Summary
Tim Zagorsky is a Senior Clojure Software Engineer with 11 years in software development and over 7 years of production Clojure experience, currently solving data engineering challenges at Apptopia. A full‑stack developer and Oracle‑certified Java programmer, he brings a disciplined, security-first approach and a knack for simplifying messy systems into clean, maintainable code. His background spans backend-heavy platforms, automation frameworks, and frontend redesigns, including building messaging engines and content personalization systems. A long-time Linux enthusiast and former test-automation lead, he combines low-level rigour with pragmatic engineering to improve reliability and developer experience. Based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, he selectively pursues only Clojure/Common Lisp roles, preferring opportunities that let him refactor and harden poorly implemented software.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master's Degree, Civil Engineering - Road Transportation Management, Master's Degree, Civil Engineering - Road Transportation Management at Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University
English, Russian, Japanese, German