Sergiy Podgorniy

About Sergiy Podgorniy

Senior Software Engineer | AWS Cloud Specialist | Automation & Team LeadershipAs a Senior Software Engineer with a strong technical foundation and industry expertise, I specialize in creating robust software solutions and leading teams to deliver excellence in testing and automation. My recent focus includes testing applications deployed in AWS Cloud, where I bring a blend of technical acumen and strategic thinking to ensure quality, performance, and reliability.I lead a team of talented developers, guiding them in best practices for automated testing and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement. My role involves conducting progress meetings, addressing technical challenges, and providing actionable feedback to simplify designs, improve code readability, and enhance robustness. I advocate for a proactive, fail-fast approach to development, accelerating the discovery of optimal solutions.In addition to team leadership, I’m hands-on with automated white-box testing, leveraging AWS infrastructure such as DynamoDB, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, EC2, Port Forwarding, etc. My expertise spans performance and functional testing, along with ensuring the scalability, quality and efficiency of UI and API test plans. I develop data generators and take care of preconditions necessary for automated testing.Technical Expertise:AWS Cloud Testing: RDS, S3, EC2, CloudWatch, DynamoDB, Port Forwarding.Automation & Testing: Selenium, Gherkin, Jasmine, White-Box Testing, Functional & Performance Testing.Programming Languages: Java, C++, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, LINQ.Database & Reporting: Advanced T-SQL, SSRS, Database Design & Optimization.Development Tools: Visual Studio, JIRA, GIT, Webstorm, Amazon Cloud, VMWare.Key Strengths & Leadership Highlights:Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring a team of software developers, driving progress through collaboration and technical guidance.Process Optimization: Streamlining workflows to improve design clarity, reduce ambiguity, and enhance system reliability.Agile Expertise: Advocating Agile principles, including TDD and BDD, to ensure iterative development and continuous delivery.Feedback & Quality: Delivering comprehensive feedback on code, focusing on scalability, readability, and design robustness.With a passion for innovation and efficiency, I’m dedicated to aligning technology with business goals and inspiring teams to achieve their best work.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   IDEMIA

   Feb 2020 — Present · Fort Wayne, IN, US

   Develop and Enhance Software Solutions: Implement software modifications using.NET, C#, Web Services (WCF/REST), SQL Server, and AWS services such as RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.Debugging and Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve software, configuration, and database-related issues in enterprise-level applications, including those deployed in AWS environments.Technical Documentation: Create and update comprehensive technical engineering documentation, incorporating AWS architecture and workflows.Process Improvement: Collaborate with the team to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging AWS tools like EC2 and CloudWatch for enhanced performance monitoring and optimization.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with Business Analysts, Software and Solution Architects, Program Managers, QA Engineers, and Integration Engineers to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions.Cloud Integration Expertise: Design and test applications with a focus on AWS infrastructure, including performance monitoring, resource optimization, and security best practices.Assigned Responsibilities: Perform related duties as assigned, contributing AWS-based solutions to enhance project success.

Education

• Purdue University Fort Wayne

  Bachelor, Computer Science

  2005 — 2009

• National Aerospace University -'Kharkiv Aviation Institute'​

  Bachelor of Science, Specialist in Engineering; Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems

  1999 — 2005

Skills

• Sybase Sql Anywhere
• Asp
• Visual Basic
• C#
• .net
• Winforms
• Java
• Sql Tuning
• Computer Building
• Xml
• Database Design
• Vb.net
• Vba
• Clustering
• Html
• Visual Studio
• Oracle
• Sql Server
• Linq
• Asp.net Ajax
• Netbeans
• Tfs
• Entity Framework
• Ssis
• Lan/Wan
• T-Sql
• Ssrs
• Unit Testing
• Mysql
• Distributed Systems
• Administration
• Documentation
• Sdlc
• Computer Repair
• Computer Setup
• Ajax
• C++
• Ado.net
• Jquery
• Powerbuilder