Arstanbek Usenov
Software Developer Vancouver, BC Eligible to work in CanadaEducation
Languages
English
Professional - IELTS 8.0 (CLB 10)
Russian
Native
Summary
Full-stack Software Developer with about 5 years of professional experience in Python and TypeScript. Shipped production platforms end-to-end, from data model and API through frontend, payments, and deployment, for clients in Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, and the Netherlands. Starting the BCIT Computer Information Technology diploma (graduating 2028).
Skills
Languages
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, Rust
Backend
FastAPI, Flask, Django, SQLAlchemy, Celery, pytest, REST APIs
Frontend
Vue 3, React, Tailwind CSS, Figma
Data & Infra
PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS, Google Cloud
Tooling
Git, Stripe, Sentry, Postman
Experience
Full-Stack Developer
@ RW Community April 2026 - Present // Remote (Hong Kong client)- Architected and shipped a private members' club platform (FastAPI, Vue 3 + TypeScript PWA, PostgreSQL): registration, tiered memberships, event booking, guest passes.
- Integrated Suprema BioStar 2 biometric access over WireGuard, syncing face, QR, NFC, and mobile credentials so door access follows payment and tier status in real time.
- Designed a ledger-based points engine: per-batch expiry, tiered purchase bonuses, referral rewards.
- Built Stripe payments with Celery-scheduled renewal reminders and reporting.
Co-founder & Software Developer
@ Halftone Present // Vancouver, BC- Co-founded a two-person product design and engineering studio that handles full-cycle builds for startups, from product design through engineering and launch.
Software Developer (Contract)
@ Polytechnology LTD Present // Bishkek (Remote)- Built the building management system for IVOX, the company's AV and climate systems product line, used to monitor and control equipment installed in client buildings.
- Developed the IVOX digital signage and hotel TV platform, which manages content on lobby and in-room displays.
- Built a warehouse management system for tracking equipment stock across the company's installation projects.
Tech Lead
@ kasu.fun April 2025 - June 2025 // Remote- Built Solana programs in Rust/Anchor plus a Python client for on-chain parimutuel betting and quizzes.
- Shipped the web app (Flask API, Vue.js frontend) for quiz creation, participation, and leaderboards, with automated social media posting and AI-generated images.
Tech Lead
@ Globalify June 2023 - June 2025 // Remote- Led a 5-person engineering team that delivered two new SaaS products for the company's expansion into new markets.
- Designed and built the first of these products and set up the deployment infrastructure for both.
Founding Engineer
@ WIoT Technologies June 2023 - December 2023 // Bishkek- Built WIoT's IoT platform end-to-end, collecting and visualizing device data for businesses and homes across a city-wide network in Bishkek.
- Integrated diverse IoT devices and communication protocols into a single platform for real-time monitoring and centralized management.
Teaching & Mentoring
September 2022 - April 2026 // Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan- Intern Mentor, Atlabyte (January 2026 - April 2026): ran pairing sessions and code reviews to get junior developers onto production codebases in cybersecurity, e-commerce, and anti-fraud tracks.
- Course Mentor, CEC AUCA (March 2023 - July 2023): mentored 25+ students through programming course projects.
- Web Development Teacher, Bilimkana-Bishkek (September 2022 - June 2023): designed and taught a web development curriculum, with workshops and project assessments.
Earlier Roles
September 2021 - February 2023- Python Developer, DevelopsToday, Remote (August 2022 - February 2023): maintained asynchronous Python backend services and shipped user-facing features.
- Software Developer, ESO Association, Netherlands (September 2021 - August 2022): built a shared platform used by the association's 5 internal committees.