Bazhena Dementyeva
(think zh="g" as in "genre," for advanced users. Otherwise, "Maria" is perfectly acceptable.)
Software Engineer
Sydney, Australia • She/Her
About
Engineer focused on automating routine tasks, building reliable software, and scaling systems that matter. I take a full-stack, generalist approach but am always ready to dive deep into problems when needed.
My experience includes Java (with Spring Boot) and JavaScript (with React and NextJS). I build resilient, user-focused applications, optimize cloud infrastructure (mostly AWS), and have a strong interest in practical AI and automation, including nocode and lowcode solutions. I'm committed to making tech more inclusive, with a focus on supporting women in the industry.
I also believe building software should be fun. The process should feel collaborative and creative, and the result should bring people joy while staying reliable and thoughtful.
Key Strengths
- Full-Stack Generalist: End-to-end development, balancing broad vision with technical depth
- Automation & AI: Integrating AI (OpenAI, Anthropic, Cognition, Perplexity, Google AI) and automation to streamline workflows
- Robust Delivery: Building reliable React UIs, Spring Boot backends, and seamless APIs
- No-Code & Low-Code: Experience developing no-code/low-code software platforms to accelerate delivery and empower teams
- Startup Agility: Startup experience, adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable moving fast with changing priorities
- DevOps & Microservices: CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and resilient deployments
- Data & Visualization: Real-time dashboards and database optimization for clear insights
- Mentorship & Inclusion: Supporting diverse teams and effective technical communication
- Community Engagement: Advocate for women in tech and more welcoming engineering spaces
Skills & Technologies
Frontend
Backend
Cloud & DevOps
Database
AI & Automation
No-Code/Low-Code
Other
Professional Identity
Professionally, I go by Bazhena Dementyeva. I also respond to Maria Dementyeva or Maria Demy, and online I’m bashdemy.
Experience & Projects
A collection of my work experience, technical projects, and contributions.
Yes Help Network
A youth-led platform focused on early intervention for Domestic & Family Violence (DFV). Yes Help Network creates safe spaces and programs that equip young people with mentorship, skills, and community, so they can speak up, heal, and lead.
Tech Stack
Workflow86
Workflow86 helps teams automate and streamline complex business operations with AI-powered workflow automation, turning manual processes into reliable, scalable workflows.
Tech Stack
Sydney Trains
Data visualisation software built as a university capstone: processed live GTFS feeds and presented insights across maps, charts, and dashboards. Recognised as runner-up for Best Project at the EIS Projects Trade Show.
Tech Stack
Yes Help Network
A youth-led platform focused on early intervention for Domestic & Family Violence (DFV). Yes Help Network creates safe spaces and programs that equip young people with mentorship, skills, and community, so they can speak up, heal, and lead.
Tech Stack
Writing & Thoughts
Perspectives on software engineering, technical leadership, and building inclusive tech teams.
Find my technical writing and industry insights on Substack
Topics include software architecture, AI integration, career development in tech, and advocating for diversity in engineering.
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in discussing technical challenges, AI integration, women in tech initiatives, and opportunities to build something amazing.
The Human Touch
When I'm not writing code, you'll find me on the mats doing jits🥋, baking bread🍞, or organizing women-led communities. Shoot me a text about any of those and we’ll go on for hours.
And I have a cat named Sushi 🐱, the unofficial supervisor of all the code I write.