Ovidiu Podina

Background

About Ovidiu Podina

I’m a Backend Engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable, reliable, and secure systems. My expertise lies in designing and developing APIs and data-driven applications, with a strong focus on Node.js (NestJS, Koa.js) and PostgreSQL. I enjoy tackling complex backend challenges—from database optimization and API design to distributed systems and IoT integrations. Recently, I’ve also worked on IoT-driven architectures, integrating sensors, MQTT, and edge devices with cloud services. Core Skills: • Backend Development: Node.js, NestJS, Koa.js • Database: PostgreSQL (performance tuning, advanced queries, schema design) • System Design: API gateways, load balancing (Nginx) • IoT & Messaging: MQTT • DevOps: Docker, Raspberry Pi, Linux (Arch, Debian-based), security best practices I’m passionate about clean, efficient code, security-focused architecture, and continuously improving developer experience. Always curious, always learning.