Nikolay Kolev

@kolev
Nikolay is an Innovator & Product Designer by day and a Remote Worker & Life Long Learner by night. Currently working at StormForge, based in Irvine, California.
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Jira

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 23 years of experience, currently residing in Irvine, California. My areas of expertise include Kubernetes, software development, and a passion for working late into the night, earning me the Night Owl badge. I am also a dedicated Dark Mode Enthusiast, constantly seeking ways to optimize my digital experience.

I'm open to

mentoring,

partnering on side projects,

and brainstorming.

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