Ismail Sadykov

Backend-Focused Full-Stack Engineer

Computer Science student building production-grade REST APIs and full-stack applications with Python, Django, Node.js, and React. Focused on clean architecture, Docker, and systems that scale.

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24+ GitHub Repos
100+ LeetCode Solved
5+ APIs Built
2026 Honor Roll
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What I'm Doing Now

Currently

🎓 Studying

Pursuing B.S. in Computer Science (Software Engineering) at North American University, Houston. President's Honor Roll recipient, Jan 2026.

💼 Interning

Backend Developer Intern (Project-Based) at Syntecxhub — building RESTful APIs with Python, Django, and PostgreSQL.

🔨 Building

Actively developing CourseBuddy — a full-stack academic course management platform with Django REST Framework, JWT auth, and PostgreSQL.

🤝 Mentoring

Active member and coding mentor at ACM Club, helping peers master data structures, algorithms, and modern web development.

📚 Learning

Enrolled in CodePath's Technical Interview Prep (TIP 102) and Applied AI Engineering Foundations program (Feb–May 2026).

Academic Background

Education

Building a strong foundation in computer science and software engineering.

North American University

B.S. in Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Houston, TX, USA

Expected: Dec 2027
  • Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Software Engineering, Web Development
  • Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, SQL
  • Focus: Full-stack web development, scalable architecture, and modern software engineering practices
  • 🏆 President's Honor Roll — January 2026 · Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and maintaining a high GPA

CodePath

Computer Science / Software Engineering

Feb 2026 – May 2026
  • Technical Interview Prep (TIP 102) — Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Applied AI Engineering Foundations — hands-on coursework focused on problem-solving, algorithms, and modern AI-assisted development workflows
  • Accepted to CodePath – Applied AI Engineering track

The Odin Project

Full-Stack Web Development

Feb 2025 – Nov 2025
  • Completed a comprehensive, project-based full-stack web development curriculum
  • Built multiple real-world applications using JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, and backend fundamentals including authentication, REST APIs, and database integration
  • Emphasized clean code, practical problem-solving, and version control with Git and GitHub
My Expertise

Technical Skills

A comprehensive toolkit for building modern, scalable web applications from front to back.

💻 Languages

JavaScript Python HTML CSS SQL Java

⚛️ Frontend

React.js EJS Tailwind CSS Responsive Design State Management

🔧 Backend

Node.js Express.js Django Django REST Framework FastAPI Prisma ORM REST APIs Authentication JWT / Token Auth

🗄️ Databases

MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL Mongoose

🛠️ Tools & DevOps

Git GitHub Docker Docker Compose GitHub Actions AWS Linux CI/CD

📐 Concepts

OOP MVC Pattern REST API Design Unit Testing Agile Development Data Structures Algorithms Clean Architecture
Lifelong Learning

Licenses & Certifications

Continuously expanding skills through professional certifications and courses.

🐍 Build a Backend REST API with Python & Django (Advanced)

Udemy · Issued Feb 2026

Django Django REST Framework REST APIs PostgreSQL Backend engineering

🔥 Python

freeCodeCamp · Issued Jan 2026 · ID: ismailsadykov-pyv9

Python

📊 Data Visualization

freeCodeCamp · Issued Jun 2025 · ID: ismailsadykov-dv

Data Analysis Database Systems Databases

🌍 TEFL / TESOL Certificate

World TESOL Academy · Issued Oct 2023

English Teaching Teacher Training Language Teaching
My Work

Featured Projects

A collection of projects showcasing my expertise in full-stack development, security, and scalable architecture.

⭐ Featured

Recipe App API

Fully containerized production-grade REST API with CI/CD pipeline

Python Django DRF PostgreSQL Docker GitHub Actions
  • Production-ready API with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, and automated CI via GitHub Actions on every push
  • Custom email-based authentication, token auth, and auto-generated OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
  • Full CRUD for recipes, tags, and ingredients — with image upload support via Pillow
View Source Code →
🔨 Building Now

CourseBuddy

Academic course management and planning platform

Python Django Django REST Framework PostgreSQL
  • Full-stack academic platform helping students manage courses, schedules, and study plans
  • REST API backend with Django REST Framework, JWT authentication, and PostgreSQL
  • Actively in development — new features shipping continuously
View Source Code →

Social Media Backend API

Full-featured social platform backend with auth and file uploads

Node.js Express Prisma ORM PostgreSQL Multer
  • Full social backend: user auth, post creation, follow system, and image uploads
  • Prisma ORM for type-safe database queries with PostgreSQL
  • RESTful API design with session-based auth and Multer for file handling
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Blog App API

RESTful blog management API with full authentication flow

Python Django Django REST Framework PostgreSQL
  • REST API for blog content with full CRUD for posts, comments, and categories
  • Token-based authentication with permission-controlled endpoints
  • Clean DRF architecture with serializers, viewsets, and model validation
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Syntecxhub User CRUD API

Production-grade REST API built during backend internship

Python Django Django REST Framework PostgreSQL
  • Built and maintained a RESTful User CRUD API using Django REST Framework and PostgreSQL
  • Implemented token-based authentication with secure, permission-controlled endpoints
  • Applied clean backend architecture with proper data modeling and API design
🔒 Internship Project — Private Repository

Members Only App

Secure web app with tiered role-based authentication

Node.js Express PostgreSQL Passport.js bcrypt
  • Role-based auth with Passport.js local strategy and bcrypt password hashing
  • Protected routes with guest / member / admin access tiers and session management
  • PostgreSQL-backed persistent storage with server-side EJS rendering
View Source Code →

Movie Explorer App

Responsive movie search interface consuming a live REST API

React JavaScript TMDB API CSS
  • Responsive React UI using hooks and state management for real-time search
  • TMDB REST API integration for live movie data, ratings, and trailers
  • Clean component-based architecture with efficient conditional rendering
View Source Code →
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Work Experience

Experience

Hands-on professional experience building real-world backend systems.

Syntecxhub

Backend Developer Intern (Project-Based)

2026
  • Built and maintained RESTful API endpoints using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework
  • Implemented API authentication and integrated PostgreSQL for robust data persistence
  • Applied back-end engineering best practices including clean architecture and API design
Activities

Leadership & Activities

Contributing to the tech community through mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning.

ACM Club, North American University

Member & Coding Mentor

Jan 2025 – Present
  • Mentored peers on full-stack development and scalable web applications using React, Node.js, and MongoDB
  • Guided students in algorithmic problem-solving, enhancing debugging and coding efficiency
  • Participated in hackathons, delivering functional prototypes in 24 hours, demonstrating ownership and bias for action
  • Solved 100+ problems on LeetCode, strengthening mastery of data structures and algorithms

American Dream Osh

Educational Support Volunteer

Sep 2022 – Sep 2023
  • Assisted instructors with classroom activities and lesson preparation
  • Supported students in an educational environment, strengthening communication and teaching skills
Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, projects, or just chatting about tech!

📧

Email

career.sadykov@gmail.com
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Phone

+1 (111) 111-1111
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GitHub

@sadykovIsmail
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LinkedIn

ismailsadykov