Philip Kalinsky

Senior Python Developer

New York, United States

Summary

Dedicated Backend Software Engineer with a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to complex
technical challenges using the Python Programming Language.
Demonstrated ability in managing complexity in designing and growing distributed systems, creating high-quality
codebases with a focus on testability, maintainability, and scalability as well as collaborating with other engineers
and cross-functional partners to create the best possible products that meet ambitious deadlines.

Languages:

English, Russian

Experience

Mirimus Inc., Senior Backend Web Developer / Team Lead

- Jan 2020 – June 2024

- Brooklyn, New York

- Led the development of a custom Lab Information Management System (LIMS) using the Python programming language and Django framework supporting lab protocols for a high-volume (25,000 samples per day) COVID-19 PCR testing lab. [https://salivaclear.com](Saliva Clear)

- Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and data pipelines to facilitate efficient data processing and analysis.

- Installed and maintained Pushpin reverse proxy installations in real-time app communication using Server-Sent Events HTTP streaming.

- Applied bioinformatics tools for large dataset analyses

- Provisioned and maintained a HIPAA-compliant cloud hosting environment.

- Implemented Django model field level encryption on patient health records related data.

- Utilized PostgreSQL schemas in implementing multi-tenancy application.

- Installed and maintained a Proxmox Virtual Environment cluster that allowed bioinformatics engineers to run workloads in LXC containers and KVM Virtual Machines.

- Configured and maintained multiple buildouts of the pfSense firewall across production and lower environments.

- Instrumented Prometheus exporters across various components in the stack.

 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Associate Director, IT

- Jan 2015 – Jan 2020

- New York City

- Collaborated with other engineers, designers, product managers on building and maintaining a large Content Management System (CMS) utilizing the Django Web Framework and django-cms

- Worked on a location-based health center search that helped millions of people across the country receive medical care.

 

Freelancers Union, Backend Web Developer | Contract

- Apr 2014 – Jan 2015

- New York City

- Was involved in building a member directory for a quarter million freelancers.

- Designed and implemented a web based system (Hives) using the Django Web Framework allowing freelancers to interact by forming groups and posting content with commenting support.

 

 Engagement Game Lab at Emerson College, Backend Web Developer | Contract

- Oct 2010 – Apr 2014

- Boston, Mass

- Built a web based multiplayer game for civic engagement using Python/Django. [Community PlanIt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_PlanIt)

- Full multilingual support of static and database backed content.

- Automated demographic and activity data metrics reporting.

- Caching of nearly entire database backed content.

 

Seesaw, Software developer / Team Lead

- Nov 2008 – Oct 2010

- New York City

- Lead developer on multiple Python/Django based customer-facing projects at a digital agency.

 

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Backend Development, Django, Django Channels, Django REST Framework, Docker, FastAPI, Flask, Git, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), HTMX, Kafka, MySQL, Nginx, Pandas, PostgreSQL, REST, SQL, SQLAlchemy, SaltStack, Tornado, uWSGI

Joined: August 2024