Dragos S.

Dragos S.

Senior Software Engineer

Brașov, Romania
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About Me

Creative Computing graduate with over three years of experience and knowledge in front-end and back-end development, PHP app development, and server maintenance. I am specialized in PHP/PHP Frameworks including Laravel and Codeigniter, capable of adapting to any existing PHP application, as well as architecting scalable PHP applications. As a client-focused developer, I work well in teams and am passionate about web development and multiple programming languages. I strive to deliver the best product I can create.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Developer
2017 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Dexuu Digital
Dexuu Digital
Head of development
2016 - 2019 (3 years)
Brasov, Romania
  • Created a successful client relationship and delivered customized applications tailored to their needs.

  • In charge of Project management, code structure and standards or code documentation.

  • Put in place a structural organisation for the business regarding projects and relationships with clients.

The National Motorcycle Museum from Birmingham
Senior Consultant Marketing Automation
2016 - 2016
Remote
  • Created an online-offline raffle ticket content management system with the help of a raspberry PI.

  • Implemented creative means to digitize the ticket selling process, as well as managed platform assessment and re-development processes.

  • Led website recovery after files and database were compromised. Recovered large numbers of corrupted files and restored most of the links that were affected in the database.

Opinsta
Opinsta
Lead Web Developer
2013 - 2016 (3 years)
Remote
  • Architected a system that scaled to accommodate up to 1,000 users per minute while handling large traffic and data.

  • Managed the technical team, assigned tasks, and ensured every team member was ready for upcoming challenges.

  • Developed strong communication processes to assist with the management of the business.

Self Employed
Self Employed
Freelancer Developer
2012 - 2016 (4 years)
Remote
  • Served as a developer for a broad range of software and applications, being involved and participating in the overall application lifecycle

  • Focused on coding and debugging, collaborating with Front-end developers for the best user experience.

  • Built high-quality reusable code, troubleshoot and debug applications.

Portfolio

Head of Development
Head of Development

ReviveUK is a platform that allows users to submit car repair quotes to Revive, allowing engineers to confirm/ deny select repairs and customer service to further process requests. Performed platform assessment and re-development. Managed bug fixes for system cross-browser and responsiveness issues. Led improvement of API which links to CRM system allowing 100% of quotes to be received.Technologies used: Laravel 5.3.

Head of Development
Head of Development

The National Motorcycle Museum is a online-offline raffle ticket content management system, which also syncs with Mailchimp. Additionally, admins can track stats, create raffles and users. Developed the content management system. Technologies used: Laravel 5.3., Raspberry PI

Head of Development
Head of Development

AgentApps is a platform designed for to estate agents to manage their product and allow their contractors to advertise services. Designed and developed the application. Built API for mobile app connection. Created system features including contractor advertising.Technologies used: Laravel 4.2.

Head of Development
Head of Development

VisibleTech is a software development company. Developed the company landing page showcasing the company portfolio and services. Technologies used: Laravel 5.2.

Head of Development
Head of Development

Avve - Layaway Made Easy is a marketplace for products being sold on layaway, allowing management of negotiations between buyers and sellers and sellers to create online shops for products. Led the application development, including understanding client requirements. Managed client communication, daily, and contributed to project management items. Integrated various APIs relevant for the project, and included in the requirements, such as Stripe payment system, TaxJar automated sales tax reporting system, Transloadit image processing and Google Maps Geocoding API for validating addresses. Technologies used: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, Laravel Framework, MySQL, Ubuntu, NginX Server

Education

Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Creative Computing
Coventry University