# Artem Okhten Profile

> Official public profile summary for Artem Okhten.

Applied Mathematics student and systems-focused software engineer with experience in full-stack architecture, machine learning, real-time systems, and production web platforms. Founder of Okhten Group LLC, building client-facing websites, local SEO-ready pages, contact and booking workflows, and lightweight digital systems for small businesses. Open to software engineering, machine learning, and data science opportunities.

## Availability

- Status: Open to SWE / ML / Data roles
- Location: Florida / Remote
- Start: Summer/Fall 2026

## Biography

I moved from Kyiv to the United States at 17 due to the war, an experience that accelerated my independence and discipline. Over the past several years I have focused on building a stable foundation through mathematics, engineering, and structured self-improvement.
I am currently an Applied Mathematics student with interests in statistical and stochastic modeling, computational systems, and practical software engineering. I am drawn to problems that require both analytical reasoning and implementation discipline.
Outside academics, I train regularly, compete in collegiate chess, and spend time repairing or building physical systems. I prefer understanding how things work at a structural level rather than treating them as black boxes. Family, sport, and long-term personal development are central priorities in my life.

## Professional Philosophy

I value reliability, clarity, and control in any system I build.
A solution is not complete unless it can be debugged, extended, and trusted under stress. I prefer correct structure over short-term shortcuts. Efficiency matters, but only after a system is understandable and stable.
My approach is test-driven and model-oriented: identify structure, remove weak points, and iterate until behavior is predictable. Pressure does not disrupt good systems — it reveals them.