George S.

About Me

George is a Senior PHP Developer with 12+ years of expertise developing software applications using sound, repeatable, industry-standard methodologies. He works hands-on writing solutions based on detailed requirements and system specifications - developing architecture, codebase, integration, and implementation of solutions using varying technologies. He is an avid learner, an excellent communicator on teams and a great team manager.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior PHP Developer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for 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.

Confidential Client
Confidential Client
Senior PHP Developer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Write secure, performant and accessible codes, review and provide feedback on peer-written code, and document processes and best practices on the project.

  • Collaborate with the client's dev team to design, develop, unit test, and support new product features and solutions on the project.

  • Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to anticipate, mitigate, and address these issues ahead of time.

Vodafone Romania
Vodafone Romania
Senior PHP Developer
2019 - 2019
Bucharest, Romania
  • Designed, architected and developed a new headless CMS solution for the client.

  • Liaised closely with other stakeholders on software development, improvements, internal tools, and implementation issues.

  • Supported, maintained, and documented software functionalities and responded to any critical defects or production issues.

Ezugi S.R.L
Ezugi S.R.L
Senior PHP Developer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Developed and maintained the backend components on Ezugi's gaming platform - handling customer reports, 3rd-party invoices and gaming session.

  • Built and deployed a master-slave replication system to monitor and store gaming sessions and maintain gaming rules.

  • Provided ongoing support and maintenance of past and future technical solutions on Ezugi's gaming platform.

PRO TV S.R.L
PRO TV S.R.L
Lead Backend Developer
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Developed, implemented and supported enhancements, new functionalities and features on different websites and platforms for PRO TV.

  • Managed DevOps operations on the project - setting up infrastructure for web servers, implementing architecture to deliver video content and handle voting systems.

  • Performed code reviews with other team members and provided technical expertise and troubleshooting tasks as needed on the project.

Avangate
Avangate
PHP Developer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Developed functional code for new functionalities following Avantage's defined requirements.

  • Fixed bugs on different solutions and resolved various reported problems on software solutions within Avantage.

  • Refactored and maintained existing code to improve adherence to market requirements, architectural requirements, and product requirements.

PARTICULAR BIZ
PARTICULAR BIZ
PHP Developer
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Designed, built, and maintained efficient, reusable, and reliable codebases in PARTICULAR BIZ's production environment.

  • Architected and developed scalable solutions and services from concept to production as part of a focused product team.

  • Identified bottlenecks and bugs, devised solutions to mitigate and address these issues timely.

PRO TV S. A
PRO TV S. A
PHP Developer
2010 - 2014 (4 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Worked on the development of dedicated web sites and custom web solutions for media campaigns within PRO TV.

  • Iterated and implemented the RSS Reader software solution for mobile devices, including images and news.

  • Built and deployed new plugins for Wowza-based servers on the project.

Quickweb
Quickweb
PHP Developer
2008 - 2010 (2 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Built different applications for product management - writing algorithms and implementing functions for creating license keys and other features on the project.

  • Built and implemented solutions for user, client and partner management on the project - enhancing features for search queries, client swaps and users.

  • Developed and implemented web portals similar to iGoogle for Quickweb with RSS and SAML connections for web feeds.

Showcase

Lead Developer - PRO TV
Lead Developer - PRO TV
  • Led development on three news site projects for PRO TV.

  • Designed database structure, implemented caching system, and delivered backend components.

  • Provided varying backend components and code solutions.

Senior PHP Developer - Republica
Senior PHP Developer - Republica
  • Developed and deployed a news site for three independent journalists.

  • Built a database structure for the solution.

  • Implemented backend solutions on the website.

Senior PHP Developer - Yeti Lodge Website
Senior PHP Developer - Yeti Lodge Website
  • Developed and deployed backend code and components for a booking website in Chamonix, France.

  • Created the database structure for the website.

  • Worked on a client project for a booking website in Chamonix, France.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Academia de Studii Economice din București
2004 - 2008 (4 years)