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Maxim Kashchenko

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I have been developing software for more than 15 years, mostly web applications. I solve problems in different domains, lead teams, conduct code reviews, mentor colleagues, can be part of product and outsourcing teams, work remotely and on-site.

I can engage with stakeholders, product owners, clients, developers and end users to gather requirements, share knowledge, onboard new members, lay the foundation for a new app, design, implement and optimise essential functionality, as well as refactor the complex one.

I am familiar with agile methodologies, continuous delivery, test and behaviour driven development, also like pair programming.

Domains

  • IT Asset Management
  • B2B, B2C, C2C E-commerce
  • Search engines
  • Enterprise learning
  • Retirement insurance
  • Analytics for retail banking
  • Real estate
  • Websites crawling and parsing
  • Virtual Data Rooms
  • Affiliate programmes
  • Review sites
  • Content Management Systems

Technologies

  • Languages: I usually spend time with back-end systems, working with Ruby, SQL, and Clojure. I also gain knowledge in JavaScript, TypeScript because of working with front-end systems.

  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB, etc.

  • Others: Rails, RabbitMQ, React, Amazon Web Services, Algolia, Git, etc.

Projects

Setyl Nov 2023 – Oct 2024

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KYKLO Apr 2020 – Sep 2023

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Pathgather Feb 2018 – Feb 2019

Founded in 2012, Pathgather is a learning experience platform designed for enterprises. While many resources are spread across various applications, websites, and systems, Pathgather combines them together in one place, simplifying the learning process. I was responsible for maintaining the existing codebase and implementing new features. I dedicated time to content importing parts and simplified their architecture. Additionally, I improved search results relevance. Mostly spent time with back-end systems. In April 2019, Pathgather was acquired by Degreed.

Blueprint Income Nov 2016 – Dec 2017

Founded in 2014, Blueprint Income is building a better way for retirement by creating a digital Personal Pension. Unlike a traditional pension, it is totally customisable and available to anyone. I led a team, onboarded new members, designed and implemented key functionality, spent time with both backed-end and front-end systems.

Hipflat Aug 2014 – Oct 2015

Founded in 2013, Hipflat is a real estate search engine that helps people to find a home and make an informed decision. I participated in the development of the product, designed and implemented key functionality, attended to the architecture and performance of back-end systems.

Education

I studied at Omsk State Technical University:

  • MSc in Databases (half-done), 2010 – 2011,
  • BSc in Informatics and Computer Science, 2006 – 2010.