VSVladislav Shishko
@vladislavshishko
Engineering leader with 12+ years in software development.
GeorgiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an engineering leader with over 12 years of experience in software development and more than 7 years in systems and platform engineering. My career has been defined by an end-to-end ownership mindset, where I take pride in delivering backend features, designing cloud infrastructure, and automating CI/CD processes. I excel at aligning technical strategies with business goals, driving high-performing teams, and building scalable systems that meet the demands of modern enterprises.
Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional teams, focusing on people management and iterative process improvement. My technical expertise spans Kubernetes, GCP, GitOps, Terraform, and various programming languages including Symfony, Go, Python, and Bash. As a Google Cloud Certified Architect, I am skilled in Agile and Lean practices, ensuring that my teams are not only productive but also engaged and motivated.
In my recent role as a Platform Engineer and Team Lead, I successfully delivered platform services for multiple product teams, optimized incident response processes, and achieved significant cost savings on cloud expenditures. I am passionate about mentoring and developing talent within my teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Platform Engineer / Team Lead
Self-employed
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Led and delivered platform services for multiple product teams, developing various services including WAF and PostgreSQL-as-a-Service. Standardized environments and improved incident response processes, achieving significant cost savings on cloud spend.
Senior System Engineer / Team Lead
EPAM Systems
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Led a DevOps team of 10, building delivery pipelines and infrastructure for an open-source energy data platform. Acted as a bridge between Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams while introducing team-wide standards.
Full-Stack Engineer / DevOps
Rocks and Gold
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Delivered backend features using Symfony and frontend in Angular. Designed and deployed infrastructure on AWS/GCP with Terraform while managing CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes workloads.
Lead Developer / Release Engineer
Infolox GmbH
Jan 2016 - May 2019 (3 years 4 months)
Managed a small distributed development team, focusing on Docker-based platform setup and CI processes. Ensured code quality and stability through effective release automation.
System Architect / Lead Developer
Sinapsys.ru
Jan 2015 - Oct 2015 (9 months)
Held full responsibility for system architecture and codebase quality while mentoring junior developers. Managed deployment and operations of an eCommerce solution.
Symfony Developer
Various Projects
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)
Delivered backend features in Symfony2 across various domains including eCommerce and EdTech. Worked in both solo and small teams, managing full-cycle development from infrastructure to delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Belarussian State University
Bachelor of Science, Radiophysics and Computer Technologies
2008 - 2013
Specialization in System Analysis and Computer Simulation, focusing on the principles and practices of analyzing systems and simulating their behavior to optimize performance and efficiency.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GeorgiaAuthorized to work in
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