IT / CYBERSECURITY / SOFTWARE & WEB TECHNOLOGIES

Savchuk Maksum

Third-year Cybersecurity student at Lviv Polytechnic National University with hands-on academic experience in programming, web development, databases, computer networks, and information security. Built personal Python applications and games, websites using HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and a PHP + MySQL project. Also have teaching experience in mathematics and IT subjects including Unity, 3D modelling, and C++. Seeking an opportunity to grow in IT and apply technical and communication skills in a professional environment.

Projects

  1. Corporate Network Topology Design and Hardening | Cisco Packet Tracer, Network Security

    • Engineered and simulated an enterprise multi-branch network infrastructure incorporating VLSM address allocation.
    • Configured static routing, point-to-point GRE tunnels for secure branch communication, and implemented Access Control Lists (ACLs) to filter unauthorized traffic and protect internal subnets.
    • Performed network diagnostics, traffic validation, and endpoint security configuration.
  2. Enterprise Service CRM and Database Web Platform | PHP, MySQL, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript

    • Architected and normalized a relational database for managing computer repair requests, customer accounts, and technician inventory.
    • Developed complex SQL queries, transactions, relational constraints, and stored procedures to ensure strict data consistency.
    • Built an administrative web dashboard for tracking work orders, managing sessions, and automating status updates.
  3. Interactive Portfolio and Contact Microservice | Node.js, Restify, Nodemailer, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3

    • Developed a responsive web interface connected to a custom Node.js backend built with Restify.
    • Implemented an asynchronous SMTP email notification pipeline using Nodemailer to handle user feedback and inquiries directly from the web client.
    • Configured environment variables (Dotenv), request parsers, and input sanitization to ensure reliable service delivery.
  4. 2D Action Game Engine (Pirat Shooter and Arcade Physics) | Python, Pygame, OOP

    • Developed 2D arcade and action games in Python using Pygame with modular Object-Oriented Architecture.
    • Implemented core game loops, sprite animation state machines, keyboard event handlers, custom physics (gravity, collision detection), and audio effect management.

Work Experience

Online IT Instructor (1-on-1 Mentorship) OsviTech School

October 2024 - April 2025 | Online

  • Conducted individual online tutoring sessions in C++, algorithms, and Unity 3D game development for junior learners.
  • Explained fundamental computer science concepts (data types, memory management, pointers/references, OOP principles) and assisted students in debugging complex runtime errors.

Mathematics Tutor OsviTech School

September 2024 - June 2025 | Online

  • Conducted private tutoring sessions in mathematics and logic, strengthening analytical problem-solving skills and structured approach to complex algorithms.

Customer Service Specialist Simi Retail Chain

April 2025 - October 2026 | Lviv, Ukraine

  • Fostered interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, stress resilience, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Lviv Polytechnic National University

Cybersecurity

September 2024- June 2028 | Ukraine

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Computer Networks and Network Defense, Database and Knowledge Base Systems, Operating Systems and Computer Architecture, Scripting Languages, Secure Information Systems and Cloud Basics.

Logika School of Programming

Software Engineering Foundations

September 2021- June 2024 | Ukraine

Completed 3-year comprehensive curriculum covering software development fundamentals, algorithms, OOP, and web development.