Zhanylmyrza Bakirova
Product Manager|Former Backend Engineer
"I speak both engineering and business — fluently."
About Me
Zhanylmyrza is a backend engineer with 2+ years building scalable AI-powered systems, now transitioning into Product Management.
She brings rare technical depth to product work — she can write the spec, understand the architecture, and speak directly with engineers. Her unique ability to bridge engineering and business makes her an invaluable asset to any product team.
Experience
IncTec
Middle Backend Developer
Chicago, IL, USA | On-site
- •Resolved a critical production incident (EF-105) causing 500 errors in the Fuel Statistics API by diagnosing PostgreSQL numeric overflow in aggregation queries, migrating calculations to FloatField with precision scaling, and adding division-by-zero protection.
- •Refactored a multi-container Django application to eliminate RuntimeError: populate() isn't reentrant by resolving circular imports, redesigning initialization flow, and implementing a clean tasks → services → models architecture across API and Celery workers.
- •Engineered a full local development environment (Windows + WSL2) with Docker, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Redis, and Celery; resolved complex Git–AWS CodeCommit credential conflicts to standardize repository access for the team.
Tech Stack: Python, Django, Django REST Framework, Celery, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Redis, Docker, Docker Compose, AWS (CodeCommit, CLI), Git, WSL2, MinIO, Nginx, Gunicorn
Chef Vision AI
Python Backend Developer
Singapore | Onsite
- •Automated end-to-end audio transcription pipeline: audio → Azure Speech API → cleaned transcript → Azure Blob Storage (append blob) → CSV report generation
- •Refactored a monolithic 800+ line Flask backend into 16+ modular components to improve code maintainability and separation of concern
- •Designed and enforced shift-based check-in system with time-based validation and API-level enforcement of shift/daily limits
Tech Stack: Python, Flask, Flask-SocketIO, SQLAlchemy, REST API, PostgreSQL, Jinja2, Tailwind CSS, Modular JavaScript, Azure Speech API, Azure Blob Storage, Telegram Bot API, WebSocket, GitHub, DBeaver, TeamViewer
Highbrow Technology Inc
Cross-Lingual RAG SFT Math Data Annotator
North Carolina, USA | Remote
- •Annotated and localized complex mathematical datasets to fine-tune multilingual LLMs for math reasoning tasks.
- •Crafted adversarial prompts and debugging scenarios to expose LLM vulnerabilities and improve model robustness.
- •Optimized prompt strategies and evaluated model outputs to increase accuracy on advanced math problems
Tech Stack: Python (NumPy, Pandas, SymPy), LaTeX, NLP, LLM Evaluation, Adversarial Prompting, Multimodal Data Processing | Domains: Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Functional Analysis, PDEs, Number Theory, Mathematical Logic
International Ala-Too University
Programming Mentor
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | On-site
- •Mentored 25+ undergraduates in programming and algorithms, enhancing their problem-solving skills through personalized code reviews and hands-on guidance.
- •Led interactive workshops on Python and backend development, incorporating real-world examples and industry best practices.
- •Designed and delivered a structured Python curriculum inspired by W3Schools, featuring engaging presentations, gamified learning, and diverse coding challenges.
Tech Stack: Python, Algorithms, Data Structures, Curriculum Development, Teaching
Neobis
Junior Backend Developer
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | Remote
- •Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Django.
- •Optimized database queries in PostgreSQL, reducing response time by 30%.
- •Implemented authentication and role-based access control with JWT and OAuth2.
Tech Stack: Django, PostgreSQL, REST API, JWT, OAuth2
5+
Companies
3+
Years Experience
30%
Query Optimization
25+
Students Mentored
Technical Skills
A comprehensive toolkit spanning backend development, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, and product management.
Backend Development
Web Technologies
Databases
Cloud & DevOps
CI/CD & Testing
Audio & Realtime
Data Science & AI
Tools
Product Management
Product StrategyProjects
A showcase of my technical work, from AI-powered systems to scalable backend architectures.
HELP – Mentorship Platform
A comprehensive mentorship platform connecting mentors and mentees for professional growth. Built as a technical thesis project with full documentation.
AI Audio Processing Pipeline
End-to-end audio processing system handling recording, Azure Speech API integration, and automated report generation. Reduced bug resolution time by 30%.
Modular Flask Backend Refactor
Transformed 800-line monolithic backend into clean, modular components. Improved developer onboarding speed by 2x and code readability.
Real-time WebSocket Notification System
Built device monitoring and real-time notification system with shift-based validation, saving countless debugging hours.
Education
Outtalent Fellowship
1% Acceptance RateElite Software Engineering Fellowship
350+ hours of intensive training in backend systems, algorithms, and system design. Mentored by engineers from Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Stripe, and Uber.
Bachelor (BSc/BA) in Applied Mathematics and Informatics
Faculty of Engineering and Informatics
International Ala-Too University
One of the leading international universities in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia.
- •Conducted empirical research on effective note-taking and knowledge retention methods
- •Analyzed correlation between outlining practices and academic performance
- •Developed optimization guidelines for classroom annotation techniques
Recommendations
What colleagues and leaders say about working with me.
I had the pleasure of working with Zhanylmyrza Bakirova on our AI project at Chef Vision. During her time with us, she consistently demonstrated strong technical expertise, creativity, and a proactive attitude.
Zhanylmyrza is not only a talented developer but also a responsible and dedicated team member. She contributed greatly to building and improving our AI solutions, showing excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Her ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver results on time made a significant impact on the success of our project.
I highly recommend Zhanylmyrza as a professional who combines technical skill with reliability and teamwork. She would be a valuable asset to any organization looking for a strong developer with a great sense of responsibility.
The best developers don't just write code — they solve problems before you even know they exist. That's exactly what working with Zhanylmyrza was like.
She took our messy legacy codebase and turned it into something we can actually maintain and scale. What impressed me most was how she tackled our audio processing system end-to-end. She built the entire pipeline from scratch — handling everything from recording audio and processing it through Azure's Speech API to generating automated reports.
She doesn't just fix problems — she anticipates them. She added smart features like device monitoring, real-time notifications when something goes wrong, and shift-based validation that saved us countless hours of debugging.
What really sets her apart is how she elevates the entire team. She introduced best practices that raised our engineering standards across the board. Despite working in a remote, multicultural environment across multiple time zones, she collaborated seamlessly with everyone.
Honestly, she made our team better. She's technical, practical, and just gets things done. Would absolutely work with her again — and any international team would be lucky to have her.
Get In Touch
Open to Product Manager roles globally.
Let's connect
Phone
+996-995-081-102
Zhanylmyrza Bakirova
GitHub
Zhanylmyrza
Location
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan