Alex Zagoro

“I am delighted to recommend Alex as a software engineer. I had the pleasure of working with Alex for a couple of years at Gagosian gallery, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most reliable engineers I have ever worked with. Alex is an excellent problem solver and is always able to find great solutions in a timely manner. He has a unique ability to tackle difficult and ambiguous problems that don't have a clear path forward, and he never shies away from a challenge. He helped us work on a large project to migrate a legacy system from php to django and react, including the infrastructure it ran on (aws/ci). He was one of our backend experts and helped guide the architecture of the django server. In addition to his technical skills, Alex is also a fantastic team player. He is a great communicator, and he always keeps things running smoothly. He is also a lot of fun to have on the team, and his positive attitude and sense of humor are infectious. Overall, I can't recommend Alex highly enough. He is an exceptional software engineer, and any team would be lucky to have him. (Hoping to poach him to my team at the time of writing this)”

“I had the privilege of working with Alex as a fellow software engineer at Gagosian, and I can say with confidence that he is one of the most skilled and dedicated individuals in the industry. His ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions truly sets him apart. Not only is Alex an expert python engineer, but he is also a fantastic team player, consistently going above and beyond to help his colleagues and ensure the success of projects. His strong work ethic and attention to detail make him a valuable asset to any company. I highly recommend Alex for any senior software engineering role. His passion for technology and commitment to delivering outstanding results make him a standout performer. I would definitely work with Alex again!”

“We both consulted independently for the same client, and Alex regularly demonstrated his deep Django wizardry, and would design and implement creative engineering solutions for out-of-the-box requirements. Alex has excellently balanced decisionmaking and also does not hesitate to roll up his sleeves when the situation calls for it. Working with Alex is a consistent pleasure and I look forward to keeping in touch even as work has taken us in different directions.”

“Nova Ukraine was lucky to have Alex join us in early 2022, when our organization was going through an explosive growth phase (from 20 to 400+ volunteers merely in a month). Alex used his expertise to re-build our IT stack from ground up to help us manage the organization's growth in an efficient and secure way. He was also responsible for the website development, launch and support. Alex is great to work with: always responsive and always has good future-proof technical solutions. We wouldn't be able to scale our non-profit's work over the past challenging year without Alex's help.”

“Alex is one of the best, most collaborative and easy to communicate with developers that I have ever worked with. Technically he's very competent, but he's also extremely creative, calm and consistently adds value to the projects he works on. His output his first class and he's a joy to work with.”

“I’ve worked closely with Alex for the past 3 years. He has helped my organization, Freelancers Union, manage and build our IT security and data, our website and applications and overall backend infrastructure. Alex has a deep understanding of his skills and profession and is reliably available when problems arise. I recommend him to anyone looking for a transparent, effective and efficient IT and development person. ”

“I am writing to highly recommend Alex for any future employment opportunities. I had the privilege of working with Alex at Novaukrane.org and can attest to his exceptional engineering skills and ability to get things done. Alex is a quick learner and has a strong ability to adapt to new technologies and processes. He consistently demonstrated his technical prowess and effectively solved complex problems with ease. In addition to his technical expertise, Alex also possesses excellent decision-making skills. He is able to analyze situations and make well-informed decisions, which has helped to drive the success of our projects. What sets Alex apart is his commitment to delivering high-quality results. He takes pride in his work and is always striving for excellence. He is a true team player and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that projects are completed on time and to the highest standards. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Alex for any future employment opportunities. He is a talented engineer who consistently delivers results and is a valuable asset to any organization. If you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.”

“Alex is one of the brightest engineers and leaders that I have had the privilege of working with. His technical acumen and pragmatic decision making allow him to quickly and efficiently deliver value. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone looking to take their engineering team to the next level.”

“Alex has been responsible for providing IT support to hundreds of Nova Ukraine volunteers across several time zones, including account setup and maintenance, system security, management of *hundreds* of software packages and services, etc. During 2022 - the time of fast growth for Nova Ukraine - Alex ensured his consistent availability (at the cost of a major time commitment), responded quickly, and handled a variety of system administration tasks effectively. If not for Alex, Nova Ukraine would have found it difficult to scale up our efforts in the US and in Ukraine.”

“Alex is one of the best software engineers I have ever had the pleasure to work with, and is an excellent leader and manager. I was lucky enough to work under him for several years at Gestalt Interactive, where we collaborated on numerous projects and initiatives. I felt incredibly lucky that I had the opportunity to do so. Alex is an avid technologist and an excellent engineer. His work is thorough, he is diligent in all his practices, and his code is elegant and efficient. Time and time again, I've seen him turn complicated business requirements into streamlined and effective software that's both intuitive to use and easy to upkeep. If there's one standout trait that Alex has, it's that he's an awesome team member. He communicates effectively, writes meticulous documentation, and always makes sure any who work with him can understand and integrate with his work. He's always thinking ahead to how his work today will impact the next sprint, the next feature, or the next engineer who needs to interact with it. All of these traits contribute to why Alex is an effective leader. He is excellent at building teams, bringing talented people together and creating spaces for them to do their best work. His forward-thinking allows for problems to be solved before they occur. In my time working with him, I saw him make repeatedly make thoughtful business decisions that had positive impacts on the company, or a client's, trajectory. Alex would be more than an asset to any team: he'd soon become a pivotal part of it. Any engineer who is lucky enough to work with Alex will likely come away as grateful for the opportunity as I have.”

“Alex and I worked together on a project for a non-profit organization with over 500,000 members. I was managing the infrastructure set up for the new systems and website while he was leading the development effort in building the website and integrating with multiple services. It was a valuable and important collaboration, I learned a lot from working with him. His approach is quality-oriented and his leadership skills are strong. He proved that a small team of great engineers can build a robust system to support growing business needs.”

“I was working with Alex on one of his client's projects, a fin tech startup. He was in charge of architecting and building out the product as well as helping defining the product itself while I was handling the security and vulnerability assessment. Alex showed strong leadership skills along with understanding of highly technical problems and designing and implementing the solutions. He helped me understand the engineering part of product development and was always willing to share his knowledge. I would recommend Alex as a valuable asset.”

“Alex is pleasure to have in the office and on the job. He is polite, detail oriented and competent. Any organization would count themselves lucky to have Alex on their team.”

“Alex is, above all, a determined individual committed to the pursuit of learning and producing high quality work through this process. Confronted with sometimes daunting and frequently high-paced tasks, Alex successfully meets every challenge with a positive attitude, confidence, and a smart solution. He's an incredible team player and an absolute pleasure to work with, all qualities that indicate that he is on his way to becoming a strong leader.”

“For the whole period of Alex being my student, he has proven himself as a person constantly striving to get new skills and learn more. He was showing a high level of theoretical background, creative thinking and inventiveness in finding the best solutions for problems. Alex has participated in various seminars and conferences presenting his knowledge of newest achievements in the field of Information Technologies and Programming.”

“Alex comes highly recommended for any software development project or technical position you may be considering him for. I have had the pleasure of working with Alex on multiple successful projects in which his contributions not only made a huge impact not only on the product, but on improving team dynamics and processes as well. He is truly a pleasure to work with, his positivity and eagerness to learn and push the boundaries of our field is infectious. Take comfort in knowing you will be hiring / working with one of the true professionals in the industry.”

“Alex has consistently proven his technical proficiency, and as a team member his camaraderie and ability to collaborate was always appreciated.”

“Alex was an excellent asset to our backend development team. During his time at Wonder I worked with him on multiple projects where he went above and beyond to complete the job. He will make a great addition to any team.”