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| Name | Aliaksei Saskevich |
| Label | Software Engineer |
| asaskevich@yandex.com, aliaksei@sequoia.health | |
| Url | https://asaskevich.dev/ |
| Summary | CTO at Sequoia | 11+ years of Expertise | Master’s Degree in Data and Computer Science | Open-Source used by BigTech |
Work
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2025.05 - Present Minsk, Belarus
System Architect
DevTeam Group
System Architect at a fast‑growing startup building communication and collaboration platforms (GemSpace, CoWork). Led the technical direction of core infrastructure, coordinated cross‑functional engineering efforts, and ensured smooth delivery of platform features. Oversaw onboarding processes, internal tooling, and support workflows to maintain high operational efficiency. Drove architectural decisions, improved system reliability, and established clear engineering standards across the team.
- Reduced infrastructure operating costs through architecture optimization, service consolidation, and improved resource planning.
- Built and documented end‑to‑end infrastructure processes, architectural diagrams, and internal guidelines to streamline development and onboarding.
- Managed and mentored the engineering team, improving delivery speed and cross‑team communication.
- Established structured support and onboarding workflows, reducing time‑to‑productivity for new team members and minimizing operational overhead.
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2024.10 - 2025.05 Minsk, Belarus
Principal Software Engineer
DevTeam Group
Principal Software Engineer driving the architecture, development, and delivery of core platform components across GemSpace and CoWork. Owned end‑to‑end technical execution for high‑impact features, guided engineering best practices, and collaborated closely with product and infrastructure teams. Played a key role in shaping technical strategy, improving system reliability, and elevating engineering quality across the organization.
- Led design and implementation of critical backend services, improving performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
- Mentored developers across multiple teams, helping them grow technically and deliver more consistently.
- Collaborated with infrastructure and architecture teams to optimize service deployment, monitoring, and observability.
- Contributed to long‑term technical planning, ensuring alignment between product goals and scalable system design.
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2021.12 - 2024.10 Minsk, Belarus
Java Lead Software Engineer
DevTeam Group
Java Lead responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of backend services across GemSpace and CoWork. Oversaw the full engineering lifecycle, from architecture decisions to production rollout. Coordinated the work of the Java team, ensured code quality, and aligned technical execution with product goals. Played a key role in scaling the platform, improving performance, and establishing engineering best practices.
- Led a team of Java engineers, improving development velocity, code consistency, and cross‑team collaboration.
- Designed and implemented high‑load backend components, significantly improving system performance and stability.
- Introduced structured development workflows, coding standards, and review processes that reduced defects and improved maintainability.
- Collaborated closely with product, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth releases and reliable production operations.
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2021.01 - Present Minsk, Belarus
Chief Technology Officer
Sequoia: Men’s Sexual Wellness
As CTO of Sequoia Health, I led the end‑to‑end technical strategy and execution for a fast‑growing digital health platform focused on men’s wellness. My work spanned C‑level decision‑making, product architecture, cybersecurity, AI integration, and hands‑on engineering leadership. I represented the company at industry conferences and executive‑level events, driving thought leadership around digital health, data protection, and applied AI. I built and managed a cross‑functional engineering organization, established secure development practices, and oversaw the delivery of scalable, compliant infrastructure supporting rapid product growth.
- Scaled the platform to 50,000+ active users, with 79% reporting tangible health benefits.
- Achieved a 4.8 App Store rating, reflecting strong user satisfaction and trust.
- Successfully launched AI‑powered modules for personalized sexual health programs.
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2017.12 - 2021.12 Minsk, Belarus
Java/Node.js Software Engineer
Gem Space
Java/Node.js Software Engineer contributing to the core backend and automation capabilities of the GemSpace platform. Built foundational components for the chatbot ecosystem, developed internal and external APIs, and delivered new bot integrations that expanded product functionality. Actively introduced modern solutions within Google Cloud infrastructure to improve scalability, reliability, and development workflows.
- Designed and implemented the initial architecture for GemSpace chatbots, enabling rapid development of new bot features.
- Developed RESTful APIs and backend services in Java and Node.js, improving platform extensibility and integration capabilities.
- Introduced new Google Cloud services and deployment approaches, improving system performance and reducing operational overhead.
