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Rostyslav Ryzhkov
Python Backend Developer | AI Automation
Poland | GitHub | LinkedIn | Telegram | [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация»)
SUMMARY
AI Automation Engineer and Python Developer focused on building AI-powered applications, workflow automation, and backend systems. Experienced with OpenAI and Anthropic APIs, API integrations, conversational AI, and production deployments. Built and deployed automation solutions using Python, TypeScript, Node.js, Docker, SQL databases, and cloud infrastructure. Currently contributing to a live product as part of an active development team while developing AI-driven automation projects.
PROJECTS
ExpensesAI — AI-Powered Expense Tracking Assistant ● Production MVP — running 24/7
Python · OpenAI API · SQLite · Docker · Ubuntu VPS · Telegram Bot API · pytest · GitHub Actions
— Built and deployed an AI-powered Telegram expense tracking assistant with receipt parsing, analytics, exports, multilingual support, and conversational financial insights.
— Implemented receipt processing pipeline using OpenAI Vision and structured JSON schema validation to extract transaction data from receipt photos into a normalized SQLite database.
— Developed natural-language analytics features allowing users to query spending data through AI-powered prompts and structured database aggregation.
— Designed modular backend architecture split into bot, AI, parser, analytics, database, and reporting layers for maintainability and scalability.
— Added categorized reports, editing flows, exports, inline keyboard navigation, and robust error handling to improve UX and reduce command-heavy interactions.
— Containerized with Docker and deployed on Ubuntu VPS with environment-based configuration, automated restart policies, CI pipelines, and long-running production stability.
→ Automates receipt parsing and expense categorization workflows that would otherwise require manual spreadsheet tracking.
YouTube Analytics Dashboard
Node.js · Express · Google OAuth 2.0 · YouTube Data API v3 · YouTube Analytics API · Chart.js
— Built a cross-platform analytics dashboard for YouTube channels with public and authenticated analytics.
— Integrated YouTube Data API v3 to retrieve channel statistics, videos, and comments.
— Implemented Google OAuth 2.0 authentication flow and YouTube Analytics API access for private channel insights.
— Developed interactive dashboard with charts, multi-channel support, and analytics visualization.
— Structured as a standalone Node.js application with environment-based configuration and GitHub deployment.
→ Demonstrates API integrations, OAuth authentication, analytics workflows, and rapid MVP delivery.
n8n Content Pipeline (GRIND) Deployed
n8n · OpenAI API · Make · Telegram
— Built low-code automation workflows for Telegram content scheduling, formatting, and multi-platform publishing.
— Worked with workflow orchestration tools (n8n / Make) alongside custom Python-based automation systems.
EXPERIENCE
Software Developer – HelpU May 2026 – Present
Developing features for a production care services platform built with React, TypeScript, Express, PostgreSQL, and Docker.
Implemented booking lifecycle workflows, booking details functionality, helper availability management, authentication improvements, and multiple production bug fixes.
Collaborate within an agile development team using Jira, GitHub pull requests, code reviews, and sprint-based development.
Shift Operations Lead Oct 2025 – Present
Coordinated multi-site operations: scheduling, incident response, shift coverage, and escalation management. Managed direct communication with site management and operational teams.
Operations Monitoring Specialist Oct 2023 – Oct 2025
Incident monitoring, escalation workflows, reporting, and operational coordination across multiple sites. Began self-directed Python learning and built first automation scripts during this period.
Client Services Representative Nov 2022 – Oct 2023
Client onboarding, site communication, operational support, and reporting workflows.

CORE SKILLS
Languages: Python (primary) · SQL · Bash · TypeScript
Backend: Python · Node.js · REST APIs · SQLite · PostgreSQL · Express.js · Telegram Bot API · modular architecture · error handling & retries
Frontend: React · TypeScript · API integration · component-based UI development
AI & APIs: OpenAI API (Vision, Structured Outputs, JSON Schema) · Anthropic API · Prompt Engineering · LLM Workflows · AI Automation
DevOps & Tooling: Docker · Linux (Ubuntu) · VPS Deployment · Git/GitHub · GitHub Actions · pytest · Railway · dotenv · cron
Workflow Automation: n8n · Make · API Integrations · Business Process Automation
Cloud & Integrations: Google OAuth 2.0 · YouTube Data API · YouTube Analytics API · Webhooks
EDUCATION
Self-taught Python developer — building and deploying production projects since 2024
100 Days of Code — Python Bootcamp · Angela Yu (Udemy)
AI Automation Roadmap · ongoing self-study (LLM agents, RAG, workflow tooling)
Mykolaiv National Agrarian University · Veterinary Medicine, 2018–2023 (incomplete)
LANGUAGES
English — B2 — professional working proficiency
Polish — B1 — intermediate, comfortable in daily work
Ukrainian — Native
Russian — Native