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ILLIA IVASHKO
Python Backend Developer
Lviv, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
github: Illiaivasko | linkedin: illia-ivashko

SUMMARY
Python Developer with over 1 year of experience who enjoys building stable backends and automating complex data flows.
Proficient in the Django/FastAPI ecosystem, cloud deployment (AWS), and database optimization. I focus on writing code that is
easy to maintain and scaling systems to handle real-world growth. Ready for full-time employment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Languages: Python, SQL, Bash.
• Frameworks: Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), FastAPI.
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB.
• DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Docker Compose, AWS (S3, EC2), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Nginx, Gunicorn.
• Testing: Pytest, Unittest, Selenium, Playwright.
• Tools: Git, OAuth2, Celery, Stripe API, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI.

EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor / Freelance Developer | November 2024 — Present.
• Parser Development: Built and scaled 10+ high-performance scrapers using Selenium and Playwright, automating data extraction from over
50 diverse sources.
• Legacy System Maintenance: Took ownership of a large Django legacy project, resolving critical bugs and ensuring 99.9% system uptime.
• Performance Optimization: Sped up request processing by 15% through smarter SQL queries and indexing.
• Cloud Integration: Configured secure media storage using AWS S3 and automated deployment processes with Docker.
• API Development: Developed and documented robust RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with third-party services.

PROJECTS
E-commerce Platform (Personal Project)
🔗 Demo: store-deploy.up.railway.app | 💻 Code: github.com/Illiaivasko/clothing-store-public
Full-featured online store.
• Architecture: Built this project to master clean architecture and modularity in Django.
• Core Features: Implemented a complete shopping cycle including product management, shopping cart logic, and user order history.
• Performance: Used Redis for caching to take 20% of the load off the primary database.
• Security & Payments: Integrated OAuth2 (Google/Github) for secure authentication and Stripe API for processing payments.

• Asynchronous Tasks: Offloaded heavy tasks like emails and orders to Celery to keep the UI fast and responsive.

EDUCATION (Available for work)
Lviv Polytechnic National University (College of IT) Major: Computer Science | Sept 2024 - July 2029.

ADDITIONAL
• Languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (Intermediate/Technical).
• Hobbies: Chess (2nd sports rank) - strategic planning and logical problem-solving skills.