Nikita Pestin

Software Engineer

I'm a passionate software developer with a strong technical skill-set and big commitment to SOLID principles. I have an interest in building and scaling distributed and concurrent systems.

I had opportunities to work on different types of projects such as accounting and management systems, GPS monitoring, human resources, and fraud prevention information systems.

I am currently on a joint mission with the entire team at FRISS to make the FRISS Score© the global trusted standard for honest insurance by the year 2025.

Nikita Pestin

Skills

Here's the list of languages and technologies I have worked with:

  • C#/.NET
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • HTML5 & CSS3
  • VBScript
  • Git & JIRA
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Rest/SOAP Services
  • Bootstrap
  • ElasticSearch

Experience

Developer  @  FRISS

August 2019 - Present

  • Integrated software platfrom with external datasources.
  • Greatly increased scalability and performance of high load system.
  • Participated in a project to make solution accessible through Azure cloud.
  • Implemented data standardization for consumption by machine learning algorithms.

Developer  @  Utah County Administration

March 2019 - July 2019

  • Created a public api to access county land records.
  • Developed tools for automation of routine processes in the county departments.

Developer  @  Axes Pro

September 2014 - February 2019

  • Managed web projects in a small team of developers.
  • Worked on implementation and customization of modules for a big HR system.
  • Engaged in projects from requirement elicitation to submitting work to a customer.
  • Worked on a system integration of our applications with external systems like SAP, Active Directory, etc.

Volunteer  @  Die Jugendherberge

March 2013 - August 2014

  • Participated in a 18-months volunteer project abroad.
  • Worked as a labor worker in a youth hostel.
  • Developed crucial communication and teamwork skills.

Developer  @  IBS-Alpha

July 2011 - February 2013

  • Performed project design and development in diverse fields such as accounting, enterprise and fleet management systems, GPS tracking, CRM, etc.
  • Completed code writing duties, reviewed daily code for bugs and conducted weekly system tests.
  • Produced project reports for ongoing working plans and wrote technical documentation.

Computer Technician  @  Reglament

June 2009 - October 2010

  • Diagnosed and repaired computer hardware.
  • Deployed and configured web-servers.
  • Administered networks.
  • Finished several websites.

Projects

Open-Source Project

NickChess

Simple chess game on android that demonstrates using of alpha-beta pruning technique.

  • Java
  • Android SDK

Alexa Skill

Admission Office

Alexa Skill that helps find basic information about US college admission. For example, tuition cost, application fees, financial aid packages and admission rates.

  • C#
  • AWS
  • Alexa
  • ElasticSearch

Private Project

ETWeb Analytics

Complete rewriting of ETWeb Analytics module using DevExpress components.

  • C#
  • DevExpress

Contacts

Please feel free to contact me through email: nikita.pestin@gmail.com.

© Nikita Pestin 2018 - 2019