# Valerii Chernikov

> Backend Software Engineer | Java, REST APIs, AWS | Performance Optimization & Test Automation Expert

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/valerii

Backend Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Java, REST APIs, and relational databases. Experienced in test automation and optimizing application performance. Interested in building reliable and efficient solutions for complex applications.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Excelfore Corporation
Jan 2022 – Present | Fremont, California, United States
Backend development in automotive software, focusing on OTA updates, data integration, and connectivity solutions

### QA Engineer @ Wildberries
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Moscow, Russia
Automated testing for an e-commerce platform, including security testing and creation of test suites to improve product reliability

### QA Engineer @ Russian Space Systems
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Moscow, Russia
Defined and managed requirements, collaborated with development teams, and performed testing to ensure application functionality and stability


## Education
### Information systems and telecommunications
Bauman Moscow State Technical University

### Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Sports
Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/valerii-chernikov

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Last updated: 2026-04-10