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#CPlusPlus #Linux #Multithreading #SystemsProgramming #Performance #Telecom

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Sergey
Senior C++ Software Engineer | Linux Systems, Multithreading & Performance

📍 Location: Poland
🗣 English: B2
📅 Experience: 14+ years

Summary

Senior C++ Software Engineer with 14+ years of experience building and stabilizing complex Linux-based systems in telecom and automotive environments. Specialized in modern C++ development, multithreaded systems, and performance optimization. Strong background in maintaining and improving large legacy codebases, debugging complex production issues, and delivering reliable changes across large-scale systems with strict performance and stability requirements.

Skills

* Languages: C++17/20, C#
* Platforms: Linux
* Concurrency & Performance: Multithreading, performance diagnostics, profiling
* Tooling: CMake, Jenkins, Git, SVN, Wireshark, GoogleTest
* Practices: Unit, integration, and system testing, legacy refactoring, technical documentation
* Systems Engineering: Reliability engineering, debugging large codebases, cross-team collaboration

Previous Experience

Senior Software Engineer – Telecom Infrastructure Systems (Nov 2021 – Feb 2026)

* Worked within a large Layer 2 telecom codebase addressing cross-component issues across multiple modules.
* Investigated production stability and performance issues using logs, traces, and diagnostics tools.
* Implemented targeted fixes restoring system KPIs and preventing regressions.
* Increased unit test coverage on owned modules to more than 90%.
* Optimized throughput and latency through profiling, batching, and message-size tuning.

Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead – Automotive Software Platforms (Aug 2017 – Oct 2021)

* Delivered multi-component software update functionality for embedded Linux systems.
* Promoted to Technical Lead and coordinated cross-component integration work.
* Designed and implemented a multithreaded update downloader integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
* Reduced issue resolution time by establishing efficient debugging and triage processes.
* Stabilized legacy code paths and increased test coverage across critical components.

Senior Software Engineer – Navigation & Embedded Systems (Aug 2011 – Aug 2017)

* Developed and maintained voice-guided navigation features in embedded automotive systems.
* Refactored performance-critical routing logic and improved reliability of navigation services.
* Implemented targeted tests to reduce failures in system-level testing.
* Built internal debugging and visualization tools to improve analysis and validation workflows.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Ecosystem #Partnerships #Cloud #AI #Web3 #EnterpriseGTM

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Kostya
Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Executive | Cloud, AI & Web3 Platforms

📍 Location: EU
🗣 English: Full Professional
📅 Experience: 20+ years

Summary

Strategic partnerships and ecosystem executive with 20+ years of experience scaling cloud, AI, and Web3 platforms across enterprise markets. Built and led cross-functional teams, structured multi-tier partnership programs, and drove measurable platform adoption across multiple regions. Experienced in enterprise GTM strategy, ISV and channel programs, ecosystem integrations, and executive-level stakeholder management in early-stage and growth environments.

Skills

* Ecosystem & Partnerships: ISV Programs, Channel Strategy, Alliance Management
* GTM & Growth: Enterprise GTM, Co-sell Frameworks, Platform Adoption
* Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, Cloud Computing
* Web3 & Blockchain: Enterprise Blockchain Adoption, Ecosystem Development
* Leadership: Executive Team Building, Organizational Design, Cross-Functional Alignment
* Strategy & Execution: Platform Scaling, Developer Ecosystems, Partner Enablement
* Product & Technical Background: Software Development, Solution Architecture

Previous Experience

Independent Advisor – Executive Advisory & Applied Research (2024 – 2026)

* Advised technology founders on GTM strategy, organizational design, and scaling decisions.
* Conducted applied research at the intersection of AI, decision-making, and founder performance.
* Completed executive education in leadership and organizational behavior.

Chief Operating Officer – Web3 Infrastructure Platform (Nov 2021 – Nov 2023)

* Scaled organization from early-stage to mid-size operations.
* Built executive team across product, engineering, marketing, partnerships, finance, and operations.
* Led ecosystem execution for mainnet launch and coordinated partner integrations.
* Established operating rhythms across product, engineering, and GTM functions to accelerate delivery.

Head of Ecosystem & ISV Partnerships – Blockchain & Cloud (Sep 2016 – Sep 2020)

* Directed enterprise platform adoption strategy across multiple CEE markets.
* Enabled 50+ partner solutions across finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and public sector.
* Built strategic alliances with global enterprise and blockchain organizations.
* Launched regional blockchain certification initiatives and enterprise Web3 programs.
* Coordinated cross-border execution across multiple regions to accelerate adoption.

Principal Technical Evangelist – ISVs & Startups (Sep 2014 – Sep 2016)

* Drove cloud adoption across startup and ISV ecosystems, delivering significant consumption growth.
* Built repeatable GTM and accelerator frameworks.
* Coordinated cross-functional teams across multiple countries.

Technical Evangelist – Global ISVs (Jan 2011 – Aug 2014)

* Managed C-level partnerships with Fortune 500 ISVs.
* Secured early enterprise cloud agreements and established repeatable GTM playbooks.
* Drove execution across R&D, sales, and marketing functions internationally.

Solutions Architect / Professional Services Lead – Enterprise Platforms (2003 – 2011)

* Led enterprise search and platform modernization initiatives.
* Transitioned from engineering roles into cross-functional professional services leadership.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#CTO #Fintech #Crypto #Blockchain #DeFi #Payments #PlatformArchitecture

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Denis
Chief Technology Officer | Fintech, Crypto Exchanges & Blockchain Platforms

📍 Location: Moscow, Russia
🗣 English: C1
📅 Experience: 10+ years

Summary

Technology executive with 10+ years of experience across fintech, crypto exchanges, and blockchain platforms, combining hands-on engineering background with C-level leadership. Proven track record in building regulated crypto infrastructure, leading cross-functional engineering teams, and delivering high-availability, security-critical systems. Experienced in end-to-end platform ownership, banking integrations, payments, compliance-driven environments, and scaling microservice-based architectures.

