Eugene Dvorkin

About Eugene Dvorkin

From Software Architect to Itinerary Architect.For years, I specialized in Solution Architecture, SRE, and DevOps. My job was to build resilient systems, automate complex workflows, and eliminate single points of failure for modern applications on AWS.Today, I apply that same engineering mindset to two different complex systems: Global Travel & Creative Events.As a Travel Advisor with Fora and Co-Owner of Art Fun Studio in NYC, I help busy professionals engineer seamless journeys and creative team experiences.Why work with an Engineer-turned-Owner? I noticed that for many of my colleagues in tech, planning a vacation (or a team offsite) became a second job. You spend hours researching logistics instead of focusing on the outcome.I debug the logistics: I treat your itinerary like a production deployment. No downtime, optimized routing, and robust contingency plans.I value your time: I automate the research phase so you can focus on the experience.I bring the creativity: As a photographer and art business owner, I curate experiences that are visually stunning and mentally refreshing.Services:Travel Planning: Custom Itinerary Design (Japan, SE Asia, Europe) & \"Burnout Breaks\" for Tech Professionals. I specialize in finding hidden, photogenic gems that standard algorithms miss.Corporate Team Building: Hosting \"Sip and Paint\" events and creative workshops at Art Fun Studio for engineering teams and startups. Perfect for sprint retrospectives or team bonding.Current Focus: I am currently conducting on-the-ground research in New Zealand, Australia, and the Philippines (Spring 2026), scouting the best hotels and local experiences so my clients don\'t have to guess.Get in Touch: If you are looking to disconnect individually or reconnect as a team, let me handle the architecture. Book a consultation: Tech Background) While my professional focus has shifted to Travel & Art, I remain proud of my roots in the NYC Tech Community:Expertise: AWS, Cloud-Native, SRE, DevOps, Continuous Delivery.Community: Organizer of NYC Stream Processing Meetup. I still love the tech scene—now I just help its members recharge and collaborate better.

Experience

1. Travel Advisor

   Fora Travel

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I help busy professionals engineer their time off.Leveraging my background in software architecture to design complex, seamless travel itineraries. I handle the research, logistics, and booking so you can focus on the experience.Specialties:Destinations: Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia/NZ.Travel Styles: Cultural immersion, Photography, and \"Burnout Breaks\" for tech professionals.Book a consultation:

Education

• Azerbaijan Technical University

  BS Computer Science

Skills

• Oracle
• Agile Plm
• Mongodb
• Web Development
• Agile
• Unix
• Dsl
• Oracle Application Server
• Sql
• Hibernate
• Grails
• Groovy
• Agile Methodologies
• Netbeans
• Hudson
• Application Architecture
• Saml
• Apache
• Soa
• Performance Tuning
• Javascript
• Rules Engines
• Scalability
• Test Driven Development
• Java Software Development
• Ant
• Maven
• Continuous Integration
• Rest
• Team Leadership
• Oracle Sql
• Software Development
• Python
• Java
• Ajax
• Glassfish
• Operations
• J2ee
• Tomcat
• Cruisecontrol