$ whoami

hi, i'm denys

Java backend engineer · fintech & payments

I build the systems that move money — order matching engines, payment gateways, ISO 8583 message parsers. I'm interested in performance, correctness, and the surprisingly interesting world of financial infrastructure.

# featured projects

forge-gateway

↗ github

REST API gateway for fintech demos. Handles auth (JWT), order routing, and health checks. Spring Boot 3 + Java 21.

  • Java 21
  • Spring Boot
  • JWT
  • PostgreSQL

order-matching-engine

↗ github

In-memory limit order book with price-time priority matching. Sub-microsecond latency on a single thread — no locks.

  • Java
  • LMAX Disruptor
  • FIX Protocol

iso8583-parser

↗ github

Zero-dependency ISO 8583 message parser and builder. Handles bitmap parsing, BCD encoding, and custom field specs.

  • Java
  • ISO 8583
  • Fintech