Profile
I am an enthusiastic and professional Software Developer with experience of writing in Java, C#, C++, C, Visual Basic and SQL. I specialize in JEE and have an experience of the full development lifecycle across multiple applications. I possess a broad range of technical skills, which I refresh regularly to ensure I keep atop of new trends and novelties within the industry. I feel equally great working independently or in a close team environment. I have excellent communication and time management skills. I easily adapt to fast-changing requirements and get my work done on time. Most importantly, I always do my best.
Skills
• Programming skills: Java (JEE framework), C#, C++, Visual Basic
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Neo4j, MongoDB
• Operating systems: Unix/Linux Systems, Windows
• Build tools: Ant, Maven
• REST, SOAP architectures
• Application servers: Wildfly, GlassFish, Apache Tomcat
• Software development through Agile techniques
• Other: Bash scripting, Docker, Jenkins, Computer Graphics, OpenGL, Game development using Unity (C#); Familiar with cloud platforms and techniques
Work Experience
• May 2015 – present
Backend Software Developer at Ion2s GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany
Developing across all layers of a JEE application (front-end, web tier, services tier); Creating a backend administrative panel for the company software (Wildfly, Java + JSF). Databases: MySQL, Neo4j, MongoDB; Build and management of Docker containers; Maintenance and update of Neo4j REST client API for the project; Realization of search server with Apache Solr; Security relevant subjects like authentication, security shell (SSH)
• May 2014 – December 2014
Software Developer Intern at Step2e Innovation GmbH, Dortmund, Germany
JEE developer; Development, building, deploying and maintaining artifacts and their lifecycle in multiple artifact repositories; Unit and integration tests; Researching new technologies and advising on those most likely to benefit the business
• Oct 2013 – Apr 2014
Software Development Graduate at IT for London Ltd
Working on re-branding, modifying, testing and deploying cloud (LiveDrive) products
• Sep 2011 – May 2012
Work and study, American University in Bulgaria
Database assistant in IT department, managing the Oracle database for university related information
Education & Qualifications
• 2011 – 2015: B.A. in Computer Science at American University in Bulgaria
Major fields of study: Computer Science, minor: Information Systems
• 2014 (Spring): A semester at California State University, San Marcos
• 2005 – 2011: N41 Physics-Mathematical Public School, Kutaisi, Georgia
Languages
Georgian – Native, English – Fluent, German – Intermediate, Russian – Intermediate
Scholarships & Awards
• May 2015 Graduated from American University in Bulgaria with High Honors (Magna Cum Laude)
• 2014 (Spring) Studied at California State University, San Marcos as an International Student Exchange Program participant
• 2013 (Fall) Chosen by the university committee of exchange programs as one of 4 students to participate in ISEP and study in the United States for Spring 2014 semester
• 2011-2013 Placed in Dean’s and Presidential List of the American University in Bulgaria for two consecutive years (among top 9% of student body)
• Sep 2011 Enrolled in the American University in Bulgaria with Full Presidential Scholarship
• June 2011 Awarded by the President of Georgia as one of the top 100 students based on the National Exams
• May 2011 Graduated from high school as a gold medalist for maintaining high GPA
• Sep 2010 Academic travel grant to the CATS College, Canterbury, United Kingdom sponsored by the Ministry of Education as a result of National Olympiads at school subjects
• 2007-2010 Three 1st degree, five 2nd degree diplomas in the National Olympiads at mathematics and physics