Skills

* Leadership & Strategy: CTO Role, Team Building, Org Design, Delivery Ownership
* Fintech & Crypto: Crypto Exchanges, DeFi, Payments, Banking Integrations, Market Making
* Architecture: Microservices, High-Availability Systems, Security & Resilience
* Engineering: Python, JavaScript, PHP, PostgreSQL, Redis
* DevOps & Infra: Docker, CI/CD, Production Operations
* Product & Execution: MVP Delivery, Roadmapping, Stakeholder Management
* Processes: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Risk Management

Previous Experience

Chief Technology Officer – Regulated Crypto Exchange & Fintech Infrastructure (Apr 2024 – Jun 2025)

* Built a legally compliant crypto exchange from scratch in a regulated environment.
* Assembled and led multidisciplinary engineering teams (backend, frontend, DevOps, QA, analytics).
* Designed and operated a production platform with 60+ microservices.
* Delivered banking integrations for fiat on/off-ramps for individuals and legal entities.
* Implemented crypto purchase flows via ATM networks.
* Established internal processes and cross-department collaboration with finance and compliance teams.

CTO / Co-Founder – Crypto Market Making & Trading Platforms (Jan 2022 – Feb 2024)

* Designed and built an internal trading platform integrating CEX and DEX functionality.
* Delivered MVPs for trading algorithms and execution tools.
* Architected secure, fault-tolerant systems for handling client funds.
* Recruited, trained, and scaled engineering and sales teams.
* Led client acquisition, partnerships, negotiations, and conference presence.

Project Management Officer – Enterprise IT & System Integration (Sep 2019 – Feb 2022)

* Managed a project office overseeing five parallel development teams.
* Standardized project management methodology using hybrid Scrum frameworks.
* Implemented cross-project analytics with earned value management (EVM).
* Forecasted resources and delivery risks across multiple enterprise projects.

IT Project Lead – Web & Mobile Platforms (Aug 2016 – Sep 2019)

* Led delivery of web and mobile applications for enterprise clients.
* Owned requirements analysis, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery governance.
* Managed cross-functional teams and optimized development processes with Agile tooling.

Fullstack Developer – Web Applications & Platforms (Feb 2015 – Mar 2016)

* Translated business requirements into technical architecture and APIs.
* Developed backend services and frontend applications.
* Implemented CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments.
* Supported product iteration through analytics and A/B testing.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Frontend #Web3 #Privacy #React #NextJS #Cosmos
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Yana
Frontend Developer | Web3 & Privacy-Focused Applications

📍 Location: Europe (Germany)
🗣 English: Fluent
📅 Experience: 6+ years

Summary

Frontend Developer with 6+ years of experience building secure and scalable web applications, with a strong focus on Web3 and privacy-oriented products. Experienced in developing decentralized applications, blockchain explorers, and public-facing platforms using modern frontend stacks. Regular speaker at international Web3 and privacy conferences, actively contributing to privacy initiatives and cross-functional teams in high-uncertainty, mission-driven environments.

Skills

* Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Next.js
* Web3: Cosmos SDK, Wagmi / Viem, ethers.js, RainbowKit, Wallet integrations
* Blockchain & Payments: BTCPay Server, smart contract interaction concepts
* Styling & UI: Material UI, Tailwind CSS
* CMS & Content: Strapi, Contentful
* Tooling: Docker, npm / yarn / pnpm, Git
* Collaboration: Agile workflows, cross-functional teamwork, stakeholder management
* Other: Public speaking, project ownership, problem solving

Previous Experience

Frontend Developer – Privacy-Focused Blockchain Infrastructure (Oct 2022 – Present)

* Developed internal tools and decentralized applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js.
* Maintained and expanded public-facing platforms with CMS-based content workflows.
* Integrated Bitcoin payment infrastructure via BTCPay Server.
* Built and shipped a blockchain explorer with wallet integration for Cosmos-based networks.
* Worked closely with product, design, and engineering teams in an agile environment.
* Represented the project at global Web3 and privacy conferences.

Core Contributor / Frontend Developer – Web3 Privacy Initiative (Aug 2024 – Present)

* Co-developed the initiative’s public website using modern frontend technologies.
* Spoke at international Web3 privacy events, focusing on privacy tech and decentralized ecosystems.
* Contributed to educational content promoting privacy literacy and inclusive access to Web3.

Frontend Developer – Software & Digital Products (Apr 2021 – Oct 2022)

* Developed custom web platforms and marketing solutions using React and TypeScript.
* Implemented CMS-driven pages, interactive components, and responsive layouts.
* Collaborated closely with designers and backend engineers in an agile setup.

Frontend Developer – Fintech & Real Estate Platforms (Nov 2020 – Apr 2021)

* Contributed to internal tooling and UI improvements for financial management platforms.
* Worked with component libraries and backend integrations in a modern frontend stack.

Junior Frontend Developer – Healthcare & Care Services Platforms (Dec 2019 – Nov 2020)

* Developed features for React Native mobile applications.
* Focused on performance optimization, accessibility, and UI/UX improvements.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Backend #DistributedSystems #Rust #Golang #Cloud #Blockchain
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**Ilshat**
Software Engineer | Backend & Distributed Systems

📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain
🗣 English: Full Professional
📅 Experience: 6+ years

Summary

Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing and operating scalable distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. Strong background in backend engineering across large-scale communication platforms, IoT systems, blockchain infrastructure, and simulation platforms. Proven track record in performance optimization, reliability engineering, and high-availability services supporting millions of users and devices in production environments.

Skills

* Languages: Rust, Go, C#, Python, Java
* Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CosmosDB
* Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman
* Messaging & Async: SQS, SNS, Queue-based architectures
* Distributed Systems: High-load services, fault tolerance, scalability
* Blockchain: Blockchain infrastructure, explorer platforms
* Practices: On-call, incident response, SLAs, performance tuning

Previous Experience

Rust Software Engineer – Blockchain Infrastructure / PaaS (Aug 2025 – Present)

* Designed and launched a recurring billing payments service, increasing subscription revenue by 18%.
* Implemented a plugin framework for a blockchain explorer platform, improving customer satisfaction metrics by 23%.

Software Development Engineer – IoT & Consumer Devices Platforms (Dec 2024 – Aug 2025)

* Redesigned IoT device setup flows and backend services, reducing setup time by 30%.
* Improved system reliability and reduced setup-related customer complaints by 25%.
* Supported global deployments across more than 10M connected devices.

Software Engineer – Large-Scale Real-Time Communications (Feb 2022 – Dec 2024)

* Reduced message delivery latency by 35% and increased throughput by 50% for meetings with up to 50,000 participants.
* Designed batched fan-out mechanisms for high-throughput messaging systems.
* Built and operated GDPR data export services across 30+ regions with 99.99% reliability.
* Led 24/7 on-call rotations, reduced alert noise by 30%, and maintained >99.9% SLAs.

