> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.kucherov.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.kucherov.net/master.md). # About me ### Summary I am a Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience in software development. I specialise in backend development using **Node.js**, **TypeScript**, **Java**, and **Python**, and have strong experience with frontend technologies including **React**, **JavaScript**, and **TypeScript**. I possess practical, hands-on knowledge of AWS technologies and DevOps practices. I have a proven track record of successfully leading development teams. ### Qualifications * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate * AWS Certified Security - Specialty * Microsoft Specialist: Programming in C# {% embed url="" %} ### Skill Matrix | Languages | Node.js, Typescript, Java, Python, Erlang, C#, SQL | | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cloud Technologies |

AWS (IAM, VPC, EC2, Lambda, Kinesis, Athena, S3, Glue jobs, KMS, Secrets Manager, Route53, CloudFront)

Docker, Kubernetes

| | DevOps tools |

AWS (CodeBuild, CodePipeline, CloudFormation)

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

| | Frameworks/Libraries | Spring Boot, React, Camunda, Moleculer.services, Expressjs, Sequelize, Apollo Server, PySpark | | Project Management | Atlassian Jira, Pivotal Tracker, MS Project | | Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL, CouchDB | | Source versions control | Git (GitHub, GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, BitBucket) | ### Experience #### FL101, Founder & Engineer, April 2025 - June 2026 Founded and developed FL101, a scalable no-code SaaS platform based on BPMN 2.0 for process automation. * Architected and implemented the full-stack solution using React, Spring Boot (Java 21), and AWS services (ALB, EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, SQS). * Defined technical vision, architecture, and development roadmap while personally delivering core platform features. * Established development practices and infrastructure standards to support rapid iteration and future team scaling. #### National Australia Bank (NAB), Senior Engineer, March 2023 - February 2025 Served as a Senior Engineer for two core Business Loans application services in a large-scale banking environment. * Implemented a serverless solution using AWS Lambda, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL, alongside a Kubernetes-based microservices application with Java Spring Boot, PostgreSQL and Kafka. * Acted as Feature Champion, participating in cross-functional meetings to provide early-stage technical estimations and evaluate proposed changes. * Served as a technical mentor to other engineers and facilitated agreements across development groups on internal communication interfaces and integration points. * Focused on improving system scalability, performance, and reliability through high-quality feature delivery and technical guidance. #### Crystal Delta, Senior Engineer, April 2022 - February 2023 Served as a Senior Engineer and technical mentor for NAB’s serverless AWS platform supporting critical banking products. * Developed new features, optimized performance, and provided ongoing support using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. * Acted as a technical mentor, sharing best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment processes. * Participated in technical discussions and contributed to early estimations and design decisions to enhance platform stability and user experience. #### Digital Recruiter / Infosys ANZ / Telstra, Contracted Software Developer, September 2021 - March 2022 Contributed to the Digital Managed Services platform. * Enhanced a microservices architecture based on Moleculer.js and Cloud Foundry. * Designed and implemented automation improvements across AWS and Azure using Node.js, Python, and Ansible. * Acted as a technical mentor, streamlining operational workflows for the broader engineering team. #### Authenticateit Pty Ltd, Contracted Cloud Engineer, April 2021 - June 2021 Led the design and delivery of a comprehensive mobile application analytics pipeline. * Architected the end-to-end solution including event collection, AWS Kinesis, S3, Athena, Glue ETL (PySpark), and a GraphQL API (Apollo Server + Node.js). * Delivered real-time analytics capabilities that enabled data-driven decision making. #### Authenticateit Pty Ltd (Shping), CTO / Systems Architect / Senior Developer, August 2012 - April 2021 As Tech Lead and Systems Architect, provided strategic technical leadership for Shping, a digital marketing platform focused on product authenticity and anti-counterfeiting. * Built and scaled the engineering team from a single developer to a fully functional unit of in-house and outsourced developers. * Directed technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap while implementing Scrum processes, code reviews, sprints, and retrospectives. * Designed and led the implementation of AWS cloud infrastructure (VPC, EC2, Docker Swarm, Lambda, CloudFront, etc.) and a fully automated CI/CD pipeline. * Led development of core services using Erlang, Node.js, .NET Core, and blockchain integration (Solidity). * Delivered multiple high-impact projects including analytics platform (AWS Athena + PySpark) and product traceability system, significantly reducing cloud costs through optimization. #### MRC, Izhevsk, Russia, Contracted Systems Architect, December 2011 - July 2012 Led the architecture and delivery of a real-time market research data visualization system. * Defined system architecture and technical requirements, assembled and led a development team. * Delivered the full solution using ExtJS 4 (frontend) and Erlang/OTP (backend), successfully presenting to key stakeholders. #### KMS Software Company, Software Engineer / Director of Development Services, February 2005 - November 2011 Progressed to Director of Development Services, leading the Core Application Development group for XpressHR™ OnBoarding (later acquired by SAP). * Managed a team that grew from 1 to over 20 engineers, testers, and analysts, establishing recruiting processes, technical interviews, and ongoing training programs. * Led the design, development, and delivery of a complex web-based ASP.NET application automating onboarding processes. * Introduced structured development processes that significantly improved on-time delivery and product quality. * Developed internal productivity tools used across development, implementation, and support teams. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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