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I’m Ivan Kadyka, a Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer with 13+ years of experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Next.js, Nest.js, and C#/.NET, ASP.NET Core, and WPF. I enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable software and leading cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud-based applications.
I have built AWS-based infrastructures serving high-load systems with millions of daily users, including AI-powered solutions, game tooling, and automation pipelines. I place a strong emphasis on code quality, best practices, and comprehensive documentation, and I thrive on mentoring teammates and guiding projects from architecture through deployment.
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English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
Belarusian
Advanced
Polish
Intermediate
Work Experience
Technical Lead at Time To Book
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Designed and developed TimeToBook, a platform-as-a-service for managing bookings of outdoor and leisure activities for both B2B and B2C clients. Implemented an AI-powered full-stack development workflow, built a responsive UI with internationalization, integrated Stripe for payments, and established cloud deployment. Led CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to automate builds and ensure reliable releases.
Technical Lead at Playtika
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Led a development team creating Unity-based infrastructure and tools for multi-platform game studio applications with millions of daily active users. Defined technical strategy, architecture, and end-to-end execution of game development workflows. Oversaw cross-platform infrastructure services as SaaS for studio apps including Bingo Blitz, Solitaire, Caesars Slots, and 1v1.
Software Developer at Playtika
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021Developed gameplay features using Unity and Xamarin; created a high-performance WPF game editor; built native bindings for Android, iOS, and WebGL to support third-party integrations; translated art and design concepts into functional features, boosting engagement and performance.
Technical Lead at Timebook.net (PaaS platform)
January 1, 2024 - PresentLed end-to-end development of a timebook.net platform for booking outdoor and leisure activities; defined architecture and implemented AI-powered workflows; built backend with ASP.NET Core and a responsive frontend with Next.js; established CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment to ensure scalable, reliable services.
Software Developer at Minsk Studio (Belarus)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021Developed engaging game features using Unity and Xamarin; created a custom WPF game editor; supported third-party solutions; built native bindings for Android, iOS, and WebGL to streamline development and mitigate integration risks.
Senior Software Developer at Playtika
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2021Designed and developed Unity/Xamarin-based mobile infrastructure for high-scale apps serving millions of daily users. Defined technical strategy and platform standards, enabling scalability and performance. Led CI/CD pipelines and streamlined release processes using TeamCity/Jenkins, improving testing, documentation deployment, and overall automation.
Technical Lead / Senior Software Developer at Playtika
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023Led development of cross-platform mobile infrastructure and tooling for high-scale applications. Defined technical strategy, architecture, and platform standards, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability across the product ecosystem. Mentored team members and instituted code quality and documentation practices; implemented authentication and platform integrations.
Technical Lead at TimeToBook
February 1, 2024 - PresentArchitected and led a 4-person team in the development of an AI-powered full-stack booking platform with a modern UI, internationalization support, and Stripe payments integration. Implemented AWS cloud deployment and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, improving scalability, reliability, and deployment speed.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Belarusian National Technical University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering in Computer Science at National Technical University (Minsk), Belarus
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at Belarusian National Technical University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering in Computer Science
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Industry Experience
Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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