Mikhail Timofeev

Software engineer, DevOps



+358 00 000 0000 mikko.timofeev@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/mikko-timofeev gitlab.com/mikko-timofeev github.com/mikko-timofeev Helsinki, Finland

Professional summary


Mikhail Timofeev (Mikko), web developer and DevOps specialist in Helsinki, Finland. Proficient in developing and supporting web applications, SEO, converting monolithic solutions into microservice architecture, providing DevOps/infrastructure support, containerisation, optimisation. Skilled Linux administrator, certified by Microsoft, Cisco, LPI. Working since 2018 (7+ years).

Technical skills

  • - Code: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Ruby, Python, C#, Rust
  • - Frontend: React, HTML5, CSS3, Svelte
  • - Backend: Node.js, Express, NestJS, Rails, .NET Core
  • - Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL, Sqlite
  • - DevOps & cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Azure, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins
  • - Ways of working: Git, Jira, documentation, Agile/Scrum, Figma, pair-coding, proactive

Expertise

  • I prioritise secure coding practices throughout the development lifecycle, from keeping dependencies up-to-date to thorough testing and careful code review. My Linux experience extends beyond development to system administration and troubleshooting in production environments. I work comfortably across the full stack with particular strength in TypeScript and Ruby, whilst exploring Rust and Svelte with enthusiasm to apply them in real-world projects.

Experience


Software Engineer | Elekta Kaiku | Helsinki, Finland |
Industry: Medical devices
- accelerated initial setup of dev environment by 25% saving on average 1.5h for new team members
- decoupled 3 microservices from legacy monolithic app
- eliminated manual project configuration step by introducing a automated env file generator with 1password integration for project

Full-stack Developer | Sympa | Lahti, Finland |
Industry: HR platform
- contributed to rebasing legacy codebase for new production site
- gained experience with Azure, passed certification

Software Engineer | Swappie | Helsinki, Finland |
Industry: Recycling old electronics
- promoted containerised approach for application debugging (against bare-metal setup approach)

Web Developer, DevOps Engineer | Channel One | Remote |
Industry: Mass media
- ensured uninterrupted operation of website services for 2 years (20 million monthly visits)
- designed container toolkit and project management scripts
- declared endpoints in Swagger manifest

Web Programmer | Elecsnet / Peoples | Remote |
Industry: Fintech
- participated in development of a web platform (multiapp)
- implemented payment gateway in Python
- explored integration options with local mobile operator
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Education


Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology | 2014 - 2018
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
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Certificates

  • Microsoft Certified Professional:
    • - Windows Operating System Fundamentals
    • - Networking Fundamentals
    • - AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
  • Cisco Certified Professional:
    • - CCNA Routing and Switching
    • - CCNA Security
  • Linux Professional Institute:
    • - NDG Linux Essentials
  1. Google Drive: https://v.gd/0wj2Xp

Languages

  • English - Proficient (C2)
  • Finnish - Elementary (A2)
  • German - Beginner (A1)

Featured projects

  1. "Real-time chat". My summer research project on censorship circumvention via proxies and decoy broadcasting, traffic mimicry: https://gitlab.com/mikko-timofeev/real-time--chat
  2. Mini-map. Indoor navigation using triangulation via Bluetooth beacons and WiFi access points: https://gitlab.com/mini-map/mini-map.gitlab.io

Publications

  1. Continuous integration – the enterprise strategy: Development of Maven plugin, promotion of an algorithm (Bachelor’s thesis): https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018060312126

Licenses and permits

  • - driving license: type B
  • - Finnish residence permit (Schengen): type A

Additional resources

  1. Web-portfolio: https://mikko-timofeev.gitlab.io/en