Mykolaj(nick) Hryhoriev
About Mykolaj(nick) Hryhoriev
Mykolaj Hryhoriev is a Staff Software/Data Engineer at AppsFlyer, specializing in Data Platform since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development, particularly in Big Data and cloud-native technologies, with a career spanning over a decade in various roles across multiple companies in Ukraine.
Work at AppsFlyer
Mykolaj Hryhoriev currently serves as a Staff Software/Data Engineer in the Data Platform at AppsFlyer, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves leveraging his expertise in Big Data and cloud-native technologies to enhance the company's data capabilities. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Big Data Developer at the same organization from 2019 to 2022, contributing to various projects that focused on data analytics and system performance.
Education and Expertise
Mykolaj Hryhoriev earned an Engineer's degree from Kiev Polytechnic University, specializing in Aircraft and Space Systems with a focus on Information and Measurement Devices, from 2007 to 2013. He also studied English Language and Literature at Kirivograd Collegium, obtaining a school certificate from 1997 to 2007. His professional expertise includes designing distributed and fault-tolerant systems, with a strong emphasis on monitoring and deployment.
Background in Software Development
Mykolaj has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He was a Java Developer at Unisystem from 2012 to 2013, and later held positions such as Lead Software Engineer in Big Data & Analytics at Ciklum from 2018 to 2019, and Big Data Developer at Playtech from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes roles at Zoomdata and Luxoft, where he advanced from a Senior Java Developer to a Java Mid-level Developer.
Technical Skills and Interests
Mykolaj Hryhoriev has a strong interest in modern cloud-native tools and technologies, including GraalVM, Apache Arrow, and HTAP databases like TiDB and GreenPlum. He is also knowledgeable in Big Data OLAP databases such as ClickHouse and Big Data Query Platforms like Dremio. His technical skill set encompasses modern CI/CD tools like JenkinsX, as well as classic operations tools including Chef, Ansible, and Vagrant. Additionally, he explores Actor/Stream paradigms, specifically Akka and GearPump.