About me:
Vadim Flaks
Chicago, IL
I am a Full-Stack web developerworking in JavaScript, Python, and C#.
I come from a background in both tech and visual design and I am passionate about solving complex problems, exploring complex systems, and helping others understand and master complex tools.
I am a US Citizen, College-level fluent in Russian language
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
JavaScript
C#
Python
Frameworks
Node.js
Django
Angular
Flask
MySQL
Bootstrap
MongoDB
WebGL
ASP.NET Core
Version Control and Deployment
Git
Github
Amazon Web Services
Graphics software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Autodesk Maya
Projects
SwordBuilder
3D web application that allows Historical European Martial Arts enthusiasts to combine parts from different swords - built with WebGL, THREE.js, Angular 6, Node.js, and Mongoose-driven MongoDB
Solo project
Le Galeazza
HTML5 canvas game created with raw JavaScript deployed through ASP.NET MVC with Razor view engine and backed by Entity Framework and MySQL
Two person project, on which I handled the front-end side
Skillet
Grocery shopping list and pantry tracking web app created with Django, SQLite database, and Bootstrap front-end
Four-person project, in which I developed the Controller part of MVC pattern
Professional Experience:
Reklama Media
February 2015 - October 2018
Graphic Designer
Reklama Media is a publishing company releasing newspapers and magazines both for print and web in Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, and English languages. My job was to working with authors and editors to compile the actual newspaper pages and prepare them for print.
- Streamlined the production pipeline and cut the preparation time of the main 112-page publication by a full third
- Revamped the flow of materials from editors to publishing to reduce unnecessary work
- Took over communication with the print shop
- Updated and maintained the company website
Freelance Graphic Designer
June 2009 - February 2015
- Took design projects from conceptual to production stages
- Rapid-prototyped concepts to create designs that would fit client spec
- Developed logos, business cards, stationery, promotional materials
- Created promotional videos for tech startup companies
- Tutored college students in the advanced features of graphics software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Creative Cloud
Navigon Inc.
September 2006 - June 2009
Software test engineer
Navigon Inc. (now a division of Garmin Ltd.) was a German-American manufacturer of GPS navigation devices and software. As a test engineer I developed and executed on-road and bench tests, detected, recorded, and tracked issues, working with developers both in US and in Germany
- Bench and road tested installation, GUI, pathfinding, stability, plugins, and responsiveness to external signal under various conditions
- Tested Navigon software on both in-house and third party hardware
- Logged and tracked issues using Bugzilla
Training & Education:
Coding Dojo
Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp
Graduated February 2019
Columbia College Chicago
September 2009 - June 2012
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Illustration
Minor in Writing
DePaul University
January 2005 - June 2008
Bachelor of Computer Science
Major in Game Development
Minor in Animation