Software Engineer – Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Platforms (Jan 2021 – Feb 2022)

* Re-architected simulation platform for parallel execution, supporting up to 50 concurrent simulations.
* Doubled overall throughput and accelerated testing and validation cycles.
* Optimized cloud infrastructure usage, reducing operational costs by 40%.

Software Engineer – High-Performance Transport Simulation Systems (Sep 2020 – May 2021)

* Designed and implemented gRPC / Protocol Buffers communication between simulator instances and clients.
* Achieved sub-50ms average RTT across 50+ concurrent instances.
* Reduced testing time by 20% and development costs by approximately 25%.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Backend #Fullstack #PHP #Golang
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Alexey
Backend / Fullstack Engineer | PHP & Golang

📍 Location: Moscow, Russia
🗣 English: C1
📅 Experience: 22+ years

Summary

Senior Backend / Fullstack Engineer with over 22 years of experience in backend development, high-load systems, and distributed architectures. Strong expertise in PHP and Golang, with hands-on experience building and scaling backend services, message-driven systems, and data-intensive platforms. Worked across IT services, media, marketing, real estate, and information security automation, contributing to system design, performance optimization, and production stability in long-running projects.

Skills

* Languages: PHP, Golang, JavaScript
* Frameworks: Laravel, CakePHP, Symfony, React
* Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
* Messaging & Streaming: RabbitMQ
* Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, Nginx, Linux
* High-Load & Performance: Load balancing, queue-based architectures
* Media Processing: ImageMagick, FFmpeg
* Other: REST APIs, gRPC, Elasticsearch

Previous Experience

Backend Engineer / Tech Lead – IT, System Integration, Information Security (Jul 2025 – Jan 2026)

* Developed backend integrations using RabbitMQ for scheduled website scanning systems.
* Built integrations with document generation services, including S3-based file storage.
* Implemented functional enhancements for client and admin dashboards.
* Participated in code reviews and technical solution discussions with product stakeholders.

Fullstack Engineer – Real Estate Technology (May 2022 – Oct 2023)

* Improved performance of backend endpoints, reducing database load by approximately 40%.
* Delivered functional improvements and bug fixes in React-based client applications.
* Refactored legacy logic using modern PHP best practices.
* Enhanced testing and CI processes, reducing regression issues during releases.

Fullstack Engineer – Media & Marketing Platforms (Jan 2017 – Apr 2022)

* Designed and maintained a high-load push notification system handling up to ~200M requests per day.
* Built backend services in Golang for high-throughput processing and trading logic.
* Developed admin systems in PHP with clear separation of responsibilities.
* Optimized multimedia processing pipelines and backend performance.
* Contributed to infrastructure scaling using Redis, RabbitMQ, and load balancers.

PHP Developer – Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Systems (Jan 2003 – Jan 2006)

* Developed and maintained document management systems for pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy operations.
* Worked with PHP, MSSQL, and enterprise system integrations.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#CTO #TechLeadership #Fintech #Blockchain #SmartContracts #ProjectManagement #PlatformArchitecture

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Evgheni
Chief Technology Officer | Solution Architect | Fintech & Blockchain Platforms

📍 Location: Moldova
🗣 English: Professional Working | Russian: Native
📅 Experience: 15+ years in Technology, Platform Architecture & Delivery

Summary

Technology leader and solution architect with 15+ years of experience delivering high-uncertainty, high-impact platforms in fintech, telecom, and blockchain. Strong background in building and scaling regulated financial infrastructure, blockchain-based settlement systems, and smart-contract-driven platforms. Experienced in de-risking early-stage initiatives, assembling cross-functional teams, and translating complex technical ideas into production-ready systems. Operates comfortably at C-level, bridging business, product, and engineering execution.

Skills

* Technology Leadership: CTO Role, Technical Strategy, Team Assembly, Delivery Ownership
* Architecture: Platform Architecture, Systems Integration, Solution Design
* Blockchain: Smart Contracts, Ethereum, Stablecoins, Escrow Mechanisms
* Fintech & Payments: Settlement Systems, Crypto Deposits & Withdrawals
* Execution: Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication
* Practices: Agile Frameworks, QA Processes, Budget & Resource Management

Previous Experience

Chief Technology Officer – Blockchain Settlement & Fintech Platforms (Apr 2022 – May 2024)

* Technology ownership for regulated blockchain settlement infrastructure
* Architecture of multi-currency stablecoin systems
* Smart-contract-based escrow services on private Ethereum networks
* Crypto deposit and withdrawal infrastructure
* Cross-functional team leadership and delivery governance

General Manager & Solution Architect – Telecom Settlement Platforms (Oct 2018 – Apr 2022)

* End-to-end solution architecture for telecom settlement systems
* Customer-driven product design based on verified enterprise demand
* Platform scaling for international telecom operators
* Execution of complex, multi-stakeholder delivery programs

Platform Architect & Development Lead – Telecom Marketplaces (Sep 2015 – Apr 2022)

* Architecture and development of global voice traffic marketplaces
* Secure settlement flows and payment term optimization
* Systems integration across suppliers and trading platforms

Founder / Owner – Digital Trading & Analytics Platforms (Sep 2010 – Aug 2015)

* Product ownership and commercial strategy
* Platform design for niche B2B trading communities
* Full lifecycle delivery from concept to operation

Trainer & Marketing Consultant – Sales & Go-to-Market Programs (Aug 2001 – Jan 2002)

* Design and delivery of sales training programs
* Participation in integrated marketing and business strategy initiatives

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#ProductDesign #Web3 #Crypto #Fintech #UXUI #DesignLeadership #EarlyStage

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Sergey
Lead Product Designer | Web3, Crypto & Fintech | Design Leadership

📍 Location: Netherlands
🗣 English: Full Professional
📅 Experience: 7+ years in Product Design & Design Leadership

Summary

Lead Product Designer with 7+ years of experience designing products in Web3, crypto, fintech, and emerging technology markets. Strong focus on early-stage products where discovery, system definition, and narrative design are critical. Experienced in turning complex technical platforms into coherent user experiences, owning design end-to-end from concept to launch. Proven ability to work directly with founders, shape product strategy, build design systems, and lead design teams through rapid growth and high-uncertainty environments.

