CV — Denis Matakov — Head of Development

Experienced technical leader with over 14 years of experience in the IT industry. Specializing in strategic IT infrastructure planning, managing large development teams, and optimizing business processes. Possessing deep knowledge in enterprise architecture and Python development.

+7 (906) 555-00-44 | matakov@gmail.com | LinkedIn | GitHub | Telegram: @matakov

Work Experience

Samolet Development, Moscow

Head of Platform and Competence Centers Department (July 2024 — Present)

  • Leading the development of a shared microservices platform and 6 key competence centers
  • Developing and implementing an architectural manifesto and system of technical metrics
  • Optimizing resource usage in Kubernetes clusters
  • Implementing a process for creating and approving ADRs
  • Developing a strategy for transitioning products to cloud-based SaaS architecture

Head of Enterprise Architecture and Systems Analysis Cluster (January 2023 — July 2024)

  • Managing a large-scale IT infrastructure: 35 product teams, 55 applications, 280 specialists
  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive enterprise architecture
  • Optimizing the company’s IT landscape structure

Development Cluster Manager (July 2021 — January 2023)

  • Managing a cluster of 11 IT products for construction management
  • Implementing CI/CD system and optimizing development processes
  • Managing a team of 35 developers and QA specialists

EPAM Systems Inc., Saint Petersburg

Senior Software Developer (Python) (January 2020 — June 2022)

  • Developing and optimizing high-load systems
  • Mentoring and conducting technical interviews
  • Implementing key technical improvements in projects

Key Skills

  • Strategic IT infrastructure planning
  • Managing large development teams (100+ specialists)
  • Business process optimization and innovation implementation
  • Enterprise architecture and systems analysis
  • Python development and modern technology stacks

Technologies

Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud-native architecture, Microservices, Agile methodologies, WebRTC, FastAPI, AIOHTTP

Education

Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow
Banking, Finance and Credit

Certifications

  • Enterprise Architect TOGAF 10 (2024)
  • CTO/Technical Director, Otus (2024)
  • Python Developer, Yandex (2021)
  • Numerous courses on Python and software architecture on LinkedIn Learning

Achievements

  • Successfully led the development of 35 product teams and 55 applications
  • Optimized development processes, reducing time-to-market for new products
  • Implemented a cross-functional interaction system, increasing team efficiency
  • Active contributor to open-source projects