Edgar Zhavoronkov is a backend developer based in Copenhagen with 12 years of experience building server-side systems, database integrations, and cloud storage workflows. He has a strong Java/Kotlin and PostgreSQL background, contributing notable backend refactors to the well-known GanttProject repository where he introduced DTO-based SQL handling and separated SQL generation for clearer transactional logic. At BarD Software he implemented robust Dropbox and Google Drive integrations—handling import/export, live syncing and notifications—demonstrating expertise in integrating third-party cloud APIs into collaborative editor workflows. Currently at Framna, he continues to focus on backend architecture and reliable data handling. His academic roots in software engineering and early research in functional programming and logic give him a methodical, correctness-oriented approach that shows up in schema and transaction design.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Software Engeneering, Master's degree, Software Engeneering at Санкт-Петербургский Академический Университет Российской Академии Наук
Alumnus, Software Engeneering, Alumnus, Software Engeneering at Computer Science Center
Bachelor's degree, Applied Computer Science, 5.0/5.0, Bachelor's degree, Applied Computer Science, 5.0/5.0 at Санкт-Петербургский Государственный Университет Информационных Технологий, Механики и Оптики (Университет ИТМО)
Contributions:9 reviews, 39 commits, 9 PRs in 4 months
Contributions summary:Edgar primarily contributed to the back-end functionality of the GanttProject repository, focusing on implementing and refactoring SQL-related operations. They introduced data transfer objects (DTOs) for database interactions and utilized these DTOs within the server-side transaction processing logic. The user also refactored the schema and Xlog features, and moved SQL generation logic to a separate file, demonstrating a focus on database management and application server-side development.
Contributions:15 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 6 months
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