Dimitar Zurnov

About

Hi there! I'm Dimitar, a software engineer with a passion for powerlifting and volleyball.

I’m also really into bitcoin—check out my site linked at the top!

I love exploring different tools and technologies. There’s always something new to tinker with, and I find it exciting to see what I can create!

Employment

A1 Austria Telekom

Aug 2024 – Present

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MentorMate

Feb 2022 – Jul 2024

Started as an intern at MentorMate, where I developed a solid foundation in software engineering by creating a back-end RESTful API for multiple projects and tackling various programming challenges. After completing the internship, I advanced to a Software Engineer I role, where I designed, built, and tested complex system features, mastering JPQL, Native queries, and Criteria API. Eventually, I was promoted to Software Engineer II, where I led development initiatives, participated in architecture discussions, and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure high-quality and scalable solutions.

Royal Bank of Canada

Sep 2022 – Feb 2024

Wealth Management (Contract via MentorMate)

Turned requirements into simple, elegant, and optimal solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
Monitored development processes and recommended improvements and optimizations.
Participated in stakeholder meetings, discussing technical implementations with technologies like Kafka and Kubernetes.
Clarified client requirements and refined user stories with product owners from a technical perspective.
Involved in making architecture decisions, incorporating best practices for microservices and container orchestration.
Conducted code reviews, fixed bugs, and ensured code quality with JUnit testing frameworks.

Software Implementation Consultant | Elsol

Jul 2021 – Feb 2022

Adopted and integrated a software application into the business workflow.
Led internal staff trainings on how to use each module of the software.

Projects

Bitcoin Insights (Backend & DevOps)

explore21.com | A Bitcoin blockchain explorer providing in-depth insights into address balances, transaction details, and technical metrics.

Technologies used: Java, Spring Boot, Docker, ElectrumX, Bitcoin Core, Hibernate, BitcoinJ, Github Actions.