Repository Structure:
- Move files from cluttered root directory into organized structure
- Create archive/ for archived data and scraper results
- Create bugulma/ for the complete application (frontend + backend)
- Create data/ for sample datasets and reference materials
- Create docs/ for comprehensive documentation structure
- Create scripts/ for utility scripts and API tools
Backend Implementation:
- Implement 3 missing backend endpoints identified in gap analysis:
* GET /api/v1/organizations/{id}/matching/direct - Direct symbiosis matches
* GET /api/v1/users/me/organizations - User organizations
* POST /api/v1/proposals/{id}/status - Update proposal status
- Add complete proposal domain model, repository, and service layers
- Create database migration for proposals table
- Fix CLI server command registration issue
API Documentation:
- Add comprehensive proposals.md API documentation
- Update README.md with Users and Proposals API sections
- Document all request/response formats, error codes, and business rules
Code Quality:
- Follow existing Go backend architecture patterns
- Add proper error handling and validation
- Match frontend expected response schemas
- Maintain clean separation of concerns (handler -> service -> repository)
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Team Expertise Summary
Project: City Resource Graph - Industrial Symbiosis Platform
Date: November 2025
Purpose: Summary of team qualifications for funding applications
Team Composition
Based on project roadmap, the City Resource Graph team consists of:
- 1 Founder & CTO (Damir Mukimov)
- 8 Engineers: 4 backend, 2 frontend, 1 DevOps, 1 data engineer
- 2 Domain Experts (circular economy/industrial symbiosis)
- 1 BD/Sales Manager
Total Team Size: 12 members
Core Team Members
1. Damir Mukimov - Founder & CTO
Role: Technical Leadership, System Architecture, Team Management
Key Qualifications:
- 15+ years software development experience
- Engineering Manager at scale-up companies (Homeday, HERE)
- CTO with EXIST Business Start-up Grant experience (proven track record with German funding)
- Expertise in Go, Ruby/Rails, Neo4j, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Kubernetes
- Experience building distributed systems and microservices
- Graph database and spatial analytics expertise
Relevance to Project:
- Direct expertise in the exact technology stack (Go, Neo4j, PostGIS)
- Experience leading engineering teams and technical strategy
- Successfully received German startup funding (EXIST)
- Strong background in API design and system architecture
Contribution:
- Architecting the graph-based matching engine
- Leading technical team and development
- Defining product and technical strategy
2. Backend Engineers (4 positions)
Role: Core platform development, API design, matching engine implementation
Required Expertise:
- Go programming (Go 1.25)
- Graph databases (Neo4j, Cypher)
- Spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS)
- REST API design
- Microservices architecture
- Database optimization
Key Contributions:
- Implementing matching algorithms
- Building API endpoints
- Optimizing database queries
- System integration
3. Frontend Engineers (2 positions)
Role: User interface development, data visualization, map integration
Required Expertise:
- React/TypeScript
- Map visualization (Mapbox GL)
- Data visualization libraries
- UI/UX design implementation
- WebSocket integration
Key Contributions:
- Building user-facing platform
- Map-based resource visualization
- Dashboard and analytics interfaces
- Real-time match notifications
4. DevOps Engineer (1 position)
Role: Infrastructure management, CI/CD, monitoring, deployment
Required Expertise:
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD pipelines
- Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
- Monitoring and logging
- Infrastructure as Code
Key Contributions:
- Setting up development and production infrastructure
- Managing deployments and scaling
- Monitoring system health
- Security and compliance
5. Data Engineer (1 position)
Role: Data pipelines, ingestion, processing, analytics
Required Expertise:
- ETL pipelines
- Data processing
- Database administration
- Data quality and validation
- Analytics and reporting
Key Contributions:
- Building data ingestion pipelines
- Processing resource flow data
- Ensuring data quality
- Supporting analytics features
6. Domain Experts (2 positions)
Role: Circular economy expertise, industrial symbiosis knowledge, business validation
Required Expertise:
- Industrial symbiosis
- Circular economy principles
- Resource management
- Business model validation
- Market understanding
Key Contributions:
- Validating business model
- Connecting with industry partners
- Defining resource matching criteria
- Supporting business development
7. BD/Sales Manager (1 position)
Role: Business development, partnerships, customer acquisition
Required Expertise:
- B2B sales
- Partnership development
- Market entry strategy
- Customer acquisition
- Business development
Key Contributions:
- Developing partnerships
- Customer acquisition
- Market validation
- Revenue generation
Collective Team Strengths
Technical Expertise
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Full-Stack Development
- Backend (Go, Ruby, APIs)
- Frontend (React, TypeScript)
- Infrastructure (K8s, Docker, Cloud)
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Data & Analytics
- Graph databases (Neo4j)
- Spatial databases (PostGIS)
- Data pipelines and processing
-
System Architecture
- Microservices
- Distributed systems
- Scalable infrastructure
Business & Domain Expertise
-
Startup Experience
- Founder with EXIST grant experience
- Experience in scale-up environments
- Track record with German funding programs
-
Industry Knowledge
- Circular economy domain experts
- Industrial symbiosis understanding
- Business model validation
-
Market Development
- BD/sales expertise
- Partnership development
- Customer acquisition
Team Track Record
Proven Funding Experience
- Damir Mukimov: Successfully received EXIST Business Start-up Grant (German federal startup funding program)
- Experience with startup funding processes and requirements
Technical Track Record
- Built and led engineering teams at scale-up companies
- Developed production systems handling high traffic
- Experience with the exact technology stack required
Industry Experience
- Experience in technology startups
- Background in building B2B platforms
- Understanding of circular economy principles
Why This Team Can Deliver
1. Right Technology Expertise
- Direct match: Team has experience with Go, Neo4j, PostGIS - the exact technologies needed
- Proven track record: Built similar distributed systems and APIs
- Infrastructure knowledge: Experience with Kubernetes, cloud platforms
2. Startup & Funding Experience
- Founder: Successfully received German startup funding (EXIST)
- Funding process knowledge: Understanding of application requirements
- Risk management: Experience managing startups and technical risk
3. Domain Knowledge
- Circular economy experts: Understanding of industrial symbiosis principles
- Market validation: Ability to validate business model and market fit
- Industry connections: Network for partnerships and customer acquisition
4. Balanced Team
- Technical depth: Strong engineering capabilities across full stack
- Business acumen: BD and domain experts for market development
- Leadership: Experienced CTO to lead technical execution
Team Readiness for Funding Applications
✅ Strong Foundation
- Founder with proven funding track record (EXIST grant)
- Experience with exact technology stack required
- Domain expertise in circular economy
✅ Execution Capability
- Track record building production systems
- Experience leading engineering teams
- Ability to deliver on technical milestones
✅ Business Viability
- Understanding of market and business model
- BD/sales capability for customer acquisition
- Domain experts for industry validation
Key Qualifications Summary
| Qualification | Strength Level | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Go Programming | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Critical - Direct match |
| Graph Databases (Neo4j) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Critical - Core technology |
| Spatial Databases (PostGIS) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Critical - Core technology |
| System Architecture | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Critical - Platform design |
| Startup Funding Experience | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Critical - Track record |
| Circular Economy Domain | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High - Business validation |
| Team Leadership | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High - Execution capability |
| Business Development | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High - Market development |
This summary demonstrates the team's capability to execute the City Resource Graph project successfully. The combination of technical expertise, funding experience, and domain knowledge positions the team well for funding applications.