Austria

Architectural Engineering

Technical Product Management

Back-end

Full stack

Development Operations

Maxim Danilov

Python/Django Senior Software Engineer, Solution Architect and Tech Speaker

github

youtube

Public Speaking

Prototyping

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Community management

Design systems

Integration Testing

Unit Testing

Python

Docker

GitHub

HTML

JavaScript

Jira

REST API

PostgreSQL

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

General mentorship

Steps to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive and effective team.

Building an effective team

Methods of prototyping and solution validation. When to use which kind of prototype (eg. Webflow, Notion, etc)

Prototyping methods and tips

Identify and define potential product problems and generating possible solutions.

Identifying problems vs solutions

Developing python-based web solutions and micro-services per demand.
Tech Stack: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), FastAPI, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Vanilla JavaScript, PostgreSQL, MySQL, ReportLab, HTML, CSS, nginx

Key Achievements:

1. E-commerce Platform Creation: Conceived and developed "wP-shop," a multi-vendor e-commerce platform, built from the scratch till successfully platform through 3 years.

2. Architect of Time Accounting Platform: Spearheaded the development of "wP-Timer," a comprehensive time accounting platform, leading its architectural design and implementation from scratch.

3. Open-Source Contribution: Transform a multilingual translation system to open-source project "Django-TOF2".

4. Code Refactoring: Enhanced the efficiency and maintainability of two medium-sized Python projects, totaling over 100,000 lines of code, through strategic refactoring.

5. Team Leadership: Established and skillfully managed a dynamic project development team comprising 3 developers, 1 designer, and 1 intern, ensuring seamless collaboration and project success.

6. Mentorship: Provided invaluable programming guidance and mentorship to 6 colleagues, fostering their professional growth.

7. Integration Expertise: Successfully integrated 3 payment systems and 1 delivery tracking system, streamlining operations and improving user experience.

8. SaaS Transformation: Transformed a high-load PDF generation service into a robust Software as a Service platform, serving 700 customers daily.

9 .Conference Engagement: Actively represented the company at 18 conferences, establishing connections and sharing insights with fellow developers.

10. International Partnerships: Forged 3 strategic partnerships for the company in the EU and the USA, expanding its global reach and opportunities.

11. Collaborative Development: Collaborated effectively with 3 sub-partners on software development projects, ensuring successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Biggest Tech Database for Alcohol in Europe

Tech Stack: Monolith + Microservices, Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), jQuery, ReportLab, BeautifulSoup4 (BS4), Lighttpd, HTML, CSS, Elasticsearch...

Key Achievements:

1. Built winePad.at from the Ground Up: Successfully transformed winePad.at from a concept into a mature project with over 800,000 lines of code, establishing it as a leading tech database for the European alcohol industry.

2. Strategic Leadership: Crafted the project roadmap and architecture, shaping its direction from inception. Designed and implemented a robust backend Content Management System (CMS) using Django Admin.

3. Code Refactoring: Led a comprehensive overhaul, refactoring more than 200,000 lines of legacy code within the MVP project, optimizing performance and maintainability.

4. Team Building: Established and managed a proficient development team comprising 3 developers and 1 designer, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

5. High-Performance Solutions: Developed a high-load PDF generation Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, leveraging technologies like ReportLab, BeautifulSoup4, HTML, and CSS to meet demanding industry standards.

6. Flexible Data Management: Designed and implemented a highly adaptable database import-export system based on Django, facilitating seamless data exchange and integration with external systems such as WooCommerce, Xenia, Supra, and Bollichine.

7. Industry Engagement: Represented the company at 6 conferences, engaging with wine manufacturers and sellers to establish valuable connections and promote brand awareness.

8. Client Interaction: Collaborated with the HoReCa sector both privately and at conferences, fostering relationships and increasing brand recognition.

9. Advanced Search Capabilities: Implemented powerful full-text and image search functionalities utilizing both SQL and NoSQL solutions, enhancing user experience and data accessibility.

Person-Transfers company.
Tech stack: No-Code/Low-Code Platforms

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

1. HoReCa Engagement: Proactively engaged with Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering sector stakeholders to secure valuable customer relationships, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and industry expertise.

