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Uri Levitsky, Software Developer in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Uri Levitsky

Software Developer in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Member since December 13, 2021
Uri has 18 years of experience in software development, including 7+ years in leadership roles, five in executive roles, and four years as the CTO of WIthYouWithMe, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 APAC winner (2019). The award recognizes the company as the fastest-growing startup with over 13,000% growth over three years.
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Portfolio

  • Blakthumb
    Vue, Apollo Server, Azure PaaS, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, Azure App Service...
  • WithYouWithMe
    Node.js, Vue, Express.js, Apollo Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Git...
  • MRI Software
    .NET, Microsoft SQL Server

Experience

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Pop_OS!, Ubuntu Linux, Linux, Windows, Visual Studio Code

The most amazing...

...experience I've had is being a CTO of Asia Pacific's fastest-growing tech startup for four years.

Employment

  • Chief Technology Officer

    2021 - 2021
    Blakthumb
    • Designed and implemented an MVP for a process management app for indoor farms as the only developer.
    • Conducted extensive research on hydroponics, aquaponics, and indoor farming domains.
    • Integrated innovative 3D visualizations for a more intuitive and direct-action UX.
    Technologies: Vue, Apollo Server, Azure PaaS, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, Azure App Service, TypeScript, Node.js, Microsoft SQL Server, Babylon.js, Element Plus, CTO, Architecture

  • Chief Technology Officer

    2017 - 2021
    WithYouWithMe
    • Built the MVPs of what would eventually become the company’s flagship SaaS offerings, on my own, as the first technologist within the company.
    • Recruited, coached, and led a high-performing software engineering team.
    • Participated in designing the first-in-class platform to assist military veterans' transition into the civilian labor market.
    Technologies: Node.js, Vue, Express.js, Apollo Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Git, Azure DevOps, Serverless Framework, GraphQL, JavaScript, Amazon Aurora, CTO, Architecture

  • Senior Software Developer

    2011 - 2017
    MRI Software
    • Developed the MRI's investment management product.
    • Introduced TDD, pre-tested commit, and design by contract to the company's development cycle.
    • Used .NET (WinForms), Microsoft SQL Server, TFS, and Salesforce as primary technologies.
    Technologies: .NET, Microsoft SQL Server

  • Senior Developer | Team Lead

    2007 - 2011
    WiseTech Global
    • Participated in designing and implementing a database server virtualization technology to be used with current and next-generation products, featuring near-linear scalability and continuous availability.
    • Contributed to internal build and distributed test tools.
    • Led the Ukraine-based part of the accounting team.
    Technologies: C#, Microsoft SQL Server

Experience

  • WithYouWithMe Potential Web App
    https://potential.withyouwithme.com/

    An HTML5 web and PWA application that I initially developed solo as a POC and evolved into the company's flagship over time. I continued to oversee the development of and contribute in various areas, first as a lead developer, then head of engineering, and CTO.

  • Blakthumb

    A SPA with GraphQL back end is intended for managing processes on a farm, typically a vertical indoor farm. Technology stack includes Vue.js, TypeScript, Apollo GraphQL client and server, Babylon.js in-browser 3D visualization library, Web Speech API, and camera access for barcode and QR code scanning.

Skills

  • Languages

    GraphQL, C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python

  • Frameworks

    Quasar, Express.js, Tailwind CSS, Serverless Framework, .NET

  • Libraries/APIs

    Vue, Node.js, Babylon.js

  • Tools

    Auth0, Git, Prisma, Docker Compose, Ansible, Azure App Service

  • Paradigms

    Database Design, Azure DevOps, REST

  • Storage

    Azure SQL, Amazon Aurora, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL

  • Other

    APIs, Apollo Server, Element Plus, ThoughtWorks Gauge, Taiko, AWS, CTO, Architecture, Serverless, Applied Mathematics, Deep Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Pop_OS!, Web Speech API

  • Platforms

    Docker, Azure PaaS, Ubuntu Linux, Linux, Windows, Visual Studio Code

Education

  • Engineer's Degree in Computer Science
    1998 - 2003
    International Solomon University - Kyiv, Ukraine

Certifications

  • Deep Learning Specialization
    NOVEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
    DeepLearning.AI
  • Machine Learning
    AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT
    Stanford University | via Coursera
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
    SEPTEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
    APRIL 2013 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
    APRIL 2013 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Specialist
    MARCH 2013 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
    MAY 2008 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
    MAY 2008 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
    MAY 2008 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
    MARCH 2008 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional
    JANUARY 2008 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
    DECEMBER 2007 - PRESENT
    Microsoft

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