Gabriel V.

Gabriel V.

Bucharest, Romania
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About Me

Gabriel is a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer with 12+ years of experience developing applications with a focus on Ruby/RoR and back-end development. He designs and builds products like SaaS and eCommerce applications and platforms for different markets using test-driven development and reusable code in an Agile environment. Gabriel has also served as a team leader and mentor and has ample startup and entrepreneurial experience.

Frontend

React.js JavaScript

Backend

Node.js PHP

Database

MySQL noSQL SQL PostgreSQL

DevOps

AWS Docker Kubernetes

Other

Agile software development Axure MobX Elastic Search Linux Heroku RSpec C#

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote

  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

  • Worked on the MealPal platform, maintaining and improving the back end of all MealPal applications.

Ruby on RailsAgile MethodologiesElastic SearchJavaScriptLinuxMySQLNode.jsPHPPostgreSQLHerokuRSpecReact.jsMobX
DeinDeal AG
DeinDeal AG
Team Lead | Software Engineer
2013 - 2020 (7 years)
Remote

  • Managed the back-end and mobile teams using Agile methodologies, overseeing the technical merger between DeinDeal.ch and MyStore.ch brands.

  • Created a serverless back end in Azure Cloud and maintained back-end services that communicate with mobile applications.

  • Improved performance of the eCommerce app back end built in Ruby on Rails and developed services for authentication, search, and communication with logistics partners.

Ruby on RailsNode.jsElastic SearchPHPMagentoLaravel FrameworkJavaScriptMySQLCassandraDBDockerKubernetesHaproxyMemcachedRedisNginxPostgreSQLUnicornAgile CoacheCommerce Agile MethodologiesAzure Cloud Services Serverless Architecture
Cronian Academy
Cronian Academy
Co-founder | Technical Coordinator
2013 - 2017 (4 years)
Bucharest, Romania

  • Advised the improvement of the educational plan for the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Bucharest.

  • Taught web development using Ruby on Rails at the Mathematics and Informatics University of Bucharest.

  • Acted as a technical coordinator for the first University Startup Pre-Incubator from Bucharest, guiding students to find a startup idea and implement an MVP.

Ruby on RailsMVPTechnical DocumentationUniversity Teaching Technical Training Education
Freelance
Freelance
Ruby on Rails Engineer
2013 - 2020 (7 years)
Remote

  • Worked on multiple projects including a wedding marketplace similar to weddingwire.com but for the Romanian market.

  • Implemented a SaaS that generates documents for notaries and an online marketplace that connects pharmacies with contractors.

  • Worked on the development of BecomeGorgeous, a beauty & fashion web platform.

Ruby on RailsJavaScriptElastic SearchPostgreSQLNginxMongoDBFull Stack DevelopmentSaaS
Cronian Labs
Cronian Labs
Software Engineer
2011 - 2013 (2 years)
Bucharest, Romania

  • Developed the back end for SkinScan, a melanoma analyzer with mobile clients.

  • Implemented and developed an office renting marketplace called NextNomads.

  • Led a team of 4 developers using Agile methodologies.

Ruby on RailsjQuery MobilePostgreSQLFull Stack DevelopmentAgile Methodologies

Showcase

Ruby on Rails Engineer - MealPal (via UpStack)
Ruby on Rails Engineer - MealPal (via UpStack)

  • MealPal is a platform offering lunch and dinner subscriptions with restaurant access.

  • The platform has been maintained and improved the back end of all MealPal applications.

  • Key improvements include enhanced performance through SQL query rewriting, caching strategy refactoring, and code refactoring.

Back-end Developer - DeinDeal
Back-end Developer - DeinDeal

  • DeinDeal.ch is the leading off-price eCommerce platform in Switzerland.

  • Founded in 2010, the startup has achieved significant success as the most successful platform.

  • The team was responsible for the entire back-end system, including key projects like a full-serverless back-end for a new food delivery business.

Sole Developer - GuideSuccession
Sole Developer - GuideSuccession

  • GuideSuccession.com is a SaaS application for Canadian notaries.

  • It focuses on generating pre-filled Word documents and client management.

  • The project was developed using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL.

Sole Developer - Wedday.ro
Sole Developer - Wedday.ro

  • Wedday.ro is a Ruby on Rails marketplace connecting future brides with wedding vendors in Romania.

  • The project was developed entirely from scratch using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Turbolinks, and PostgreSQL.

  • The application was built and deployed by a single developer.

Education

Bachelor of Software Engineering
Bachelor of Software Engineering
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest - Romania
2009 - 2013 (4 years)