Vitalii Zahoruiko

In my role, I focused on enhancing the reliability and scalability of our systems, taking them to the next level. By implementing a fault-tolerant architecture and a zero-downtime deployment strategy, I helped ensure the system maintained an impressive level of reliability. As traffic grew, I led the charge in scaling the platform, which not only handled the increased load but also improved performance, reducing latency significantly. In addition to performance improvements, I worked on reducing operational costs by migrating legacy systems to modern, cloud-based solutions. This shift brought about not just cost savings, but also increased efficiency and flexibility, which allowed the team to focus on higher-value work. One of the projects I’m most proud of is the development and launch of a real-time analytics tool, which provided clients with actionable insights and helped them make better, data-driven decisions. I also prioritized operational efficiency by integrating advanced monitoring systems. This reduced incident response times by over half, allowing us to address issues faster and minimize impact. On top of this, I took steps to improve team productivity. I set up a knowledge-sharing framework, which significantly boosted how teams collaborated and solved problems. We also reworked the onboarding process, reducing the time it took new hires to get up to speed by a significant margin. Throughout my journey, I’ve been deeply involved in shaping the direction of IT strategy. I’ve defined and executed plans for resource allocation, budget management, and ensuring that our infrastructure remains reliable and cost-efficient. I’ve led cross-functional teams, making sure that engineering and operations are aligned with business goals. I’ve also been at the forefront of optimizing our messaging platforms, ensuring that the multi-channel systems we work on (SMS, VoIP) are always running smoothly and efficiently, while helping the company grow.

Improved IT infrastructure uptime, ensuring consistent and reliable service delivery. Achieved significant cost reductions in IT operations through resource optimization and strategic vendor negotiations. Led the successful launch of a mobile payment app and implemented an IT strategy that accelerated project delivery timelines. Introduced CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment efficiency and optimized backend processes, significantly improving application performance during peak usage. Oversaw software development for payment solutions and mobile applications, utilizing technologies like Python, Django, and OpenAPI. Defined and adjusted IT strategies, including budget planning and cost optimization. Ensured the fault tolerance of IT infrastructure while preparing detailed project documentation such as technical specifications and schedules. Regulated and optimized IT business processes and formalized workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.

Ensured 99.9% availability of critical IT systems, significantly improving the user experience. Boosted development team productivity by adopting Agile practices and optimizing workflows. Led the launch of a payment processing system that handled $10M in transactions within its first year. Streamlined business operations by automating processes, reducing delays by 40%. Successfully built and mentored a high-performing development team, fostering strong retention and long-term growth. Managed the uninterrupted delivery of IT services while optimizing business and technical processes. Organized and led a development team focused on payment processing solutions. Documented company workflows and developed technical specifications to support operational goals. Ensured maximum service availability for end users by maintaining robust and efficient IT systems.