About Me
Tech virtuoso blending global vision with software and data wizardry.
Hey there! I'm Vlad, a computer science enthusiast and a graduate of Minerva University, where I got to study in five different countries - a real adventure!
I'm deeply passionate about computer science because it offers me the joy of unraveling intriguing puzzles every day and the power to create remarkable things through coding. I love the blend of software development and data science because it lets me create elegant applications while also using data-driven insights to enhance user experiences and project outcomes.
When I'm not geeking out with computers, you'll find me exploring new places and making memories while traveling. Oh, and I have this hobby of collecting coins and banknotes from all over the world. If you're ever in the mood for an interesting gift, you know what to get me! Besides that, I enjoy reading and cycling to unwind and find my balance.
Now that you know a bit about me, let's dive into my portfolio. There's plenty of fun tech stuff to explore there. So, buckle up, and let's get started on this journey!
Top Qualities
Discover the standout qualities that set me apart as a compelling candidate, driving my passion and dedication to excel in every endeavor.
Adaptability to new conditions
Constant desire to learn new things
Extensive cross-functional collaboration experience
Go-getter attitude
Skills
Languages
- Python
- Java
- SQL
- NoSQL
- R
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Dart
Development Frameworks
- Django
- Flask
- Spring
- Flutter
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQLite
- MongoDB
Cloud Providers
- AWS
- DigitalOcean
Data Science Frameworks
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Scikit-learn
- Keras
- Pandas & NumPy
- Matplotlib & Seaborn
- NLTK
- Hugging Face Transformers
Other Skills
- Docker
- Airflow
- Linux
- Firebase
- Jira
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- Databricks
- SageMath
- APIs
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science
Minerva University
San Francisco, CA
GPA: 3.86 / 4.0
Ranked #1 Most Innovative University in the World 2022 & 2023 by World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI)
- Admitted to a highly selective (2% acceptance rate) global liberal arts college.
- Studied in five international cities (San Francisco, London, Seoul, Berlin, Buenos Aires) for four years to develop a global perspective.
- Coursework: Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Causal Inference, Product Analytics.
Experience
Software Engineer
Foursquare
Boston, MA
October 2023 - Present
- Developed Feedback API endpoints, achieving a 25% decrease in Data Support requests by integrating enterprise customer feedback for venue accuracy enhancements.
- Enhanced data accessibility by implementing self-service analytics in the developer console, empowering 17000+ customers to evaluate product usage independently.
- Architected an ensemble model to identify users with high churn risk, improving MoM user retention by 15%.
- Devised an analytic tool that expedites routine inquiries from Customer Success Managers, saving them 5 hours weekly.
- Leveraged Places API to generate personalized real estate suggestions with GPT-4, minimizing reliance on agents.
- Led strategic client consultations, advising on tailored product implementation aligned with unique use cases.
Software Engineer
Pigeon
San Francisco, CA
September 2021 - October 2023
- Implemented an image-to-text menu scanner utilizing OpenAI and YOLO object detection, reducing average initial item setup time by 25 minutes
- Designed friend and venue check-in microservices using Django REST, resulting in a 70% increase in user engagement.
- Produced a responsive Flutter UI, facilitating seamless registration functionality with Firebase for 5000 active users.
- Integrated Square APIs into the application through OAuth, simplifying data entry for commercial customers.
- Established CI/CD pipeline utilizing GitHub Actions, enhancing automation of testing and deployment for containerized back-end into AWS ECS cluster.
- Automated the import of spatial GeoJSON data into PostGIS; enabled visual geodata adjustments on the admin page.
Solutions Engineer
Minerva Project
San Francisco, CA
September 2018 - August 2021
- Devised a streamlined resolution process that solved more than 3000 network connectivity problems in 6 months, resulting in a 35% reduction in front-line support interactions.
- Provided 5000+ users with remote troubleshooting and technical assistance for computer and operating system issues each month, increasing user satisfaction ratings by 40%.
- Conducted monthly training for 40 support technicians that instructed frontline support to 650 students.
Software/Data Engineering Intern
Schroders
New York, NY
June 2021 - August 2021
- Optimized the existing ETL data pipeline to enhance investment performance attribution; decreased daily data processing time by 2 hours, saving the business $100k annually.
- Increased code coverage by 10% by designing additional unit tests for trading scenarios.
- Streamlined data migration and mapping for an external customer with MS SQL and Python open-source libraries, saving over 3 months of semi-automated work.
- Championed end-to-end product development processes comprising user interviews and business requirement documents (BRDs) through cross-functional collaboration.
Product Management Intern
Sandbox
Seoul, South Korea
January 2021 - April 2021
- Consulted the Product Management team on the launch of 5 new features using data-driven approaches to prioritize and allocate them in a product roadmap, which resulted in long-term partnership with the 10 new creators.
- Led a team of 5 to develop an expansion strategy into the American market for the Enjoycouple channel (2.25M subscribers), which resulted in 100k new views from the US within the first month of plan rollout.
Machine Learning Intern
DeGiS
Berlin, Germany
August 2020 - December 2020
- Engineered a Machine Learning model to connect the incoming students with their buddies using K-means clustering.
- Improved the matching accuracy by 35%; reduced the application processing time by 70%.
- Conducted A/B testing to solve client pain points in program registration, which reduced the bounce rate by 40% and increased average session duration by 5 minutes.
Portfolio
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- Software Engineering
- Data Science
