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desertX walker

@desertxwalker

I am a senior backend software engineer specializing in distributed systems with Erlang/Elixir.

Portugal
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking senior backend roles focused on distributed, high-load systems using Erlang/Elixir and AWS, ideally in game or real-time platforms, on teams that value reliability, performance, and continuous learning.

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

Miniclip logoMI
Current

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.

GL

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.

AR

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.

SE

Self-Employed Web Developer

Self-Employed

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Built Yellow Pages and real estate catalog web systems using PHP/Yii and MySQL, delivering search, listing and content management features.

QL

Web Developer

Q7 Ltd.

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Developed web services including ticketing, Yellow Pages and GIS systems using PHP/Yii and MySQL, improving reliability and feature set.

ML

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 logoHE

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.

TU

Tver State University

Mathematics

2001 - 2003

Studied Mathematics at Tver State University from 2001 to 2003.

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