Vladislav M.

About Me

Vladislav is an experienced Senior Ruby on Rails Developer with 15+ years of development expertise; building, maintaining and scaling solutions on projects for clients; solving big technical challenges in the full software development lifecycle. He writes high-quality code, participates in code reviews, architects services of varying complexities and scope; committed to the delivery of simple and functional user interfaces, APIs, web services, microservices and cloud architecture. He is comfortable working independently and adept at collaborating in a 100% remote environment.

Frontend

Database

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2020 - Present (5 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.

Freelance
Freelance
Web Developer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Design and maintain complex and scalable enterprise-level solutions on projects; improving scalability, service reliability, capacity, and performance.

  • Conceptualize, design, implement and develop solutions for difficult and complex applications independently; working on solutions to identify opportunities for refactoring or migration to external services.

  • Take on and complete routine programming tasks on projects promptly; identifying, diagnosing and fixing code deficiencies and engaging in ongoing efforts to improve coding processes.

Ingenico Group
Ingenico Group
Ruby Developer
2015 - 2019 (4 years)
Riga, Latvia
  • Wrote and executed tests, including creating comprehensive test automation on solutions for Ingenico.

  • Performed code reviews to ensure the quality of codebases; keeping abreast of new technologies and best practices.

  • Offered guidance on software design and architecture; ensuring that projects created comply with design guidelines and coding conventions when applicable.

ASKfm
ASKfm
Web Developer
2013 - 2015 (2 years)
Riga, Latvia
  • Managed, tested, coordinated and implemented web development solutions within ASK Fm.

  • Provided technical support when needed on the project; installing and customizing website functionality to industry standards and best practices.

  • Handled ASK Fm's sites at company-wide level; implementing pages/applications into production and ensuring optimum web server and site technical performance.

Equinox Payments
Equinox Payments
Software Developer
2011 - 2013 (2 years)
Riga, Latvia
  • Participated in POS terminal software development; solving “impossible” problems through experimentation, iteration, and applying ideas to systems at scale.

  • Collaborated and worked with other engineers in agile teams to evolve new and legacy systems into the next generation of POS and payment tech.

  • Drove performance and efficiency of solutions on Equinox's POS solutions; ensuring product performance and quality expectations.

Hypercom
Hypercom
Software Developer
2006 - 2011 (5 years)
Riga, Latvia
  • Investigated, evaluated and recommended solutions for complex technical problems on Hypercom's project, and implemented designs/solutions in code.

  • Worked closely on the design, development and support of APIs and other server-side applications for Hypercom's payment solutions; writing clean, well-documented code.

  • Provided technical support and troubleshot complex issues.

SAF Tehnika JSC
SAF Tehnika JSC
QA Software Developer
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Riga, Latvia
  • Designed, developed and executed test automation software for SAF; setting up and maintaining test environments and test infrastructure on the project.

  • Gathered and documented test case requirements on solutions for SAF.

  • Investigated incoming bug reports by reproducing issues and investigating logs.

Showcase

Web Developer - ASK.fm
Web Developer - ASK.fm
  • ASKfm is an anonymous app focused on allowing users to ask questions and answer questions anonymously.

  • The project involves developing a website and providing solutions for big data queries.

  • ASKfm enables users to reveal their deepest secrets and engage in open or anonymous conversations.

Ruby Developer - Ingenico Group
Ruby Developer - Ingenico Group
  • Automated test development for software solutions.

  • Maintenance of test data and performance monitoring.

  • Development of quality assurance standards and procedures.

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer - Pinkglasses.com
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer - Pinkglasses.com
  • Pinkglasses.com is a platform for connecting users with charitable organizations in Russia.

  • The developer worked on the project as a web developer, building solutions using Rails and Digital Ocean.

  • The project focuses on providing information about charitable organizations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, IT
Bachelor of Arts, IT
Rigas Tehniska Universitate
2004 - 2007 (3 years)