Nicolae S.

About Me

Nicolae is a senior web developer with 10+ years of experience working on a wide range of projects - from large applications with decoupled client-server architecture to customized content and learning management systems, as well as various online stores and presentation websites. He specializes in PHP, Symfony, Zend, Joomla, Drupal, JavaScript, and MySQL, among others. Nicolae is a self-taught developer passionate about everything related to web technologies and continuously trying to expand his skills and areas of expertise.

Frontend

Backend

Database

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior PHP Developer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutios for clients across a broad range of industries.

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

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

eMAG
eMAG
Senior PHP Developer
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Worked on the development of one of the largest eCommerce platforms in eastern Europe.

  • Developed new functionalities for the company's warehouse management system.

  • Collaborated closely with other technical team members to design, implement, quickly troubleshoot, and resolve any critical issues.

HTSS
HTSS
Senior PHP Developer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Worked on the development of software applications and solutions tailored to enhance business processes and operational performance for various industries.

  • Developed new modules for a healthcare ERP using a custom PHP framework, JavaScript, and MSSQL as the database engine.

  • Collaborated with team members to proactively enrich the platform and created documentation including technical specifications, setup guidance, and user instructions where required.

eMAG
eMAG
PHP Developer
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Acted as lead developer for a new internal microservice/application developed with Symfony 4.2.

  • Developed new functionalities for an internal warehouse management system and attended Agile grooming and sprint planning sessions together with the team and the product owner to discuss business requirements for new functionalities, propose technical solutions, and provide estimates.

  • Implemented functionalities discussed during sprint planning sessions and provided Level 3 support for internal clients of the applications.

Anais Digital
Anais Digital
Web Developer
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Developed and integrated various modules for new or existing projects for a digital agency based in Brussels & Bucharest.

  • Analyzed client requirements and proposed technical solutions and estimates for their implementation.

  • Converted business requirements into functional, well-written, and documented code.

Web3Box Software
Web3Box Software
Web Developer
2012 - 2016 (4 years)
Targoviste, Romania
  • Wrote and modified PHP code for various websites and web applications and produced project estimates during the sales process including expertise required, total number of people required, and total number of development hours required.

  • Converted raw images and layouts from a graphic design into CSS/HTML themes.

  • Determined appropriate architecture and other technical solutions and made relevant recommendations to clients.

Showcase

Senior PHP Developer - Edlatam
Senior PHP Developer - Edlatam
  • Edlatam is a learning management system (LMS) designed for Latin American students to learn high-quality photography courses.

  • The system is built on Joomla and incorporates commercial components, with significant custom coding to meet client requirements.

  • Key features implemented include a PDF viewer, a modified evaluation system, and custom payment options (subscriptions/trials).

Lead Developer/Senior PHP Developer - Volumetric Information Node
Lead Developer/Senior PHP Developer - Volumetric Information Node
  • Served as lead developer for Volumetric Information Node, a microservice for aggregating volumetric data.

  • Responsible for architectural and performance decisions to handle large data volumes.

  • Utilized technologies including PHP, Symfony 4, MySQL, RabbitMQ, and Varnish.

Senior PHP Developer - Warehouse Management System eMAG
Senior PHP Developer - Warehouse Management System eMAG
  • Developed an internal warehouse management system (WMS) to streamline logistics operations.

  • Implemented various modules to enhance warehouse worker productivity.

  • Utilized technologies including PHP, Symfony 3, MySQL, RabbitMQ, and Solr.

Education

PHP/MySQL Programmer Advanced (II) Course
PHP/MySQL Programmer Advanced (II) Course
InfoAcademy
2011 - 2011
MA The Unity of European History
MA The Unity of European History
Valahia University - Romania
2008 - 2010 (2 years)
BA History
BA History
Valahia University - Romania
2005 - 2008 (3 years)