Skills

* Product Design: UX/UI, Product Discovery, User Flows, Design Systems, Prototyping
* Leadership: Design Direction, Team Management, Founder Collaboration
* Web3 & Fintech: Trading Interfaces, Data Visualization, Onboarding, KYC Flows
* Growth & CRO: Conversion Optimization, UX Experiments, Landing Pages
* Tools & Process: Figma, Design Systems Architecture, User Research

Previous Experience

Design Director – ML-powered Crypto & Trading Platforms (Sep 2024 – Aug 2025)

* Designed and launched crypto discovery platform from concept to market
* Led full product design: web app, brand identity, and GTM visuals
* Built product from 0 to $30k MRR within 2 months
* Designed complex data visualization and real-time market monitoring flows

Design Director – Algorithmic Trading Execution Tools (Jul 2024 – Sep 2024)

* Designed web platform for automated crypto trading execution
* Built brand identity and launch positioning
* Partnered with founders on product and go-to-market strategy

Lead Product Designer – Crypto Prediction Markets (May 2024 – Jul 2024)

* Designed web application and scalable design system
* Created brand and visual language for crypto-native users
* Designed trading and market-creation interfaces

Design Director – Blockchain Discovery Platforms (Feb 2024 – May 2024)

* Led product and brand design during rapid growth phase
* Managed design team of 10 designers and contractors
* Supported product through token launch lifecycle

Design Director – Web3 Fundraising Platforms (Sep 2023 – Mar 2024)

* Redesigned brand identity and web platform
* Built UX for investor networks, demo days, and fundraising flows
* Worked with founders on positioning for institutional audiences

Head of Product Design – Fintech Platforms (Aug 2021 – Jul 2023)

* Led full redesign of web and mobile applications
* Increased KYC conversion from 40% to 85%
* Launched iOS and Android apps with unified design system
* Owned onboarding, portfolio, deposits, withdrawals, and verification flows

Freelance Product Designer – SaaS, Crypto & Digital Products (Dec 2018 – Oct 2021)

* Designed web and mobile products for SaaS and crypto platforms
* Built flexible design systems for large-scale applications
* Conducted user research, JTBD, CJM, and usability testing

Web Designer / Developer – eCommerce & CRO (Apr 2018 – Nov 2018)

* Designed landing pages and product pages
* Improved conversion rates up to 15–20% via CRO optimization

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Blockchain #Solidity #SmartContracts #DeFi #Web3 #Ethereum #Solana

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Alexander
Solidity / Blockchain Developer | Smart Contracts | DeFi & Web3

📍 Location: Georgia
🗣 English: Professional | Russian: Professional
📅 Experience: 7+ years in Software Engineering, 3+ years in Blockchain

Summary

Blockchain and Solidity Developer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in smart contract development and over 7 years in software engineering. Specialized in building secure, production-grade DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, decentralized exchanges, and lending systems on Ethereum and Solana. Strong background in smart contract architecture, token standards, liquidity mechanics, and oracle integrations. Experienced in leading small blockchain teams, delivering projects end-to-end, and deploying audited smart contracts to mainnet environments.

Skills

* Blockchain & Smart Contracts: Solidity, Ethereum, Solana, ERC20, ERC1155
* DeFi: DEX, Lending Protocols, Liquidity Pools, Oracles (Chainlink), AMMs
* Tooling: Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, OpenZeppelin
* Web3 & Backend: Web3.js, Ethers.js, Node.js, TypeScript
* Storage: IPFS
* Leadership: Team Leadership, Technical Estimation, System Design

Previous Experience

Blockchain & Backend Engineer – Blockchain Infrastructure & DeFi Platforms (Dec 2020 – Present)

* Architected blockchain projects from scratch, defining system design and technical estimates
* Developed custodial wallet solutions with backend-managed NFT minting and distribution
* Integrated automated IPFS asset uploads for decentralized storage
* Built trading bots interacting with HyperEVM and Hyperswap pools
* Implemented reduce-only hedging strategies to manage liquidity pool risk

Smart Contracts / Blockchain Developer – Freelance DeFi & Web3 Projects (2023 – Present)

* Developed smart contracts for ETH/USDT lending platforms with liquidation mechanics
* Built decentralized exchanges supporting token swaps and liquidity provision
* Implemented decentralized order books and NFT marketplaces
* Integrated Chainlink price feeds and Uniswap liquidity
* Delivered secure, production-ready contracts deployed to Ethereum mainnet

Blockchain Project Lead – NFT & Fractional Ownership Platforms (Project-based)

* Led blockchain development for fractional ownership platforms using ERC1155
* Built token marketplaces with decentralized bid/ask order books
* Managed teams of 5+ developers across smart contracts and frontend
* Delivered full-stack decentralized applications from concept to deployment

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Backend #Golang #SRE #TechLead #PlatformEngineering #Observability #AIIntegration

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Evgeny
Tech Lead | Senior Backend Engineer | Platform & Reliability Engineering

📍 Location: Dubai, UAE (open to relocation / remote)
🗣 English: Professional Working
📅 Experience: 10+ years in Backend Engineering, SRE & Technical Leadership

Summary

Tech Lead and Senior Backend Engineer with 10+ years of experience across backend development, SRE, system architecture, and team leadership. Strong background in building reliable, observable, and high-availability systems under real production pressure. Experienced in untangling complex legacy systems, improving performance and stability, and introducing practical engineering practices in teams of different maturity levels. Hands-on with Golang-based microservices, infrastructure tooling, and AI integrations via GPT APIs, including prompt engineering and structured outputs.

Skills

* Backend: Golang, PHP, REST APIs, WebSockets, Microservices
* Reliability & SRE: High Availability, Incident Response, Postmortems, On-call Processes
* Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Logging & Metrics Standards
* Infrastructure: Linux, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes (basic)
* Messaging & Data: Kafka, RabbitMQ, MySQL
* AI Integration: GPT APIs, Prompt Engineering, Structured Outputs

Previous Experience

Senior Backend Engineer / Tech Lead – Secure Networking & VPN Platforms (Sep 2024 – Present)

* High-availability hardening and zero-downtime configuration reloads
* TLS proxy development with custom traffic obfuscation
* Identity and access integrations (MFA, key rotation)
* Observability standards and incident triage tooling
* IPv6 end-to-end support rollout

Senior Core Developer – High-Load Microservices Platforms (Apr 2022 – Sep 2024)

* Go and Python microservices development
* Multithreading and performance optimization
* SQL query and schema optimization for high-load systems
* CI/CD migration and automation

Senior Golang Developer – Event-Driven Backend Systems (Sep 2021 – Mar 2022)

* High-load event sourcing microservices
* Kafka-based messaging and streaming
* Backend APIs for web and mobile products

