ROBERT SAHAKYAN

PARIS, FR / REMOTE r.sahakyan1@gmail.com +33 7 49 87 99 29

I’m a freelance developer with 6+ years of experience across different problem domains — from health to academia, from web apps to proof-of-concepts. I care about building software that’s useful and generally has a positive social good.

MAIN SKILLS

A cross-section of tools and technologies I’ve worked with in recent years, ordered roughly by relevance and frequency. Not exhaustive — see projects for applied examples.

Languages
JavaScript (ES6+) Python Java SQL
Frontend
React HTML5 CSS3 Ant Design Electron
Backend
REST APIs Node.js Express.js Spring Boot Microservices
Databases
MongoDB SQL Server MySQL Elasticsearch
DevOps & Infra
Git Docker GitHub Actions Heroku Kubernetes
Specialised
Semantic Web Dataspace Connectors (EDC) Home Assistant AI-assisted features
Tools & Practices
VS Code GitHub Postman Jira Agile/Scrum IntelliJ Windows/Linux

EXPERIENCE

Organisation Website

I contributed to an EU-commissioned semantic web project exploring decentralised data sharing through Dataspace Connectors. The work focused on prototyping an index-based search engine to make querying across the Dataspace faster and more efficient.

Role

Applied the EDC Connector, managed test deployments, collaborated on technical design, and produced key architecture documentation for the team.

Tech

Semantic Web · EDC Connector · Java · Docker · Kubernetes · Open-Source

Organisation Website

Since 2024, I’ve collaborated with TCF on several projects, mainly centred on academic publishing platforms and research tools in the health sector.

PROJECT 1 Feb 24 - Nov 24

Developed two end-to-end secure web applications for academic journals in the field of musculoskeletal research. Platforms launched to support academic communities in digitising journals and expanding access to research.

  • Built full submission/review workflows, editorial tools, and issue/article management.
  • Developed frontend platforms for publishing and reading academic content online.
  • A full backend with automated PDF generation and multilingual support.
See results: THE HIVE and AGA JOURNAL
PROJECT 2 Feb 25 - Jun 25

A first MVP phase of a surgeon note-taking desktop application built with Electron and React, incorporating AI-assisted note-taking features.
Further details under NDA (currently work-in-progress)

TECH

React · Node.js · Express · MongoDB · Electron · Ant-Design · CSS3 · On-Device AI Features

Organisation Website

Non-profit clothing platform enabling direct donations to refugees. Supported web platform growth and new features. I helped strengthen the platform during a period of growth, starting as a contractor and later contributing as a volunteer developer as and when they need small fixes, reporting, security, bugs, etc.

MY ROLE
  • Added new features to improve donor and recipient experience.
  • Fixed bugs, improved security, and added reporting tools.
  • Contributed frontend changes and backend API updates.

TECH

React · Node.js · Express · MongoDB · Heroku · Ant-Design · Sass · CSS3

Organisation Website

Carbon Co-op is a UK-based co-operative helping households reduce carbon emissions. I contributed as a freelance developer, building an integration to connect their internal energy data API with the open-source Home Assistant platform.

MY ROLE
Designed and implemented a Home Assistant integration.
OUTCOMES

Delivered a practical data bridge between Carbon Co-op’s systems and Home Assistant as part of a larger project with an EU-consortium of energy initiatives.

TECH

Python · Home Assistant · Git

Organisation Website

Consultant developer for health sector projects, including NHS data systems and mentoring junior developers in modern Java/Spring Boot.

OVERVIEW

At Answer Digital (a mid-sized consultancy of ~80 people), I worked as a consultant developer for 3 years, contributing across multiple projects, mainly in the health sector. I alternated between agile teams of up to 10-15 people and working independently with external clients, including a Chinese bank and several NHS trusts in Manchester and London. Alongside project work, I was also part of the Answer Academy, where I mentored junior developers through workshops and code reviews.

HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT

Worked on a Microservices-based Java application to help NHS Trusts comply with national data opt-out regulations:

  • Developed and tested full-stack features for a national health data system.
  • Integrated the service into NHS infrastructure (Windows Server, MESH API).
  • Worked with datasets spanning hundreds of thousands of patient records, ensuring compliance with NHS data standards
  • Gathered requirements directly from NHS clients.
  • Led and mentored two junior developers.
OUTCOME

Successfully delivered a secure and reliable system, meeting NHS deadlines and compliance standards, enabling Trusts to comply with national opt-out regulations.

TECH

React · Java · Spring Boot · SQL Server · Microservices · REST APIs · Docker · Elasticsearch

MENTORING (ANSWER ACADEMY)
  • Ran technical workshops for junior Java developers.
  • Supported their progress with code reviews and Agile ceremonies.
  • Helped developers become project-ready with modern Java/Spring practices.

EDUCATION

Sept 16 - Jun 19
University of Leeds

Graduated with 1st class honors in BSc Computer Science.

VOLUNTEERING

Software Developer — Community Action on Waste, remote

Developed a website for a local community organization that I co-ran with friends & local residents tackling the student waste problem in Leeds, UK. (Project since retired)

Tech: React / Typescript / Node / Express / MongoDB / Heroku

Volunteer Developer — Give Your Best

As mentioned in the Experience section, I continue to volunteer for Give Your Best, contributing small fixes, reporting, security, and bug fixes as needed/when time permits.