desertX walker
@desertxwalker
I am a senior backend software engineer specializing in distributed systems with Erlang/Elixir.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior software engineer with 10+ years building distributed, high-load systems and deep expertise in Erlang/OTP and Elixir. I’ve led backend and game server development at companies including Miniclip and Evolution, delivering scalable servers on AWS using Docker, Kafka and ClickHouse.
I focus on reliability, performance and maintainability, with hands-on experience across relational and NoSQL databases, messaging systems and observability tooling. I enjoy tackling complex backend challenges, mentoring engineers, and expanding skills in data analysis, machine learning and newer languages like Rust.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Developer
Miniclip
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Develop and maintain game server backend for Miniclip's 8 Ball Pool using Erlang/OTP and distributed systems practices to ensure scalability and reliability.
Backend Engineer - Video
Evolution
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Built distributed backend services for video systems using Erlang/Elixir, Kafka and ClickHouse to support high-throughput streaming workloads.
Server Developer (Erlang)
Miniclip
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)
Developed distributed Erlang game servers for high-concurrency titles like Soccer Stars, improving stability and scalability across services.
Server Developer (Elixir)
Maxima Telecom
Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 (6 months)
Implemented Phoenix-based services and contributed to adtech backend components using Elixir, Python and Kafka to process high-volume events.
Senior Software Developer
Vezet Group
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Built high-load backend and anti-fraud systems using Erlang/Elixir and Python, applying data analysis to improve detection and reliability.
Senior Software Developer (Erlang)
Glosav
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Designed and maintained high-load car tracking and monitoring servers in Erlang, enhancing real-time telemetry processing and system monitoring.
Server Developer (Erlang)
ArtPlant
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Developed dedicated game and MMO servers and game AI in Erlang, improving multiplayer stability and real-time gameplay performance.
Full Stack Web Developer
MasterWeb Ltd.
Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years)
Built and designed client websites using PHP, JavaScript and Netcat CMS, delivering production web applications and designs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Higher School of Economics
Advanced Training Course, Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning
2018 -
Completed an Advanced Training Course in Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning at Higher School of Economics (Moscow) in 2018.
Tver State University
Mathematics
2001 - 2003
Studied Mathematics at Tver State University from 2001 to 2003.
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Software and tools used professionally
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