Highlights:Developed a Java-based self-updating application for refueling stations at NGN, implemented across all company locations, improving operational efficiency and system reliability. Rewrote legacy code from 1998 at VitalSource, enhancing functionality and delivering unit-tested solutions for a US-based educational platform serving students nationwide. Consolidated three systems into one at ArtDock, reducing maintenance costs and designing a rapid content deployment system integrated with over 200 websites. Led a six-member team at Digital Promo as Team Lead within two years, managing diverse projects including e-commerce platforms and CRM enhancements for IP television. Created a personalized dashboard for system monitoring at ArtDock, streamlining data access and alleviating workload for SEO specialists.

Skills:

Goal:Versatile Backend Developer with expertise in PHP, Java, and JavaScript, aiming to contribute to innovative projects in the US. Experienced in building scalable web systems and a Java-based application. Seeking H-1B, EB-2 or EB-3 visa sponsorship to advance my career.

Membership:PHP Users Group, Docker Community

Certification:The Complete Ruby on Rails Developer Course, PHP Unit Testing with PHPUnit, Docker, Amazon EKS Primer, Deep Dive on Container Security, AWS Lambda Foundations, Introduction to Serverless Development, Getting into the Serverless Mindset, Amazon API Gateway for Serverless Applications, Build and Deploy APIs with a Serverless CI/CD, Getting Started with DevOps on AWS, Amazon DynamoDB for Serverless Architectures, Deep Dive on Container Security, AWS Fargate, Introduction to Containers, Getting into the Serverless Mindset

Honor:Promoted to Team Lead within Two Years

Software Developer October 2022 - October 2024
VitalSource, Norwalk, Connecticut United States
Industry: Education/Technology
Enhanced a platform for US students by rewriting legacy code and conducting unit tests. Develop new functionality and integrate universities with our system
Promoted to PHP Developer after 6 months due to exceptional performance. Rewrote old code from 1998, adding new functionality and performing unit tests. Troubleshot code issues reported by product managers and QA engineers. Wrote embedded reports documenting new code for future use. Refactored legacy code and optimized database queries to improve system efficiency.--
PHP Developer July 2021 - April 2022
ArtDock, Kyiv, Ukraine
Industry: Web Development/Marketing
Developed and optimized a content management system deployed across multiple countries.
Built a system from scratch, consolidating three existing systems into one, reducing maintenance costs. Designed a rapid content deployment, editing, and deletion system for over 200 websites. Alleviated workload on SEO specialists by developing a system to process search engine output. Created a personalized user dashboard for monitoring system data, improving user experience.--
Team Lead/Web Developer 02/2017 - 02/2021
Digital Promo, Kyiv, Ukraine
Industry: Web Development/Digital Marketing
Led a team and managed diverse web projects, including CRM enhancements.
Promoted to Team Lead within two years, leading a six-member team of developers, designers, and testers. Created and executed websites using CMS platforms (WordPress, OpenCart, ModX, Drupal, Joomla). Managed projects ranging from landing pages to e-commerce stores and CRM systems. Enhanced a CRM system for IP television, adding a parser for TV programs, graphical scheduling, and payment management. Pioneered device access logic for IP television on five devices and developed plugins for SIG and Dune set-top boxes.--
Web Developer 06/2016 - 01/2017
NGN, Kyiv, Ukraine
Industry: Technology/Energy
Supported corporate websites and developed a Java-based application for refueling stations.
Supported the company's corporate websites and introduced new functionalities. Developed a Java-based application for automatic updates of refueling stations, implemented across all locations. Created a Java Android app for tracking fuel levels in tanks. Wrote code for automatic system updates, enhancing operational efficiency across all stations.--

National Aviation University 09/2011 - 09/2015
Kyiv, , Ukraine
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Computer Networks and Science
Studied the structure of computers, focusing on hardware architecture and system design. Built custom processor schemes, gaining hands-on experience in designing and optimizing computational circuits. Wrote code in multiple programming languages, including Java, C++, PHP, and SQL, developing skills in algorithms and data structures. Acquired a strong foundation in computer systems and networks, preparing for a career in software development.

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