Roman

ROMAN KAFTAN Piešťany, Slovakia | 22 years old
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GitHub: github.com/NightSoul2202 | YouTube Portfolio: Game Showcase

SUMMARY Motivated Software Engineer with hands-on team experience developing full-stack web
applications, interactive games, and machine learning models. Adept in C#, ASP.NET Core, and React, with
a strong foundation in databases, deployment (Docker), and software architecture. Proven track record of
delivering complex academic and personal projects from concept to live deployment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Backend: C#, ASP.NET Core, Python, Java (Foundational)
● Databases & ORM: SQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Entity Framework (EF Core), Database
Migrations
● Frontend: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3, Angular (Foundational)
● Game Development: Unity (C#), Unreal Engine 5 (C++)
● DevOps & Architecture: Docker, Clean Architecture principles
● Quality Assurance: Unit Testing (C#, C++, Python), Selenium
● Desktop Development: WPF, Windows Forms
● Machine Learning: Python, YOLOv8 (Object Detection)
● Languages: English (B2), Ukrainian (Native)

PROJECTS & PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Cloud Storage Platform (EasyDisk Cloud) | ASP.NET Core, React, TypeScript, Entity Framework, Docker

● Developed and deployed a comprehensive, three-tier client-server web application mimicking
Google Drive functionality for file storage and management.
● Designed and managed database schemas using MS SQL, Entity Framework, and Migrations to
ensure data integrity and seamless updates.
● Implemented Clean Architecture principles to ensure system scalability and maintainability.
● Containerized the full application stack using Docker and successfully deployed it for public internet
access.

Game Development (2D Tactical Shooter & Custom Projects) | Unity, Unreal Engine 5, Python

● Designed, programmed, and shipped interactive video games for personal portfolio, university
coursework, and Computer Academy "STEP".

● Engineered a custom server-side application in Python to support multiplayer backend functionality
and game communications.
● Utilized both Unity (C#) and Unreal Engine 5 (C++) to build out core gameplay mechanics, custom
assets, and UI systems.
● Demonstration: Gameplay Video Showcase on YouTube

Machine Learning Object Detection | Python, YOLOv8, Label Studio

● Trained and implemented machine learning models for visual object recognition utilizing YOLOv8.
● Handled dataset preparation, image annotation, and model training workflows to achieve accurate
object detection.

EDUCATION & COLLABORATION

Software Engineering Degree & Technical Training

● University Degree in Software Engineering
● Computer Academy "STEP" (Software Development Program)

Teamwork & Development Methodologies

● Gained robust collaborative development experience through team-based academic and academy
projects.
● Effectively communicated technical requirements and divided feature workloads in a team
environment to deliver functioning software on deadline.