Michael Ostapenko

Background

About Michael Ostapenko

My professional interests are centered on leading research and engineering efforts to solve complex scientific and technical problems. I excel at organizing teams and optimizing systems and possess the necessary qualifications and competencies to effectively execute these tasks. I have formed and led several teams of technology professionals and handled a variety of challenges, such as identifying and interviewing the right talent, determining feature ownership, supervising execution, resolving conflicts, mentoring team members, and supporting career advancement. I have established a track record in problem-solving by engaging in various algorithmic competitions. I have attained the 99th percentile on HackerRank, advanced to the on-site semifinal of OpenBracket Delaware, and secured 1st place at the TopCoder NYC Regional Event. I have extensive engineering experience, ranging from freelancing to consulting for companies such as Apex Systems, to working full-time at Google. Throughout my career, I have worked on business messaging, information extraction, content management, and automated trading. I am proficient in C++, C#, Java, Python, and SQL. I have conducted hands-on academic research on Boolean Satisfiability and related problems. I focused on studying various NP-hard problems, designing efficient algorithms, and implementing robust solvers. My satisfiability solvers have achieved high rankings in leading international contests. I usually learn and apply new ideas and techniques on the move, as my comprehensive education allows me to focus on the specifics. Having said that, I consistently review the first principles to ensure they reflect reality. Ultimately, I have accumulated enough experience to advance my career and am currently looking for a position that is both challenging and rewarding. Although a job well performed may be satisfying in and of itself, I expect to be well-compensated for the value I add to the company.