Misha Simonian

+421950321947 | simonyanmishakareni@outlook.com | Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic

github.com/MishaSimonian

Summary

Junior Java Developer with hands-on experience in building REST APIs, backend systems, and database-driven applications using Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL. Delivered real-world freelance projects for clients, integrating APIs and meeting deadlines. Highly motivated and fast-learning, currently completing a professional Java program at ProductStar. Passionate about backend and fullstack development with a focus on writing clean, scalable, and production-ready code.

Technical Skills

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • JDBC
  • REST APIs
  • Hibernate
  • JUnit 5
  • Maven
  • SQL / PostgreSQL
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Git / GitHub
  • IntelliJ IDEA
  • HTML5 / CSS
  • Figma
  • WordPress

Key Projects

Patient Management System

2024 | View on GitHub

  • Developed a Spring Boot REST API with JDBC and PostgreSQL for managing patient records (100+ entries).
  • Implemented CRUD operations, exception handling, and validation to improve reliability and reduce errors.
  • Integrated database connectivity and modularized code for scalability.

Multithreaded Task Processor

2024

  • Built a Java application to process tasks concurrently using the Runnable interface and synchronization.
  • Improved throughput by 15% while ensuring thread safety of shared resources.

Algorithm Optimization Suite

2023–2024

  • Designed and optimized sorting, searching, and recursive algorithms in Java for large datasets.
  • Improved performance by 25% through efficient use of Java Streams and Collections.

Flower Shop Online Store (New Year’s Marathon Winner)

2023

  • Developed a responsive e-commerce website with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Recognized as "Best User Experience" among 50+ participants.

Work Experience

Freelance Web Developer

Self-Employed | Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic | July 2020 – Present

  • Delivered 5+ responsive websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress.
  • Integrated third-party APIs for payments and bookings, increasing user engagement by 20%.
  • Collaborated with clients to gather requirements, ensured timely delivery, and achieved repeat business.

Education

Java-Profession (Professional Program)

ProductStar | October 2023 – Present

Completed Core Java (OOP, collections, streams, multithreading, Java I/O). Currently studying JDBC, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and design patterns. Built production-level projects including a patient management system and multithreaded applications.

Additional Training

Front-End Developer, HTML-Academy (2021–2022)
Web Development for Beginners: HTML and CSS, Stepik (2021)
PHP Developer, php.zone (2022–2023)

Novgorod State University named after Yaroslav-the-Wise (NovSU)

Specialist Degree (Equivalent to Master's in Medicine/Dentistry)
Dentistry
September 2015 – July 2020

Career Change

After completing my medical degree in Dentistry, I made a deliberate career change to IT, driven by my passion for problem-solving, technology, and software development. I transferred the discipline and analytical mindset gained from medicine into programming, where I now focus on backend development with Java and Spring Boot. This transition highlights my adaptability, persistence, and strong motivation to succeed in a new professional field.

Languages

  • Slovak: Intermediate (B2)
  • English: Intermediate (B1, improving)
  • Russian: Native / Fluent (C2)

Licenses & Certifications

  • Driver’s License: B