Maksim K.

About Me

Maksim is a Senior Full-stack Web Developer with 7+ years of commercial experience creating and designing full-stack web architecture; proposing software designs, following through with implementation, and iterating in response to feedback to ensure the responsiveness of apps. He has worked with different APIs, CRMs, custom frameworks, web scraping, financial and other tools; delivering simple websites and web apps for clients. Maksim is an open-source advocate, contributing to the Laravel framework and Cachet.

Frontend

Backend

Database

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Full Stack Web Developer
2020 - Present (6 years)
, Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

2UP
2UP
Full Stack Web Developer
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Rostov, Russia
  • Designed, developed, tested, and deployed full-stack solutions/apps on projects for clients; architecting and implementing scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures on solutions.

  • Collaborated with different teams in design discussions on frontend and backend development; iterating quickly and efficiently to develop high-quality solutions in an agile environment for clients.

  • Troubleshot bugs and complex technical problems on projects; providing timely resolutions, executing requested changes and improvements using industry-standard tools and technologies.

Yode
Yode
C# Developer
2017 - 2017
,
  • Designed and developed web applications using C# in support of Yode's business and technical requirements.

  • Worked with different teams within Yode to resolve complex issues and implement new features on Yode's digital and interactive solutions.

  • Supported periodic integration, configuration and testing of software patches for release; developing/modifying scripts needed to update deployed solutions to clients.

Freelance
Freelance
Web Developer
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
, Remote
  • Created reusable bug-free website components and designs on projects; applying best practices and latest web technology trends on solutions.

  • Offered guidance for the optimization of websites and other web-based solutions on projects; responding quickly and effectively to technical issues.

  • Managed individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables for clients; keeping up with current web development technologies and trends on projects.

Showcase

Backend Developer - Microservices
Backend Developer - Microservices

Worked on the iteration of a set of microservices for use in most of Compass Digital Labs' apps and solutions for clients. Developed new features, handled bug fixes, performance improvements, and refactoring tasks on the project; proposing a couple of improvements to the developer workflow, architecture and modularity of the system for implementation. The project is ongoing with huge system demand/requests - Compass Group's solutions serve over 3 billion meals per year in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas and more.

Software Engineer - Shopify Loyalty App
Software Engineer - Shopify Loyalty App

Offered technical solutions to the Loyalty app for the Shopify platform; working on the backend API, website widget and dashboard. Provided solutions for feature development, project support, refactoring and optimization, and system architecture. Handled testing on complex parts of the loyalty system with tests and set up new pre-production environments and integrated CI/CD tools on the solution. Introduced microservices and a modular architecture on the solution, found and resolved a few security breaches; delivering a more stable product for improved feature release for a product with 300k+ customers and 1000 Shopify stores.

Backend Developer - Custom Messaging Platform
Backend Developer - Custom Messaging Platform

Worked on a custom customer messaging platform; providing backend and widget development expertise, and handled integration with 3rd party services. The platform has features for user and lead filtering, custom segments and website widget. Improved the core features of the product; refactoring and optimizing solutions on the product. Assisted new team members on the project and proposed a couple of improvements for the product. The customer messaging platform is still in active development.