In Ukraine, Georgiy Balyuk, born July 22, 1999, migrated to the United States at three. Raised in the suburban areas north of Chicago, he now calls Canton, Georgia, home. He is approaching his second anniversary as a software engineer at State Farm, where his work aligns closely with his passions for cloud scaling, artificial intelligence, and neural networks. He is pursuing a Master’s Degree in software development at DePaul University in Chicago, where he has consistently been recognized on the Dean's Board. He anticipates completing his studies in the fall of 2025, demonstrating his commitment to advancing his technical knowledge and skills. Before joining State Farm, Georgiy Balyuk worked at Fiserv Inc. in Alpharetta, Georgia, from August 2021 to April 2023. His responsibilities involved developing scalable Java/Spring applications within a micro-service architecture and following best coding practices in a CI/CD environment. His focus was on automation, supporting high-scale pipelines, and facilitating rapid cloud deployments, tasks that honed his engineering skills. Since April 2023, he has been employed at State Farm in Sandy Springs, Georgia. In this role, he is tasked with designing and developing advanced AWS architecture solutions to enhance performance and scalability. His significant contributions include creating an internal application monitoring platform that has improved system reliability and optimized operational workflows. He works with cross-functional teams to devise cloud solutions to enhance efficiency and cut costs. Georgiy holds an Oracle Java SE 8 (OCA) certification, demonstrating his proficiency in Java programming fundamentals, including object-oriented principles, core syntax, and essential APIs such as collections and streams. This qualification underscores his expertise in managing modular applications, handling exceptions, and implementing functional programming, which are critical in his development role. In addition to his professional work, Georgiy has engaged in various programming projects and competitions. He has notably led initiatives such as a car rental service website and a restaurant data management system. His volunteer work at the YMCA in Illinois has equipped him with valuable teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. Outside his career, Georgiy Balyuk enjoys traveling, particularly savoring the unique cultural and culinary experiences of places like Savannah, Georgia, and Houston. He is an avid follower of the financial market, frequently offering investment advice to friends and family. His leisure activities include spending time with his Samoyed, indulging in his love for film and television, and collecting modern cards, especially Pokémon. He demonstrates an unwavering dedication to his professional endeavors and personal passions in every facet of his life, consistently striving for excellence and fulfillment.