About Me

Full Stack Software Engineer & IT Specialist

Hello, I'm Eric Legostaev

I'm a lifelong learner and dreamer who fell in love with software engineering as a kid, making simple Scratch games with my sister and messing with Arduinos with my dad. That early spark of creativity and teamwork still drives me today, pushing me to explore new technologies and constantly expand my skill set.

Whether I'm building a campus accessibility map for Kennesaw State University, fine-tuning CI/CD pipelines, or customizing AI models to solve my (lazy) problems, I'm driven by the limitless possibilities that software engineering offers.

My professional philosophy is simple: Work hard, fail fast, and learn more. I take a methodical and data-driven approach to projects, with an emphasis on collaboration and rapid feedback loops.

When I'm not coding, you can find me playing pickleball, practicing yoga, or mentoring others in tech. I balance intense coding sessions with mindful practices and fresh air, keeping my perspective fresh and creative.

Skills & Expertise

Specialized in DevSecOps, Cloud & AI, Web Development, and Leadership with a focus on creating secure, scalable, and innovative solutions.

DevSecOps

Terraform IaC
YAML CI/CD pipelines
Security best practices
Containerization
Scalable deployments

Cloud & AI

Azure
AWS
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Data-driven solutions

Web Development

React & Next.js
Python & Node.js
UX/UI design
Data visualization
Responsive design

Leadership

Agile methodologies
Scrum framework
Rapid iterations
Team collaboration
Project management

Experience

Assurant DevSecOps IT Intern

2024 - Present

Rolling Internship

Currently focused on DevSecOps practices, implementing secure CI/CD pipelines, and applying infrastructure as code principles using Terraform. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Developing infrastructure as code using Terraform
Collaborating with development and operations teams

Startup Co-founder

2023

Tech Startup

Gained hands-on experience with product development, team leadership, and the harsh realities of launching a business. Led technical initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions to market.

Key Achievements:

Developed MVP and presented to potential investors
Built and led a cross-functional team of developers
Established product roadmap and development workflows
Managed technical architecture and implementation

Hackathon WinnerFeatured

2024

Kennesaw State University

Won 3rd place at my first Hackathon with a project that later evolved into my college capstone. Developed a campus accessibility map to help students navigate efficiently, combining front-end visualization with back-end routing algorithms.

Project Highlights:

Created an accessibility-focused campus navigation system
Implemented responsive visualization components
Developed efficient routing algorithms for accessibility needs
Evolved project into full capstone implementation

Personal Interests

Pickleball Fanatic

Enjoy the competitive yet social aspect of the game.

Yoga & Outdoors

Balancing coding sessions with mindful practices and fresh air.

Mentorship & Teaching

Passionate about helping others learn and grow in tech.