Sviatoslav M.

Senior Backend Developer

Sviatoslav is a seasoned software engineer with nearly a decade of diverse experience, specializing in Symfony and PHP.

His expertise spans multiple industries, including eCommerce, Auto-Transport, Fleet Management, Booking Systems, and Payments. With a deep understanding of payment gateways such as Braintree, Adyen, Stripe, and various billing systems, he excels at developing innovative, high-performance software solutions.

Throughout his career, Sviatoslav has successfully led development teams, spearheaded product initiatives, and delivered impactful results. He is known for his commitment to transparency, honesty, self-development, and curiosity—values that guide his approach to both technical challenges and team collaboration.

Main expertise

  • MySQL
    MySQL 9 years
  • ElasticSearch
    ElasticSearch 7 years
  • AWS
    AWS 7 years

Other skills

  • RabbitMQ
    RabbitMQ 7 years
  • Microservices 5 years
  • JavaScript
    JavaScript 4 years
Sviatoslav

Sviatoslav M.

Ukraine

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Selected experience

Employment

  • Team Lead

    Sweetspot - 7 months

    • Spearheaded the upgrade of analytics infrastructure by implementing the ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) approach, utilizing technologies such as dbt (data build tool) to optimize data processing and analysis workflows.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project goals, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively for successful project completion.
    • Provided guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment conducive to innovation and growth.
    • Monitored project progress and addressed any issues or challenges that arose, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
    • Facilitated communication and collaboration between team members and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
    • Evaluated and implemented best practices and tools to improve team efficiency, productivity, and project outcomes.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • MySQL MySQL
    • ElasticSearch ElasticSearch
    • RabbitMQ RabbitMQ
    • AWS AWS
    • Microservices
    • API
    • DDD
    • NGINX NGINX
    • Redis Redis
    • Laravel Laravel
    • PHP PHP
    • Symfony Symfony

  • Product Owner & Backend Developer

    Sweetspot - 3 years 6 months

    • Spearheaded the development of complex product solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and business goals.
    • Managed the product backlog and prioritized feature criteria, facilitating streamlined development processes and timely delivery of features.
    • Orchestrated seamless coordination between Customer Success, Sales, and Development teams to ensure the timely delivery of features in line with stakeholder expectations.
    • Proactively monitored and planned improvements for existing services and products, driving continuous enhancements and customer satisfaction.
    • Gathered and analyzed client feedback to drive product improvements and enhancements, increasing customer satisfaction and retention.
    • Oversaw technical and product debt, collaborating with technical leads to define scope and priority, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines.
    • Led the integration process of the largest payment provider in the EU, enhancing the platform's capabilities and billing quality.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • MySQL MySQL
    • ElasticSearch ElasticSearch
    • RabbitMQ RabbitMQ
    • AWS AWS
    • Microservices
    • API
    • DDD
    • NGINX NGINX
    • Redis Redis
    • Laravel Laravel
    • Symfony Symfony

  • Backend Software Engineer / Scrum Master

    Sweetspot - 9 months

    • Successfully introduced Agile methodologies into the development workflow, instituted scrum ceremonies, and promoted iterative development practices to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
    • Actively participated in the development of a SaaS booking platform for the golf industry, contributing to the creation of a CRM system for golf managers, a mobile application, and a web app for golfers.
    • Led and designed solutions for critical modules within the system, thereby improving efficiency and effectiveness for the golf industry utilizing company products.
    • Conducted technical interviews for engineering candidates to evaluate their skills and suitability for positions within the team.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • MySQL MySQL
    • ElasticSearch ElasticSearch
    • RabbitMQ RabbitMQ
    • AWS AWS
    • Microservices
    • API
    • DDD
    • NGINX NGINX
    • Redis Redis
    • Laravel Laravel
    • Symfony Symfony

  • Software Engineer / Tech Lead / Co-Founder

    Makety - 2 years 3 months

    • Spearheaded CRM integration and developed external tools to optimize gaps in the manufacturing process, ensuring seamless operations and improved efficiency.
    • Implemented automated business processes, streamlining the order flow from placement to delivery, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing turnaround times.
    • Collaborated closely with the marketing department to optimize customer acquisition cost (CAC) through meticulous A/B testing strategies, contributing to improved marketing ROI.
    • Successfully engineered the WoodCard Store, featuring an innovative online frame builder, to enhance customer experience and engagement, increasing sales and customer satisfaction.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • JavaScript JavaScript
    • MySQL MySQL
    • AWS AWS
    • API
    • NGINX NGINX
    • Redis Redis
    • PHP PHP
    • Symfony Symfony

Education

  • MSc.Computer Science

    National Aviation University · 2012 - 2016

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