2. Transporter Network Establishment: Successfully built a robust network of 30 transporters, optimizing service capabilities and expanding our service reach.

3. Operational Excellence: Spearheaded the daily organization of company operations, ensuring smooth coordination of transfer services, scheduling, and logistical processes.

4. Certification Challenges: Expertly navigated and resolved the complexities surrounding certification for transport services across diverse countries, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enabling seamless cross-border operations.

Bureau of Multilingual Support/Translation in Extreme Sports.Specializing in Multilingual Support and Translation for Extreme Sports

Tech Stack: PHP, JavaScript, Trados, MemoQ

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

1. Industry Engagement: Actively engaged with manufacturers and sellers of sports equipment at conferences, fostering key industry relationships and staying updated on industry trends and terminology.

2. Translator Network Building: Successfully established a network of approximately 20 technical translators, ensuring the availability of expertise across a wide range of languages and technical domains.

3. Innovative Translation System: Pioneered the development of an automatic translation system based on Google technology, preceding the advent of Google Translate. This innovation significantly enhanced translation efficiency and accuracy.

4. Operational Excellence: Led the daily organization of company operations, streamlining workflow processes, and ensuring optimal resource allocation.

5. CMS Integration: Expertly integrated multilingual systems into various PHP Content Management Systems (CMS), facilitating multilingual content management across more than 30 websites, enhancing global accessibility.

Large Electronics Repair and Insurance Company (5,000 employees)
Tech Stack: PHP, JavaScript

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

1. Nationwide Repair Center Network: Spearheaded the creation of an extensive network of electronics repair centers spanning 172 cities, ensuring widespread service availability and customer convenience.

2. Insurance Sales Training: Successfully trained approximately 5,000 employees in effective techniques for selling insurance policies for electronic equipment, contributing to increased sales and customer coverage.

3. Industry Engagement: Actively engaged with electronics manufacturers and retailers at conferences, fostering strategic partnerships and staying informed about industry trends and innovations.

4. Sales Trainer Team: Established and led a dedicated team of 7 Sales Trainers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to drive sales excellence across the organization.

Cargo Delivery Company with 50 employees
Tech Stack: VB, VBA, .NET

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

1. Innovative Tracking Software: Pioneered the development of "myCargo," a comprehensive delivery tracking software, built from the ground up. This solution remained in active use until 2016, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

2. Document Flow Automation: Successfully automated document flow processes, streamlining administrative tasks and improving document management within the company.

Work in Siemens-Infineon Laboratory. Control System Development for Power Plants and Propulsion Systems.
Tech Stack: Assembly, Fortran, C, Pascal, Clipper, MathLab

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

1. Educational Contribution: Passionately shared knowledge and expertise with students through 1.5 years of lectures and seminars, nurturing the next generation of engineers and programmers.

2. Product Testing and Documentation: Methodically tested and comprehensively documented Infineon (Siemens) products and cutting-edge technologies, contributing to the improvement and understanding of critical components.

3. Industry Engagement: Actively engaged with leading electronics manufacturers at conferences, fostering valuable industry connections, and staying abreast of the latest advancements and trends.

Durgesh Pawar

Student

Behrooz Azadi

Senior AI Researcher

Al Fattah Suyadi

Software Engineer

Hossein Taheri

Backend Developer

Andriy Kostenko

Web Developer

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What i provide in this sessions: Assessment and Understanding: Assessment of the mentee's experience and knowledge of public speaking. Find specific challenges associated with being a first-time speaker. Guidance: Finding a personalized approach. Advice on content creation and structuring a narrative and effective presentation techniques. Tips for managing stress and connecting with the audience. Practical exercises: exercises to build confidence and develop public speaking skills. Mock presentations, constructive feedback and advices how to handle obstacles for novice speakers. Resource Sharing: articles, videos, or books to stay up-to-date on best practices in public speaking. Support: Encouragement, celebrating successful steps on the speaker's journey.

Preparation for Conference

Welcome session & diagnostic, planning and preparation for future sessions

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