Pavel Liashkov

Backend Engineer

Python & Golang Expert

ML Enthusiast

• LinkedIn
• GitHub
• LeetCode

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Professional Experience

Backend Engineer, SplitMetrics

July 2022 – Present

• Developed scalable, high-load systems using Python, handling up to 5k requests per second and managing big data (>200 million records/day).
• Created Apple keywords suggestion service and machine learning systems for ad bid optimization.

Senior Software Engineer, Exness

August 2016 – April 2022

• Developed distributed microservices billing system and integrated crypto payment solutions.
• Enhanced system security through a secrets management service.
• Managed databases with SQL optimizations and architectural improvements.

Software Engineer, Game Stream Joint LLC

August 2014 – August 2016

• Built a microservice-based coupon system and led the premium shop redesign, increasing user engagement and sales.
• Developed versatile APIs for seamless external platform integration.

Software Developer, Mobispot Social Systems

October 2012 – August 2014

• Led development of billing systems for payment terminals and vending machines.
• Created an online shop for NFC tags and integrated social network features.

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Open Source Contributions

• starlette-request-id: Helper for Starlette to add request IDs in logs, 20,000 downloads/month.
• request-id-helper: Enhances logging with request IDs, 1,500 downloads/month.
• secrets-storage: Fetches secrets from various storage solutions, over 1,500 downloads/month.
• sqlalchemy-state-machine: Adds transitions functionality in SQLAlchemy.
• starlette-i18n: Localization helper for Starlette.

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Education

• Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT), University of the People
• Master’s Degree in Theoretical Physics, Kemerovo State University

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Certifications

The Linux Foundation

• CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Coursera Specializations

• Algebra: Elementary to Advanced
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Introduction to Scripting in Python
• Python 3 Programming
• Self-Driving Cars

Udacity

• Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree

Yandex

• Go Developer Professional Training Course

Oxford Machine Learning Summer School

• OxML 2024: Attended advanced lectures on ML theory and its applications in Health & Bio, and Representation Learning & Generative AI

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Skills

• Programming Languages: Python, Golang
• Technologies: Kubernetes, gRPC, SQLAlchemy, Airflow, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, FastAPI
• Specializations: Python Developer, DevOps, MLOps, Large Language Models (LLM), Web Development

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Projects and Achievements

• Developed high-load systems and managed big data effectively at SplitMetrics.
• Improved security through a secrets management service at Exness.
• Created a microservice-based coupon system at Game Stream Joint LLC.
• Built billing systems and integrated social features at Mobispot Social Systems.
• Authored popular open-source packages with significant monthly downloads.

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