Anton Kobchenko
AI / LLM Engineer · Backend / Full-stack Developer
I turn complex workflows into working products: design the architecture, build interfaces and backend services, integrate AI, and take systems into operation.
Commercial software development since 2012. Remote roles, product teams and direct contracts.
- Email: antonkobchenko@yandex.ru
- Telegram: t.me/protoproxis
- Portfolio: https://kobchenko.com/?locale=en
- GitHub: github.com/akobchenko
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kobchenko
Technical skills
AI / LLM: AI / LLM systems, AI agents / multi-step workflows, Prompt engineering, Structured output, Local LLM inference (llama.cpp).
Backend: Python, FastAPI, PHP / Laravel, Queues & workers, Kafka.
Frontend: JavaScript / TypeScript, Vue / Nuxt, SSR / SEO.
Databases / SQL: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB.
Architecture & operations: Product architecture, Domain modeling, Microservices, Docker, Linux / SSH, CI/CD & Git automation, Nginx / load balancing, Observability.
Work experience
Selected commercial projects and own business. Some client names are not disclosed.
Speech & AI workflow platform
Architect and primary developer of AI subsystems | 2025 - present | Private speech/AI platform (client undisclosed)
- Built recording bots for Zoom, Google Meet and Yandex Telemost, with a Docker container for each meeting.
- Unified transcript processing and research jobs in a shared LLM Task engine.
- Developed multi-step workflows, structured responses and long-recording processing.
Results: Three meeting platforms connected to one recording and processing workflow.
Technologies: Docker, Queues / workers, llama.cpp, Open-weight LLM, Nginx / load balancing, SSH orchestration, Vue dashboards, Structured output, Prompt engineering, Python.
AI nutrition tracker
Backend architect | 04.2025 - 01.2026 | Consumer AI product (client undisclosed)
- Designed the backend/API and the diary’s domain model.
- Worked with LLMs, knowledge models and vector search.
- Supported integration with the mobile application.
Results: Built a working backend foundation for AI-assisted nutrition tracking.
Technologies: Backend API, LLM, Knowledge base, Vector concepts, Telegram prototype, Prompt engineering.
Medical platform microservices
Backend engineer | 2024 | Emergency medical platform (client undisclosed)
- Implemented a geospatial service for call geotags/distribution and ambulance movement, with realtime updates via WebSocket and Centrifugo.
- Implemented a centralized settings service for the other services.
- Implemented a client data service for patient records.
Results: Implemented patient, configuration and geodata services, plus a shared Kafka integration module.
Technologies: PHP, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Microservices, Docker, WebSocket, Centrifugo.
Voice AI platform
Lead full-stack / AI developer | 2023 - 2024 | US-based project (client undisclosed)
- Developed the voice loop with speech recognition, GPT and speech synthesis.
- Built a Laravel/Vue platform for contacts, campaigns and calls.
- Designed a versioned dialogue graph editor.
Results: Built a platform with a voice agent, scenario editor, CRM features and analytics.
Technologies: Python, GPT API, Cloud STT/TTS, Laravel, Vue, Graph editor, CRM, Prompt engineering.
International gaming platform
Full-stack feature owner | 2021 - 2022 | International gaming platform (client undisclosed)
- Owned features from requirements to release.
- Coordinated design, frontend, backend and QA handoffs.
Results: Took product features from design through implementation, verification and release.
Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, Docker.
Legal Drone - flight approvals
Founder and full-stack developer | 2018 - 2021 | Own company
- Researched approval processes and operator needs.
- Designed geographic classification and document workflows.
- Founded the company, developed the Laravel/Vue product and served a paying customer.
Results: A registered company, a paying customer and first place in a business incubator group.
Technologies: Laravel, Vue, Geospatial services, Interactive maps, Geographic regulations, Document workflows.
Lenzera - videographer marketplace; PQForms - one master form
Full-stack developer / Frontend and backend contributor | 2014 - 2016 | Several projects, some in parallel
- Developed interfaces and backend features across three portals.
- Worked on pricing, chat and payment flows.
- Developed the frontend and parts of the backend.
Results: Implemented core marketplace modules across three user portals. Developed interfaces and backend features using CodeIgniter, jQuery and MySQL.
Technologies: Laravel, jQuery, MySQL, CodeIgniter 3.
Independent products
EOBlend - Calculator and Knowledge Base
Product creator and developer | 2015 - present
Essential oil blends guided by chemical and aromatic profiles.
Results: Four generations of a working product, from an interactive calculator to a catalogue and research platform.
Technologies: FastAPI, Nuxt, Vue, SSR, PostgreSQL, Research dataset, Python.
OverSSH - server orchestration
Creator and developer | 2025 - present
Hosts, scripts and flows grouped into projects. SSH orchestration, log monitoring, agent analysis of changes and proactive security.
Results: Deployment, updates and health checks follow repeatable workflows.
Technologies: Linux, SSH, Shell scripts, Docker, GitHub / GitLab hooks, CI/CD workflows, Health checks, Operational logs.
Education
Faculty of Physics, Novosibirsk State University
2010 - 2011. Novosibirsk State University (NSU)
Studied physics for one year; did not complete a degree. Continued with practical software development.