Development Team Lead / Backend Engineer – Mobility & On-Demand Platforms (Feb 2020 – Aug 2021)

* Team leadership (9 engineers)
* Task decomposition, system analysis, delivery planning
* Go/PHP backend development
* Monolith-to-microservices migration
* Monitoring, alerting, and rate-limiter improvements

SRE Lead Developer – Large-Scale Consumer Platforms (May 2017 – Feb 2020)

* SRE team leadership (4 engineers)
* Operational tooling and internal services
* Monitoring, alerting, and dashboards
* Incident management and postmortems
* Cross-team process improvements

Software Engineer – Telecom Billing Systems (Jul 2015 – May 2017)

* Telecom OCS prepaid systems
* Product implementation and support
* Lua scripting and integrations

Implementation & Support Engineer – Telecom Platforms (Dec 2011 – Jul 2015)

* Telecom billing and voice service platforms
* Technical support and deployments

System Administrator – Media & Broadcast Systems (Jul 2006 – Sep 2011)

* Network administration
* Live broadcast setup and support

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#AI #ComputerVision #MLOps #Backend #Python #DataPlatforms #GPU

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Maxim
Senior AI Engineer | Computer Vision & AI Platforms | Backend & MLOps

📍 Location: Israel
🗣 English: Full Professional
📅 Experience: 6+ years in AI, Backend & Data Systems

Summary

Senior AI Engineer with strong experience designing and delivering end-to-end AI and data platforms, with a focus on computer vision and production-ready AI pipelines. Background includes GPU-accelerated CV systems, asynchronous backend services, and scalable microservice architectures. Experienced in translating business requirements into reliable technical solutions, optimizing AI workloads across CPU/GPU environments, and driving delivery from concept to production across fintech, IoT, and automation domains.

Skills

* AI & CV: PyTorch, YOLOv8, OpenCV, BLIP-2, Transformers, GPU Acceleration (CUDA, MPS)
* Backend: Python, FastAPI, Flask, asyncio, REST APIs, Microservices
* Data & Messaging: ETL Pipelines, SQL, RabbitMQ
* Infrastructure & MLOps: Docker, Model Deployment, Performance Optimization, System Design
* Practices: CI/CD, Agile/Scrum, Technical Documentation, UML

Previous Experience

AI Engineer – Speech, Vision & AI Platforms (2025 – Present)

* STT microservice development
* Speaker diarization pipelines
* Async processing and load testing
* Production readiness and scalability

Python Backend Engineer – Financial Clearing Systems (2023 – 2024)

* Microservices with FastAPI, Docker, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ
* Async architecture refactor (7× throughput increase)
* System throughput improvement (+35%)
* API modeling and SQL optimization

Software Project Manager – IoT & Automation Systems (2019 – 2023)

* Requirement analysis for large-scale IoT systems
* Data modeling and SQL dashboards for SLA monitoring
* Change management and delivery optimization (−25% delays)


📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#ProductDesign #UXUI #Web3 #DeFi #Staking #DesignSystems #Crypto

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Nickolay
Senior Product Designer | Lead Designer | Web3, DeFi & Staking Products

📍 Location: United Arab Emirates
🗣 English: С1
📅 Experience: 10+ years in Product & UX/UI Design

Summary

Senior Product Designer and Design Lead with 10+ years of experience in digital product design, including 4+ years focused on Web3, DeFi, and staking products. Strong background in designing complex financial user flows, improving conversion and retention, and scaling design systems across multiple products. Experienced in working closely with product managers and engineering teams, validating hypotheses through analytics, and delivering intuitive, visually consistent interfaces for high-traffic consumer and B2B platforms.

Skills

* Product Design: UX/UI Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Design Reviews
* Web3 & DeFi: Staking, Earn products, DeFi integrations, Crypto UX
* Design Systems: Design Systems, UI Kits, Component Libraries
* Research & Analytics: UX Audits, Funnels, Drop-off Analysis, Hypothesis Validation
* Collaboration: Design Leadership, Cross-functional Work, Team Mentoring
* Tools: Figma, Prototyping Tools, Analytics-driven Design

Previous Experience

Senior Product Designer – Web3 Staking & DeFi Platforms (2024 – 2026)

* UX/UI audit of core staking experience
* Redesign of key user flows
* Design system and unified UI kit creation
* Hypothesis validation using funnels, drop-offs, and error analysis

Senior Product Designer – Web3 Infrastructure & Staking Products (2020 – 2024)

* Design leadership for staking and DeFi products
* Prototyping and solution validation with product and engineering
* Work on staking, RPC, DeFi, NFT, and trading-related products
* Contribution to cross-product design system

Design Lead / Art Director – Digital Advertising & Media (2016 – 2020)

* Website and brand design
* Development of new advertising formats
* Design team training and coordination

Product / Web Designer – Media & Search Platforms (2015 – 2016)

* Search experience and widget design
* Usability-focused improvements
* Participation in internal product initiatives

Product Designer – EdTech Platforms (2013 – 2015)

* Interface design for online learning products
* UX improvements for course creation tools

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Backend #Blockchain #Payments #Solana #PlatformEngineering #DevOps

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Krzysztof
Lead Platform Engineer | Blockchain & Backend

📍 Location: EU
🗣 English: Fluent
📅 Experience: 7+ years in Backend, Blockchain & Platform Engineering

Summary

Senior Backend and Platform Engineer with 7+ years of experience in blockchain payments and distributed backend systems. Strong background in Solana-based products, platform reliability, and payment flow engineering. Experienced in building and maintaining production-grade systems, working with event-driven architectures, and supporting high-load financial infrastructure. Comfortable owning complex systems end-to-end, including backend services, infrastructure, and operational stability.

