Ilya Makedon

As a seasoned software engineer with over a decade of experience, I specialize in backend development and distributed systems. My journey includes roles at industry giants like Amazon and Disney, as well as dynamic startups, where I've consistently delivered scalable and efficient solutions. I take pride in my ability to inspire and empower teams, fostering collaboration to achieve exceptional results.

I've successfully led a remote team of 20 engineers, doubling company revenue by $2M with a high-performing ATS. At the Department of Veteran Affairs, I invented a monitoring app that boosted operational efficiency. My technical prowess includes translating legacy C++ systems to Java for Amazon, ensuring scalability and streamlining operations.

My expertise spans a range of technologies, including Java, Ruby, JavaScript, and cloud platforms like AWS. I'm passionate about building robust, scalable architectures and have a proven track record of end-to-end system delivery, ensuring high availability and low latency. I thrive in remote environments and am committed to continuous improvement and innovation in software development.