Lina Krasko
Engineering Team Lead
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Team Lead with extensive expertise in backend architecture, system optimization, and team mentoring. Proven ability to guide cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, high-quality features within agile frameworks. Strong passion for tackling complex challenges, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring optimal system stability and performance in production environments. Recognized for cultivating a robust engineering culture that emphasizes responsibility, clarity, and collaboration among team members.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Engineering Team Lead
SciPlay
01.2023 - Current
- Lead a cross-functional scrum team including 6 developers (Backend - PHP/Python, Frontend - Unity/C#), QA, Product & Project Managers
- Drive end-to-end delivery of scalable features for a high-scale live mobile game
- Initiated and led a major refactoring of the event system infrastructure, cutting request time by ~40%
- Promote proactive thinking around edge cases, robust error handling, and cross-team alignment
- Foster a culture of ownership and continuous learning by encouraging early flag-raising and clear communication
- Collaborate with analytics, product, QA, art, and monetization teams to align development with product goals
- Encourage the use of AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot to reduce onboarding time and repetitive work
Senior Backend Developer
SciPlay
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Part of the core backend team of Quick Hit slots game, available on iOS and Android
- Led backend development using PHP, Python, MySQL, and Couchbase (NoSQL), ensuring system stability, high performance, and a seamless player experience at scale
- Designed and integrated well-documented REST APIs, collaborating with client teams
- Built a flexible configuration layer to enable content personalization and support monetization strategies
- Conducted and supported A/B testing processes to evaluate features and optimize player engagement
PHP Backend Developer
DMG - DSNR Media Group
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed management and reporting systems for digital campaigns using PHP, MySQL, and Linux
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support large-scale campaign logic and reporting flows
- Applied OOP principles and design patterns in backend logic
- Wrote and optimized complex SQL queries
PL/SQL Developer
NRG - MAARIV
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Developed and maintained the company's website using PL/SQL and PHP
- Optimized legacy Oracle SQL procedures and modernized backend logic across modules
- Wrote SQL queries, triggers, and procedures
Full Stack PHP Developer
Zend Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Designed and developed a web-based demo app for IBM integration, including system architecture, backend logic, and frontend interface using MVC
- Created unit tests and participated in integration testing to ensure smooth functionality across systems
Education
B.Sc. - Applied Mathematics
Bar-Ilan University
Ramat Gan, Israel01-2007
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Gymnasia Realit
Rishon LeZiyyon, Israel01-2001
Skills
Languages: PHP, Python, PL/SQL, JavaScript, C#
Tools: Jenkins, Docker, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Git, Postman, Sourcetree
Databases: MySQL, Couchbase, Oracle
undefinedMILITARY SERVICE
Computer Operator at Food Center Army Base |2001 - 2003
- Completed Mamram's computer operator course
- Managed users and jobs, file operations, and system backups on AS/400
- Provided technical support to various departments and helped streamline internal operational workflows
Timeline
Engineering Team Lead
SciPlay
01.2023 - Current
Senior Backend Developer
SciPlay
01.2016 - 01.2023
PHP Backend Developer
DMG - DSNR Media Group
01.2014 - 01.2016
PL/SQL Developer
NRG - MAARIV
01.2008 - 01.2014
Full Stack PHP Developer
Zend Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2008
B.Sc. - Applied Mathematics
Bar-Ilan University
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Gymnasia Realit
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