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Maksim Shatov

@maksimshatov

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Results-driven AI Engineer with expertise in machine learning solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my AI expertise to solve complex challenges and contribute to impactful projects.

I am an AI Engineer with over 5 years of experience in artificial intelligence and more than 10 years in cloud backend engineering. My expertise lies in building scalable backend systems and full-stack applications, particularly in deploying robust machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) solutions. I have a strong background in knowledge base integration and vector-based semantic search, utilizing frameworks like Pinecone and LangChain to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions to complex business challenges.

Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented advanced AI-powered platforms, developed high-performance information retrieval systems, and architected RESTful APIs for seamless integration of AI models. My technical proficiency spans multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Python, TypeScript, React, and FastAPI, allowing me to create efficient and maintainable code. I am passionate about optimizing systems for scalability and reliability, ensuring that my solutions have a real-world impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Backend | Blockchain Engineer

Current

Upwork

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Developed and maintained key features for several web applications, leveraging React.js and Node.js to deliver a seamless experience to a user base exceeding 4 million, driving user engagement and reliability. Led the migration of legacy Java SOAP APIs to modern RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, significantly improving system performance, maintainability, and robustness for critical backend services

React Node Java Spring Boot RESTful APIs AWS Rust Solana Smart Contracts Docker

Current

Senior Frontend Engineer

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Sous-Vide Zen

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led the technical design and implementation of complex frontend solutions, leveraging Next.js, React, Redux Toolkit (RTK Query), and TypeScript to deliver robust and maintainable user interfaces in collaboration with a cross-functional team of up to 10 developers. Engineered scalable and high-performance web applications by extensively utilizing server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation

Next.js React React Redux TypeScript SCSS Python PostgreSQL JWT OAuth

AI & Backend Engineer

Harvest LLC

Apr 2025 - Present (4 months)

Developed and maintained an AI-powered platform integrating LangChain, Pinecone vector database, and vector embeddings, leveraging diverse datasets from WDI, Eurostat, and IMF APIs to enable real-time, data-driven Q&A functionality for end users. Architected and implemented a robust full stack web interface using React and FastAPI frameworks, focusing on responsive UI design, secure authentication

Python fastAPI React Lang Chain Pinecone Docker AWS PostgreSQL JavaScript

Software Engineer

Twill

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Developed and maintained a robust digital asset management platform, utilizing React, TypeScript, Node.js, and GraphQL to enable efficient handling and organization of extensive digital content for enterprise clients. Engineered terabyte-scale data ingestion and real-time streaming pipelines using Node.js, supporting seamless processing and management of over 150 million digital artifacts, and ens

React TypeScript Node GraphQL JavaScript Backbone JSX SCSS Jinja Gulp Docker CI CD

Full Stack Developer

Autoimport

Dec 2011 - Present (13 years 8 months)

Designed, architected, and developed a comprehensive auto parts sales portal from the ground up using PHP and MySQL, efficiently scaling to support more than 1,000 daily users and facilitating seamless e-commerce operations. Built and maintained custom software solutions for internal company use—including accounting, management, and warehouse systems—leveraging 1C to optimize workflows and enhance