I'm helping companies to gain a real competitive advantage by applying the right technologies, product development, and innovations.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

CarNext.com

Senior Solutions Architect

I have joined OYO to help transform the European hospitality landscape.

First and foremost, I focused on people leadership: leading, managing, inspiring, motivating, growing people. I always put people first. My second focus was on Technology, Craft & Delivery, shaping working, coaching, and mentoring, and driving a culture of ownership and excellence. Lastly, I was responsible for Architecture & Product Strategy, shaping and delivering vision, mission, and roadmap.

Product:
HMS - internal hotel management system of OYO. One of the leading products of the company.

Responsibility:
I lead engineering efforts (with the main focus on Team Leadership) to add a cloud-native feature to the existing OYO HMS Platform. Support for native services on AWS, Azure, and GCP, to facilitate native storage, messaging, routing, orchestrated container-based deployment, and other contemporary features.

Technology Product Development:
Building a strategic tech plan for future products and technical architecture was also part of my responsibilities during my OYO work.

Technology:
Java 8, Spring Boot, REST, JDBC, Hibernate, Elasticsearch, JBoss, Oracle, MySQL, OpenAPI, AWS, EC2, RDS, Kubernetes, PCF, Microservices, JavaScript, RAML, Jenkins, Docker, Kafka, JMS, Event-driven

I was responsible for Tech & Product Europe Teams based in Amsterdam.
Digital Transformation and the strategy of the company were part of my responsibilities.

Senior Engineering Manager

- the project details under NDA.

Worked as a Sr. Solution Architect and Cloud Architect. In addition to my Architecture duties, I've also served Traum-Ferienwohnungen as Engineering Manager.

During my service in Traum-Ferienwohnungen I have helped the team tackle the most critical and complex issues (incl. but not limited to Cybersecurity space, Integrations, IT Service Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Solution Architecture) in current architecture across the whole development team.

At a glance:
In Traum-Ferienwohnungen, I Lead an Engineering Team and introduce a new state-of-art serverless API-first, Cloud based, and Microservices based architecture.

Traum-Ferienwohnungen GmbH

Sr. Solution Architect  -  Cloud Architect

I have been promoted to Data Engineer role to bring all my Domain and Technology in Data Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Science expertise to build AI-based Matching Engine for True Data Driven Hiring.

Also to leverage the power of AI through our proprietary self-learning matching algorithm that gets better over time. With every candidate that passes through Harver, the platform optimizes the factors that are predictive for quality for hire.

Briefly tech stack:

-  Programming languages: Python

-  Application & Data: node.js, Angular, Bootstrap, jQuery, D3.js, PostgresSQL, MongoDB

-  Data Science  -  Machine Learning: python and a lot of magic under the hood)

-  Data retrieval and processing: Apache Spark (AWS Glue, EMR), Elastic Search

-  Databases: MongoDB, S3

-  Architecture: Data lake, Machine Learning, event driven development, REST APIs

-  General: npm, typescript, JS, git, github, Postman & Newman, BrowserStack, Data warehouse, Google Analytics, gulp, TSLint, Swagger, Firehose, Kubernetes, Mathematics, Studio 3T, RESTful API, AI Strategy,  Cryptography, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Data Analysis, SQL and no-SQL databases, Data Management, Software Design, Data Strategy, ETL Tools, Data Architecture, Pipelines, Data analysis, etc.

Harver

Data Engineer  -  Cloud Engineer

As an Engineering Manager and QA Lead I joined Harver to:
-  Build world-class Test Automation and QA Team, to define the processes and to put in place the right tools, to ensure a product of impeccable quality and help with CI implementation in Jenkins.
-  Build a strong Data Team and bring all my Domain and Technology experience in Data Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Science expertise to build AI-based Matching Engine for True Data Driven Hiring.
-  Bring Security Leadership, help with Information Security challenges for saas platform and make the Security by Design approach a foundation principle for Development Team.

