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The Architect

About Me

I'm Anton, Software Architect, Platform Engineer, Tech consultant with over 25 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable software solutions. I specialize in cloud and AI-native architectures, microservices, and business development. My passion lies in leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and drive innovation.

I consult startups, investors and enterprises on technology strategy, architecture design, and best practices for building resilient and scalable systems.

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Tech Stack

Languages:
TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonGoC/C++PHPRust
Frameworks:
ReactReact NativeNode.jsExpressFastAPINext.jsRemixGatsbyVue.jsAngular
Databases:
PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisElasticsearchSQLite
Realtime & Messaging:
WebSocketsRedisNATSGUNRabbitMQKafkaMQTTMatrixSSEWebRTCAblygRPCDHT
DevOps & Cloud:
AWSDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDJenkinsGitHub Actions
Other Tools:
GitLinuxNginxApacheGraphQL
Code Quality:
Clean ArchitectureSOLID PrinciplesSoftware CraftsmanDesign PatternsIdomatic Code

Architectures & Methodologies

Architectures:
MicroservicesServerlessEvent-DrivenMeso-ServicesMicro-FrontendsService-Oriented (SOA)MonolithicCloud-NativeAI-Native
Methodologies:
Unit ArchitectureUnit Driven Design (UAD)Domain-Driven Design (DDD)Test-Driven Development (TDD)Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

AI & Agentic Systems

AI Platforms:
OpenAIHugging FaceTensorFlowPyTorchGoogle AIAzure AIAWS AI
AI Applications:
Natural Language Processing (NLP)Computer VisionReinforcement LearningGenerative AIPredictive AnalyticsRecommendation SystemsAI-Powered SearchAI-to-AI
AI Integration:
AI-First DesignAI-Augmented ApplicationsAI-Driven Workflows
Agentic Systems:
Multi-Agent SystemsAutonomous AgentsSwarm IntelligenceAI Safety

Starting & Scaling Tech Companies

Startup Essentials:
FundraisingBusiness Model DevelopmentMarket ResearchMVP DevelopmentProduct-Market FitGo-to-Market StrategyStartup Law0 to 1MoatsDefensibilityPitchingNetwork EffectsDue DilligenceCopyrights & TrademarksBrandingVesting & Team Alignment
Funding & Investment:
Pitch Deck CreationInvestor RelationsFunding StrategiesVenture CapitalAngel InvestingEquity DistributionSAFE/Convertible NotesCrowdfundingEvaluation
Growth Strategies:
User AcquisitionRetention StrategiesScaling Operations
Technology Strategy:
Tech Stack SelectionScalable Architecture DesignInnovation Management
Leadership & Team Building:
Hiring StrategiesTeam DynamicsLeadership DevelopmentGetting things doneGlobal Expansion

Investors support and consulting

Technologies:
Tech Stack InsightsArchitecture AssessmentOpen-SourceFuture prospectsTechnologu shiftsViabilitySystems Reports
Support:
Team AlignmentPerformance MonitoringDue DilligenceDocuments & ContractsPitch DecksPortfolio ManagementBackground ChecksDeal Sourcing
Global Investments:
GemsRegulations & LawsMicro-seedsRisk AssessmentLocal Ecosystems Dynamics

Web Search & Information Retrieval

Search Engines:
ElasticsearchSolrAlgoliaMeiliSearchSphinxGoogle ArchitectureOpenSearch
Technologies:
RAGGraphRAGVector DatabasesKnowledge GraphsEmbeddingsTF-IDFBM25
Search Techniques:
Full-Text SearchFaceted SearchDense Vector SearchSemantic SearchRecommender SystemsEntity-Oriented SearchAI-SearchSignalsCrowdsourcing
Information Retrieval:
IndexingRanking AlgorithmsRelevance FeedbackQuery ExpansionNatural Language Processing (NLP)
Search Integration:
Search APIsSearch UI/UX DesignSearch Analytics
Web Crawling:
Web ScrapingData ExtractionContent AggregationFormatting

Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) & Decentralized Identity (DID)

SSI Concepts:
Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs)Verifiable CredentialsVerifiable PresentationsSelective Disclosure
Technologies:
Hyperledger AriesDIDDIDComm
Standards & Protocols:
W3C DID SpecificationW3C Verifiable CredentialsOAuth 2.0OpenID Connect
Use Cases:
Decentralized AuthenticationVPN Federated NetworksDecentralized Access ControlDigital Identity for AI Agents

Business & Soft Skills

Writing:
Technical WritingBloggingDocumentationCreative WritingCopywritingContent Strategy
Problem Solving:
Analytical ThinkingCritical ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingSystems ThinkingLeverage PointsRoot Cause AnalysisDesign ThinkingA3 Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
Legal & Compliance:
GDPRHIPAASOC 2Data PrivacyIntellectual PropertyTech ContractsStartup LawBritish LawCommon Law
Communication:
Team CollaborationClient InteractionSales & NegotiationCross-Cultural CommunicationHigh-stakes negotiations
Finances:
Tax OptimisationOffshoringUnit EconomicsVesting & Team Incentives
Global Acumen:
Emerging marketsFrugal InnovationsHire GloballyTalent Scouting
Project Management:
Agile MethodologiesScrumKanban
Leadership:
MentoringTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningPriority ManagementGlobal Expansion

Marketplaces & E-Commerce

E-Commerce Formats:
B2CB2BC2CD2CG2CB2B2C
Marketplaces:
Product MarketplacesService MarketplacesSubscription & StrategiesPeer-to-Peer MarketplacesNiche Marketplaces
Distribution & Marketing:
Affiliate MarketingGamificationInfluencer MarketingViral Marketing
Strategy:
Marketplace Go-to-MarketChicken and Egg Problem SolutionsNetwork Effects StrategiesMonetization StrategiesUser RetentionSeller Lock-in