Skills

* Blockchain & Payments: Solana, Anchor, Rust, on-chain/off-chain flows, RPC, gRPC
* Backend: Node.js (TypeScript), NestJS, REST, WebSockets
* Distributed Systems: Scala (Typelevel), Kafka, Google Pub/Sub
* Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, GitHub Actions
* Reliability & Security: Observability, monitoring, platform hardening

Previous Experience

Lead Platform / Payments Engineer – Blockchain Payments Platform (Aug 2025 – Present)

* Platform stability ownership
* Blockchain payment flows
* Backend services (TypeScript, NestJS)
* Infrastructure and databases
* External data providers
* Production security
* Incident escalation responsibility

Solana Engineer – Trading Bots & On-chain Systems (2024 – 2025)

* On-chain / off-chain coordination
* Latency-sensitive transaction logic
* Real-time data streaming pipelines
* Solana programs (Anchor)
* MEV data aggregation

Senior Scala Developer – Event-Driven Platforms (Aug 2024 – Apr 2025)

* Typelevel stack
* Kafka and Pub/Sub
* Kubernetes microservices
* Custom operators

Founder / CTO – Blockchain Products (Mar 2023 – Aug 2024)

* Solana programs development
* Gasless backend services
* REST APIs and WebSockets
* CI/CD and cloud infrastructure
* Mainnet and Devnet deployments

Senior Scala Developer – Security Platforms (Aug 2022 – Mar 2023)

* Security-sensitive systems
* SSL-focused platforms
* AWS infrastructure

Scala Engineer – Crypto & High-Throughput Systems (Mar 2022 – Aug 2023)

* Akka-based services
* High-load backend systems

Junior Scala Developer / Data Engineer – Regulated Finance & Messaging (Jun 2019 – Mar 2022)

* Streaming data pipelines
* ML-backed services

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#AI #MLOps #LLM #RAG #DataEngineering #GenAI #HandsOn

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Roman
Senior ML Engineer | AI Technical Lead | MLOps & RAG Systems

📍 Location: Moscow (open to relocation, remote)
🗣 English: Advanced (C1) | French: Upper-Intermediate | Chinese: Basic
📅 Experience: 25+ years in Engineering, AI & Data

Summary

* Senior hands-on ML Engineer and AI Technical Lead
* Focus: LLM, RAG, MLOps, text-heavy enterprise systems
* Production ML pipelines, monitoring, cost optimization
* Architecture ownership, SDLC integration, team hiring
* Strong mix: ML Engineering + Data Engineering + DevOps

Skills

AI & ML

* LLM, RAG, NLP, Vector Search
* Classic ML, Boosting, CNN, LSTM, RL

MLOps & Data

* ML pipelines, experiment tracking, A/B testing
* Spark, Kafka, Airflow, ETL, Feature Engineering

Infrastructure

* Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
* Cloud ML cost optimization

Stack

* Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, Spark
* Azure AI Search, Hadoop, Greenplum

Strengths

* Production ML
* Architecture decisions
* Large text datasets
* Reliability & scalability

Previous Experience

Lead MLOps Engineer / AI Technical Lead — IT & System Integration — 2025 – Present

* AI strategy and architecture inside SDLC
* Resource optimization for generative models
* End-to-end ML pipelines
* ML monitoring and experimentation
* Technical leadership and hiring

Senior Full-Stack / Data Engineer — Investment Banking & Wealth Management — 2020 – 2025

* AI products for financial advisory workflows
* Smart data platforms with ML
* Full MLOps lifecycle ownership
* Sensitive data processing (transactions, DD, fraud)
* Cloud cost optimization
* Cross-functional team leadership

Data Engineer / DevOps — Consulting (Finance, Energy, FMCG) — 2016 – 2020

* Distributed data systems
* High-load processing
* CI/CD and infrastructure automation

Senior Engineer / Technical Manager — Finance, Science, Energy — 2000 – 2016

* System architecture
* Big data foundations
* Application support and platform reliability

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Sales #BusinessDevelopment #CyberSecurity #Cloud #Enterprise #Web3

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Yulia
International Sales Manager | Enterprise Solutions | Cybersecurity & Cloud

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (open to relocation)
🗣 Languages: English (Fluent), German (Fluent), Russian (Native)
📅 Experience: 8+ years in Enterprise Sales & Presales


Summary

Enterprise sales and solutions expert Complex B2B deals across EMEA Cybersecurity, cloud, network security C-level negotiations
Quota overachievement Multi-vendor environments.

Skills

* Sales & BD: Enterprise Sales, Account Management, Pipeline Ownership, Negotiations
* Presales: Solution Design, Product Demos, PoCs, Technical Discovery
* Security: Zero Trust, ZTNA, IAM, SASE, SD-WAN, DevSecOps
* Cloud & Network: Cloud Security Platforms, Network & Identity Security
* Strengths: C-level Communication, Deal Closing, Cross-functional Collaboration

Previous Experience

Presales Solution Architect – Cybersecurity & Banking (2024 – 2025)

* ATM security assessment
* Threat analysis
* Vulnerability scanning
* Security architecture review
* Client advisory role

Technical Account Manager / Account Executive – Cybersecurity & Cloud (2023 – 2024)

* Enterprise customer support
* Cybersecurity strategy alignment
* Cross-team delivery
* Account growth

Enterprise Security Engineer – Cloud Security Platforms (2022 – 2023)

* ZTNA, SWG, Cloud Firewall
* POV engagements ($1M+)
* 170% quota achievement
* Partner ecosystem work

Technical Presales Engineer – Networking & UC (2016 – 2022)

* Enterprise demos
* RFP responses
* Technical consulting
* Partner enablement

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#CTO #AI #LLM #AIagents #IoT #Embedded #Telecom #R&D

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Timur
CTO | AI & R&D Director | LLM & AI Agents | Embedded & Telecom Systems

📍 Location: Moscow, Russia (open to relocation)
🗣 English: C1
📅 Experience: 20+ years in Engineering & Technology Leadership

Summary

* Technical leadership: AI, LLM, IoT, Telecom
* LLM deployment: GPT, GigaChat, DeepSeek
* AI assistants: B2B, B2C, embedded environments
* AI agents, edge AI, low-power platforms
* Full-cycle product development: R&D → production
* Team scaling: up to 100 engineers
* Business process transformation via AI
* CES 2022 Innovation Award

Skills

* AI & LLM: LLM deployment, AI agents, multimodal AI, edge AI
* Embedded & IoT: Raspberry Pi, embedded systems, firmware
* Telecom: CWDM, DWDM, TDMoIP, VoIP, SHDSL
* Architecture: Hardware + software systems, R&D strategy
* Leadership: Team building, process optimization, budgeting
* Industries: AI, IoT, Telecom, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Space

Previous Experience

CTO / Director of IoT & AI R&D – Financial & Technology Ecosystem (2021 – Present)

* AI research and deployment for embedded devices
* LLM deployment on low-power and extreme environments
* AI assistants for B2B/B2C products
* Smart devices, voice technologies, computer vision
* Team building: 30 engineers
* Productivity growth: +20%
* Patents, publications, international exhibitions

CTO – Telecom Equipment & Infrastructure (2017 – 2021)

