Vadim Kuzmenkov
@vadimkuzmenkov
Engineering leader and backend developer specializing in data systems and team building.
What I'm looking for
I am a software developer and engineering manager with five years of remote experience supporting US-based companies, focused on backend systems, data processing, and improving product performance. I have led configuration and development teams, built multiple project teams from scratch, and delivered production-ready modules for insurance policy management systems.
I combine hands-on technical skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, SQL and Azure with proven leadership in hiring, mentoring and establishing workflows for teams of 5–10 engineers. My work includes building data-fix toolboxes, upgrading proprietary tools, creating POCs that advanced to production, and implementing data validation and transformation features that improved integrity and performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Engineer
Hudson Insurance Group
Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 (11 months)
Built a toolbox for quick data fixes using company APIs and played a key role in upgrading a proprietary data management tool to improve data reliability and operational efficiency.
Configuration Development Team Lead
Combined Ratio Solutions
May 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 9 months)
Led configuration development teams, trained 20+ engineers, and built 5–10-person project teams from scratch while delivering multiple insurance policy management system modules.
Senior Configuration Developer
Combined Ratio Solutions
Jul 2020 - Apr 2021 (9 months)
Updated legacy policy management software to improve performance and UX and developed a production-approved proof-of-concept for a new insurance business line.
Configuration Developer
Combined Ratio Solutions
Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 (4 months)
Built a data validation mechanism that improved system data integrity and implemented complex data transformation features for external billing integrations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITMO University
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Completed a Master of Computer Applications program focused on advanced computer science and software development topics.
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Software Engineering, Software Engineering
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering covering software development principles and engineering practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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