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Alisa Ankvits
Python Back-end Developer | Ukraine • Open to relocation
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Summary
Experienced Software Developer with over 4 years of industry experience building and
maintaining secure, scalable web applications. Skilled in backend development with Python
and modern web technologies. Passionate about improving user experience through data
analysis and system optimization. Successfully improved FTUE by analyzing product
analytics and implementing new features. Proven ability to deliver high-quality code and
collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Skills
Backend: Python, Django, DRF, FastAPI, Celery, huey, async workers, WebSockets.
Frontend: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue.
Databases & Storage: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch; query
optimization, schema design, experience with NoSQL databases.
DevOps & Tools: Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS basics, Jenkins.
Testing & QA: pytest, unit & integration tests, test coverage improvement, legacy code
refactoring.
Analytics & Dashboards: GA / gtag.js, Jupyter dashboards, user funnel analysis.
Design & Principles: OOP, SOLID, design patterns, clean code practices

Languages
Ukrainian – native
English – B2

Experience
CheckiO – educational platform for programmers
Full Stack Developer (April 2022 - November 2025)
●​ Owned multiple backend services: designed and implemented RESTful endpoints
using Django and Django REST Framework;
●​ Improved application performance using Django Debug Toolbar, Query Profiler and
Silk: added database indexes, eliminated N+1 queries and refactored legacy code;
●​ Led the FTUE (First-Time User Experience) initiative: created User Funnel tables in a
read-replica database, built Jupyter widget dashboards, integrated Google Analytics /
gtag.js, and proposed prioritized UX improvements. Implemented onboarding
changes that increased FTUE completion rates across multiple stages by 30–40%;
●​ Rewrote ~90% of legacy JavaScript to modern ES modules, audited and upgraded
NPM dependencies and reduced client bundle size, improving time-to-interactive and
long-term maintainability;
 ●​ Implemented and maintained WebSocket-based real-time services to deliver live
updates and notifications across the platform; ensured reliable reconnection
strategies and handled client backpressure;
●​ Introduced pytest to 25+ modules and established testing practices across the
codebase; implemented unit and integration tests for new features and significantly
increased test coverage for owned services;
●​ Authored and maintained detailed documentation for backend services and features,
including API schemas, database structures, workflows and technical guides for
internal teams, improving onboarding and knowledge sharing.

Commercial Freelance & Personal Projects (2021 - now)
●​ Built multiple web applications, implemented REST APIs, dashboards and user
authentication for small-to-medium clients (Django, FastAPI, NodeJS, React, Vue);
●​ Designed Python scripts and notebooks for data processing, visualization, and
reporting; helped reduce manual work and improve workflows;
●​ Implemented DRF API fixes and integrated PayPal payment flows with secure
webhooks and retry/reconciliation logic for small e‑commerce clients;
●​ Built Discord and Telegram bots for community automation, moderation and
notifications;
●​ PyQt Productivity App – Pomodoro timer with custom notifications and progress
tracking to improve personal productivity; experimented with GUI design, threading,
and event-driven programming.

Education
●​ Bachelor’s in Software Engineering (SE), Petro Mohyla Black Sea State University
(2020 – 2024)
●​ Ongoing professional development via Udemy & Coursera (2021 – now)