* Optical telecom equipment development (CWDM/DWDM)
* Government project management ($5M/year)
* Revenue growth: ×2
* R&D cost reduction: −30%
* Team scaling: 30+ specialists

Head of R&D – Telecom Systems (2008 – 2017)

* Full-cycle telecom equipment development
* New product lines launch
* Department cost reduction: −30%
* Delivery speed improvement: +20%
* Team scaling: up to 30 engineers

Earlier Roles – Hardware, Embedded & Security Systems (2001 – 2008)

* Electronics production management
* Embedded security systems
* Hardware startups and international partnerships

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#BusinessDevelopment #Partnerships #Web3 #Blockchain #Fintech #EnterpriseSales #GoToMarket

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Steven
Senior Business Development Manager | Partnerships & Accounts | Web3 & Fintech

📍 Location: UK / EU (open to remote & relocation)
🗣 English: Native
📅 Experience: 7+ years in Business Development & Partnerships

Summary

Senior Business Development and Partnerships leader with 7+ years of experience across Web3, blockchain infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise tech. Strong background in building and owning full sales pipelines — from prospecting and GTM strategy to deal closure and long-term account growth. Proven ability to work at the intersection of technical, product, and commercial teams. Led enterprise partnerships, structured incentive programs, launched pilot integrations, and closed high-value deals with global brands and protocols. Data-driven, systems-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Skills

* Business Development: Enterprise Sales, Partnerships, GTM Strategy, Pipeline Ownership, Deal Structuring
* Accounts & Revenue: Key Account Management, Retention, Expansion, Forecasting, CRM Ownership
* Web3 & Tech: Blockchain Infrastructure, EVM/SVM Ecosystems, On-chain Analysis, Technical Onboarding
* Processes & Systems: CRM Design, Sales Ops, Cross-functional Alignment, Reporting & Projections
* Strengths: Strategic Thinking, Complex Negotiations, Stakeholder Management, Execution

Previous Experience

Business Development & Accounts Manager – Blockchain Infrastructure / Web3 (2024 – Present)

* Owned full BD and account lifecycle for infrastructure and protocol partnerships.
* Conducted on-chain analysis to identify new commercial opportunities and strategic integrations.
* Designed GTM strategies, incentive programs, and pilot launches with partners.
* Built scalable outbound and inbound systems covering lead generation through deal closure.
* Managed strategic accounts across EVM and SVM ecosystems.
* Acted as CRM owner, reporting directly to executive leadership.

Business Development & Accounts Manager – Web3, Digital Assets & Consumer Brands (2023)

* Built partnerships across Web3, gaming, fashion, and creator ecosystems.
* Closed commercial collaborations with global consumer brands and marketplaces.
* Doubled partnership-driven revenue within three months.

Head of Business Development – Web3 Protocol / Infrastructure (2021 – 2022)

* Promoted to senior leadership within six months.
* Led BD, marketing, and delivery teams across multiple workstreams.
* Rebuilt GTM and communication strategy, accelerating revenue growth.
* Closed ~$1M in integration revenue within six weeks.
* Worked directly with C-level stakeholders at global brands and enterprise partners.
* Represented the product as speaker and panelist at international conferences.

Head of Events & Business Development Manager – Fintech, eCommerce & Blockchain (2018 – 2021)

* Built and scaled international tech events across EU and US markets.
* Secured enterprise partnerships with global tech, fintech, and financial institutions.
* Owned full sales pipeline, outbound automation, inbound partnerships, and contract negotiations.
* Increased partnership revenue by 150% and ticket revenue by 100%.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#ProductManagement #Fintech #Crypto #Payments #Compliance #B2B #B2C

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Kirill
Senior Product Manager | Fintech & Crypto Products | Payments, Compliance, Marketplaces

📍 Location: Lisbon, Portugal (open to relocation)
🗣 English: Full Professional (C1)
📅 Experience: 7+ years in Product Management

Summary

Senior Product Manager with 7+ years of experience building and scaling fintech, crypto, and e-commerce products across EMEA, MENA, and the US. Strong background in crypto payments, blockchain integrations, compliance automation, and high-scale marketplaces. Proven track record in launching multi-chain onboarding, MiCA-compliant KYC/KYT/AML systems, and revenue-driving product initiatives. Product-driven, data-oriented, and comfortable owning complex systems from discovery to delivery.

Skills

* Product: Product Strategy, Roadmaps, Discovery, Delivery, OKRs, Backlog Ownership
* Domains: Fintech, Crypto Payments, BNPL, Marketplaces, Compliance, B2B & B2C
* Growth & Monetization: Funnels, Subscriptions, Ads, Affiliates, Revenue Optimization
* Analytics & Tools: SQL, Amplitude, Mixpanel, Jira, Confluence, Notion, Miro, Figma
* Strengths: Cross-functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decisions

Previous Experience

Senior Product Manager — Crypto Payments & Financial Infrastructure (Dec 2024 – Present)

* Built automation for treasury settlements, reducing processing time by 80%.
* Designed and launched MiCA-compliant KYC/KYT/AML solutions enabling regulated scaling.
* Delivered fast onboarding of new currencies and blockchain networks, improving time-to-market.
* Built back-office products from scratch, increasing automation rate by 50%.

Senior Product Manager — BNPL & Consumer Marketplace (Aug 2023 – Dec 2024)

* Scaled product catalog from 200K to 3M items via product strategy and OKRs.
* Launched merchant accounts and integrations with major e-commerce platforms.
* Implemented AI moderation and attribute extraction, increasing CTR by 25%.
* Grew ad revenue by 80% through product ads and affiliate tooling.

Senior Product Manager — Large-Scale E-commerce Marketplace (Jan 2022 – Aug 2023)

* Owned seller account product — core interface between sellers and platform.
* Launched analytics for subscription model, generating $2M monthly revenue.
* Improved conversion (+3%) and retention (+2.5%) through UX and analytics tooling.
* Built external analytics product from MVP to first sales.

Product Manager — B2B Streaming & Media Platforms (Feb 2021 – Jan 2022)

* Scaled transport streaming solution from 17 to 480 units via new integrations.
* Doubled trial-to-paid conversion through user journey optimization.
* Launched sports broadcasting product for hospitality venues from scratch.
* Opened new monetization stream, increasing revenue by 10×.

Product Manager — Consumer Mobile App & Loyalty Ecosystem (Feb 2020 – Feb 2021)

* Managed mobile app with 5M+ MAU.
* Launched CPA-based affiliate program from scratch.
* Redesigned home screen, increasing CTR by 82%.
* Improved loyalty mechanics, boosting repeat purchases by 50%.

