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Oleksandr Lytvynov

Senior Full-Stack Engineer · Norway · Available for consulting

> summary

Experienced full-stack engineer with expertise in microservices architecture, REST API development, and infrastructure automation. Proficient in Python, PHP, PostgreSQL, and Linux, with hands-on experience in Ansible, Terraform, and AWS. Skilled in building scalable, high-performance backend solutions, integrating systems, and automating processes. Highly motivated by challenges and committed to continuous learning and delivering production-ready systems.

> experience

December 2019 – December 2022 ·

Senior Developer & System Administrator — FastServers, Estonia (remote)

Modernized a legacy infrastructure with poorly structured systems. Built scalable IaC with Ansible and Terraform, simplified system architecture through microservices, and established best practices for operational reliability and scalability.

  • → Modernized legacy infrastructure with automated CI/CD solutions and proactive monitoring
  • → Built scalable Infrastructure-as-Code with Ansible and Terraform
  • → Designed microservices architecture for efficient integration
  • → Technologies: Linux, Bash, MySQL, Laravel, REST API, WHMCS, Ansible, AWS, Zabbix
September 2009 – December 2022 ·

Technical Project Specialist — QTC, Czechia-Ukraine (remote)

Built a reliable platform offering competitive web and VPS hosting solutions. Developed scalable infrastructure with CDN, geo-DNS, automated setups, proactive monitoring and dynamic backup systems.

  • → Developed scalable hosting infrastructure with CDN, geo-DNS, and automated CMS setups
  • → Implemented proactive monitoring and dynamic backup systems
  • → Optimized resource usage and automated deployment processes
  • → Technologies: Bash, Nginx, Apache, Nagios, PowerDNS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, PHP
November 2007 – November 2011 ·

Help Desk Engineer — Techno-Web, Ukraine

Strengthened Techno-Web's reputation by improving customer service and developing a systematic approach to content management and security control.

  • → Improved customer service and developed systematic approach to content and security
  • → Consistently positive customer feedback strengthened company market position
  • → Technologies: Linux, Bash, Perl, VPN, Proxy, anti-DDoS, Nagios, Jail, OpenVZ
January 2003 – November 2007 ·

Self-employed Web Developer — Luhansk, Ukraine

Offered website design and development for corporate clients in a rapidly growing online services market. Built long-term relationships and a subscription-based support model, resulting in a loyal customer base.

  • → Developed customized websites tailored to client needs
  • → Established subscription-based model for ongoing support
  • → Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash
January 2002 – January 2003 ·

Technical Lead — Proton, Ukraine

Designed and implemented computerized solutions to improve efficiency and security in power and cooling systems for data center operations. Led technical design from planning to installation.

  • → Led design and integration of structured cabling systems for data center operations
  • → Delivered cost-effective and stable power and cooling system
  • → Technologies: Visio, server diagnostic tools, cable testers, Windows Server

> skills

Backend: Laravel · MySQL · PostgreSQL · REST API
Infrastructure: Linux · AWS · Nginx · Apache
DevOps: Ansible · Terraform · CI/CD · Git
Languages: PHP · Python · Bash
Observability: Zabbix · Nagios · Monitoring

> languages

Norwegian Intermediate
English Intermediate

> certifications

  • Linux System Administration
  • Docker & Container Orchestration
  • Python Development

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