to skills, attributes, and navigation.I improved the game engine by creating new tools and features to aid level construction and scripting.My expertise includes designing and scripting skill systems, various UI elements, and developing challenging enemy encounters.See below for an early stage, raw gameplay footage.

As a member of the EMEA Customer Engineering team, I took ownership of a 20+-year-old codebase, implemented change requests, refactored a large portion of the existing codebase, and debugged and resolved reported issues.

Prioritizing customer satisfaction and requirements, I actively contributed to developing a customized, innovative Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, utilizing Java, TypeScript, and JavaScript. My key responsibilities included:Implementing services, and RESTful APIs that served multiple business modules.Demonstrating a commitment to code quality by honing my skills in code refactoring, adhering to best practices, and embracing the principles of clean coding.Acknowledging the critical role of testing in the software development lifecycle, emphasizing the creation and execution of comprehensive test suites.Adapting to an agile work environment, honing my ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.Cultivating an in-depth understanding of both business processes and customer demands.After a couple of months, I was offered the opportunity, to mentor a newcomer intern and help her get acclimated with the company and the projects.

Regularly engaging in day-to-day communications and negotiations with our international suppliers. Strategic procurement planning for both domestic and international acquisitions.Identifying and evaluating prospective suppliers, while successfully negotiating terms and pricing for manufacturing agreements.Managing warehouse operations to optimize inventory control and distribution efficiency.Implementing new stock monitoring procedures, and producing detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.Proficiently overseeing logistics administration, ensuring the seamless flow of goods and materials.Conducting comprehensive market trend research and spearheading the introduction of innovative product lines.

Curating and enhancing online content for a technology-focused news platform.Serving as the company's representative at international trade exhibitions and media events.Managing customer databases effectively.Conducting meticulous proofreading and editing of articles.