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Ilya Pupko

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Technical Skills

Expert
C#, PHP, ASP.NET, VB, DHTML
Advanced:
Java, C++, Perl
Intermediate:
Pascal, ActionScript, Assembler
Specialties:
DOS, Windows, MAC OS, *nix
SPSS, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Zend, Photoshop, Flash, Director, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Xilinx, Matlab, MS SQL/MySQL
Experience in PC assembly and network installation/configuration

Experience

04/2010–presentLexisNexis Risk SolutionsColorado (Remote)
Consulting Software Engineer
• Develop and lead medium to large multi-functional development activities
• Proactively coordinate and allocate work assignments to technical staff
• Serve as a senior source of expertise and technical leadership
• Mentor employees on all aspects of multiple system environments, software and system operations
• Proactively research and monitor emerging technologies and advancements to make technical strategy and direction recommendations on architectural level
• Develop plans and procedures and establish guidelines for overall system improvements
 
03/2008–04/2010LexisNexis Risk SolutionsColorado (Remote)
Senior Software Architect
• Enhanced technical direction and optimization research
• Cultivated cross-departmental communication and output maximization
• Ensured multi-environment development
 
06/2007–03/2008First Advantage CorporationGolden, CO
IT Project Manager and Technical Lead
• Gave technical advice, mentored and consulted
• Was responsible for underlying architecture, technology
• Planned and executed projects under various adaptive models
• Oversaw development teams on web and application projects
 
06/2005–06/2007First Advantage CorporationGolden, CO
Application Developer
• Developed applications for web and local use using PHP/MySQL and C#/SQL
• Offered technical service, consultation and management
• Drastically increased productivity and employer’s economic growth
 
2000–2006Ilya PupkoAurora, CO
Contractor
• Designed and developed websites
• Created web applications using PHP, Perl, DHTML, Flash and SQL/MySQL
• Built, sold and provided support for computers
 
09/2001–05/2005Center for Academic TechnologyDenver, CO
Senior Developer
• Developed applications for the web using Perl, DHTML (JavaScript), PHP, Flash and Director
• Designed and developed websites for various institutions
• Provided technical service and consultations, project management and maintenance
• Trained clients to operate and maintain various software and hardware
 
09/1999–12/1999Smoky Hill High SchoolAurora, CO
Volunteer Math Tutor and Teacher Assistant
• Helped students of same age succeed in mathematics in order for them to receive a High School Diploma

Education

2011–2013 (expected)University of Colorado at BoulderBoulder, CO
• Expected MBA from Leeds School of Business
 
2001–2005University of Colorado at DenverDenver, CO
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering Degree with minor in Economics and Mathematics
 
1999–2001Smoky Hill High SchoolAurora, CO
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Student
 
1998–1999Overland High SchoolAurora, CO
ESL Student
• Honor Award from USAA for mathematics
 
1996–1998Anichkov Palace ClubSt. Petersburg, Russia
• Competed as part of a team (used Pascal, Assembler and C++)

Interests

Photography, traveling, orienteering (Rocky Mountain Orienteering Club), snowboarding and skiing, scuba diving, mountain biking, news and world politics enthusiast

Additional Information

Fluent in English and Russian. Intermediate knowledge of German.
Independently created multiple websites, including personal blog ilasoft.net (Golden Web Awards for 1999-2004, Junior Web Award for 2000-2001) and other commercial and private platforms.
Active member of Information Architecture Institute, Professional Association for SQL Server, Rocky Mountain Orienteering Club. Participant of Leeds School of Business Global Business Club, Graduate Entrepreneurs Association, Graduate Real Estate Association, and Marketing Club.