Intro

I specialize in full-stack, API, and test-driven development of Ruby on Rails, Elixir, and Javascript applications. I regularly contribute to open source when I find opportunities to fix or improve functionality and quality of software I use. I am looking to apply my agile product development skills to make long-lasting impact by improving software experience for all.

Experience

Founder @ Dynomatix January 2020 - Present, Singapore

Develop and iterate through startup ideas. Creating proof-of-concept ideas and prototypes such as FindWise, KartFomo, Prosvita and Call from Web.
Key Technologies: Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, Heroku, AWS, Postgres, Stripe

Head of Engineering @ TourHero Pte. Ltd. January 2020 - 2022, Singapore

TourHero is a platform where travelers are inspired and book multi-day trips to remarkable destinations.
Designed and architected e-commerce website for travelers to book their trips.
Key Technologies: Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, Heroku, AWS, Postgres, Stripe

CTO @ Acuity Innovations Pte. Ltd. July 2018 - October 2019, Singapore

Designed and architected trading tools for traders at a cryptocurrency trading fund.
Hired and trained new employees at remote locations.
Integrated with major crypto exchanges for Bitcoin and Altcoin derivatives trading.
Key Technologies: Elixir, Vue.js, Heroku, AWS, Ruby on Rails, Postgres

Engineering Team Lead @ TradeGecko Pte. Ltd. (Acquired by Intuit) June 2016 - June 2018, Singapore

Developed inventory management SaaS targeting small to medium e-commerce companies; helping streamline business from inventory management to payment collection.
Architected and developed a payment system, helping collect buyer's payments on behalf of a merchant.
Key Technologies: Ruby on Rails, Ember, Postgres, Stripe, Heroku, AWS, Redis

Developer @ Mediweb Inc. July 2012 - May 2016, Tokyo, Japan

Developed healthcare operations products using agile approach to modernise the ageing Japanese medical industry.
Developed API-driven server-side Ruby on Rails software along with client-side applications (Ember / Knockout) and appliances to install at medical clinics (iPad, Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone).
Key Technologies: Ruby on Rails, Ember, Knockout, Rubymotion, jQuery, D3, Postgres, Docker, BeagleBone, iPad, Paypal

Developer @ Sales Technologies Inc. January 2011 - May 2012, New York, NY

Developing, Testing and Maintaining applications tailored to telemarketing and call centers to facilitate predictive dialing along with lead management through the CRM.
Server hardware setup, core system deployment; Routine maintenance, crash repair.
Datacenter development and maintenance.
Employee training for programming positions.
Key Technologies/Keywords: PHP, MySQL, jQuery, Yii, Vicidial, vTiger, Rails, Atom Zbox

Field Technician @ Hofstra University Computer Services September 2009 - November 2010, Hempstead, NY

Serving the university faculty and providing computer assistance in software and hardware.
Revised and reorganized helpdesk workflow to reduce wait time.

Developer @ Tsumiki Promotion Co. June - August 2009, Tokyo, Japan

Designed and developed an actor/talent management system for mobile / PC terminals.
Key Technologies: PHP, MySQL, jQuery, Adobe Photoshop

Bilingual Service Desk Staff @ Aozora Bank / AIS Co., Ltd. June - August 2007, Tokyo, Japan

Database analysis for ticketing systems. Employee training for a new ticketing system.
Provided ITIL based customer service, targeting 2000 users; basic customer support by phone, e-mail and occasionally on site.
Compiled daily/monthly reports on technical incidents, impact on user and status of incidents.
First level of network, application trouble shooting and escalation.

Startups and Projects

I like to innovate with quick iterations. Ask me about my defunct/failed projects: The Feedback Button, BTC Payments Mobi, Soundhook, Phonogr.am, Dayly.

Open Source

On the side

Freelance Coordinator, Translator @ TV Asahi, NHK March 2014 - Present, Tokyo, Japan

Simultaneous interpretation and translation of interviews and news reports from Ukrainian to Japanese and English.
Research and coordination of interviews with Ukrainian government officials, NGOs, individuals, and media organizations.
Verification of source authenticity, and translation of news reports.

Technical Administrator @ NPO Kraiany January 2017 - Present

Kraiany is a non-profit organization of Ukrainians in Japan.
Designing, development, and maintenance of the website.
Organizing events, activities, and fundraising (JPY 27,781,736 as of June, 2022).

Education

(2008 - 2010)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Technology
Founded Japan Culture Society

Management Information Systems (completed coursework in 2006-2008)

Bilingual IB Diploma