Олександр

OLEKSANDR SOTNIKOV
PYTHON DEVELOPER

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SUMMARY
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Motivated Python Developer with a strong grasp of Django and REST API
[открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») development. Completed several personal and team projects, including
LinkedIn e-commerce and media platforms. Confident in using Python 3.10+,
Django ORM, PostgreSQL, and Git. Solid knowledge of OOP, data structures,
Cherkasy, Ukraine | Remote / Relocate
and algorithms. Quick learner with technical education and High Pre-
Intermediate English level, actively improving towards B1+. Open to remote
SKILLS and relocation opportunities.

Languages & Core
EDUCATION
Python 3.10+, OOP, SOLID, Design Patterns,
Clean Code, Async/Await Programming
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Frameworks
Technological University
Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI,
2016 - 2019
Flask
Testing Jr. Specialist – Engine Repair
Unit test, Integration Testing, Mocking, Test- Polytechnic Technical College
Driven Development (TDD) 2014 - 2016 🏅 Honors
Frontend Mechanic | Driver
HTML, CSS, JavaScript (basic), Bootstrap Automobile and Road Lyceum
Database & ORM 2011 - 2014 🏅 Honors
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Redis,
SQLAlchemy, Django ORM, Alembic,
Database Migrations
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
DevOps & Deployment
Python Developer (Intensive Practical Course) – Mate Academy
Git | GitHub, Docker, Docker Compose,
Nginx, Production Deployment, SSL/TLS, Built & deployed 4 full-stack applications using Django + Fast API +
Environment Configuration PostgreSQL
Web Scraping
Gained experience with payment systems integration (Stripe)
Beautiful Soup, Scrapy, Selenium
Developed skills in Docker containerization and CI/CD workflows
API & Integration
REST API Design, Stripe API, Payment
Systems Integration, Third-party APIs, WORK EXPERIENCE
Swagger/OpenAPI Documentation
Email & Notifications Python Developer | Freelance / Personal Projects
SMTP Configuration, Email Templates, Async
Apr 2023 – Present
Email Sending
Empire Restaurant, Administrator
Dev Tools
Debugging, Postman, Flower (Celery Apr 2019 - Mar 2021
Monitoring), Database Administration Tools Managed daily operations, staff scheduling, and customer relations
Authentication & Security Oversaw reservations, financial reporting, and service quality control
JWT Authentication, OAuth, Session
Automotive Mechanic
Management, Password Hashing (bcrypt)
Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
LANGUAGE Performed diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of passenger
vehicles
English - High Pre-Intermediate (B1)
Polish - High Pre-Intermediate (B1) Worked directly with clients, ensuring timely and quality service
PORTFOLIO
Task Manager for IT
A project management system for development teams (developers, PMs, QAs):
Task creation, deadlines, and status tracking
Tag-based filtering and project-based organization
Asynchronous task actions and updates via AJAX
Tech stack: Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap, JavaScript
(AJAX)
GitHub: task-manager

Airport API Service
REST API for managing flights, airports, bookings, and user authentication
Endpoints for CRUD operations on flights, airports, and tickets
Role-based access, JWT authentication, Dockerized environment

Tech stack: Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, JWT Auth, Docker
GitHub: airport-api-service

Online Cinema API (Group Project)
Production-ready REST API for online cinema platform with complete e-
commerce functionality:
Movie catalog with advanced search, filtering, and user interactions (likes,
ratings, comments)
Shopping cart system with Stripe payment integration
Async email notifications with Celery workers and Redis queues
Multi-level authentication (User/Moderator/Admin roles) with JWT
Dockerized microservices architecture with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Nginx

Tech stack: FastAPI, SQLAlchemy 2.0, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery, Stripe API, Docker,
Nginx
GitHub: online-cinema-api | Live Demo

Library Service API (Group Project)
Scalable library management system with book borrowing and user
management:
Book catalog management with borrowing/return functionality
User authentication and role-based permissions
Inventory tracking and overdue notifications
RESTful API design with comprehensive documentation

Tech stack: Python, FastAPI/Django, PostgreSQL, JWT Authentication
GitHub: library-service-api