Artem's Notes
- Tech & Engineering Insights
- Entrepreneurship & Product Building
- Personal Story & Philosophy
- Future & Industry Thinking
Work Experience
Building Smart Home Tech (2024 – Present)
Currently developing a complete smart home platform—from custom hardware to mobile apps and AI automation. I design circuit boards, write embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers, and build a cross-platform React Native app to control everything. Backend runs on Node.js with MQTT for fast device communication. Features include machine learning–based automation, computer vision, and voice assistant integrations (Alexa, Siri, Google). Entire system runs securely in the cloud via Docker and AWS.
Creating a Multi-Service Platform (2020 – Present)
Built an all-in-one digital ecosystem for e-commerce, hosting, payments, booking, and online education. Developed both mobile and web applications using Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, and React Native. Architected modules for a website builder, online store, training portal, and booking system. Integrated payment gateways and ensured everything scales via Docker-based cloud infrastructure.
Optimizing E-Commerce Infrastructure (2023 – 2024)
Led modernization of e-commerce systems including full migration to Magento 2. Integrated Braintree, Stripe, and AvaTax. Developed custom refund workflows, applied machine learning to user behavior prediction, and boosted backend performance through database and caching optimization. Reduced downtime with automated monitoring and error tracking.
Scaling Online Stores (2021 – 2022)
Worked across the stack to enhance performance and UX for Magento and WordPress storefronts. Built Vue.js components, optimized frontend performance, and implemented API integrations for shipping and payments. Improved content management efficiency and led code quality reviews.
High-Traffic Platform Engineering (2020 – 2024, Part-Time)
Built and scaled a Magento-based platform serving 100K+ users. Used Vue.js on the frontend and integrated Solr for powerful product search. Backend was optimized with Python scripts, load balancing, and smart caching to reduce latency by 40%.
Chatbots & Automation (2017 – 2021)
Led development of a chatbot system using Node.js and Angular. Integrated with social platforms for real-time customer support. Applied ML to improve response accuracy and built CMS tools for content control. Delivered consistent UX across all platforms.
Data Aggregation & APIs (2016 – 2017)
Developed a large-scale data platform that pulled live updates via external APIs. Frontend was built in AngularJS; backend used Ruby on Rails. Features included user auth, profile management, and brute force protection. Managed hosting on AWS and tuned servers for performance.
E-Commerce & ERP Integration (2015 – 2016)
Built a custom online store synced with ERP (1C) and multiple payment systems. Implemented cart flows, API product imports, and real-time pricing. Contributed to a 20% boost in sales through better UX and performance.
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain (2015)
Integrated crypto exchange features into a trading platform. Developed secure real-time currency updates and worked on backend systems for transactions and wallets. Focused on speed, security, and regulatory compliance.
Leading Teams & Projects (2009 – 2013)
Ran a small development agency delivering web applications for clients. Managed teams, guided architecture, and mentored junior developers. Implemented Agile, led client meetings, and ensured timely delivery of features.