Mykhailo Novak
Senior Blockchain Developer with 5 years of experience architecting highly secure, scalable decentralized applications and algorithmic trading platforms. Demonstrated expertise in cross-chain integrations (EVM, TON, Tron, Bitcoin) and backend performance optimization, notably scaling architectures to process over $1B in transaction volume at Cryptohub and reducing database latency by 96% for applications with millions of users.
Proven track record of leading complex engineering initiatives—from building custom Bayesian hyperparameter optimization engines to developing full-suite tokenization platforms—driving both technical excellence and measurable business growth.
Experience
Senior Python Developer
Lumen
Kyiv
Frequtrade Spearheaded core architectural decisions and mentored a team of engineers, streamlining system design and reducing deployment bottlenecks by 25%. Engineered a custom hyperparameter optimization engine using Bayesian and Exploration-based search and deterministic hashing, improving processing speed by 40% and optimizing computational efficiency.
Resolved critical state-tracking bugs within the backtesting engine, guaranteeing 100% metric accuracy and robust state management under high-throughput workloads.
Senior Blockchain/Backend Developer
Involve
Kyiv
CryptoHub Scaled and maintained a high-volume aggregation platform processing over $1B in transaction volume, ensuring zero downtime and optimal execution efficiency. Engineered resilient backend integrations with numerous external third-party APIs and providers, handling retries, rate limiting, and graceful degradation. Implemented multi-provider AML compliance protocols into the transaction pipeline, effectively blocking fraudulent activity and ensuring 100% regulatory adherence.
Athanor Architected and deployed highly secure smart contracts on the TON blockchain, successfully enabling users to launch and fund tokenized startup projects within a secure ecosystem. Integrated AI-driven project scoring capabilities by engineering custom datasets and prompt management systems, improving project evaluation accuracy and user trust.
Python (FullStack) Developer
NewSoft
Lviv
CryptoTool Designed and built a scalable blockchain automation platform for withdrawals, transfers, and smart contract execution, accelerating transaction processing speeds for enterprise users.
EvolveYou Optimized backend infrastructure for a fitness application supporting millions of users, reducing database query latency by 96.6% (from 3.0s to 0.1s) through advanced code refactoring and indexing strategies.
Orbit Led backend development for a talent bounty platform
Craft Built an interactive data visualization tool leveraging custom algorithms to generate actionable market insights.
Newsoft-Inside Developed a comprehensive internal CRM system (Newsoft-Inside), optimizing administrative workflows.
Education
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian
Native
English
B2 Upper Intermediate