Some of the responsibilities:
-  Refine and research technical requirements and provide technical expertise and knowledge to make Harver SaaS solution more future-proof scalable.
-  Identify and communicate project issues to all key stakeholders in a timely manner.
-  Provide required advice on Solution Architecture subjects to the whole Team
-  Drive development and functionality of a matrix-oriented virtual team focused on the design & deployment of solutions at a global scale
-  Establish a trusted and strategic advisor relationship with each assigned client and drive the continued value of Harver solution.
-  Define and drive improvements in product development, delivery methodologies, and technical best practices for Product and Development Teams.
-  Coordinate technical input and review to assure that the customer requirements are understood and that the professional service efforts are communicated appropriately.
-  Own and respond to bids, including running the Proof of Concept (POC) from inception to close.
-  Refine and research technical requirements.
-  Coordinate communication streams across multiple groups and platforms to ensure transparency and efficiency.


Digital Transformation and the Strategy of the company were part of my responsibilities.

Senior Engineering Manager  -  QA Lead

I have joined HPC Technical Computing Advisory Panel to bring all my domain knowledge and expertise in Parallel Computing, High-Performance Computing, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Data Science to help the company shape the future direction of Parallel High-Performance Computing with the usage of Machine Learning and Big Data.

Hyperion Research

Member Of The Supervisory Board

As Senior Technical Manager and Full Stack Automation Consultant I joined FedEx Corporation and TNT Digital department to bring my deep technical and management experience and skills in Advanced Analytics, Blockchain, IoT, AI and Test Automation to help the company become a global leader in the logistics market worldwide.

By implementing these strategies and solutions, these two companies have seen substantial increases in revenue, market share and with Automation dramatically improve the quality of the deliverable on all levels.

As Technical Manager and Automation Consultant, I joined FedEx and TNT to:
-  Build a strong Automation Team and bring all my expertise in Advanced Analytics, Test Automation, and best CI practices to deliver a better quality of software and make the development process more CI-oriented.
-  As a Technical Leader and Enterprise Architect to help with IoT and Blockchain implementation to make the organization more competitive in a global market.
-  As a Strategic Consultant I helped the company to drive innovations, ensure that technical implementation is correct (for different projects), consistent and accurate KPIs are in place.
-  Set agile principles and the Scrum development process as the foundation of the deliverable process.
-  Implementation, realization, and evaluation of the project according to the statement of work and project plan.

Briefly tech stack:
-  Application & Data: JavaScript, Node.js, AngularJS,
jQuery, D3.js, PostgreSQL, Hadoop, Java, DynamoDB,
Amazon VPS, Amazon SQS

-  Test automation & unit tests: Cucumber, Protractor [JavaScript], jasmine,
karma, Chai.js, BDD/TDD, Mocha, Selenium [Java], Appium moment [and hu
dreds other packages], Apache Maven.

-  CI/CD: Jenkins, Bamboo CI Server, CircleCI.

-  Machine Learning/Business Intelligence: Python, scikit-learn, Keras,
pandas, R, TensorFlow, python, Theano, NumPy, IPython.

Senior Technical Manager  -  Full Stack Automation Consultant  -  Cloud Engineer

As Senior Engineering Manager in Automation Team, I joined Dimebox (Software as a Service (SaaS) Company) to help build an innovative Fraud Prevention solution (3-D Secure) and a single global payment unified platform to provide the customers a seamless payment experience with any payment method (Dimebox got acquired by VeriFone).

As a Technical Leader and Senior QA Lead, I also help Dimebox to build world-class Test Automation and QA Team, to define the processes and to put in place the right tools, ensure a product of impeccable quality, and help with Continuous Integration implementation in Jenkins.

Digital Transformation and Company Strategy were part of my responsibilities.

