Olexandr Prokhorenko
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Technologies from Nacional'na Metallurgijna Akademija Ukraini. Over 11 years of technology experience. Currently working as CTO at Synchronicity, Inc.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Website: | http://live.prokhorenko.us |
| Industries: | Computing, Entertainment, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Mobile |
| Skills: | Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management |
| Location: | San Francisco, California |
| Groups: | BASES |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Joining a startup, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Participating in a competition, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Raising money, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup, Sharing my projects, Starting a company |
FEATURED STARTUP
Atomkeep
Atomkeep
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- Startup type: Company
- Status: Active
- Stage: Beta
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Synchronicity, Inc |
| Position: | CTO |
| Time period: | July 2007 - Present |
| Description: | Was promoted from VP position by the president of the company. I planned and
supervised company’s infrastructure upgrade, which included mission critical software and hardware. Cut server maintenance costs nearly by 50%. Implemented 24x7 accessibility of company resources, both on‐site and off‐site. Became a primary contact for major technology partners. |
| Employer: | Atomkeep |
| Position: | CEO / Founder |
| Time period: | March 2008 - October 2008 |
| Description: | Founded Atomkeep by introducing business plan, recruited development team,
developed business partnerships, and supervised the product from the stage of idea to popular service. Atomkeep was named one of the Top 50 Web Tools 2008 by LAPTOP Magazine. |
| Employer: | Synchronicity, Inc |
| Position: | VP of IT and Development |
| Time period: | May 2006 - July 2007 |
| Description: | Was promoted from Project Management position after several successful
projects that met time guidelines and functional expectations. Taken lead on company’s infrastructure, introduced new technology products and potential areas of expansion for the company. |
| Employer: | Network Resource, LLC / Synchronicity, Inc |
| Position: | Senior Software Developer / Project Manager |
| Time period: | January 2006 - May 2006 |
| Description: | Moved to Synchronicity, Inc after M&A of Network Lynx. I had a 20/80 time split between management/development, eventually moving to 60/40. Was actively involved into migration and documentation processes. Implemented servers’ availability and performance monitoring and tuning, process automation, database replication. Provided analysis and concept design of new projects. Became a minor equity holder of the company. |
| Employer: | dt-Source |
| Position: | Release Manager / Committer |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2006 |
| Description: | dt-Source is an Open Source project. This is a taglib providing connection between DisplayTag taglib and data sources, allowing to load partial lists from ext. sources like Hibernate and JDBC.
Requires Spring framework. Additional features like filter and exporting support are available. |
| Employer: | OILspace, Inc. |
| Position: | Systems Administrator / Systems Programmer |
| Time period: | January 2004 - March 2004 |
| Description: | Main responsibilities were: implemented software auditing and password policies, process automation, SQL, PL/SQL scripting, developing software automating the servers cluster startup, the analysis and concept design of new projects, implemented the cost-effective software solution, consultations on developing and support of internal documentation, designed and developed EJB components, load balancing solutions with F5 BIG-IP load-balancing servers.
Technologies utilized: Apache Ant, XML, XSLT, JSP, JAAS, EJB, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle, Tomcat, Tibco, CVS, NetApp, Solaris, XSL-FO, JCA, JDBC, UML. |
| Employer: | ELRO Corporation |
| Position: | Systems Administrator / Database Developer |
| Time period: | November 2003 - April 2005 |
| Description: | Main responsibilities: Oracle databases integration to the existing environment, coordinating database monitoring, advising on database troubleshooting and tuning strategies, database administration and programming, high-volume production database support, process automation, database replication, SQL, PL/SQL scripting, software design and development, database design and data modeling.
Technologies utilized: Apache Ant, XML, XSLT, JSP, Spring, Hibernate, MySQL, Oracle, Tomcat, Apache, PHP, JBoss, CVS, BEA Weblogic, JCA, JDBC, UML. |
| Employer: | Exfloyt, Ltd |
| Position: | CTO / Systems Architect |
| Time period: | October 2002 - April 2003 |
| Description: | Was introduced by business peers to the startup working in the area of my
expertise. Performed comprehensive analysis of requirements and goals, developed solid bootstrapping plan and designed budget policy, managed relationships with business clients and partners. |
| Employer: | Extra Communications / POE Extracom |
| Position: | CTO / Founder |
| Time period: | November 2001 - June 2002 |
| Description: | Founded Extracom, introducing the first high‐speed Internet service provider in
the residential area. Developed solid business plan, got funded, and reached break‐even point in less then 5 months. Lead company to M&A deal with the major telecommunications provider in the region. |
| Employer: | Alkar Teleport, Ltd |
| Position: | Software Developer / Systems Administrator |
| Time period: | August 2000 - June 2001 |
| Description: | Main responsibilities were: database administration and programming, process automation, configuration and administration of Ascend MAX400 access servers, Cisco Catalyst and 3600 series router, helped developers optimize SQL statements, was involved in database design at the application level, scheduled defragmentation of the database, internal management system development, internal mail and newsgroups accounting systems design and development, 50+ servers running FreeBSD, provided a leadership for group of 2 professional individuals.
