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Simon Pakhtusov

Giv‘atayim

Summary

Computer Science student at Bar-Ilan University entering final year, with hands-on experience in full-stack development and system-level programming. Built a multi-platform streaming application using Node.js, React, Android, and MongoDB. Skilled in object-oriented design, RESTful APIs, and Agile development with Git and Jira. Strong foundation in algorithms, Linux, and software architecture. As part of B.Sc. in Computer Science, specializing in cryptography and cybersecurity through dedicated elective courses.

Work History

Full-Stack Developer

Media Streaming Platform – Capstone Project (Bar-Ilan University, 3rd Year)

  • Worked in a team of two to build a complete media-streaming platform inspired by Netflix
  • Developed a RESTful backend with Node.js and MongoDB using MVC architecture
  • Built a responsive React frontend and a full-featured Android app (Java/XML) using MVVM
  • Implemented a personalized recommendation system based on user preferences and history
  • Managed multimedia upload, streaming, and UI optimizations for both platforms
  • Practiced Agile methodologies with Git and Jira, incorporating SOLID principles throughout
  • Project received top evaluation from faculty reviewers

Systems Programming (C/Linux)

  • Created user-space programs for process management, file I/O, and multithreading
  • Wrote Bash scripts to automate tasks and explore inter-process communication (IPC)
  • Gained hands-on experience with the Linux file system and shell environment

Object-Oriented Programming (Java)

  • Built multiple structured applications using OOP principles
  • Applied patterns such as Factory, Singleton, and Observer in modular Java projects
  • Developed several small arcade-style games for GUI practice

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bar-Ilan University
Ramat Gan, Israel
07-2026

Skills

  • Languages: Java, JavaScript, C, C, Python, HTML, CSS, XML, Bash
  • Technologies: Nodejs (Express), React, Android (Java/XML), MongoDB, RESTful APIs, Git, Linux
  • Concepts: Object-Oriented Design, SOLID Principles, Design Patterns, MVC/MVVM, Agile Development
  • Tools: Git, Jira, Visual Studio, Linux Terminal

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hebrew
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Full-Stack Developer

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bar-Ilan University
Simon Pakhtusov