Maksym

Maksym Katkalov
Python Developer
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PROFILE

I am a developer with strong skills in Python, design patterns, and web frameworks like Django, Django REST
Framework, and FastAPI. I have working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap, along with a basic
understanding of JavaScript.
My background in customer support has equipped me with strong interpersonal and communication skills, an
understanding of end-user perspectives, and an ability to identify and address user needs efficiently.
I am actively enhancing my language skills and currently possess Upper-Intermediate level of English proficiency
that enables effective interaction in English-speaking environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2023 – present Python Developer
Care Express
It is a comprehensive service provided at train stations designed to enhance the overall
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passenger experience and ensure the safety, convenience, and satisfaction of travelers.
At Care Express, I spearheaded the development of a Django REST API for station
clients, implementing Swagger documentation, JWT-based registration, PostgreSQL
integration, and Docker deployment.
Stack: Django REST framework; PyJWT; Docker Compose; Swagger.
Library Service
This project involves the implementation of a comprehensive library management
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system, encompassing multiple services and features.
In this project, I implemented a CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionality for a
specific model. Additionally, I added a subscription system for authors. When an author
publishes a new book, all his subscribers receive an email notification.
Stack: Django REST framework; PyJWT; Сelery; Redis; Stripe; Aiogram; Django-
templated-email.
StaffUs service
Service for management companies, offices and departments. In this project I created a
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backend, added endpoints using HTML and Bootstrap, deployed the site to AWS.
Stack: Django; HTML & CSS; Bootstrap; Crispy-Forms; AWS.

2021 – 2023 HOSTiQ
Customer Support at the hosting service
Providing guidance and support to users of our products, addressing a range of web
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service-related concerns. This support encompasses activities such as:

aiding users in service selection, facilitating server and service installations;
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assisting with configurations;
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communication with users primarily occurs through chat interactions and ticketing
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systems in English;
troubleshooting technical issues and providing step-by-step solutions;
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collaborating with the development team to escalate and resolve complex technical
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issues.

SKILLS

Python3 & OOP. Design Patterns, TDD, SOLID, Django, Django REST
DRY. Framework, FastAPI.
HTML, CSS, Bootstrap,
JavaScript (basics). SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Django Concurrency & Parallelism,
ORM, SQLAlchemy, Redis, Asyncio.
Pytest & Unittest MongoDB, alembic, pydantic.
Pandas & Matplotlib.
ETL & Visualising, Tableau. Web Scraping, Scrapy.
Machine Learning &.Data
Docker & Docker-compose, AWS Algorithms and Data Structures. Analysis.
(experience with EC2), Linux CLI 100 LeetCode tasks done.
Competence. Developer Tools: PyCharm,
HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS, FTP, SSH, IntelliJ IDEA, DataGrip,
Tools: Git, GitHub, Debugger, SMTP/POP3/IMAP. Postman.
pip, Jira, Trello.
Waterfall, Agile & Scrum. Upper-Intermediate English.

EDUCATION

2019 – 2023 Bachelor's degree in law
Kharkiv, Ukraine Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University

Self-education:
Mate academy .
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Codecademy
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Codewars .
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• Learning Python 5th Mark Lutz.
• Fluent Python, Luciano Ramalho (only sections on data and its structure in Python).

ACHIEVEMENTS

At my previous job, after a few months without recognition, I secured my first award for the highest number of
website transfers to our hosting. Within eight months, I became the sole winner in all categories, earning the
nickname "Achievement Ace" from my team lead.

INTERESTING FACT

I never dreamed of becoming an astronaut or a pilot, but I did dream of becoming a hacker.