Shahar Best

Full Stack Developer

About Me

Full Stack Developer passionate about building efficient, scalable applications. I thrive on simplifying complex processes, eliminating redundancy, and streamlining workflows to enhance productivity. My drive comes from a deep curiosity to understand the reasons behind technical complexities and find ways to make technology more accessible to everyone. With experience in system administration and self-hosting solutions, I enjoy designing robust systems that balance performance, maintainability, and usability. Always eager to learn, I embrace new challenges that push me to refine my skills and create solutions that make a real impact.

Experience

Plasbit

Full Stack Developer Jan 2024 - March 2025

Developed and maintained a high-performance cryptocurrency exchange platform using Meteor.js, leveraging WebSockets for real-time updates. Built the server-side logic to handle user requests and execute automated tasks using multiple cron jobs, deploying the application using Docker within AWS EC2 instances. Utilized MongoDB for data storage. Implemented Redis caching (backed by AWS ElastiCache in production) to store platform rates and historical rate data, exposing them via a public API served with AWS Lambda for high availability. Developed server-side integrations with blockchain nodes to handle transaction processing and balance tracking. Built dynamic and responsive web interfaces with React and Ant Design (Antd), incorporating theming capabilities to support dark mode. Developed an admin dashboard with a dedicated view, initially supporting manual procedures but progressively automating key operations, such as the assignment of users' prepaid cards.

Madlan Localize

Full Stack Developer Dec 2021 - May 2022
Tech: NodeJS, TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Protobuf, MongoDB, Postgres

Developed a CRM system with a microservices architecture. Built APIs, optimized performance, and maintained scalable services.

IDF - Israel Air Force

Software Developer Sep 2011 - Sep 2014
Tech: Java, swing

Developed and maintained real-time UI systems in Java. Worked in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Shahar Best

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Volunteer

Dygo

Full Stack Developer Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
Tech: Node.js, Node-RED, Azure, Flutter, Docker, Raspberry Pi, MongoDB

Developed an IoT system with a REST API and a mobile app. Connected embedded devices to a cloud-based backend.

Instructor

Wawiwa

Head of Software Program Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

Led curriculum development and mentor training for software programs. Ensured industry relevance and high-quality instruction.

The External Studies Institute

Fullstack & DevOps Instructor May 2022 - Mar 2024

Taught a year-long MERN stack course to 25 students. Covered backend, frontend, and deployment best practices.

Skills

Programming Languages
JavaScriptTypeScriptHTML & CSS
Frontend Development
ReactHugoSass
Backend Development
NodeJSMeteorJSNode-REDRedis
Databases
MongoDBPostgreSQL
DevOps & Infrastructure
LinuxShell ScriptingDockerSelf Hosting Solutions
Other Technologies
FlutterCryptocurrency

Interests

  • Blog and Youtube channel
  • History and economics literature
  • Image editing
  • Shahar Best

    Full Stack Developer

    Languages

    Hebrew - Native

    English - Fluent

    Education

    Experis Bootcamp

    Fullstack Development
    June 2021 - Dec 2021

    Fullstack Development bootcamp focused on MERN Stack.

    Kinneret Academic College

    Bachelor of Science – Energy Engineering
    Sep 2016 - Sep 2020 | GPA: 92 / 100

    Excellence award for 2 years.