Nikita Tolstykh
Calgary
Summary
Professional software developer with strong background in coding, debugging, and software design. Adept at collaborating within teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet evolving project needs. Skilled in various programming languages and frameworks, with focus on achieving impactful results and fostering reliable, adaptable work environment. Known for problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and results-driven approach to software development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
Coleplay
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of assets and functionality.
- Developed user-friendly UI elements, improving overall player satisfaction and engagement.
- Ensured smooth multiplayer experiences through efficient network programming using Unity''s networking tools.
- Integration of a full-scale server from scratch.
Technical Team Lead
Plazma Studio
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Contributed to business growth by successfully executing projects that generated new revenue streams or cost savings for clients.
- Enhanced software quality by conducting thorough code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive communication of project updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Fostered strategic partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to enhance product offerings and expand capabilities within the technical team.
Sr. Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
Plazma Studio
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Diagnosed and resolved critical software bugs, reducing system downtime for customers.
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Increased development speed by automating repetitive tasks using scripts and tools.
Senior Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
Clawee
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with UX/UI designers, ensuring cohesive user interface design for applications.
- Diagnosed and resolved critical software bugs, reducing system downtime for customers.
Senior XR Software Engineer
Reality Interactive
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Pioneered use of virtual reality in marketing campaigns, setting brand apart from competitors and engaging customers in novel ways.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.
- Designed and deployed cloud-native applications using AWS, enhancing operational efficiency.
XR Software Engineer
Lucid Reality Labs
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
Machine Learning Researcher
Lucid Reality Labs
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Enhanced machine learning model performance by implementing advanced algorithms and feature engineering techniques.
- Applied effective feature selection methods, reducing model complexity while maintaining high levels of predictive accuracy.
- Designed custom machine learning models tailored to specific business needs, resulting in improved decision-making processes.
Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
ENIXAN Entertainment
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Conducted root cause analysis, improving overall software reliability and user satisfaction.
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Optimized application performance by conducting regular code reviews and refactoring when necessary.
Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
LoopyMood
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system bottlenecks, ensuring smoother operations.
- Increased code efficiency by implementing rigorous code review practices, which improved overall software performance.
Education
Introduction To Natural Language Processing
Bioinformatics Institute
Eastern Europe09-2021
Intro To SQL
Kaggle
Eastern Europe03-2020
Intermediate Machine Learning
Kaggle
Eastern Europe03-2020
Pandas Programming
Kaggle
Eastern Europe02-2020
Intro To Machine Learning
Kaggle
Eastern Europe02-2020
Python Programming
Kaggle
Eastern Europe01-2020
Python Programming
Bioinformatics Institute
Eastern Europe01-2018
Basics of Statistics
Bioinformatics Institute
Eastern Europe09-2017
Analysis of Data in R
Bioinformatics Institute
Eastern Europe09-2017
Computer Science
Computer Academy STEP
Ukraine, Kyiv06-2017
Skills
Programming Languages
C#, JavaScript, Python, R, Objective-C, Java
Programming Principles
SOLID, KISS, DRY
Technologies
Unity, NET, Nodejs, React-Native, React
Patterns
Dependency Injection, Observable, MVC, Command, Abstract Factory, Command, Service Locator, Decorator, Facade, Object Pool, Finite-state machine, Event driven architecture, Three-tier architecture, Microservices
Machine Learning
Computer Vision, NLP, Seq2Seq, Attention, Convolution Neural Network, Object Detection, Object Recognition, Key Points Detection, Keras, TensorFlow, OpenCV, LSTM, Neural Machine Translation, Named Entity Recognition, Classification, PCA
Databases
MongoDB, Sharding, Replication, Transactions
DevOps
CI and CD, Jenkins, GitLab, Unity Gaming Services, Docker
Platforms
App Store Connect, Google Play Console, Steam, PICO, Meta Store
Unity/NET Packages
Firebase, Asset Bundles, Metaplay, Steamworks NET, Addressables, Unity Purchasing, Spine, IL2CPP, Unity Ads, Ads Mediation, UniRx, AppLovin, Zenject, Scriptable Objects, PlayFab, RevenueCat, Watson SDK, Meta SDK, Facebook SDK, Unity Notifications, DOTween, AR Foundation, Vuforia, Oculus SDK, Photon
React-Native Libraries
amplitude, async-storage, datetimepicker, sentry, axios, d3, expo-blur, expo-camera, joi-react-native, redux, redux-thunk, firebase
AWS
EC2, Route 53, Systems Manager, S3, Certificate Manager
Nodejs Libraries
express, redis, axios, crypto-js, jest, uuid, ws, bson, dotenv, joi, JSON Web Token, micromq, mongodb
Networking
REST API, Web sockets, Web client application, JSON web token, JSON API
Methodologies
Git Flow, Pull Requests, JIRA, Trello, Story Points, Scrum, Kanban, Agile
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Music
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Drawing and Painting
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Cooking
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Wine Tasting
- Volunteering
- Running
- Camping
Timeline
Senior Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
Coleplay
08.2024 - 12.2024
Technical Team Lead
Plazma Studio
07.2022 - 07.2024
Sr. Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
Plazma Studio
04.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
Clawee
01.2022 - 03.2022
Senior XR Software Engineer
Reality Interactive
06.2021 - 12.2021
XR Software Engineer
Lucid Reality Labs
11.2019 - 05.2021
Machine Learning Researcher
Lucid Reality Labs
08.2019 - 10.2019
Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
ENIXAN Entertainment
11.2017 - 07.2019
Unity/.NET Software Developer, Full Stack
LoopyMood
06.2017 - 08.2017
Introduction To Natural Language Processing
Bioinformatics Institute
Intro To SQL
Kaggle
Intermediate Machine Learning
Kaggle
Pandas Programming
Kaggle
Intro To Machine Learning
Kaggle
Python Programming
Kaggle
Python Programming
Bioinformatics Institute
Basics of Statistics
Bioinformatics Institute
Analysis of Data in R
Bioinformatics Institute
Computer Science
Computer Academy STEP
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