Egor Poderiagin
Website: https://crazyrussian.pro/
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egor-poderiagin/
GitHub: https://github.com/Akay7
Telegram: https://t.me/Akay777
Phone: +66 85 595 08 47
Resident: Thailand
Citizen: Russian Federation
Backend Tech Lead
Senior Backend Engineer with 10+ years of experience building and scaling production web systems. Deep expertise in Python, Django, and FastAPI, with strong DevOps skills across Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Experienced in system architecture, monolith-to-microservices migration, PCI DSS compliance, and infrastructure reliability. Currently integrating AI tooling and LLMs into development workflows, transitioning toward AI engineering.
Skills
Backend: Python, Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI, Celery, Strawberry GraphQL, Wagtail, Channels, aiohttp, Tornado
Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Kafka, Redis, RabbitMQ
DevOps & Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, GitHub Actions, GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux2), Nginx, Linux
Monitoring: Prometheus, Fluentd, Fluent Bit, Service Mesh, Sentry
Frontend: Angular, VueJS
IoT & Protocols: MQTT, Modbus
AI/LLM: Actively using Claude, GPT-4, and AI coding tools in daily workflow
Other: PCI DSS compliance, REST API design, unit testing (pytest), code review
Employment & Experience
WebGears Services d.o.o.
SerbiaLed backend development using Django and FastAPI. Designed multi-tenant architecture enabling SaaS delivery without separate deployments per customer, cutting infrastructure costs. Led migration to Strawberry GraphQL, improving frontend-backend collaboration. Implemented Guardian object-level permissions for admin access control. Conducted technical interviews (backend, DevOps), delivered technical presentations, translated business requirements into architecture decisions (Python, Django, FastAPI, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Docker).
Biligent
Rayong, ThailandConsulted on IoT architecture, device integration, and data pipelines using MQTT and Modbus. Communicated directly with partners to define requirements and deliver solutions. Led migration from VMware ESXi to Hyper-V, cutting costs and improving scalability (IoT, MQTT, Modbus, Hyper-V, networking, cybersecurity).
Hyperskill
Czech Republic & USABuilt and scaled the backend of an international edtech platform serving web and mobile users. Researched and implemented API improvements while maintaining backward compatibility — complex refactoring work others avoided. Designed and shipped integrations with third-party and internal services via RabbitMQ. Prepared and delivered technical presentations to the team. Improved test coverage and maintained documentation (Python, Django, DRF, MariaDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker).
Maxiru
Boca Raton, FL, USALed backend development for a cruise line services platform. Built Kafka-based communication between services written by different teams in different languages. Translated client needs into technical specifications. Conducted technical interviews for backend developers. Owned architecture decisions and sprint planning alongside the PM. Primary technical contact for the client (Python, Django, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Docker).
Private Practice / Freelance
GeorgiaLed a team of backend developers building web applications (Django, aiohttp). Administered Kubernetes clusters with GitOps configuration. Brought infrastructure and codebase into full PCI DSS compliance.
Gefco
Moscow, RussiaBuilt full-stack CRM systems for a major transportation company. Delivered integrations with internal and external systems via RabbitMQ (Django, ExtJS, Angular).
re:point
Novosibirsk, RussiaDeveloped REST APIs for mobile apps and backend systems for client web projects. Administered VPS servers and configured Nginx and Apache (Django, Tornado, Nginx, Apache, Docker, AWS).
Bars Group
Kazan, RussiaDeveloped and supported Django/ExtJS software for educational institutions and government agencies.
Education & Certification
Personal
Trail running, half and full marathons, traveling with family. Based in Thailand, available for fully remote roles.