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Simon Balikov

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Senior Software Engineer at NDA Retail Group who cut demand-calculation time from 30 minutes to 11 with Apache Ignite and parallel Compute Tasks.

Serbia
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At NDA Retail Group, I architected and delivered a centralized Calculation Management System for demand-calculation workflows. I also built an asynchronous task-aggregation and batch-write framework that reduced preprocessing for one distribution center across 230 suppliers from five minutes to 230 milliseconds.

I introduced Apache Ignite caching and parallel Compute Tasks, reducing that center’s calculation time from 30 minutes to 11. I also implemented transactional outbox and inbox patterns with idempotent processing for effectively exactly-once interaction with the Calculation Platform.

At DXC Technology, I developed and supported checkout, basket, and delivery-slot reservation features for Ahold Delhaize. I increased stable email-processing throughput from 15 TPS to 50 TPS and contributed to failed-order orchestration that increased retry speed and throughput by 30%.

Earlier, I delivered financial-data microservices at Citigroup and a document-exchange microservice at VTB. I began my career in automation and control, programming PLC systems and integrating building-control protocols.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

NDA Retail Group

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Architected a centralized Calculation Management System and built an asynchronous task-aggregation framework, reducing preprocessing time from 5 minutes to 230 milliseconds. Implemented transactional outbox/inbox patterns and Apache Ignite caching to cut calculation time from 30 to 11 minutes.

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Java Software Engineer

VTB

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Designed and delivered a microservice for document exchange with a major enterprise client. Led the engineering team in completing high-priority tasks before the annual release freeze.

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Intern

Andersen Lab

Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 month)

Built hands-on experience with Java and backend development through internal fintech projects. Demonstrated readiness for production work and progressed to a client-facing Java Software Engineer role.

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Programmer of Automation & Control

EC NOVATON

Feb 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 10 months)

Programmed PLC systems using Siemens Desigo, Carel, Segnetics, and Beckhoff platforms. Integrated Modbus, Profibus, and KNX protocols for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and smart-building systems.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University LETI logoSL

Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University LETI

Master's Degree, Mechatronics and Robotics

2016 - 2018

Master's degree in Mechatronics and Robotics from Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University LETI, completed in 2018.

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Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University LETI

Bachelor's Degree, Control in Technical Systems

2012 - 2016

Bachelor's degree in Control in Technical Systems from Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University LETI, completed in 2016.

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