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TALENT-59693

Luka

Java Developer

Georgia

Seniority

Middle

Language skills

English C1

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Skills

PostgreSQL Spring Boot Java Apache AWS Kafka

Industry

Healthcare

Professional Summary

Candidate, with 3.6 years of experience as a Java Developer, possesses a diverse and dynamic skill set. They have contributed to three main projects at Quantori, demonstrating versatility in their work. Noteworthy projects include developing a search engine for molecules, maintaining data for next-generation DNA sequencers, and creating a platform for primary care physicians. Their technological expertise spans various areas, with a focus on NoSQL databases like Elasticsearch, Solar, and DynamoDB, along with PostgreSQL. They are well-versed in AWS services, particularly DynamoDB, S3, and Elastic Beanstalk, showcasing their proficiency in cloud computing. In terms of performance testing, the candidate has utilized Apache JMeter to assess application performance, indicating a commitment to ensuring robust and efficient software. With over 4 years of hands-on experience in Spring Boot, they have a solid foundation in Java development. Their involvement with AWS extends to 9 months of working with DynamoDB, S3, and Elastic Beanstalk on a project related to DNA sequencers. Additionally, they have knowledge of containers, specifically Kubernetes (AKS). The candidate has actively pursued professional development, obtaining the AWS Cloud Practitioner certificate, showcasing their commitment to staying current in the evolving tech landscape. Notably, they have engaged in teaching and maintained ties with the university. In terms of software architecture, the candidate has experience with service-oriented projects, suggesting an understanding of microservice principles. Their involvement in CI/CD practices, while not directly writing pipelines, demonstrates collaboration with DevOps teams and an understanding of continuous integration and deployment.

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Education

San Diego State University and Tbilisi State University (double-degree program) / Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Sep 2015 - May 2020


42nd Public School of Physics and Mathematics Named After Academician I.Vekua / High School Diploma

2015

Certifications and Trainings

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  • Java 8 Oracle Certified Associate

  • TOEFL iBT 109/120 - C1

Experience

Invited Lecturer / San Diego State University Georgia

Sep 2023 – Present


  • Lead interactive lab sessions, providing clear instructions and demonstrations using Java

  • Develop and design curriculum-aligned assignments to reinforce computer science concepts

  • Evaluate student assignments and maintain accurate records of progress and performance

  • Offer personalized assistance to students and provide constructive feedback




Software Engineer / Quantori LLC

Aug 2020 – Present


Project: Developing a management portal for physicians

Jun 2022 - Present


  • Support the existing and implement new features based on business requirements

  • Develop a performance testing script to assess the current performance and simulate expected load

  • Add metrics system-wide to compare and contrast performance

  • Verify and measure performance improvements with Async Profiler

  • Leverage the HL7 standard to communicate Electronic Health Information across systems

  • Enable local application setup with Docker and Flyway

  • Contribute to UI development with Angular

  • Participate in code reviews

  • Environment: Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Apache JMeter, Async Profiler, Flyway


Project: Developing a management platform for DNA sequencers

Sep 2021 - May 2022


  • Implemented an application for registering, querying, and verifying DNA sequencers

  • Leverage AWS DynamoDB for persistence

  • Used Swagger codegen to generate API code

  • Created a PoC for leveraging Confluent Cloud and Kafka capabilities

  • Manipulate and persist Kafka streams into the AWS S3 bucket

  • Proposed a common standard for code styling and added support for Checkstyle accordingly

  • Maintained the code coverage of 70% with unit tests

  • Contributed to UI development with Angular

  • Participated in code reviews

  • Environment: Spring Boot, AWS S3, AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Confluent Kafka, Angular


Project: Developing a chemistry platform for compound searching

Aug 2020 - Sep 2021


  • Implemented metrics endpoints designed for collecting information about various aspects of the search engine

  • Tweaked the existing features based on customer requirements

  • Created unit and integration tests for new and existing features

  • Configured and troubleshoot remote server based on the project needs

  • Developed a performance testing tool for the project using Apache JMeter

  • Environment: Spring Boot, ElasticSearch, Apache Solr, Apache JMeter




Junior Software Tester / Exactpro Systems

Apr 2020 - Aug 2020


Project: QA for a test automation tool designed for trading systems


  • Analyzed technical documentation

  • Developed test scripts (both manual and automated)

  • Checked the validity of applications and environment

  • Analyzed and reported the identified issues

  • Ensured efficient project communication

  • Environment: Proprietary tools




Teaching Assistant in Computer Architecture, Data Structures | Teaching Assistant in Linear Algebra / San Diego State University Georgia

2019 - 2020


  • Delivering one-to-one assistance to students during practical sessions

  • Creating lesson plans by working in collaboration with the professor

  • Assisting Professor with grading exams and homework assignments




Associated Students Board of Directors: Vice-President / San Diego State University Georgia

Spring 2019 - Spring 2020


  • Acting as a liaison between the student body and administration

  • Assisting Green and Student Life Committees in the implementation of proposed projects




Mentored Summer Research Program / San Diego State University-Main Campus

Jul 2019 – Aug 2019


  • One of four students to obtain a full scholarship for visiting the main campus

  • Reviewing existing literature about Generative Adversarial Networks as part of the scientific workflow

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