About Me

Overview

I am Valerii Smoliakov, a skilled and passionate software developer with extensive experience in backend and frontend development, as well as DevOps practices. I have more than 20 years of experience in IT. My expertise lies in building robust, scalable applications and delivering high-quality solutions to complex challenges. With a strong focus on modern web technologies and frameworks, I have a proven track record of success in various projects.

Skills and Technologies

Here is an overview of the technologies I am proficient in:

Backend

  • Languages: PHP, Go, Java, Rust, Kotlin, Ruby, Javascript, Python
  • Frameworks: Laravel, Symfony, Gin, FastHttp
  • API Development: REST, GraphQL
  • Tools: Docker, Redis, Amazon S3, Varnish

Frontend

  • Frameworks: Vue.js, React.js, Next.js, Nuxt.js
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, Ant Design, Vuetify, Chakra UI

Fullstack Development

  • Shopify App Development
  • Shopware 6 SDK and API
  • Magento 2 integrations
  • Bigcommerce

DevOps

  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Docker and container orchestration
  • Kubernetes
  • Openshift
  • Deployment on cloud platforms

Database Management

  • MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Data optimization and indexing for large-scale datasets

Additional Skills

  • Data structures and algorithm design
  • Multilingual content handling and i18n
  • Debugging and profiling tools (e.g., Ghidra, LLDB)

Recent Projects

  • Cryptocurrency Arbitrage Scanner: A sophisticated scanner that tracks cryptocurrency prices across exchanges for arbitrage opportunities.
  • Import/Export Tools: Custom-built tools for Shopify and Shopware to handle large-scale data processing, file imports, and script execution during data transformation.
  • Shopware Extensions: Developing multiple Shopware 6 extensions, including a vulnerability scanner and storefront performance benchmarks.

Workflows

  • Agile development with Scrum and Kanban
  • TDD (Test-Driven Development) and clean code practices
  • Memory and performance optimization for high-load systems

Languages

  • English: B1-B2 (actively improving, especially for IT-related topics)
  • Russian: Native
  • Multilingual support in applications (i18n)

My Motto

"Crafting Software, Building Futures"

Contact

  • Email: valery@smoliakoff.com
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