Gennadii Khudiakov

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About Me

Highly accomplished Full-Stack Ruby Developer with 12+ years of experience, specializing in building and scaling complex, product-driven applications. Proven expertise in Ruby on Rails (4-8), Microservices Architecture, Kubernetes, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue). Adept at transforming business requirements into robust, high-performance solutions, with a strong track record in leading critical refactoring initiatives, optimizing system performance (e.g., 35% query load reduction), and driving product growth (e.g., scaling to 1M+ users). Passionate about Domain-Driven Design, technical leadership, and delivering tangible business value through innovative software.

Languages

English:C1
Russian:Native
Ukrainian:B2
Georgian:A1

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Skills

Core Technologies & Full-Stack Development

Backend: Ruby on Rails (4-8), Crystal, Node.js (Express.js), Python (Django), JavaEE (Spring MVC, Hibernate)
Languages: Ruby, Crystal, Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, C#, C++
Frontend: React, Vue.js, Angular (AngularJS), D3.js, Backbone.js
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, Redis
APIs: RESTful API Design, GraphQL (Consumption)
Testing: RSpec, Minitest, TDD, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing

Cloud, Infrastructure & DevOps

Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), GCP (basic)
Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (k8s)
Message Brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ
CI/CD & Version Control: Git (GitFlow), GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Capistrano, Pipelines
Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (basic)

Architecture & Methodologies

Architectural Patterns: Microservices Architecture, Monolithic Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture
Design Principles: SOLID Principles, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), DRY, KISS
Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Lean Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Process Modeling: BPMN

AI & Machine Learning

LLMs & Prompt Engineering: Advanced Prompt Engineering for Large Language Models (LLMs)
AI Systems Design: Design and Implementation of Custom AI Assistants, Decision-based AI Automation Scenarios
Integrations: Integration of Generative & Recognition Models into Workflows, Inference APIs
Advanced Concepts: RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) Pipelines, Multi-agent Systems (Reflection & Evolution Mechanisms)

Leadership & Soft Skills

Technical Leadership: Mentoring, Code Review, Architectural Discussions, Technical Strategy
Team Collaboration: Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Resolution
Product Focus: Product-Oriented Development, Business Acumen, User Experience (UX) Empathy
Problem Solving: Complex Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, Debugging
Adaptability: Fast Learner, Adaptability to New Technologies & Environments

Work Experience

Ruby on Rails Full-Stack Developer

2016 – Present

AI Chatbot Automation Platform (Pet Project): Architected and built a no-code, multi-user platform for AI-driven chatbots with advanced sales and automation features. Integrated RAG pipelines, diverse messaging platforms, inference APIs, and complex decision-based automation flows, leveraging AI agent mechanics (reflection, evolution) to deliver a robust solution currently being piloted in several local businesses.
Product-Centric Accounting Software (TaxDome): Led the development of a pivotal product feature: automated workflow pipelines, including the initial version of a Kanban board. This innovation established the core infrastructure for client business process automation, directly enhancing product value and user efficiency.
High-Load Microservices Architecture (BP Pulse): Engineered and delivered a greenfield, high-load Ruby on Rails microservices application for EV charging stations, ensuring substantial traffic throughput and scalability within a Kubernetes environment. Designed robust API endpoints and optimized data flows, contributing significantly to system reliability.
Mobile Application Backend Refactoring (AnkiPro): Executed a comprehensive refactoring of a legacy Ruby on Rails backend at the MVP stage, resolving critical technical debt that had blocked feature development. Implemented Domain-Driven Design (DDD), SOLID principles, introduced GitFlow, CI/CD, and achieved 93% test coverage for core modules, unblocking development and enabling the app to scale to 1,000,000+ users.
Performance Optimization for Analytics (Yandex.Taxi): Developed internal Ruby services for Yandex.Taxi, focusing on performance optimization. Successfully reduced database query load by 35% and improved data processing efficiency for critical analytics tools.
CMS Development & Data Optimization (Disney.ru): Led a team of 4 developers in building a comprehensive CMS for Disney.ru, including dedicated portals for games and radio. Redesigned the data storage and delivery system, achieving a 50% reduction in query response times and significantly enhancing user engagement.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Actively participated in architectural and technical leadership discussions, providing critical insights and influencing strategic technical decisions. Mentored a Junior Developer from initial training to successful full-time employment, overseeing daily tasks, code reviews, and technical guidance on a complex pet project.
Full-Stack Development Expertise: Proficiently developed and maintained Ruby on Rails applications across all major versions (from Rails 4 to 8 and Ruby 2.1 to 3.2), consistently applying best practices in full-stack development, including front-end (React, Vue, AngularJS) and database (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) integration.

Key Technologies: Ruby on Rails (4-8), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, React, Vue, Kubernetes, Docker, AngularJS, AI, Prompt Engineering, Kafka, Microservices, DDD, SOLID, GitFlow, CI/CD

Crystal Developer

2022 – 2024

High-Performance Server-Side Binaries: Designed and implemented high-performance server-side binaries for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), significantly improving system scalability, efficiency, and real-time threat detection capabilities.
Code Quality & Reliability: Enhanced maintainability and reliability of critical modules by rigorously applying SOLID principles and increasing test coverage by 30%, reducing potential bugs and technical debt.

Technologies: Crystal Lang, Docker, Kubernetes, DAST

Java Developer

2013 – 2015

Banking Risk Management Solutions: Developed robust tools for financial institutions, automating critical processes and optimizing operations to significantly reduce operational risks.
BPMN-Based Enterprise Web Services: Designed and deployed enterprise-level web services utilizing BPMN, enhancing process automation and efficiency for clients like Deutsche Telekom.
Stable & Scalable Backend Systems: Delivered reliable and scalable backend solutions using JavaEE, Spring MVC, and Hibernate, ensuring high performance and maintainability for enterprise applications.

Technologies: JavaEE, Spring MVC, Hibernate, BPMN, PostgreSQL, Maven

.NET Developer

2012 – 2013

Advanced Desktop Applications: Developed desktop applications featuring advanced browser-like interfaces with user customization and scripting integration via Google V8, enhancing user experience and flexibility.

Technologies: C++, C#, Google V8

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