Mukhammed Kadymov - Detailed Resume

Summary

Backend Engineer with 7+ years of experience building and evolving production-grade systems across enterprise logistics, healthcare platforms, secure CMS solutions, and modern cloud-based products. Proven ability to design, implement, and operate scalable backends end-to-end — from architecture and infrastructure to business logic, integrations, and monitoring. Strong background in AWS, serverless architectures, API design, and data consistency. Comfortable working independently, owning critical features, and collaborating across frontend, product, and design to deliver reliable, maintainable, and business-focused solutions.

Professional Experience

AI-Powered Movie Guessing Web Game — Full Stack Engineer (Dec 2025 - now)

Designed and implemented a scalable full-stack web game where players guess films based on AI-generated images, using Java (Spring Boot) for the backend and Next.js (React + TypeScript) for the frontend.
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs in Java Spring Boot, modeling domain resources for game sessions, AI image generation, user progress, difficulty levels, and leaderboards, following REST conventions and proper HTTP semantics.
Architected a hybrid cloud solution where a Java Spring Boot REST API orchestrates AWS Lambda–based asynchronous workflows for AI image generation via Amazon Bedrock, integrating SQS for job dispatching and S3 for generated asset storage and caching.
Developed event-driven backend components in Spring Boot to orchestrate image generation jobs, manage game sessions, enforce per-user quotas, and support both guest and authenticated users.
Integrated AWS Cognito with the Spring Boot backend, implementing JWT validation and role-based authorization for public and protected REST endpoints.
Movie Guessr - ai-movieguess.uk

AI-Powered Postcard Generator – Software Engineer (Nov 2025 - now)

Designed and implemented a serverless postcard image generation service using AWS Amplify Gen 2, React, and TypeScript.
Architected asynchronous back-end workflows with AWS Lambda, SQS, and Amazon Bedrock for scalable image generation.
Implemented user quota handling, DynamoDB Global Secondary Indexes for recent generation history, and idempotent request processing.
Managed secure storage and delivery with S3, signed URLs, and thumbnail generation using a custom Lambda Layer with Sharp.
Built responsive UI in Vite/React showing recent generations, status feedback, orientation options, and signed-URL delivery for full-size results.
Postera AI

Crypto Trading Automation – Lead Developer & Strategy Analyst (Feb 2022 – Oct 2024)

Founded and led a small R&D team developing automated trading bots for crypto markets.
Built algorithmic trading systems using Python, Binance API, WebSockets, Backtrader.
Researched and implemented strategies based on RSI, MACD, DSP (Ehlers), and ICT concepts.
Led strategy testing and validation with historical data; explored QuantConnect for scaling.
Achievements: Automated trading flow (13x deal volume), +50% PnL, +20% entry accuracy.

Freelance – WordPress/Magento Developer & Security Consultant (Jan 2021 – Feb 2022)

Performed hardening, malware cleanup, and secure plugin development for CMS-based websites.
Removed XSS, SQL injection, and RCE vulnerabilities using WPScan and manual audits.
Added firewalls, enabled 2FA for admin access, and ensured PCI-compliant deployments.
Created custom CRM-integration plugins based on client-specific workflows.

Devvela – Backend Developer (Mar 2020 – Dec 2020)

Refactored and stabilized a partially built clinic appointment booking system.
Collaborated directly with the client to collect requirements and create technical tasks.
Backend: Java Spring Boot, MongoDB; Integrations: React.js (admin panel), Kotlin (mobile app).
Led backend development, stabilized API behavior, and ensured data consistency across subsystems.
Results: Resolved blocking bugs, implemented required business features, completed project within 9 months.

Solvo – Java Developer (Feb 2017 – Feb 2020)

Worked on large-scale automation systems for container terminals and warehouses.
Independently developed and maintained subsystems for operational and document management.
Technologies: Java 8, Hibernate, Oracle SQL, CORBA, JAX-RS, JSF, EJB, Git, Jenkins, Linux.
Developed real-time integration between RDT terminals and dispatch systems.
Implemented automated task dispatch for STS operators and vessel planning modules.
Adapted systems to specific client workflows and regional logistics requirements.
Delivered EDI integration and synchronized operations with external systems and WMS.
Diagnosed and resolved critical production bug causing system-wide task assignment blockage by analyzing distributed logs across services.
Achievements: 7x volume increase in truck processing, 3x time and volume increase in rail processing, seamless live migration without data loss, mentored interns — 3 passed probation.

Key Skills

Languages & Frameworks: Java (8+), Python, PHP, TypeScript, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JSF, EJB, React (Vite)
Databases: Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, DynamoDB
Cloud & Serverless: AWS Amplify, AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, DynamoDB (GSI), Amazon SQS, Amazon Cognito, Amazon Bedrock, CloudFront
Backend & Architecture: Serverless Architecture, Event-Driven Systems, Asynchronous Processing, API Design, Queue-based Workflows
Image & AI Processing: AI Image Generation, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Sharp
Web & CMS: WordPress, Magento, AWS, WPScan, Plugin Development
CI/CD & DevOps: Git, Jenkins, Linux, JUnit, Log Analysis, AWS Amplify
Trading & Automation: Binance API, WebSocket, Backtrader, QuantConnect
Strategies: Grid Trading, Breakout/Mean Reversion, ICT/Smart Money, DSP Indicators
Security: SQLi, XSS, RCE mitigation, 2FA, Malware removal,OWASP Top 10, Web Application Security

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
Client Interaction & Requirement Gathering
Mentoring & Team Leadership
Attention to Detail & Accuracy
Time Management & Prioritization
Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Languages

Russian – Native | English – C1