resume.json

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	"basics": {
		"name": "Daniel Blinder",
		"label": "Full-stack developer",
		"image": "",
		"email": "daniel.blindr@gmail.com",
		"phone": "+972 (53) 930-7348",
		"url": "https://codedpalette.github.io",
		"summary": "I'm Daniel, a software engineer hailing from Ukraine. I've been immersed in both frontend and backend development for over 5 years. Recently, I stumbled upon the world of creative coding and generative art, prompting me to make a shift to graphics programming. Over the last 2 years, I've been diving deep into this fascinating field. What I find most fulfilling about programming is its creative aspect, bringing visuals and aesthetically pleasing creations to life.",
		"location": {
			"city": "Ramat Gan",
			"countryCode": "IL"
		},
		"profiles": [
			{
				"network": "GitHub",
				"username": "codedpalette",
				"url": "https://github.com/codedpalette"
			},
			{
				"network": "LinkedIn",
				"username": "Daniel Blinder",
				"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-blinder-25a10566/"
			}
		]
	},
	"work": [
		{
			"name": "Bringo.co.uk",
			"url": "https://bringo.co.uk/",
			"position": "Senior Frontend Developer",
			"startDate": "2023-04",
			"highlights": [
				"Led the migration from a legacy TypeScript codebase to a modern Next.js architecture, improving several Google Lighthouse metrics by 1.5 to 2.5 seconds through effective separation of server-side and client-side rendering.",
				"Collaborated with UI designers to implement mockup designs and develop a cohesive design system using React and styled-components.",
				"Developed a highly interactive graph viewer component for analyzing connections between UK companies and their significant control holders and/or directors."
			]
		},
		{
			"name": "Reali",
			"location": "Tel Aviv, IL",
			"description": "Using Reali, customers could buy and sell in one coordinated transaction, eliminating resale contingencies, moving twice, and paying two mortgages at once.",
			"position": "Senior Java/Scala Developer",
			"url": "https://www.reali.com/",
			"startDate": "2021-05",
			"endDate": "2022-09",
			"highlights": [
				"Engineered backend microservices using Scala and the Play framework, ensuring robust and scalable functionality for a seamless real estate experience.",
				"Enhanced database performance by optimizing MongoDB queries and implementing improvements in Mongo Compass, resulting in a ~3-fold reduction in query response time.",
				"Provided mentorship to team members, imparting expertise in Scala and functional programming, fostering a collaborative and skilled development team."
			]
		},
		{
			"name": "Israel Defense Forces",
			"location": "Tel Aviv, IL",
			"position": "Frontend Engineer",
			"startDate": "2019-04",
			"endDate": "2021-04",
			"highlights": [
				"Developed intuitive front-end interfaces for multiple internal websites within the General Staff of the IDF using React, enhancing user access to crucial operational data.",
				"Utilized the D3.js library to visualize graph connections, improving the representation and accessibility of critical information.",
				"Guided, mentored, and developed new recruits in front-end development practices, contributing to team cohesion and expertise.",
				"Applied the Neo4j graph database for efficient storage and querying of operational data, optimizing information retrieval processes and facilitating a cohesive and user-centric digital environment."
			]
		},
		{
			"name": "Puls",
			"location": "Tel Aviv, IL",
			"description": "Your go-to expert for all your home care needs",
			"position": "Java Backend Developer",
			"url": "https://puls.com/",
			"startDate": "2017-02",
			"endDate": "2019-01",
			"highlights": [
				"Engineered the migration of a PHP monolith to Java microservices using Spring Boot, enhancing system performance and maintainability.",
				"Developed integrations for offline conversion tracking systems, improving performance metrics accuracy.",
				"Created a price calculation microservice, streamlining pricing with tax calculations, upsells, coupons, and discounts.",
				"Led the development of a timetable microservice for efficient appointment scheduling, considering technician availability and market-specific factors."
			]
		}
	],
	"education": [
		{
			"institution": "Odessa National University",
			"url": "https://onu.edu.ua/en/",
			"area": "Applied Math",
			"studyType": "Bachelor",
			"startDate": "2012-09",
			"endDate": "2016-07"
		}
	],
	"skills": [
		{
			"name": "Frontend development",
			"level": "Intermediate",
			"keywords": [
				"Javascript",
				"Typescript",
				"React",
				"Next.js",
				"Zustand",
				"Svelte",
				"Pixi.js",
				"WebGL",
				"Three.js",
				"SCSS"
			]
		},
		{
			"name": "Databases",
			"level": "Advanced",
			"keywords": ["MongoDB", "PostgreSQL", "Redis"]
		},
		{
			"name": "Backend development",
			"level": "Advanced",
			"keywords": ["Java", "Scala", "SpringBoot", "Play"]
		},
		{
			"name": "Cloud and DevOps",
			"level": "Intermediate",
			"keywords": ["AWS", "Docker", "Kubernetes", "Jenkins"]
		}
	],
	"projects": [
		{
			"name": "Generative art sketches",
			"description": "This project encompasses the source code for my portfolio's generative artworks. Addressing challenges involved optimizing rendering performance for a seamless 60 fps, maintaining a clear separation of artwork code from setup details, and methodically refactoring shared functions into a utilities library.",
			"keywords": ["Typescript", "Pixi.js", "WebGL", "Three.JS", "Shaders"],
			"url": "https://github.com/codedpalette/sketches",
			"roles": []
		},
		{
			"name": "Personal website",
			"description": "Repository which hosts the source code for my personal website. Key features include the incorporation of a thread pool pattern to optimize site responsiveness during artwork rendering.",
			"keywords": ["Typescript", "Svelte", "SvelteKit", "SCSS", "Web Workers"],
			"url": "https://github.com/codedpalette/personal-site",
			"roles": []
		}
	],
	"languages": [
		{
			"language": "Ukrainian",
			"fluency": "Native"
		},
		{
			"language": "Russian",
			"fluency": "Native"
		},
		{
			"language": "English",
			"fluency": "Upper intermediate"
		},
		{
			"language": "Hebrew",
			"fluency": "Intermediate"
		}
	]
}