Briefly tech stack:

-  Test Automation: Mocha.js + Chai.js, Zombie.js, Serenity BDD, Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, Maven,  WebdriverIO + PhantomJS (mocking)
-  Security & Penetration testing: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Acunetix, W3af, Fiddler, sqlmap, wikto, Wireshark, Metasploit, Nessus, THC Hydra
-  Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous delivery: Jenkins, Strider
-  Programming language: JavaScript (mostly), Java, Python (ML), Haskell (ML)
-  Frameworks: Node.js, Angular, React, Vue.js (JavaScript)
-  Databases (NoSQL and SQL): MongoDB (Mongoose), SQL, MariaDB
-  System Infrastructure: Docker, *NIX, Bash scripting, Vagrant, Redis
-  Machine learning: scikit-learn, NumPy, Python, Haskell (functional programming) and a lot of magic behind)
-  Software development methodologies: Agile, Scrum
-  General: GitHub, json-schema, gulp.js, TypeScript, Blockchain, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Apache Hadoop, HDFS, Bower, git, npm, Big data, enterprise architecture, Data analysis, RESTful API, Postgres, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance, Performance Management,  Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Apache Hadoop, Postman, business architecture, SoapUI, PCI DSS, Test management, Integration testing, Unit Testing, Linux, Test Automation Architecture, Automated Frontend Testing, API testing.

Dimebox

Senior Engineering Manager  -  Tech Lead (Automation Team)

As a Technical Manager, I have been responsible for leading the Engagement technology department and as Test Automation Engineer I also help Aboutyou to build world-class Test Automation and QA Team, to define the processes and to put in place the right tools, to ensure a product of impeccable quality and help with Continuous Integration implementation in Jenkins.

Some of my responsibilities as a Technical Manager:
-  Operational (daily) team management, including staffing, recruitment and annual performance cycles
-  Responsible for both running an operational demonstration plant and also preparing a full-scale commercial production unit
-  Ensures sufficient and accurate data is available for the evaluation of product reliability, FCO reliability, and key market performance
-  Optimize and execute a strategy for Technical Operations that align with the overall strategy
Constantly monitor and report on progress to all the stakeholders
-  Ensure quality deliverables and client satisfaction
-  Identify risks and issues and resolve the same
-  Plan programs including projects, timelines, teams, deliverables, and budget

Automation and data-wise hands-on experience:
-  Working within one of the leading e-commerce project in Germany, Austria, and Swiss market, payments systems, integrations testing, and more
-  Work with Selenium (Java) and Maven
-  Work with Backend automation and Unit testing (PHPUnit) and Codeception
-  Experience with Continuous Integration & Build Server (Jenkins, Bamboo CI, Sauce Labs)
-  Work with MySQL, Maria DB, Oracle Database, and NoSQL (mostly Apache Cassandra and Mongo DB)
-  Experience with mobile application automation (Protractor and Cucumber)
-  Experience with cloud solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure)
-  Experience working with Laravel framework (PHP)
-  Experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems and experience with Shell scripting
-  Experience developing in Recommendation Systems based on Machine Learning Algorithms (mostly on Python)

ABOUT YOU GmbH

Senior Test Automation Engineer  -  Tech Leader

- Working within a leading health system (Software as a Service (SaaS) solution) for all types of data collection, including patient intake, patient screening, patient satisfaction, patient-reported outcomes, academic research, clinical trials, and more;
-  Working with patient payments systems, integration, high load system, risk assessments, EHR, and real-time patient satisfaction;
-  Digital Transformation and Company Strategy were part of my responsibilities;
-  Lead Test Automation, Deployment, and Infrastructure as Code initiatives in the company;
-  A lot of experience in performing API (Soup UI), system, performance (Jmeter, TestNG), and UI testing for existing and new features;
-  Experience with unit tests to validate features and defects;
-  Develop BDD/TDD test cases (implementations on PHP and Java);
-  Experience with Penetration testing and Security testing (mostly with OWASP ZAP, W3AF, SQLMap, Burp Suite, etc.);
-  Experience Performance and Loading testing (mostly with Jmeter, TestNG);
-  Experience with Git (SourceTree), Bitbucket, Elasticsearch, and Docker;
-  Experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems and experience with Shell scripting;
-  Experience with Automation Testing, Selenium, and Appium (mostly with Java, Python, and PHP)
-  A lot of experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (Bamboo, and Jenkins)
-  Experience with testing on Virtual Machines (VM), automating snapshots software (Sikuli Script), and analytics platform (Kibana);
-  A lot of experience with functional testing including defining test strategy, test planning, test case design, and execution;
-  Lead geographically distributed engineering teams, also was involved in Product Engineering;

