Karim Sagandykov

Hello, I'm

Karim Sagandykov

Software Engineer (AI Engineer & Full-Stack)

Software Engineer specialized in building scalable cloud applications, architecting end-to-end systems, and integrating AI solutions (computer vision, audio processing and workflow automation). Proven ability to reduce operational costs, optimize system performance, and lead technical projects from design to deployment. Strong background in SaaS migration, CI/CD automation and mentoring engineering teams. Open to relocation within the EU.

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About Me

Software Engineer specialized in building scalable cloud applications, architecting end-to-end systems, and integrating AI solutions (computer vision, audio processing and workflow automation). Proven ability to reduce operational costs, optimize system performance, and lead technical projects from design to deployment. Strong background in SaaS migration, CI/CD automation and mentoring engineering teams. Open to relocation within the EU.

Barcelona, Spain (Open to relocate)
Available for opportunities
Email:

karim@erakarim.com

Key Achievements

Led development of AI-powered features, including computer vision and audio processing, increasing application efficiency by 40%

Experienced in training and deploying AI models, integrating them into business workflows to automate complex business logic

Strong background in team leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration

Multilingual professional with international experience

Professional Experience

Blindstairs

Mid-Senior Software Engineer | AI Engineer

October 2024 - Present
Barcelona, Spain
Current

Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications aligning both user needs and internal business requirements.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

Lead development of AI-powered features, including computer vision and audio processing, increasing application efficiency by 40% and significantly reducing resource usage (costs and hardware).

Architect scalable software systems for new products, ensuring maintainability, modularity, and future growth.

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to connect services and deliver robust, reliable functionality.

Train and deploy AI models, integrating them into business workflows to automate complex business logic.

Optimize system performance and cloud costs by identifying bottlenecks and reducing latency.

Ensure security best practices (OAuth, JWT) and compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, business, design) to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Mentor junior developers, perform code reviews, and promote best practices.

Ledger

Technical Trainer and Team Leader

December 2022 - October 2024
Barcelona, Spain
Previous

Responsible for training and onboarding new technical employees, designing and delivering hands-on training programs.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

Led and coordinated teams of 20 employees, improving collaboration and productivity across departments.

Provided technical enablement and software-related support for Ledger products, collaborating closely with engineering and support teams.

Improved efficiency and productivity of the team by 30%, and the positive feedback from clients by 50%.

MediaMarkt

IT Specialist

May 2022 - November 2022
Barcelona, Spain
Previous

IT support and system management for MediaMarkt operations.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

Created and managed employee email accounts and access credentials.

Diagnosed and resolved software issues related to MediaMarkt/Saturn internal systems.

Featured Projects

Here are some of the projects I've worked on, showcasing my skills in AI integration, full-stack development, and modern web technologies.

Online AI Assistant Chatbot

Full-stack AI chatbot deployed self-hosted; completely free

Python
React
Node.js
AI/ML

Cross-Platform Mobile Apps

Cross-platform apps (React Native, Firebase, Supabase) for real-time data sync and auth

React Native
Firebase
Supabase
TypeScript

Multi-Platform System

Web + mobile ecosystem with shared functionalities, ensuring synchronized UX

React
React Native
Node.js
PostgreSQL

Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Java
C#
C++

Frameworks & Libraries

React
Next.js
Express
SpringBoot
React Native

DevOps & Tools

Docker
Git
CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
Google Colab

Databases

PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Firebase
Supabase

Cloud & APIs

AWS
GCP
RESTful APIs
OAuth
JWT
OpenAI
Anthropic

Practices

Agile/Scrum
Code Review
Unit Testing
CI/CD
Documentation

Languages

English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Catalan
Intermediate
Kazakh
Fluent

Soft Skills

Strong communicator, able to translate complex technical ideas
Adaptable in fast-paced environments and diverse teams
Committed mentor, fostering growth and best practices across teams

Education

Advanced Vocational Diploma in Cross Platform Development

Barcelona, Spain

Intermediate Vocational Diploma in Microcomputer Systems

Tarragona, Spain

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Location

Barcelona, Spain (Open to relocate)

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