Ruslan

Ruslan Kovalenko
Wroclaw, Poland
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GitHub: https://github.com/rusleak
Telegram: @novembermember

Summary
Backend Developer focused on Java and Spring Boot development. Experienced in building REST APIs,
database-driven applications, and backend systems using Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Hibernate, PostgreSQL,
and MySQL. Developed personal projects featuring dynamic JPQL filtering, pagination, database migra-
tions, file upload handling, and scheduling systems. Familiar with Docker, Git workflows, CI/CD fundamen-
tals, and software engineering principles including OOP, SOLID, and TDD.

Technical Skills
Backend: Java 17/21, Spring Boot 3, Spring MVC, Spring Security (JWT, OAuth2), Spring Data JPA, Hibernate,
REST API, Microservices, RabbitMQ
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, SQL, Flyway, Database Indexing, Query Optimization
DevOps Tools: Docker, Linux, Maven, Gradle, Git, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Postman, Jira, SonarQube,
IntelliJ IDEA
Engineering: OOP, SOLID, Design Patterns, TDD, DTO Mapping, Validation, Pagination, Concurrency
AI & Productivity: GitHub Copilot (inline code completion, refactoring suggestions), ChatGPT, Claude, Gem-
ini (debugging assistance, code review, technical documentation)
Prompt Engineering: Designing effective prompts for code generation, refactoring, debugging, and tech-
nical documentation using LLM-based tools
Frontend Other: Thymeleaf, HTML/CSS, Python

Certificates
SoftServe

Practical Java
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7315752669325746176/
Series MK № 23418/2025

Education
2024 – 2028: Bachelor’s in Information Technology (ENG)
Specialization: Software Development
WSB Merito University, Wrocław

Oct 2021 – July 2024: Bachelor’s in Logistics (ENG)
Specialization: Trade and Distribution Logistics
MWSLiT (IULT), Wrocław, Poland

Experience
Aug 2023 – Nov 2023: Logistics Intern
Kuehne + Nagel
• Analyzed operational data to identify process inefficiencies and improve logistics workflows.
• Prepared KPI reports for logistics operations and supported decision-making processes.
• Worked with EDI-based communication systems and issue resolution processes.
• Participated in process optimization and risk assessment initiatives.

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Projects
InterStore – E-commerce Platform

https://github.com/rusleak/InterStoreCV

Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, Flyway, MySQL, Thymeleaf, Maven
• Designed layered backend architecture following Controller / Service / Repository / DTO patterns.
• Implemented relational database modeling and product catalog management for scalable e-commerce
workflows.
• Developed dynamic product filtering using custom JPQL queries with optional parameters and optimized
query handling.
• Implemented pagination and sorting mechanisms for scalable processing of large product datasets.
• Integrated Flyway for database schema versioning and migration management.
• Implemented REST API and MVC architecture within a single Spring Boot application.
• Developed server-side file and image upload handling with validation and storage management.
• Implemented centralized exception handling and input validation for API and MVC layers.
• Applied DTO mapping to separate persistence and presentation layers.
• Managed project structure and version control using Git-based development workflows.
Medicine Take Reminder Bot

https://github.com/rusleak/TakeMedicineReminderBot

Java 21, Telegram Bot API
• Designed and implemented backend architecture for a Telegram-based medication reminder system.
• Developed scheduling logic for recurring and automated reminder delivery.
• Implemented command handling and user interaction workflows using Telegram Bot API.
• Applied modular architecture principles and exception handling for improved maintainability and fault
tolerance.
• Developed time-based task execution and reminder management logic using Java scheduling utilities.

Languages
English - B2
Polish - B1
Ukrainian - Native
Russian - Native

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