Email: alexey@sudachen.name
GitHub: https://github.com/sudachen
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sudachen
I am a holistic engineer, driven by the understanding that every aspect of a project is interconnected. My goal is to not only grasp the big picture but also develop the skills needed to address any part of the process. This holistic perspective empowers me to solve complex challenges and continuously enhance projects in a safe and efficient manner. While it’s true that no one can master everything, I have never embraced the idea of narrow specialization.
I have extensive experience in the software development industry, having worked on a diverse range of projects spanning telecom, device drivers, virtualization, cybersecurity, blockchain, and more. I excel at designing software solutions and writing code in several major programming languages. Additionally, my expertise in reverse engineering enables me to comprehend the functionality of any software even in the absence of documentation or source code.
Key Expertise: Rust, Go, SQL, WASM, R&D, System Architecture, API Design, Re-engineering, Performance Optimization
Senior Software Engineer
Analog One (Remote) — 2022–2025
Developed the Analog Watch Backend with a GraphQL API for blockchain-agnostic indexing, enabling comprehensive analytics for smart contract events. Engineered an automated testing toolchain based on BDD and Gherkin scripts for backend functionality validation. Established the initial CI/CD pipeline and cloud deployment infrastructure, leveraging Rust and AWS.
Tools & Technologies: Rust, GraphQL, SQL, WASM, PostgreSQL / Aurora, Ethereum Compatible VMs, Docker, AWS, GitHub Actions
Senior Software Engineer
Sensor Tower (Remote) — 2021–2022
Improved advertisement filtering and statistical pipelines, enhancing data accuracy and processing efficiency. Utilized Ruby and Go to refine a high-load ad proxy for real-time app marketplace performance monitoring.
Tools & Technologies: Ruby, Go, MongoDB, AWS, Jenkins
Senior Software Engineer
Spacemesh.io (Remote) — 2020–2021
Contributed to go-spacemesh client development, focusing on math libraries and consensus algorithms to optimize blockchain operations. Maintained CI/CD pipelines and integrated advanced telemetry systems for performance tracking.
Tools & Technologies: Go, Rust, Terraform, Kubernetes, ELK, Google Cloud, Linux, Windows, Docker
Data Scientist II
Vacasa (Remote) — 2018–2020
Built predictive models using Python and SQL, improving forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency. Automated ETL pipelines and managed infrastructure with Terraform and AirFlow.
Tools & Technologies: Python, SQL, Go, Scala, Jupyter, Redshift, AirFlow, Terraform, AWS, Linux, Docker
Senior Software Engineer
ETCDEV (Remote) — 2017–2018
Optimized performance and security for the Ethereum Classic client, integrating a new Rust-based EVM for enhanced functionality. Resolved critical bugs and improved system reliability to support blockchain operations.
Tools & Technologies: Go, Rust, Python, Linux, Docker
Offsite Consultant / Researcher
Kaspersky Lab (Remote) — 2012–2017
Pioneered solutions for encrypted GPT disk operations and implemented UEFI drivers for smartcards and tokens. Developed an abstraction layer for utilizing Windows DLLs in UEFI environments, enhancing system versatility.
Tools & Technologies: C, C++, Python, UEFI, Windows
Applied Mathematics and Cybernetics Nizhny Novgorod State University (NNSU), Russia
Personal Coursework: Machine Learning, Cryptography, Electronics, Robotics via Coursera, EdX, and Udemy.
Software Development: R&D, Software Architecture, API Design, Concurrency, Profiling and Optimization
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, UEFI, Bare-Metal
Programming Languages: Rust, C++, Go, Python, SQL
Infrastructure: CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, ELK Stack, PostgreSQL, AWS