Summary
Artem Rakov is a Software Engineer based in Seattle with nine years of experience and four years focused professionally on building distributed systems and backend services. He has shipped products across startups and large enterprises, currently contributing to Amazon after roles at UserTesting, SWTCH, and multiple full-stack positions. Proficient in Ruby and Node.js, Artem pairs backend expertise with a strong DevOps practice—kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Docker—to improve team productivity and system reliability. A self-motivated lifelong learner, he brings practical experience developing applications from the ground up and mentoring through teaching and assistant roles. His background in mathematics and web development informs a pragmatic, data-minded approach to engineering trade-offs. Colleagues value him for making infrastructure choices that accelerate delivery while keeping operational complexity in check.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma of Education, Computer Science, Diploma of Education, Computer Science at Sheridan College
FullStack Developer, Web Development, FullStack Developer, Web Development at Le Wagon
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and business managment, Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and business managment at Queen Mary University of London
English, Russian