Investment & Tech Consulting

Investment Consulting:
Tech Due DiligenceMarket AnalysisRisk AssessmentPortfolio StrategyEmerging TechnologiesDefensibility AnalysisMoats Analysis
Tech Consulting:
Technology StrategyArchitecture ReviewScalability PlanningInnovation ConsultingAI StrategyDigital Transformation
Client Relations:
Progress ReviewsStakeholder CommunicationKPI TrackingOKR TrackingInfrastructure ReviewsCompliance ReviewsCost Optimization
Industry Expertise:
Software ArchitectureAI & Machine LearningCybersecurityE-Commerce & MarketplacesWeb Search & Information RetrievalSelf-Sovereign Identity (SSI)
Startup Support:
Business Model InnovationGo-to-Market StrategyGrowth HackingViral GrowthMindset Coaching

Negotiation Skills

Negotiation Strategies:
BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement)ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement)AnchoringPrinciple of Divided ClothTactical EmpathyEnlarge the piePrincipled negotiations
Communication Techniques:
Active ListeningEffective QuestioningNon-Verbal CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceNLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)Persuasion & InfluenceDark Psychology & Protection
Preparation & Planning:
Research & AnalysisGoal SettingStakeholder MappingFramework Agreements
Conflict Resolution:
MediationProblem-SolvingDe-Escalation Techniques
Cultural Awareness:
Cross-Cultural NegotiationGlobal Business Practices
Ethical Negotiation:
IntegrityTransparencyBuilding Trust

Organizational Design

Structures:
FlatFractalSelf-organizationHolacracyNetwork OrganizationsTeal OrganizationsSociocracy 3.0Spiral Dynamics
Processes:
Workflow OptimizationChange ManagementPerformance MetricsKPIsOKRsLean ProcessesSelf-GovernanceSelf-AccountabilityObjection-based Decision Making
Culture:
Innovation-DrivenCustomer-CentricData-DrivenValue-Driven

Visual & Experience Design

User Experience (UX):
User ResearchWireframingPrototypingUsability TestingInteraction Design
User Interface (UI):
Visual DesignDesign SystemsResponsive DesignAccessibility
Service Design:
Customer Journey MappingTouchpoint AnalysisService BlueprintingEcosystem Mapping
Design Tools:
FigmaSketchAdobe XDCanva
Principles:
Design ThinkingHuman-Centered DesignInformation Architecture

Network design & Distributed Systems Architecture

Network Design:
LAN/WAN DesignCloud NetworkingVPNsCDNsActive Directory
Distributed Systems:
Service MeshDHTP2P NetworksEdge ComputingFederated SystemsDistributed DatabasesConsensus Algorithms
Performance Optimization:
Caching StrategiesLatency ReductionThroughput Optimization

Open Source Leadership

Community Building:
Contributor EngagementOpen Governance
Licensing & Legal:
Open Source LicensesComplianceIntellectual Property
Advocacy & Outreach:
Content CreationSocial Media Engagement
Sustainability:
Funding ModelsSponsorshipsLong-Term MaintenanceEnterprise Support

Leadership & Mentoring

Leadership Styles:
TransformationalServant LeadershipSituational LeadershipLeading with PurposeThought LeadershipExecutive LeadershipFostering InnovationRemote Teams Management
Communication:
Active ListeningConstructive FeedbackConflict ResolutionStorytelling
Strategic Thinking:
Vision SettingGoal SettingDecision Making Techniques
Systems Thinking:
Holistic Problem SolvingSystems MappingLeverage PointsParadigm ShiftsLong-Term Impact AnalysisFeedback LoopsRecursive ImprovementAbstraction LayersArchetypesCausal Loop Diagrams

Non-Profit & Social Impact Tech

Tech for Good:
Social Impact MeasurementTech-PhilanthropyCommunity EngagementSustainability TechResponsible PhilanthropyImpact Investing
Non-Profit Tech Solutions:
Fundraising PlatformsCommunity PlatformsCollaboration PlatformsVolunteer Management SystemsOpen DataFuture of Education

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Data Privacy:
GDPRCCPAData EncryptionCryptographyAuditing & Compliance
AI Cybersecurity:
Proactive AI SecurityAI Threat DetectionAdversarial AIData AI-SecurityHigh-Security File SystemsCorporate VPNsIntelligence GatheringClearance Strategies
CEO Privacy:
Digital Footprint ManagementPersonal Data ProtectionSecure CommunicationCorporate Espionage ProtectionRansomware ProtectionSocial Engineering Protection
Network Security:
Firewall ManagementIntrusion Detection Systems (IDS)Data Access SecurityCorporate VPNsZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Threat Management:
Vulnerability AssessmentAttack Vectors AssessmentPenetration TestingPrompt Injection PreventionVulnerability Reporting Programs
Best Practices:
Proactive SecurityZero Trust ArchitectureDynamic Access ControlSecurity AuditsAutomated Security TestingDependency Management

Personal & Masteries

Music:
PianoDJ PerformanceMusic Production
Languages:
LatvianEnglishRussian
Masteries:
CookingCoffee BrewingPhilosophyJungian PsychologyTheologyCommunication NetworksEconomic TheoriesIdeologies
Sports:
Long-Distance SwimmingYoga
Miscellaneous:
Japanese AestheticsKnifesWabi-SabiMinimalismStoicismHaiku
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