Nikolay K.

Nikolay K.

Prague, Czech Republic
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About Me

He is a professional Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of technical expertise in server and client-side development; iterating solutions with client requirements into exciting online applications, browser extensions and relational databases. He has delivered numerous solutions that add value and improve performance on projects.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

QA & Testing

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Developer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different 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.

Cimpress Technologies
Cimpress Technologies
Senior Software Engineer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Prague, Czech Republic
  • Built and deployed a custom software tool with a smooth and clean UX; using React/Redux to write the codebase for the frontend.

  • Implemented cloud engineering solutions on AWS to provide high-availability infrastructure for Cimpress with strict SLAs.

  • Built high-load back-end microservices on the infrastructure in Node.js for the client.

Barclays Capital
Barclays Capital
Mobile Application Developer
2014 - 2017 (3 years)
Prague, Czech Republic
  • Built new screens and a smooth UI for the Barclays Live app; providing high-content HTML screens to key players in the financial markets (on-the-go analysts/institutional clients)

  • Developed complex HTML screens in AngularJS that were adapted for tablet/phone layouts.

  • Set up complex E2E tests to regularly check the data integrity on the app, updated and maintained data feeds.

Salsita Soft
Salsita Soft
Software Engineer
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Prague, Czech Republic
  • Built custom server-side solutions in Node.js and Python and developed cross-browser extensions and complex web apps on projects for Salsita.

  • Adopted an agile-based process with continuous integration for predictable delivery and used various databases like MongoDB and MySQL to securely store and quickly access data.

  • Applied and followed test-driven development best practices and standards to ship solutions with sustainable business value to customers.

Freelance
Freelance
Software Engineer
2008 - 2012 (4 years)
Prague, Czech Republic
  • Designed and developed reliable and scalable custom browser extension solutions for clients.

  • Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues and defects on solutions.

  • Designed and developed new functions and features on products and identified areas of improvement on the projects.

Showcase

Developer - Pickup Points
Developer - Pickup Points
  • The solution utilizes pickup points from multiple shipping carriers on a map.

  • A backend solution is developed for storing and serving geospatial requests.

  • A responsive React app is created for seamless user experience across devices and browsers.

Developer - Best Exchange Rates in Prague
Developer - Best Exchange Rates in Prague
  • Developed a mobile application to assist tourists in finding nearest forex exchange offices in Prague.

  • Built the solution from scratch, encompassing backend and frontend development and data scraping processes.

  • Focused on optimizing rates and providing a user-friendly experience for finding exchange services.

Mobile Application Developer - Barclays Live
Mobile Application Developer - Barclays Live
  • Barclays Live is a mobile app for institutional clients, providing data-rich screens.

  • The app's HTML screens were developed and maintained.

  • Regular data checks and end-to-end tests were implemented for over ten data feeds.

Developer - VkButton
Developer - VkButton
  • VK unites tens of millions of people, providing extensive communication, dating, entertainment, business, and news opportunities globally.

  • Developed a SaaS application to automate event promotions and user acquisition on the VK social network platform.

  • Maintained the SaaS infrastructure for 9 years.

Education

Education
MSc. Applied Mathematics and Physics
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technologu (MIPT)
2005 - 2011 (6 years)