Technologies utilized: GNU make, Apache, GNU C, Cisco, MySQL, Apache, PHP, Solaris, FreeBSD, CVS, Java. |
| Employer: | Network Lynx |
| Position: | Software Developer / Systems Architect |
| Time period: | July 1999 - January 2006 |
| Description: | I’ve joined the Network Lynx at the beginning of my professional career, starting
from two‐persons company, ending up with Systems Architect and Team Lead position for Ukrainian and Russian offshore development teams. Network Lynx was merged with Synchronicity, Inc. |
| Employer: | Alkar Teleport, Ltd |
| Position: | Software Developer |
| Time period: | July 1999 - November 1999 |
| Description: | Was in charge of: database administration and programming, technical support for Windows and FreeBSD servers, developed troubles-reporting system, working closely with System Administration and developing internal configuration system, work with end-users in Technical Support Department.
Technologies utilized: Apache DSO, GNU make, GNU C, Perl, Shell, Cisco, MySQL, Apache, PHP, CGI. |
| Employer: | Dental Lloyd Handles GmbH / DLN |
| Position: | Software Developer / Systems Administrator |
| Time period: | February 1999 - August 1999 |
| Description: | Was in chargo of: developed troubles-reporting system, system administration of UNIX Internet servers with T1 connection, developed DNS and WHOIS management system, developed network and accounting applications for ISP, helping clients to identify problem SQL statements and tune them, 10+ FreeBSD, Linux and Solaris running servers, support of Windows NT LAN and file-sharing, developed software for automation of accounting and customer service processes, IP tunneling technology on FreeBSD, administered Cisco 2503, 2509, 1603 routers, migrated Oracle database from Windows NT to Solaris, developed a strong security system with great perfomance and extremely good cost effectiveness.
Technologies utilized: GNU make, GNU C, Perl, Shell, Cisco, MySQL, Tomcat, Apache, PHP, Firewall, FreeBSD, Solaris, Linux, Oracle. |
| Employer: | Art Prodigy Multimedia |
| Position: | Junior Software Developer |
| Time period: | August 1995 - July 1997 |
| Description: | Was trained and responsible for: managed a network of Windows NT servers, system
administration of FreeBSD running server, developed front-end applications for POP3, SMTP, NNTP protocols. Technologies utilized: GNU make, GNU C, Perl, Shell, Apache, SED, AWK, FreeBSD. |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | New ventures, bootstrapping, building, running companies, building great teams, outsourcing.
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| Awards: | PMP, Project Management Professional, 2008, Project Management Institute
CSM, Certified ScrumMaster, 2008, Scrum Alliance SCJP, Sun Certified Java 2 Programmer Platform 1.4, 2005, Sun Microsystems SCSA, Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 9, 2004, Sun Microsystems Master of Science diploma with Honor, 2002, National Metallurgy Academy of Ukraine Bachelor of Science diploma with Honor, 2001, National Metallurgy Academy of Ukraine Unix System Administrator, 2000, Southeastern Institute of Computer Technology Cisco Router Configuration Specialist, 2000, eCertifications Unix V Systems Administration, 2000, eCertifications English Referent-Interpreter, 2000, National Metallurgy Academy of Ukraine Master UNIX Administrator, 1999, Brainbench Linux Administrator, 1999, Brainbench UNIX Programmer, 1999, Brainbench C Programmer, 1999, Brainbench |
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TheFunded Founder Institute
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Olexiy Prokhorenko
Software Engineering Manager. Certified PMP, CSM and SCEA. Entrepreneur, wearing many hats and always open for something new and different.
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Dan Steketee
Entrepeneur with 13+ years of strategic and tactical consulting experience in the financial services, start-up and technology industries (BPM, Business Intelligence, KPI's,, Vendor Management, etc) .
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Maria Ly
Curious, rock climbing Canadian in Cali. Co-founder of mobile health & fitness startup, Skimble. University of Waterloo grad who majored in Computer Engineering, minored in Management Sciences and International Studies.
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Erik Deckers
Owner of a social media agency, author, public speaker, newspaper humor columnist.