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2014.11 - 2017.12 Minsk, Belarus
Node.js Software Engineer
XB Software
Node.js Software Engineer contributing to the development of two core products at XB Software: an SMM planning platform and a Gantt‑chart–based project management service. Worked across backend functionality, API development, and integration logic, ensuring stable performance and smooth user experience. Collaborated closely with frontend and QA teams to deliver reliable features and improve overall product quality.
- Developed backend modules for an SMM scheduler, enabling automated content publishing and multi‑platform integration.
- Implemented server‑side logic and APIs for a Gantt chart service, improving data processing speed and interaction responsiveness.
- Contributed to cross‑team development workflows, ensuring consistent delivery and high product stability.
- Participated in feature planning and refinement, helping shape product functionality based on technical feasibility.
Volunteer
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2019.09 - 2020.01 Online
Translator
Telegram
Translating locale keys from/to native language
- Translating Telegram strings from English to Belarusian/Russian
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2019.07 - 2019.11 Online
Mentor
Exercism
Mentoring software developers learning JavaScript/TypeScript skill path
- Mentoring in JavaScript/TypeScript technologies
- Reviewing solutions and tasks
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2013.08 - 2013.10 Hom'iel, Belarus
Writer of Competition Tasks
Telegram
Preparing and building task set for the Regional Olympiad in Informatics
- Developing tasks for the Regional Olympiad in Informatics and Computer Science
- Reviewing solutions and test data
- Writing test cases for the solutions
Education
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2019.09 - 2022.07 Minsk, Belarus
Post-Graduate
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
Mathematics and Computer Science
- Science Research
- Machine Learning
- Education Systems
- Post-Graduate Study
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2017.09 - 2019.07 Minsk, Belarus
Master of Computer Applications - MCA
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
Master of Informatics and Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Data Processing
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
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2013.09 - 2017.07 Minsk, Belarus
Bachelor's degree
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
Engineer-System Developer
- Computer Science
- Programming Competitions
- Math
- Science Work
- Machine Learning
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2012.09 - 2011.07 Hom'iel, Belarus
Secondary education
Secondary School No. 44 named after N.A. Lebedev
Basic Education
- Basic Education
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2011.09 - 2013.07 Hom'iel, Belarus
Secondary (complete) general education
Gomel State Regional Lyceum
Math and Informatics
- Computer Science
- Programming Competitions
- Math
- Physics
Awards
- 2014.03.01
Finalist – "Typical Programmer" Olympiad
"Typical Programmer" Russian IT community
Finalist in "Typical Programmer" Olympiad organised by Russian IT community
- 2014.02.01
Semi-finalist – Kotlin Challenge
JetBrains
Semi-finalist of the Kotlin Challenge, hosted by JetBrains
- 2014.02.01
Winner – Bit-Cup Student Olympiad (Mobile Game Development)
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
Third Degree Diploma
- 2013.11.01
Quarterfinalist – ACM ICPC
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
ACM ICPC 2013 quarterfinalist
- 2013.03.01
Winner – Final Stage of the Republican Olympiad in Informatics
Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus
Diploma of the second degree
- 2012.12.01
Finalist – All-Russian Olympiad for Schoolchildren in Programming
NEERC IFMO
Finalist of the final stage
Certificates
| General English Certification Test (GECT) - 82.5 / 100 - C1 Advanced | ||
| International Business Management Institute (IBMI) | 2023-05-01 |
| Certificat de français général (CFG) - 37.5 / 100 - A2 Élémentaire | ||
| International Business Management Institute (IBMI) | 2023-05-01 |
| Java. Basic Course | ||
| stepik.org | 2022-03-01 |
| Programming in Golang | ||
| stepik.org | 2020-08-01 |
| McGraw-Hill French Certificate – A1 Elementary | ||
| McGraw-Hill | 2020-01-01 |
| Become a Spring Developer | ||
| 2019-11-01 |
| Ethereum Blockchain Developer: Build Projects Using Solidity | ||
| Udemy | 2018-04-01 |
| Node.js Certification | ||
| Mail.Ru Group | 2017-09-01 |
| EF SET English Certificate - B2 Upper Intermediate | ||
| EF English First | 2017-08-01 |
Publications
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1916.03.20 Die Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie
Annalen der Physik
The publication of the theory of general relativity made him internationally famous. He was professor of physics at the universities of Zurich (1909–1911) and Prague (1911–1912), before he returned to ETH Zurich (1912–1914).
