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Tech Industry Resume

Present code, projects, and portfolio convincingly

Software Development

GitHub Portfolio

Tech Stack

92%

Recruiters check GitHub

Code quality beats formal degrees.

3–5

Select projects

Quality over quantity in the portfolio.

60%

Skills-based Hiring

Practical experience matters more than titles.

Tech CV vs. Traditional Resume

Recruiters expect visible practice, not just claims.

Tech CV Essentials

What recruiters want to see

Active GitHub portfolio with repositories
Live demos and deployment links
Technical metrics (performance, tests)
Open-source contributions
Continuous learning & certifications
Stack expertise with years of experience

Traditional, but irrelevant

What matters little in a tech CV

Long text sections without code relevance
Outdated technologies prominently featured
Theory without practical proof
Missing links to projects or code
Hobby projects without professional standards
Buzzwords without concrete application

Tech Stack & Skills

Categorize, specify levels, and demonstrate with projects.

Frontend Development

React.js • TypeScript • Next.js • Tailwind

React.js – Expert · 4+ years · 15 projects
TypeScript – Advanced · 3+ years · 12 projects
Next.js – Professional · 2+ years · 8 projects
Tailwind CSS – Expert · 2+ years · 10 projects

Backend Development

Node.js • Python/Django • PostgreSQL • Redis

Node.js – Expert · 5+ years · 20 projects
Python/Django – Advanced · 3+ years · 10 projects
PostgreSQL – Professional · 4+ years · 15 projects
Redis – Intermediate · 2+ years · 8 projects

DevOps & Cloud

AWS • Docker • Kubernetes • CI/CD

AWS – Professional · 3+ years · 12 projects
Docker – Advanced · 2+ years · 15 projects
Kubernetes – Intermediate · 1+ year · 5 projects
CI/CD Pipelines – Advanced · 3+ years · 18 pipelines

Tools & Methodology

Git/GitHub • Agile • Testing • Design

Git/GitHub – Expert · 6+ years
Agile/Scrum – Professional · 4+ years
Testing (Jest) – Advanced · 3+ years
Figma – Intermediate · UI/UX collaboration

Project Showcase & Open Source

3–5 flagship projects with business impact.

E-commerce Platform

React/Node.js · Real-time Inventory

Full-Stack

50K+ Monthly Users · 99.9% Uptime · 2s Load Time
Stack: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS
Impact: Cart abandonment -35%, tests 95% coverage
Links: GitHub Repo & Live Demo

ML Fraud Detection Pipeline

Python, TensorFlow, Kubernetes

Machine Learning

95% accuracy · 100ms response · €2M fraud prevented
Stack: Python, TensorFlow, FastAPI, Kubernetes, MLflow
Highlights: Ensemble models, auto-scaling, A/B tests
Links: GitHub Repo & API Docs

Open Source React UI Library

Accessible UI Components

Open Source

2.5K GitHub Stars · 50K Weekly Downloads
Stack: React, TypeScript, Storybook, Jest, Rollup
Highlights: WCAG 2.1 AA, mentoring 20+ contributors
Links: GitHub repo & documentation site

Startup vs. Enterprise

Adjust CV focus for each company stage.

Startup (up to 50 employees)

Rapid growth · flexible roles

Sought: full-stack versatility, rapid prototyping, ownership
CV tips: initiative, fast iterations, measurable business impact
Red flags: only theoretical knowledge, perfectionism without results

Scale-up (50–500 employees)

Scaling & specialization

Sought: architecture skills, team leadership, scalable solutions
CV tips: focus on scalable systems, mentoring, best practices
Red flags: only solo projects, little team experience

Enterprise (500+ employees)

Compliance · Legacy · Governance

Sought: system integration, security, documentation
CV tips: legacy modernization, cross-functional collaboration
Red flags: only greenfield projects, lacking security expertise

Emerging Tech Skills 2025

Invest early to stay relevant.

AI/ML Integration

Systematically integrate AI into products

Critical

LangChain
Vector Databases
Prompt Engineering
RAG systems

Edge Computing

Optimize latency & performance

High

WebAssembly
Edge Functions
CDN optimization
Service Worker

Developer Experience

Increase productivity & code quality