Alexei Stakhanov

Alexei Stakhanov

Software Engineer (.NET / Cloud / AI)

Greater Zurich Area, Switzerland

Professional Summary

Software Engineer with 6 years of experience building enterprise applications in Switzerland and Ukraine. Specialized in modern .NET development, cloud-based architectures, distributed systems and AI-driven solutions. Experienced in full project lifecycle: requirements analysis, system design, implementation, optimization and long-term maintenance. Strong track record collaborating with engineers, stakeholders and cross-functional teams across globally distributed environments. Focused on reliability, maintainability and high engineering standards aligned with Swiss software quality expectations.

Core Skills

Software Engineering

  • .NET (.NET Core, .NET Framework)
  • Blazor Server/WASM, Angular, PWA
  • ASP.NET Core, MVC, Razor Pages
  • gRPC, REST APIs, SOAP, SignalR
  • WinForms (enterprise tooling)
  • Unit Testing & Integration Testing (xUnit, NUnit)
  • Distributed systems & multi-service applications

Cloud & DevOps

  • Azure DevOps (incl. CI/CD pipelines)
  • Azure Portal: App Registrations, Web Apps, Storage, networking
  • Docker (build, packaging, environments)
  • Windows Server administration & VM setup

Databases

  • PostgreSQL & MSSQL administration
  • Indexing, query tuning, performance optimization
  • Entity Framework Core, Dapper

AI & Data

  • RAG systems
  • LLM integrations & automation
  • ML.NET & Python for embeddings & vector search

Collaboration

  • Azure Boards, Git
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Cross-team engineering collaboration
  • Direct customer communication & production support

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication with engineers & business stakeholders
  • High attention to detail & structured work approach
  • Reliable, punctual, ownership-driven
  • Calm under pressure, stable delivery

Professional Experience

Software Developer

Younitec AG

Cham, Switzerland Apr 2022 - Present

Full-stack development of engineering, financial and AI-driven systems used globally across 10+ industrial sites.

  • Delivered end-to-end solutions using .NET Blazor Server/WASM, Angular and PWA, including real-time engineering calculations and MATLAB-powered models.
  • Built a production-ready RAG/AI platform (.NET + Python) integrating LLMs for document processing, retrieval and decision support.
  • Developed desktop and automation tools with WinForms, gRPC, RabbitMQ, ensuring stable communication across 10+ distributed servers worldwide.
  • Maintained and modernized legacy systems (ASP.NET MVC, Razor Pages, jQuery) improving performance and migrating components to .NET Core.
  • Optimized application and database performance (PostgreSQL & MSSQL) through indexing, query tuning and monitoring.
  • Implemented unit testing and integration testing for critical engineering and calculation modules, ensuring long-term reliability.
  • Contributed to system architecture, API design, component boundaries and integration strategy for new engineering modules.
  • Handled direct customer communication and production support, clarifying requirements, troubleshooting issues and ensuring stable operation for different clients.
  • Administered Windows Server environments (VM setup, networking, VPN/firewall coordination) and supported Azure DevOps CI/CD automation.
  • Developed internal solutions for accounting and financial operations, including document workflows and reporting.

Software Developer

Extein

Kyiv, Ukraine Jun 2020 - Mar 2022

Development of marketing, banking and engineering platforms used by international clients and financial institutions.

  • Developed a configurable marketing automation platform aggregating data from multiple sources (Facebook, Google, etc.).
  • Implemented loyalty systems used by several banks (bonus points, coupons, gift cards and redemption flows).
  • Built internal learning & document management tools for VISA to support employee training and content workflows.
  • Implemented calculation modules for markise production (fabric usage, material requirements based on size inputs).
  • Delivered backend and frontend features using .NET, ASP.NET Core, TypeScript, React and jQuery.
  • Designed and integrated APIs, processed third-party data sources and improved system reliability in production.
  • Implemented unit testing for core business logic and data processing modules.

Software Developer

Self-Employed

Kyiv, Ukraine Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

End-to-end delivery of custom business applications for private clients and SMEs.

  • Developed web solutions using ASP.NET Core, JavaScript, jQuery and EF Core.
  • Created business process automation tools, integrations and internal dashboards.
  • Handled full project lifecycle: requirements clarification, development, deployment and maintenance.

Education

Certification

.NET IT Academy Certification

SoftServe

2021

Languages

  • Ukrainian: Native
  • English: C1 (Advanced)
  • German: B2 (Hochdeutsch, Upper-Intermediate)
  • Russian: Native

Additional Information

Year of Birth: 10.10.1343
Work Permit: Eligible to work in Switzerland and EU
Nationality: EEA / Non-EU
Driving License: Category B