Alina Korniychuk

Alina Korniychuk

Expert IT Consultant & Backend Java Developer

Zurich, Switzerland & Metzingen, Germany | Italian 🇮🇹

About Me

Versatile IT Consultant and Software Developer with strong experience in global retail and cloud-hosted POS environments. Currently supporting the Oracle Retail Xstore POS platform at Hugo Boss, focusing on upgrades, integrations (REST/SOAP), fiscal compliance, incident resolution, and operational reliability.

Strong background in Java and SQL development, secure transaction workflows, and cross-functional delivery in Agile teams.

Location: Zurich, Switzerland & Metzingen, Germany
LinkedIn: alinakorniychuk

Technical Skills

Backend & Databases

  • Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, JDBC
  • SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server
  • REST APIs, SOAP, System Integration

DevOps & Tools

  • CI/CD: Jenkins, SonarQube, Git
  • Docker, Kubernetes (familiarity)
  • Jira, Confluence

Specializations

  • Oracle Retail Xstore POS, XOCS, RFID
  • Encryption, Digital Signature, Information Security
  • SAP (familiarity)

Professional Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

Expert IT Consultant

Hugo Boss AG | Metzingen, Germany (Hybrid)

  • Global POS System Management: Acting as key consultant for the Xstore POS system in cloud, ensuring smooth daily operations across all Hugo Boss stores worldwide.
  • Incident Prevention and Resolution: Driving proactive measures to prevent incidents and efficiently resolving technical issues.
  • System Upgrade Leadership: Successfully led the strategic upgrade from Xstore version 16 to version 21, and currently leading the upgrade from version 21 to 25.
  • Mobile POS Rollout: Actively contributing to the implementation of Xstore Mobile POS.
  • Compliance & Agile Collaboration: Operating within an Agile environment using JIRA and Confluence.
Feb 2021 - Feb 2024

Retail Implementation Consultant

Oracle | Milan, Italy

  • Enterprise Retail Implementations: Delivered end-to-end Xstore POS implementations for enterprise clients.
  • Technical Expertise: Acquired strong technical skills in Oracle Retail Products, especially in Xstore POS and XOCS.
  • Effective Communication: Skilled in communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Fiscal Law Expertise: Thorough expertise in fiscal laws across multiple countries.
  • Production Readiness: Improved go-live stability and release quality through Jenkins and SonarQube.
Mar 2019 - Feb 2021

Application Developer

Oracle | Milan, Italy

  • Application Development: Developed and maintained Java and SQL components for Oracle Retail POS solutions.
  • Incident Debugging: Reduced turnaround time for defects by analyzing logs and reproducing complex issues.
  • Modular Backend Development: Improved maintainability and upgrade readiness by modularizing implementations.
  • Agile Delivery: Maintained predictable sprint delivery by collaborating in Agile teams with Jira workflows.
Sep 2016 - Feb 2019

Full Stack Developer

eTuitus (InfoCert S. p. A) | Salerno, Italy

  • Android App Development: Developed and maintained Android applications in Java with security features.
  • Cross-Platform Development: Built cross-platform applications using C/C++ and Qt Framework.
  • Information Security: Implemented solutions with strong focus on security and data protection.
  • Digital Signature & Transactions: Developed functionalities related to digital signature and transaction validation.
  • Project Leadership: Took a technical lead role on two projects focused on mobile transaction certification.

Education

Oct 2016 - Sep 2018

Master's Degree in Information Security

University of Salerno

110 cum laude

Sep 2013 - Oct 2016

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

University of Salerno

105/110

Sep 2008 - Jun 2013

Diploma in Accounting, Commercial Expert and Programming

High School

Certifications

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) - Foundation

Languages & Interests

Languages

  • Italian - C2 (Native)
  • English - B2 (Professional)
  • Russian - C2
  • Ukrainian - C1

Hobbies & Interests

  • Technology & Programming
  • Photography
  • Travelling
  • Video Editing

Let's Connect

Open to roles in Switzerland and beyond. Feel free to reach out!