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zhytkovd/README.md

Hey, I'm Denys ๐Ÿ‘‹

CS + Math @ Berea College | Software Engineer

I'm a Junior Computer Science & Mathematics student and part-time Software Engineer at Berea College, with experience shipping software used by 2,000+ users and contributing to $100K+ in annual savings.

I enjoy turning real-world problems into production software through full-stack engineering, applied AI, and data analysis. Currently, I'm focused on deepening my expertise in system design, scalable software, and AI-assisted development.


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tech Stack

Languages

Python TypeScript JavaScript C++ Java SQL

Backend & Databases

NestJS Flask PostgreSQL MySQL Prisma

Tools & Infrastructure

Docker Git Linux CI/CD

AI / ML

TensorFlow LLMs


๐Ÿš€ Currently Building

Outdoor Adventure Gear Management & Rental System

Designing and developing a database management system for Berea College to manage outdoor adventure equipment, inventory, rentals, users, and related workflows.

Tech: PostgreSQL SQL Database Design

Building a full-stack e-commerce platform for a local clothing business, with the goal of replacing their Shopify storefront with a custom solution tailored to their business.

Tech: TypeScript NestJS PostgreSQL Prisma Docker


Experience

Software Engineer @ Berea College

  • Build and maintain production software used by 2,000+ students and faculty
  • Develop REST APIs, database systems, and backend features
  • Work with Docker, CI/CD, Git, Flask, MySQL, and PeeWee

Co-Lead CS Teaching Associate @ Berea College

  • Lead 15+ TAs supporting 120+ CS students
  • Teach data structures, algorithms, OOP, debugging, and software development
  • Lead AI-assisted programming initiatives

Data Science Intern @ University of Michigan

  • Processed and analyzed millions of log records
  • Built automated Python data-processing pipelines
  • Worked with datasets used in research involving LLMs

Currently Learning

  • System Design
  • Scalable Backend Architecture
  • Distributed Systems
  • Cloud Technologies
  • AI-Assisted Software Development

Connect With Me

LinkedIn

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  1. BCStudentSoftwareDevTeam/celts BCStudentSoftwareDevTeam/celts Public

    Web app to support the CELTS program at Berea College

    Python 1 15

  2. BCStudentSoftwareDevTeam/lsf BCStudentSoftwareDevTeam/lsf Public

    Python 1

  3. Data-Structures-and-Algorithms Data-Structures-and-Algorithms Public

    LeetCode and CodeWars Solutions

    Python