Resilient by Design: Strategies for Building Robust Architecture at Uklon [ukr]
Talk presentation
It is essential for development of ride-hailing platforms that software systems not only meet functional requirements, but are also resilient against failures, unexpected loads, and external threats.
Resilient architecture ensures that a system can maintain acceptable levels of service, even when components fail or endure stress.
This speech covers principles and practices for designing robust software architectures that can adapt to challenges and recover, ensuring continuity and reliability.
Oleksandr Chumak
CTO, Uklon
- Oleksandr Chumak has been with Uklon since the company’s inception, contributing to its growth for over 15 years. As effectively the third engineering team member, he has been part of every stage of the product’s evolution — from the first versions to the scalable ride-hailing platform that Uklon is today
- Oleksandr began his career as a Software Engineer, later advancing to Tech Lead and then Solutions Architect. In 2023, he took on the role of Chief Technology Officer, combining deep technical expertise with a strategic vision for engineering development
- As CTO, Oleksandr sets the company’s technical direction: overseeing the development of microservice architecture, platform scalability, the adoption of DevOps practices, security solutions, and the integration of ML/AI approaches into the product. He leads three key departments — Development, Data and Research, and Information System — with a combined team of over 200 specialists
- Oleksandr holds a degree from the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.”