Oleksandr Kochkodan
About Oleksandr Kochkodan
Oleksandr Kochkodan is a Staff Engineer and Tech Lead with extensive experience in Java backend development. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Lohika, Luxoft, D8 Corporation, FDI Ukraine, and Sift, demonstrating strong technical skills and expertise in project management.
Work at Sift
Oleksandr Kochkodan has held multiple positions at Sift, starting as a Senior Engineer from 2021 to 2023. In this role, he contributed to various projects and initiatives, leveraging his expertise in Java backend development. In 2023, he transitioned to the role of Staff Engineer and Tech Lead, where he has been responsible for leading engineering teams and overseeing complex projects. His current position, which he has held since 2024, emphasizes his leadership skills and technical knowledge in delivering business value.
Education and Expertise
Oleksandr Kochkodan studied at the National University of 'Kyiv-Mohyla Academy', where he earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from 2005 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in software engineering. He possesses strong expertise in Java backend development, focusing on delivering business value through technical solutions. His skills also extend to project estimation and planning, enhancing project management efficiency.
Background
Before joining Sift, Oleksandr Kochkodan worked at several notable companies in the software engineering field. He served as a Senior Java Software Engineer at Lohika for 10 months in 2020-2021 and as a Senior Java Software Engineer at FDI Ukraine from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a five-year tenure at Luxoft, where he held roles as a Java/GWT team lead and senior developer. His career began at D8 Corporation, where he worked as a Java/GWT developer from 2011 to 2013.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Oleksandr Kochkodan has demonstrated a strong technical mindset that aids in solving complex engineering challenges. His roles have involved significant contributions to project management and team leadership, particularly in Java backend development. His ability to estimate and plan projects effectively has been a key factor in the successful delivery of business solutions.