Petr Savichev is a Senior Software Engineer based in Chicago with 16 years of experience designing and shipping high-performance web systems and infrastructure. He has led engineering teams, built CI and automated workflow platforms, and designed ML-ready infrastructure while taking responsibility for architecture, code reviews, hiring and mentoring. His background includes architecting systems from scratch, optimizing large PostgreSQL datasets (3TB+), and improving performance through targeted refactoring and A/B testing. Comfortable across backend, DevOps and data-heavy projects, he has repeatedly moved companies from ad-hoc setups to production-grade CI and automation. Known for stepping into emergencies and stabilizing operations, he pairs hands-on implementation with pragmatic leadership. He holds an M.Sc. from MEPhI and brings a blend of engineering depth and operational discipline to product-focused teams.
16 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Science (M.Sc.) at National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute)
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