Product Manager — Industrial Software & B2B Solutions (Jan 2017 – Feb 2020)

* Launched medical industry product from scratch, increasing sales by 32% YoY.
* Participated in development of training programs for enterprise clients.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Blockchain #Web3 #Rust #Solidity #TON #Security #DistributedSystems

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Andrew
Senior Blockchain Engineer | Rust & Solidity | TON & EVM | Security & Protocols

📍 Location: Europe
🗣 English: Professional Working
📅 Experience: 15+ years in Software & Blockchain Engineering

Summary

Senior Blockchain Engineer with 15+ years of experience in low-level systems, cryptography, and decentralized protocols. Strong background in Rust, C/C++, Solidity, and TypeScript with hands-on expertise in TON, EVM-based chains, and cross-chain mechanics. Built and audited smart contracts, blockchain interaction services, and keeper infrastructure. Proven ability to work close to the protocol layer: security audits, PoP protocols, atomic swaps, hardware integrations, and blockchain tooling. Combines deep technical rigor with team leadership and architectural thinking.

Skills

* Blockchain & Crypto: TON, EVM, Solidity, Tact, funC, Atomic Swaps, PoP Protocols, Smart Contract Security
* Languages: Rust, C/C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python
* Backend & Infra: Node.js, Distributed Systems, Blockchain Keepers, Contract Debugging (Tenderly)
* Security: Smart Contract Audits, Cryptography, Encryption, Protocol Design
* Frontend (supporting): React, TypeScript
* Strengths: Low-level Engineering, Security Mindset, Protocol Architecture, Code Review & Refactoring

Previous Experience

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead — Blockchain Infrastructure (2025 – Present)

* Maintained and refactored TON blockchain interaction services (Node.js, TypeScript).
* Performed security audits and refactoring of TON smart contracts (Tact, funC).
* Wrote technical requirements, conducted code reviews, and led bug-fixing efforts.

Senior Software Engineer — Blockchain Protocols & DeFi (2021 – 2025)

* Built and operated Rust-based keeper services for blockchain-related automation.
* Reviewed and audited Solidity smart contracts and test suites.
* Debugged contracts using Tenderly; improved reliability and security posture.
* Reviewed and refactored React + TypeScript frontend for blockchain products.

Senior Software Engineer — Blockchain Protocol R&D (2019 – 2021)

* Implemented Proof-of-Proof (PoP) protocol in C++ for cross-chain security anchoring.
* Forked and modified blockchain clients (BTC, NXT-based) to enhance security.
* Won TON blockchain bounty contest for protocol-level contribution.

Lead Developer / Co-Founder — Decentralized Marketplace (2016 – 2018)

* Designed and implemented Solidity smart contracts for a decentralized marketplace.
* Built JavaScript-based frontend for blockchain marketplace MVP.

Freelance Engineer — Hardware & Systems Software (2014 – 2017)

* Developed hardware and C++ software for HDD/SSD performance testing.
* Built low-level software layers supporting custom electronics.

CTO / Software Engineer — Embedded & Systems Products (2007 – 2017)

* Developed firmware and backend systems for GPS trackers and alarm systems.
* Designed, shipped, and supported 6,000+ hardware units in production.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov

#Analytics #DataScience #Leadership #Fintech #Crypto #Growth

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Rustam
Director of Analytics | Head of Data | Growth & Experimentation | Fintech & Crypto

📍 Location: Berlin
🗣 English: Fluent
📅 Experience: 9+ years in Data, Analytics & Growth

Summary

Director of Analytics with 9+ years of experience building and scaling data teams in fintech, crypto, e-commerce, and marketplaces. Strong track record of driving revenue growth through experimentation, segmentation, and recommendation systems. Expert in building analytics from scratch — from infrastructure and dashboards to A/B platforms embedded into business decision-making. Known for translating business problems into clear analytical or data science solutions with measurable impact.

Skills

* Analytics & Growth: Product & Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Experimentation Platforms, Funnels, Retention, Unit Economics
* Data & Tech: SQL, Python, Tableau, Superset, Redash, Airflow, MLflow, Statistics
* Leadership: Team Building (up to 25+ people), Hiring, Mentorship, Stakeholder Management, OKRs & KPIs
* Domains: Fintech, Crypto, E-commerce, Marketplaces, Personalization, Search
* Strengths: Business Impact Focus, Hypothesis-Driven Thinking, End-to-End Analytics Ownership

Previous Experience

Director of Analytics – B2B Crypto & Financial Products (Aug 2024 – Present)

* Increased revenue by +30% YoY through analytics-driven acquisition and retention initiatives.
* Built A/B testing platform (40+ experiments across marketing, product, and sales).
* Scaled analytics & data department to 26 specialists (analysts, DS, engineers).
* Embedded analytics into strategic and operational decision-making.

Head of Analytics & Data – Healthcare Tech Startup (Jun 2023 – Aug 2024)

* Drove +60% YoY revenue growth via 30+ pricing, acquisition, and retention experiments.
* Built traffic attribution model, eliminating channel cannibalization and improving CPA & ROI.
* Designed analytics infrastructure and experimentation processes from scratch.

Head of Analytics – Marketplace & Classifieds (Mar 2021 – Aug 2022)

* Increased B2B acquisition and revenue by +8% via customer segmentation for sales teams.
* Boosted sales by +20% YoY through funnel optimization and A/B testing.
* Improved search logic, increasing business sales by +10%.

Head of Data Science & Analytics – Fintech (Oct 2019 – Mar 2021)

* Increased B2B revenue by +9% using user-based product recommendations.
* Built A/B testing platform supporting 100+ experiments per year.
* Improved secondary product sales by +9% with contextual recommendations.

Data Scientist – Banking (Jan 2019 – Oct 2019)

* Increased marketing open rates by +15% with ML-based targeting models.
* Reduced communication costs by −22% via classification models.
* Increased upsell revenue by +10% on credit products.

Product Analyst – Fintech (Jan 2017 – Jan 2019)

* Increased secondary card acquisition by +24% using binary classification models.
* Improved partner product success rate by +11% with data-driven rules.

Data Scientist – Mobility & Operations Analytics (Jan 2016 – Dec 2016)

* Built models to improve delivery time prediction and operational efficiency.
* Ran full ML cycle: data collection → modeling → A/B testing → production rollout.

📬 For inquiries: @mikevolkov