Stepan S.

About Me

Stepan is a Senior DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer with 20+ years of extensive development experience and deep knowledge of Linux, network, and system design. He is highly proficient in automating and optimizing mission-critical deployments in AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps processes, as well as building and deploying Docker containers to improve developer workflow. With an in-depth knowledge of the principles and best practices of software configuration, Stepan strives to deliver the best project outcomes.

AI, ML & LLM

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Database

DevOps

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior DevOps Engineer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Delivering CI/CD as part of an Agile team to improve performance by automating and streamlining operations and processes.

  • Helping build and improve infrastructure, application, and performance development and ensuring tight security including data encryption, security groups, and environmental scanning.

  • Ensuring high-quality deliverables and implementing DevOps and security best practices in fast-paced environments.

  • Working cross-functionally with other teams to deliver stable and functional production environments.

SELIUK LTD
SELIUK LTD
CEO
2022 - Present (3 years)
Paphos (Hybrid), Cyprus
  • Creating custom software solutions like CRM systems, aligning with specific business requirements.

  • Providing DevOps and SRE services, developing efficient CI/CD pipelines, and deploying applications in Kubernetes.

  • Containerizing applications to enhance scalability and portability, minimize downtime, and maintain operational efficiency through a robust monitoring and alerting setup.

CRM Software DevelopmentDevOpsSite Reliability Engineering (SRE) CI/CD Pipelines ContainerizationCEO
FriendFinder Networks
FriendFinder Networks
Site Reliability Engineer
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Remote
  • Worked on the Cams.com project, redoing the CI/CD system in Kubernetes and dockerizing applications, increasing speed by 3x for developers' self-service.

  • Optimized production deployments, infrastructure configurations, and installations and improved reliability and resiliency.

  • Charted a new Kubernetes cluster and migrated cams.com there without downtime.

  • Organized a 2-layer system working with hundreds of cobrands, providing auto SSL/TLS/HTTPS for them.

  • Created a scalable deployment system for Wowza Software, including GPU support (multi-cluster), and supported multiple Kubernetes clusters sized from dozens to hundred nodes.

  • Helped developers with back end and front end and participated in outages (software or infrastructure-related), recovering the systems multiple times.

SRESite Reliability Engineering (SRE) DevOpsCI/CD KubernetesDockerSSLHTTPS Transport Layer Security (TLS)
RedLotus (now VeerOne)
RedLotus (now VeerOne)
Site Reliability Engineer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Remote
  • Built and implemented services for the tr.im URL shortener.

  • Built automation to manage and monitor infrastructure services, including dockerized developer environments for the components.

  • Enhanced reliability, availability, and performance of infrastructure, including system design, CI/CD tooling on Kubernetes, DevOps, and SRE activities.

Trilogy
Trilogy
Chief Software Architect
2019 - 2019
Remote
  • Guided the overall technology evolution and defined a default tech stack for the SaaS Import Department/IT Due Diligence.

  • Performed knowledge-transfer sessions and implemented analytics and SaaSOps documentation for SchoolLoop.com.

  • Investigated software problems and held knowledge-transfer video sessions for Agemni.com.

Aurea Software
Aurea Software
Chief Software Architect
2018 - 2018
Remote
  • Converted applications to run within a Docker container for CXPROCESS (aurea.com) and created a CI/CD pipeline with Kubernetes.

  • Built an automated process discovery for symphonycommerce.com to accelerate project automation and increase productivity.

  • Created a deployment framework using AWS and other technologies for biznessapps.com, including AWS OpsWorks automation.

  • Implemented a dockerized environment for developers and a CI/CD pipeline.

Pocket Media
Pocket Media
Software Developer
2017 - 2017
Remote
  • Developed and executed various technologies for a mobile media agency specializing in mobile display and video advertising.

  • Developed software solutions and packages using Go, ensuring incorporation in architecture.

  • Performed required modifications and improvements to products and services.

DaVinci Marketing Cloud
DaVinci Marketing Cloud
Senior Back-end Developer
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
Remote
  • Acted as a lead developer and architect for gns.io, working on music landing pages with top streaming providers, music shops, tickets and integrating about 20 external APIs.

  • Led development for deliver.me, an email marketing software, determining and designing system specifications and architecting and developing back-end features, services, and APIs.

  • Architected and developed the tr.im project, a url shortener and website analytics, developing internal services with Golang.

SelyukTech Startup
SelyukTech Startup
Software Developer
2014 - 2014
Remote
  • Developed a standalone eCRM product using Yii2 called Publigator to manage clients, email mailings, and payment integrations.

  • Implemented internationalization and localization using ICU, including an automated panel for translators to add/edit translations immediately.

  • Enhanced user experience and features on an ongoing basis.

Freelance
Freelance
Software Developer
2010 - 2013 (3 years)
Remote
  • Developed affiliate programs with multi-level pay plan configuration, including automatic payments receiving and outgoing using more than a dozen payment systems.

  • Wrote server-side and command-line scripting, generated dynamic page content, and developed desktop applications.

  • Identified and met front-end and back-end requirements for various applications.

SelyukTech Startup
SelyukTech Startup
Software Developer
2005 - 2010 (5 years)
Remote
  • Developed a standalone email mailings product MailTUX2 for managing news mailings and series, managing subscribers and groups, creating rich-content emails, and generation subscription forms using an in-house developed PHP framework STF.

  • Created an eCommerce website using Yii for serve sales of MailTUX2 product, including multi-level affiliate program, payment integration, and product license.

  • Developed product licenses/activation/deactivation and management and side APIs applicable for MailTUX2.

Orion Travel
Orion Travel
Software Developer
2004 - 2004
Vladivostok, Russia
  • Created the website for a local travel company OrionTravel, including back end, front end, and admin area.

  • Integrated UI and server-side elements and developed reusable code.

  • Worked closely with developers, designers, sys admins, and customers to meet requirements.

Freelance
Freelance
Software Developer
2002 - 2003 (1 year)
Vladivostok, Russia
  • Created a website for the local printing company Alina-V.

  • Built a website and admin area for the local company Autoaukcion.ru, which worked with Japanese auto-auctions.

  • Produced software documentation and translated to Russian part of MS Visual Studio.

  • Developed an admin area for the website of a local leasing of heavy equipment company Delta Leasing.

Showcase

Senior Back-end Developer - Tr.im URL Shortener
Senior Back-end Developer - Tr.im URL Shortener
  • Tr.im API enables integrations with third-party applications to encode long URLs into shortened URLs, facilitating digital marketing attribution.

  • The API powers retargeting pixels in every link, allowing companies to build custom audiences and improve marketing efforts.

  • Tr.im has successfully completed two major redesigns, including spam and phishing protection, and has implemented advanced features like profiles, landing pages, and improved analytics speed.

Senior Back-end Developer - Gns.io Music Shortener
Senior Back-end Developer - Gns.io Music Shortener
  • Gns.io is a music shortener that leverages the Spotify database to add songs, albums, and artists.

  • It extracts integrated music providers, shops, and ticket shops for each item.

  • The project utilizes Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and improved UX with parallel polling and a progress bar.

Developer - Publigator
Developer - Publigator
  • Implemented personalized email and SMS sending with CRM functionality.

  • Developed a full-scale internationalization and localization system using ICU.

  • Created a beta version of the product with PHP, continuously enhancing user experience.