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Alex Demidoff

Senior Software Engineer
Percona LLC

🌟 I'm Passionate about Crafting Scalable and Efficient 🚀 Systems in Go

About Me

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Go, a language that I believe holds the key to building robust and high-performance systems. My career spans over a decade, during which I've honed my skills in developing cutting-edge backend solutions that power applications at scale. My dedication to mastering new technologies and staying at the forefront of the industry has allowed me to excel in various domains.

Technical Expertise

Languages: Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python

Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, DigitalOcean

Containerization: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes

API Development: RESTful, gRPC

DevOps: Jenkins, Github Actions, Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Bash Scripting

Testing: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Load Testing

Key Achievements

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of contributing to several high-impact projects, including:

  • Microservices Architecture: Designed and supervised the implementation of a microservices architecture for a software platform.

  • Optimized Database Queries: Enhanced query performance in a critical application by 40% through query optimization and indexing strategies.

  • Cloud Migration: Successfully led the migration of legacy on-premises applications to AWS, reducing operational costs by 30%.

  • CI/CD Implementation: Implemented robust CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes and ensuring a reliable release cycle.

Why Go?

Go has been my language of choice for backend development for several reasons:

  • Performance: Go's speed and efficiency make it ideal for high-performance applications.

  • Concurrency: Goroutines and channels simplify concurrent programming, making it easier to develop scalable systems.

  • Shallow learning curve: Go is a non object-oriented language, it is easy to pick it up and be productive with.

  • Strong Community: Go has a thriving community and a rich ecosystem of libraries, which accelerates development.

My Approach

I'm a strong advocate for clean code, best practices, and continuous learning. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into working solutions. My problem-solving mindset and attention to detail ensure that I deliver robust and reliable software.

Let's Connect

I'm always eager to connect with fellow engineers, developers, and tech enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to discuss the latest trends in backend development, explore potential collaboration, or simply share ideas, feel free to reach out to me. Let's build the future together!