Denis Khizhin
About Denis Khizhin
Denis Khizhin is an Android Engineer with a background in Computer and Information Sciences from Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University. He has worked for various organizations, including Worldline Global and Backbase, and possesses expertise in secure mobile payments and Android development best practices.
Work at Backbase
Denis Khizhin has been employed at Backbase as an Android Engineer since 2021. His role involves developing mobile applications, focusing on secure payments and mobile payments for retail and banking sectors. He applies best practices in Android development, utilizing frameworks and tools such as Dagger/Hilt for dependency injection, Room for database management, and coroutines for asynchronous programming. His experience contributes to the enhancement of Backbase's mobile solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Backbase, Denis worked at Worldline Global as a Programmer from 2017 to 2021. His responsibilities included developing software solutions in the payments sector. Prior to that, he served as an Embedded Software Engineer at the Russian Institute of Radionavigation and Time from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Programmer at Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University 'LETI' from 2010 to 2013, where he contributed to various programming projects.
Education and Expertise
Denis Khizhin studied at Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University 'LETI', where he earned a Master’s degree in Computer and Information Sciences from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in Android development and secure payment systems. He possesses skills in breaking down project estimations into smaller subprojects, which aids in project management and execution.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Denis has a strong technical skill set in Android development, including experience with modern architectural patterns such as MVVM and MVP. He is proficient in maintaining legacy projects using Java and has a keen interest in coding challenges, participating in platforms like Codewars. His expertise in secure payments and mobile payments positions him as a valuable asset in the financial technology sector.