Maksym Zakharov
Košice
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Astute.watch
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed embedded firmware in C/C++ with Python scripting, using RTOS-like architecture and modular design patterns
- Built a custom lightweight OS, implementing task scheduling, memory management, and hardware abstraction layers (HAL)
- Performed memory and performance optimization (RAM/Flash footprint reduction, static allocation, stack/heap tuning)
- Implemented low-level drivers, power management, and timing-critical routines
- Worked in an Agile-style small team, using Git-based workflows, code reviews, and task tracking systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Technical University of Košice
Košice, Slovakia06-2027
Skills
- C, C, Java, Python (scripting, automation)
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID, design patterns
- Embedded systems & firmware development
- Memory management and performance optimization
- Git (branching, pull requests, code reviews)
- Cross-functional teamwork and technical communication
- Agile/Scrum collaboration (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
- Peer code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Problem-solving mindset and ownership of tasks
Languages
English
Professional Working
Slovak
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
Astute.watch
08.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Technical University of Košice