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Pavel Shabalin

Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
GitHub: https://github.com/pavelgodx/
Telegram: http://t.me/smerch/

Currently considering remote positions only

Summary
IT specialist with hands-on experience in backend development, automation,
and API integrations. Since 2021, I’ve been working as a programming mentor
at an international online academy, delivering 6500+ hours of teaching and
helping students build practical projects. Since 2023, I’ve also worked as a
freelance developer, creating Telegram bots, automation systems, and web
platforms for international clients. Background in Cybersecurity with a strong
focus on Python backend development and automation systems.

Comfortable adapting to new technologies and development environments depending
on project requirements. Open to learning new tools and expanding technical
expertise when needed

Education
●​ Odessa National Polytechnic University (ONPU)
-​ B.Sc. program in Cybersecurity (2016 – 2019)

Experience

●​ Lead Programming Mentor (2021–2026)
International Online Programming Academy

– Delivered 6500+ hours of programming instruction and practical project
mentorship
– Supervised development of student and internal projects, including Telegram
bots, automation systems, and web applications
– Helped junior instructors improve their technical and teaching skills
– Conducted livestreams and educational sessions on Artificial Intelligence,
Cybersecurity, and IT careers

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 ●​ Freelance Backend Developer (2023–present)

– Developing backend solutions focused on automation, API integrations, and
scalable Python services
– Working directly with clients, handling project architecture, development, and
deployment independently
– Built Telegram bots, FastAPI services, database systems, and automation
tools for different business needs

Technical Skills

Languages/Technologies: Python, MySQL/PostgreSQL, HTML/CSS, JS
Frameworks/Libraries: aiogram, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Selenium,
BeautifulSoup, Django
Infrastructure/Tools: Docker, Redis, Nginx, Linux, Git, Celery, Postman,
WebSockets

Languages

Russian: native
Ukrainian: native
English: intermediate (B1)
Chinese: elementary proficiency HSK1+ (A1–A2)

Projects
●​ Social Web Platform:

Developing a real-time web platform using Django, Redis, Docker, MySQL,
and WebSockets

Key features:

– Real-time chat system and social interaction functionality
– Subscription system with premium content and course access
– Internal APIs and third-party service integrations
– OAuth authentication and email verification
– Mobile-friendly PWA support
– CDN integration for media delivery
– Automated certificate generation
– Asynchronous background task processing

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 ●​ Telegram Bots:

Developing and maintaining 10+ Telegram bots, including projects with
20,000+ users

– Built crypto tracking systems, automation tools, referral systems, and
database-driven functionality
– Developed Telegram bots for business automation, including auto-posting,
subscription systems, AI integrations, chat moderation, and internal workflow
tools
– Integrated dozens of external APIs for automation, notifications, analytics,
and real-time data handling

●​ Telegram WebApp

Worked on backend development of a Telegram WebApp using FastAPI,
MySQL, and aiogram, collaborating closely with a frontend developer

Key features:

– Virtual token trading system with buy/sell mechanics and dynamic pricing​
– Social functionality including profiles, friend system, and weekly rewards​
– Integrated 10+ third-party APIs for market data, automation, and platform
features

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