General: Data Infrastructure, Data Migration, Leadership, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Python, Integration,  Algorithms, Research, Solution Architecture, Cyber security, ETL, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Network Architecture, Logstash, Excel, Tableau and Qlikview, Statistics, Forecasting,

Tonic Health

Full Stack Test Automation Engineer  -  Security Engineer  -  Tech Lead

As an experienced Cloud Engineer and Test Automation Engineer, I have been responsible to build and automate the process of testing different SaaS and mobile solutions for customers from USA and EU markets.

Some of the responsibilities:
-  Program evaluations and assessment of results.
-  Worked on integration of existing payment solutions with merchants.
-  Lead the efficient delivery for time-boxed software releases, ensuring high quality and innovative feature development.
-  Participate in interviewing and drive hiring and significant team growth.
-  Creating and managing product roadmaps in close collaboration with business, technical and UX teams.
-  Defining the product and customer experience, bridging high-level business requirements and functional specifications to ensure clear communication and coordination across business, UX and engineering teams.
-  Engaging with Trinetix existing customers and partners to understand their needs, as well as supporting new business opportunities.
-  Defining, documenting and driving key business metrics and reporting.
-  Creating and closing the feedback loop for key stakeholders and customers.
-  Work with SQL, MongoDB and relational databases (Oracle).
-  A lot of experience with mobile native and mobile browser technologies mobile automation.
-  Experience working with CRM / ERP applications (SAP and Salesforce).
-  Develop strategies and test plans in Redmine.
-  Writing test cases and test scripts.
-  Experience with mobile networks, protocols, and devices.
-  Implementation and maintenance of test scenarios entrusted functional areas.
-  Grey box and integration testing.
-  Develop and maintain documentation for automation tools (Selenium IDE, Selenium Webdriver).
-  Interaction with other teams to define product requirements.
A lot of experience with Scrum, Agile and Kanban methodology for managing product development (during working for different projects).

Trinetix LLC

Cloud Engineer  -  Test Automation Engineer

- Develop Test Strategies and Test Plan;
-  Primarily automated (using tools: selenium ide, selenium web driver);
-  Grey box, integration testing (manual testing projects);
-  Testing of applications for mobile platforms ios and Android;
-  Writing test cases and test scripts;
-  Analysis of test results;
-  Implementation and maintenance of test scenarios entrusted functional areas; • Testing of the system components in the shortest possible time.

General: Python, Engineering, SQL, Databases, Testing.

Chooos Inc.

Software Automation Engineer

Some of the responsibilities as a Technical Manager:
-  Strategize opportunities and work with various stakeholders to convert opportunities to programs and projects.
-  Ensure quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
-  Manage timelines.
-  Constantly monitor and report on progress to all the stakeholders.
-  Present reports defining progress, problems and solutions.
-  Program evaluations and assessment of results.
-  Supporting pilots for new products.
-  Creating and managing product roadmaps in close collaboration with business, technical and UX teams.

Data wise hands-on experience:
-  Implement 10+ projects during this time (mostly Boosting, SVM and Deep Learning).
-  Ensure quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
-  Developed and maintained solutions with usage Spark and HDFS.
-  Programming languages: Mostly work with Python, R and Go.
-  Work with IBM Bluemix.
-  Automatic Image Field Detection and Quality Assessment.
-  Computer Vision and Machine Learning.
-  Work a lot with AWS and Google Cloud.
-  Few completed projects for IoT devices and analytics.
-  I managed a tech team developing automated speech recognition products.

Oleksandr Shevchenko

Oleksandr Shevchenko