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1905.06.30 Zur Elektrody/namik bewegter Körper
Annalen der Physik
It concerned an interpretation of the Michelson–Morley experiment and the properties of light and time. Special relativity incorporates the principle that the speed of light is the same for all inertial observers regardless of the state of motion of the source.
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1905.03.18 Über einen die Erzeugung und Verwandlung des Lichtes betreffenden heuristischen Gesichtspunkt
Annalen der Physik
In the second paper, he applied the quantum theory to light to explain the photoelectric effect. In particular, he used the idea of light quanta (photons) to explain experimental results, but stressed the importance of the experimental results. The importance of his work on the photoelectric effect earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
Skills
| Physics | |
| Quantum Mechanics | |
| Quantum Computing | |
| Quantum Information | |
| Quantum Cryptography | |
| Quantum Communication | |
| Quantum Teleportation |
Languages
| Russian | |
| Native speaker |
| Belorussian | |
| Native speaker |
| English | |
| Upper-Intermediate |
| French | |
| Elementary |
| Spanish | |
| Elementary |
Interests
| Physics | |||||||
| Quantum Mechanics | |||||||
| Quantum Computing | |||||||
| Quantum Information | |||||||
| Quantum Cryptography | |||||||
| Quantum Communication | |||||||
| Quantum Teleportation | |||||||
Projects
- 2016.06 - Present
govalidator
Package of validators and sanitizers for strings, numerics, slices and structs for Go. Has more than 6.1k stars and followers, used by different systems and projects (CoreOS, Stellar, IBM, Kubernetes). Allows user to validate different types of data, e.g. requests, responses, database schemas, etc. Technologies: - Golang Based on: - validator.js from JavaScript
- Go (Programming Language)
- Open-Source Software
- 2022.09 - 2023.01
Ten Thousand Tsumego
iOS application. A lot of decks and tsumego for any topic and level to try for the board game Go (Baduk/Weiqi)
- Swift (Programming Language)
- Mobile Applications
- 2021.11 - 2022.01
Iconator: Icon Set Maker
MacOS application. Iconator lets you easily and quickly create icon assets for your apps by creating Icon Assets for XCode.
- Swift (Programming Language)
- Mobile Applications
- 2021.08 - 2021.12
Timmy: Time & Pomodoro Tracker
iOS application. Time & Pomodoro Tracker. Track your activities, manage your time, get into insights about spent time.
- Swift (Programming Language)
- Mobile Applications
- 2021.09 - 2021.12
TuneHertz: Chromatic Tuner
iOS application. Chromatic Tuner - Fast, accurate, and minimalistic chromatic tuner
- Swift (Programming Language)
- Mobile Applications
- 2015.01 - 2020.07
EventBus
Lightweight event-bus with async compatibility for Go. This little project allows to create distributed systems based on event-based sync/async architecture. Has about 1800 stars and followers at GitHub. Technologies: - Golang - Distributed systems
- Go (Programming Language)
- Open-Source Software
- 2014.04 - 2016.06
SmartCursor
Minecraft mod with different in-game cursor utilities. Project has more than 150k downloads and more than 5500 DAU. Technologies: - Java - Reverse Engineering - Game Modification Tools
- Java (Programming Language)
- Open-Source Software
- 2015.01 - 2015.03
quark.io
The minimalistic web framework for creating small and beautiful HTTP servers with Node.js
- JavaScript (Programming Language)
- Node.js
- Open-Source Software
- 2014.08 - 2014.09
binario
Simple work with binary data in Python. A little library written in Python 2.7 to optimize some common used patterns. Idea taken from `java.io` package. Technologies: - Python 2.7
- Python (Programming Language)
- Open-Source Software
- 2010.09 - 2012.03
Gish Map Editor
A level editor for mobile J2ME game Gish Reloaded. Project completely made with help of mobile device for the mobile devices. Technologies: - J2ME - Java - Reverse Engineering
- Java (Programming Language)
- J2ME