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Denis – Python, React, AWS, experts in Lemon.io

Denis

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Full-stack Web Developer|Middle-to-senior

Denis – Python, React, AWS

Denis is a Full-stack Engineer with a focus on back-end development using Python, FastAPI, and AWS, as well as practical experience with React.

He brings both team leadership and mentoring experience, as well as firsthand product insight from running his own startup. Denis applies structured technical reasoning, actively clarifying requirements and making considered design choices. He uses AI tools like Cursor thoughtfully, while continuing to learn tools like LandGraph to stay curious and maintain modern development literacy.

8 years of commercial experience in
Analytics
Beauty
Climate tech
Consulting services
Farming
Fintech
Retail
B2B
B2B2C
SaaS
Software development
Main technologies
Python
8 years
React
5 years
AWS
3 years
Additional skills
Ruby on Rails
SQL
Django REST
Django
Node.js
JavaScript
GCP
Electron.js
FastAPI
Docker Compose
Redis
Docker
Flutter
Celery
Ruby
Heroku
Pyramid
PostgreSQL
Apollo GraphQL
PostGIS
MySQL
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Experience Highlights

Software Engineer
Sep 2025 - Nov 20252 months
Project Overview

It's an enhanced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Data Processing WebApp integrated with the Cool Farm Platform API.

Responsibilities:
  • Delivered the project end-to-end as an individual contributor.
  • Built a WebApp for processing farm-level data and GHG impact outputs.
  • Integrated Kobo Toolbox data ingestion with validation and Excel export for RStudio.
  • Implemented data upload and transformation, mapping outputs to the Cool Farm Platform API.
  • Configured API communication and formatted returned results for reporting.
  • Refactored and tested Python transformation scripts in a version-controlled codebase.
  • Documented code and workflows for developers and non-technical users.
  • Designed an intuitive UI for internal, non-technical stakeholders.
Project Tech stack:
React
FastAPI
Python
Electron.js
Software Engineer
May 2025 - Jul 20252 months
Project Overview

It's a web application designed to collect information from groups of farmers through a questionnaire, determining their eligibility for the certification process.

Responsibilities:
  • Built the project end-to-end as an individual contributor.
  • Implemented questionnaire functionality to collect farmer data.
  • Integrated database storage for collected information.
  • Built a data dashboard using Python to visualize results.
  • Developed backend services with FastAPI, following project standards and timelines.
  • Wrote unit tests achieving at least 80% code coverage.
  • Performed and documented integration testing.
  • Supported CI/CD setup with Docker-based deployment.
Project Tech stack:
React
Python
FastAPI
Redis
Docker
Docker Compose
Engineering Lead
Feb 2023 - Jun 20252 years 4 months
Project Overview

It's a personal care application that connects professionals and businesses to their clients. It enables smoother client management and facilitates the creation of online portfolios.

Responsibilities:
  • Led the engineering team directly, including developers, QA, and other technical roles.
  • Oversaw the implementation of tasks, sprints, and technical features to ensure progress aligns with goals.
  • Provided hands-on technical expertise by reviewing code and debugging complex issues.
  • Ensured the team meets deadlines and maintains high standards of code quality.
  • Mentored team members, fostering technical growth and onboarding new hires effectively.
  • Built the mobile app using Flutter.
Project Tech stack:
React
Python
Django
Django REST
Celery
Redis
GCP
Docker
Docker Compose
Flutter
PostgreSQL
PostGIS
Senior Software Engineer
Apr 2022 - Sep 20225 months
Project Overview

It's the trusted source for collecting and sharing credible, accessible data to positively impact animals and communities.

Responsibilities:
  • Implemented data visualizations using Recharts to identify trends in large datasets and support decision-making.
  • Built user-friendly React forms to streamline animal intake, outcomes, and service tracking, reducing data errors.
Project Tech stack:
React
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Apollo GraphQL
PostgreSQL
Senior Software Engineer
Jun 2020 - Feb 20221 year 8 months
Project Overview

It's a behavior change platform helping global companies engage their employees in purpose-based initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Implemented a recurring donation feature end-to-end using React, Ruby on Rails, and Stripe API integration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and incorporated user feedback to improve UI, engagement, and functionality.
  • Triaged and resolved bugs, prioritizing fixes based on customer impact.
Project Tech stack:
React
Python
Ruby
Heroku
AWS
Apollo GraphQL
PostgreSQL
Software Engineer
Jan 2019 - Mar 20201 year 1 month
Project Overview

It's a platform that connects users with a personal stylist, who handpicks clothes and sends them directly to the customers' door.

Responsibilities:
  • Implemented an intuitive order preview in React.js, reducing returned orders.
  • Built a Shop feature enabling subscribed users to purchase individual items separately.
  • Collaborated with the stylist team to enhance the Stylist Portal for workflow and inventory management.
  • Rapidly prototyped and tested features to improve the stylist team's efficiency.
Project Tech stack:
React
Python
Pyramid
AWS
MySQL
Software Engineer
Feb 2018 - Dec 201810 months
Project Overview

It's a platfrom that assists financial advisors in visualizing their clients' data.

Responsibilities:
  • Integrated 3rd-party APIs using Django, reducing manual data entry and delivering consolidated insights on a single interactive page.
Project Tech stack:
JavaScript
Python
Django
Django REST
PostgreSQL

Education

2013
Bsc Information Technology
Second Class Honors (Upper Division)

Languages

English
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