СV Vadim Kalinin
| Senior Full Stack Engineer | Software Architect |
Remote (Thailand / Global)
Email: vadimakalinin@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vadim-kalinin-780a2913b
GitHub: github.com/KrasnayaRibka
SUMMARY
Senior Full Stack Engineer / Software Architect with 15+ years of experience designing, scaling, and operating production systems end-to-end.
Specialized in Python (Django, FastAPI) and JavaScript (Vue.js), with deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and high-load backend design.
Track record of leading full system architecture, executing large-scale re-platforming (monolith → microservices), and delivering measurable performance and reliability improvements.
Leverages AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery while maintaining strict architectural integrity and code quality.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Python, JavaScript, PHP
Backend: Django, FastAPI, REST APIs, Microservices, MVC
Frontend: Vue.js, Backbone.js, Marionette.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
Architecture: System Design, Microservices Architecture, API Design, Scalable Systems
Tools: Docker, Git, RabbitMQ, Nginx
Infrastructure & DevOps: Linux server administration, Docker-based deployment, Nginx configuration, application hosting and scaling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Freelance / Independent)
| Remote | 2008 – Present |
- Designed and delivered full-stack applications from scratch (architecture, backend, frontend, deployment)
- Built microservices using FastAPI with asynchronous processing via RabbitMQ
- Developed monolithic systems using Django with clean, maintainable architecture
- Delivered production-ready systems independently, reducing need for larger engineering teams
- Optimized development workflows using AI-assisted tools, significantly increasing productivity
- Managed full software lifecycle: architecture → development → deployment → support
KEY PROJECTS
Photolab – Online Photo Processing & Printing Platform
- Led architecture and development of a production photo processing platform over 10+ years (2012–2026)
- Designed and built central authentication & payment system with public API for third-party integrations
- Developed 4 client applications interacting with core backend
- Architected initial PHP monolith and owned its evolution
- Led full system re-architecture from monolith to microservices using Python (FastAPI)
- Designed distributed architecture with dedicated services (image processing, auth, data layer)
- Introduced asynchronous processing pipelines using RabbitMQ
- Achieved 10x improvement in image processing throughput
- Reduced system failure rate by 70%, significantly improving reliability and uptime
- Owned full lifecycle: system design, implementation, deployment, and long-term stability
Tech: Python, FastAPI, PHP, RabbitMQ, Microservices, REST APIs, Docker
Image Processing Platform (Microservices)
- Designed microservice architecture for high-load image processing system
- Built backend services using FastAPI and RabbitMQ for asynchronous pipelines
- Integrated with legacy PHP monolith
- Automated image transformation, metadata extraction, and processing workflows
Tech: Python, FastAPI, RabbitMQ, Docker, PHP
Full Stack Web Application Platform
- Developed scalable web platform using Django and Vue.js
- Designed API-driven architecture with clear separation of concerns
- Built responsive frontend and robust backend services
Tech: Django, Vue.js, REST APIs
CORE STRENGTHS
- End-to-end system ownership
- Strong architectural thinking
- Ability to deliver complete products independently
- High development velocity with strong quality control
- Deep full stack expertise (backend + frontend)