Дмитро

Dmytro Chyharev
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
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Python Backend Engineer [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

Results-driven backend engineer with 4 years of experience building and optimizing features for
a large-scale content distribution platform at a global media corporation (Cosmopolitan, Men’s
Health, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, etc.). Skilled in Python and microservices with a proven
track record of modernizing legacy systems and delivering impactful solutions. Fluent in English
with strong cross-cultural communication skills.

Work Experience Skills
Backend Developer, Lerpal Technical Skills
Oct 2021 - Mar 2025 | Remote Python, FastAPI, Flask,
Falcon
Designed and maintained video-related backend microservices PostgreSQL, Alembic,
for a high-traffic content platform. SQLAlchemy, Redis
Upgraded a 9-year-old legacy service to modern standards, Docker, Docker Compose,
RabbitMQ, AWS (Dynamo
replacing AWS Elastic Transcoder with AWS Media Convert,
DB, SQS, SNS, S3, ET, MC)
boosting video processing speed by 30%, and transitioning from
cProfile, Data Dog, Sentry,
H264 to H265 codec.
Sumo Logic
Developed a time-tracking service with automated reporting, Pytest, Unitest, Git
hour tracking, and analytics, streamlining client workflows.
Fixed bugs and optimized code, ensuring seamless functionality
Soft Skills
across features.
Wrote and enhanced unit tests (Pytest, Unitest) to maintain high Cross-cultural
code quality. communication
Problem-solving
Created documentation and diagrams for new features,
Teamwork
improving team collaboration.
Adaptability
Collaborated daily with US-based stakeholders and international
teams to align on goals and resolve issues. Languages
English (Fluent)
Ukrainian (Native)
Achievements
Modernized a legacy video service, improving performance by Additional Information
30% and adopting the H265 codec. Certification/Short Courses
Built and supported a time-tracking tool that automated client AKKA Reactive
reporting and analytics. Architecture
Was a team lead for a backend team, ensuring tickets were done Python related courses on
on time and communicating with US clients. Udemy and Codecademy
Integrated AI into video captioning service, significantly reducing Other
client costs.
Experienced in
Agile/Scrum workflows and
Educational Background JIRA for task management.
B.Sc. in Management and Economics, DonNACEA, 2013 - 2017