Danil Veteran

Danil Shkoda
Backend Developer
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) |
Portfolio
Backend developer with 3 year of development experience and the ability to make good decisions. I am
excited to work with great teams, learn from others, and continuously improve my skills. I am
motivated and ready to take on new challenges in a collaborative environment. I have hands-on
experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into backend services (APIs, automation, data processing)
and effectively using AI-powered tools to boost productivity and engineering quality.
In the past, I am a former military helicopter pilot with a good track record , served (2015–2022). I
finished my military career as a senior pilot and moved into IT. I have experience working in and leading
a team to achieve goals, organisation work , working with different digital systems.

Tech Stack: Js | Ts | NodeJs | Express.js | NestJs | Fastify |
DB: MySql | PostgreSql | MongoDb | Redis |
Tools: Git | GitHub | Postman | Swagger | Docker | Loki | Grafan | Grafan Alloy | Jira | Cursor
AI: Claude Code | ChatGPT
Languages: English, Intermediate | Ukrainian, Native

Important Skills and Benefits for IT

• Management of complex systems: My experience with advanced systems in aviation is useful in IT
because handling complex backend systems needs similar skills in data analysis and solving technical
problems.
• Problem Solving: I can make decisions when things are uncertain and quickly handle new issues.
• Discipline: I have a discipline and ability to learn new technologies quickly, from my aviation
background. I focus on details and can adapt quickly to new tools.
• Stress Management: Working in a high-pressure aviation job has taught me how to handle stress and
stay focused on my tasks.

Professional Experience
• 42flows.tech, Ukraine - Backend Developer
April 2025 - currently
Designing and building backend services for data-intensive applications. Responsible for architecting
REST APIs, structuring data models, and integrating third-party data sources. Working with NestJS,
MongoDB, and Redis to ensure consistent performance under high-load conditions. Involved in the
full development cycle — from requirements and data schema design to deployment and monitoring.

• SplineStudio, Ukraine - Backend Developer
September 2023 - April 2025
Developed backend for e-commerce projects using a microservices architecture with Nest.js. I have
done projects using Fastify, and raw MySQL queries for improving application performance.
• Uinno, Ukraine - Backend Developer
January 2023 - September 2023
Worked on different projects where I was responsible for Built APIs for client projects using Nest.js
and Express, streamlining data processing. Optimized database queries to speed up API performance
and project delivery.
• Military Aviation Unit, Ukraine - Senior Helicopter Pilot
2015-2022
Served as a senior pilot, managing complex systems and leading teams in high-pressure
environments, skills I transitioned into IT for problem-solving and teamwork.

Education
Kharkiv National University of the Air Force
Years Attended: 2015-2020