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Luka Cheshlarov

Skopje

Summary

Highly adaptable and driven software engineering student nearing completion of Bachelor of Science degree. Demonstrates exceptional team collaboration, communication, and critical thinking abilities. Open-minded and eager to contribute to innovative projects. Resided in Dubai for nearly 15 years, studying alongside individuals from over 100 nationalities, fostering a deep appreciation for diversity and a strong ability to thrive in multicultural environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Octopus Investments
01.2025 - Current
  • Contributed to multiple microservices architecture by troubleshooting, debugging, and improving legacy code for enhanced efficiency and reliability
  • Configured and managed Azure resources including App Service and Application Insights, ensuring optimal performance and monitoring
  • Developed new features based on product manager requirements, supporting business development initiatives and product roadmap
  • Successfully migrated all .NET projects test framework from FluentAssertions to Shouldly, establishing consistency across the codebase
  • Implemented comprehensive unit testing protocols, achieving over 80% code coverage across services to ensure software quality
  • Integrated third-party services using both REST and SOAP API protocols, expanding system functionality and interoperability
  • Enhanced CI/CD pipeline efficiency through infrastructure-as-code implementations using Terraform, improving deployment reliability


Technical Skills


  • Backend: .NET Core
  • Databases: Microsoft SQL Server
  • Messaging: Kafka
  • Cloud Services: Azure (App Service, Application Insights, Azure Functions, Blob Storage)
  • DevOps: CI/CD, Terraform, Azure DevOps
  • Testing: Shouldly, xUnit
  • Quality Assurance: SonarQube/SonarCloud

Software Engineer | Project Manager | DevOps

Freelance
07.2024 - Current
  • Engineered comprehensive full-stack healthcare application using React, Next.js, .NET Core, and Microsoft SQL Server, enabling medical providers to manage appointments and patient services through an intuitive interface
  • Implemented secure role-based authentication systems and automated notification workflows, enhancing both security and user experience
  • Developed modern AI-enabled application using React/Vite frontend with Express and NestJS backend, integrated with AWS services including Cognito, S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB
  • Participated in all SDLC phases from requirement gathering to production deployment, applying Agile methodologies and managing sprints/user stories in Jira
  • Modernized legacy codebases to .NET 8 standards, significantly improving application performance and maintainability
  • Architected and maintained cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms, utilizing various services to ensure high availability and scalability
  • Developed and integrated REST APIs with partner applications, creating seamless data exchange capabilities that expanded service offerings
  • Drove continuous improvement through user feedback analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver regular feature enhancements


Technical Skills


  • Frontend: React, Next.js, Vite
  • Backend: .NET Core, EF Core, Node.js, Express, NestJS
  • Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, DynamoDB
  • Cloud Services: Azure (App Service, Blob Storage, SQL), AWS (Cognito, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB)
  • Tools & Methodologies: Git, Jira, Agile development

Backend Developer Intern

Technoperia
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Wrote high-quality code to meet customer requirements.
  • Cooperated with front-end developers and other team members to design more cohesive and functional code.
  • Assisted project manager to prepare implementation plan from technical perspective.
  • Designed physical table structures to client parameters, integrating business goals and data set characteristics using a Code-First approach


Technologies: .NET Core, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, EF Core, Azure

Software Engineer/Assistant IT Administrator

Vision Solutions
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Creating CRM software in ASP.NET MVC 5 following specifications from clients
  • Managing all networking at multiple high schools in Skopje
  • Managing all computer systems at said schools and ensuring all are in working order
  • Installation of networking devices such as routers and switches across multiple properties and institutions
  • Installation of software such as Microsoft Office and educational software across all student devices
  • Increased the performance, reliability and speed of Student devices

Founder

NFC Business Card Startup
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for building a CRM software to manage NFC business card users
  • Built applications using Java Spring Boot and .NET
  • Contributed to the backend API for our online store
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Responsible for logistics of ordering materials and shipping finished products to customers

Seminar Project

FINKI
04.2023 - 06.2023

Multiple E-commerce Applications

  • Designed and built multiple RESTful e-commerce applications for university projects
  • Spring Boot with Java and React tech stack
  • Created multiple relational databases in Postgres and MySql
  • Containerized one of the applications using Docker
  • Studied the basics of Linux for use of the CLI in AWS EC2 instances
  • Deployed the application to AWS using multiple features such as: EC2 instances, ECS, API Gateway's and more
  • - Documented API features and endpoints using OpenAPI/Swagger

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering and Information Technologies

Факултет За Информатички Науки И Компјутерско Инжинерство
Skopje
04-2025

Secondary Education -

Nova International School
Skopje
05.2019

Secondary Education -

Dubai American Academy
Dubai
06.2018

Secondary Education -

GEMS World Academy
Dubai
06.2017

Elementary School -

Regent International School
Dubai
06.2014

Skills

  • C#
  • NET Core
  • Java
  • Javascript/NodeJS
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Git
  • Spring Boot
  • React/NextJs
  • Azure
  • Agile
  • REST

Projects

Seminar Project

FINKI


Multiple E-commerce Applications

  • Designed and built multiple RESTful e-commerce applications for university projects
  • Spring Boot with Java and React tech stack
  • Created multiple relational databases in Postgres and MySql
  • Containerized one of the applications using Docker
  • Studied the basics of Linux for use of the CLI in AWS EC2 instances
  • Deployed the application to AWS using multiple features such as: EC2 instances, ECS, API Gateway's and more
  • Documented API features and endpoints using OpenAPI/Swagger

Languages

Macedonian - Native
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Software Engineer

Octopus Investments
01.2025 - Current

Backend Developer Intern

Technoperia
08.2024 - 12.2024

Software Engineer | Project Manager | DevOps

Freelance
07.2024 - Current

Founder

NFC Business Card Startup
12.2023 - 06.2024

Seminar Project

FINKI
04.2023 - 06.2023

Software Engineer/Assistant IT Administrator

Vision Solutions
09.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering and Information Technologies

Факултет За Информатички Науки И Компјутерско Инжинерство

Secondary Education -

Nova International School

Secondary Education -

Dubai American Academy

Secondary Education -

GEMS World Academy

Elementary School -

Regent International School
Luka Cheshlarov