Rares M.

Rares M.

Bucharest, Romania
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About Me

Rares is a highly experienced Backend Developer/Programmer with 13+ years of industry expertise in the use of comprehensive tech stacks for the delivery of high-value solutions on projects. He shows mastery in the development of software architectural designs and logical flows on projects using RESTful APIs for both mobile and web applications. He also has experience in gaming as a game designer, developer, and project manager.

Frontend

JavaScript HTML CSS Bootstrap Angular.JS

Backend

PHP PayPal API Facebook API Merit CRM API Google API Rest API Node.js Express Go Laravel Framework

Database

MySQL MongoDB MSSQL PostgreSQL

DevOps

Jenkins Google Cloud Messaging AWS

QA & Testing

Test-driven development (TDD)

Workflow

Confluence JIRA

Other

jQuery Composer Web Services SOAP Bash Google Push Notification OAuth2 WordPress Security Certificate Pinning SMS Micro Payment Man-in-the-Middle ACL Gulp MQL 5 Scrumban MQL 4 Kanban npm Redis Yii Yarn Zend Framework Elastic Search NSQ Ext.JS WebSocket Behavior-driven development (BDD) Gpm Lean RabbitMQ Symfony Framework Adonis.js Go.js

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2016 - Present (9 years)
Remote

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

Node.jsGoPHPMQL 4MQL 5JavaScriptAngular.JSjQueryExpressLaravel FrameworkZend FrameworkSymfony FrameworkRabbitMQMongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLMSSQLHTMLHTML5C#CSSNSQBootstrapGulpRest APISOAP APIOAuth2WebSocketAWSJIRAConfluence
Endava
Endava
Senior Software Engineer
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Bucharest, Romania

  • Provided guidance and technical leadership for the design, development and delivery digital systems for an American publishing company.

  • Actively participated in code reviews, design reviews, established best practices in alignment with the technical vision of the client.

  • Offered support in solving complex technical problems and design issues, and initiate refactoring processes on software solutions where necessary.

Node.jsJavaScriptGoAngular.JSExpressMySQLnpmGpmGulpYarnGit
XL Team
XL Team
Technical Team Lead/Back-end
2013 - 2016 (3 years)
Bucharest, Romania

  • Successfully oversaw the development of project user stories, backlogs and sprints, participated in daily standup/scrum meetings, reviews, and retrospectives using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

  • Engineered micro-services and APIs for mobile/web applications for integration with standalone third-party software architectures.

  • Effectively researched, architected, and developed flexible/versatile backend software solutions; implemented using innovative outside-the-box solutions.

PHPNode.jsJavaScriptGo.jsExt.JSLaravel FrameworkExpressZend FrameworkYiiMongoDBMSSQLMySQLPostgreSQLRabbitMQRedisSupervisoriOSAndroidRest APISOAPWeb ServicesOAuth2ACLMan-in-the-MiddleSecurity Certificate PinningMerit CRM APIWordPressJenkinsDockerAWSBootstrapGulpYarnComposerGitFacebook APIGoogle APIPayPal APIGoogle Cloud Messaging
XINOPLAY SRL
XINOPLAY SRL
Co-founder and CEO
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania

  • Handled efficiently different roles on the project as an online game designer, developer, and project manager in the development and implementation of a complex browser-based massive multiplayer game.

  • Offered expertise and guidance for the curation of the game specifications using new approaches from rigorous research on online and social gaming.

  • Successfully implemented various Facebook social features, configured production hardware interfaces with AWS and integrated online payment through SMS payments, Paypal, credit cards and bank transfers

PHPJavaScriptjQueryYiiMySQLPayPal APIHTMLCSS
CyberSports LTD
CyberSports LTD
Web Games Programmer
2008 - 2010 (2 years)
United States

  • Provided technical leadership and expertise for the design, development, and unit testing of different game products using established standards.

  • Actively participated in peer-reviews of different game design solutions and other related code for the company.

  • Provided first-level support, and resolved complex technical application problems for Cyber Sports.

PHPJavaScriptjQueryMySQLHTMLCSS
SC Avira Soft SRL
SC Avira Soft SRL
Web Programmer
2006 - 2008 (2 years)
Bucharest, Romania

  • Supervised the design and development of different web applications with high complexities within Avira, utilizing high-quality development principles for delivery and implementation.

  • Offered and maintained regular technical support for numerous applications.

  • Prepared regional reports on security alerts and follow-up reports that included issues resolved by the technical support department.

PHPJavaScriptjQueryMySQLZend FrameworkHTMLCSS

Showcase

Team Lead/Backend Programmer - MolMultibonus
Team Lead/Backend Programmer - MolMultibonus

  • MolMultibonus is a customer loyalty program rewarding users for MOL services.

  • The program includes technical solutions and guidance for project delivery, startup, and design.

  • The individual served as a team lead and member of the development governance team.

Backend Programmer - Castor EDC
Backend Programmer - Castor EDC

  • Castor EDC is an online data collection platform for medical research.

  • It enables medical researchers to easily and safely collect data for clinical studies.

  • The platform handles development resources, requirements analysis, and design.

Product owner/Programmer - Noctiluce: First Blood
Product owner/Programmer - Noctiluce: First Blood

  • Developed the Noctiluce: First Blood - BBMMOG, a browser-based massively multiplayer online game.

  • The game's core theme revolves around the piracy age and adventure.

  • Players can customize their pirate race, build and manage ships, train soldiers and spies, and engage in naval battles.

Interpolis AutoModus app - Team Lead/Backend Programmer
Interpolis AutoModus app - Team Lead/Backend Programmer

  • The Interpolis AutoModus app is a mobile-free car mode app that utilizes GPS to calculate speed while driving.

  • The app rewards users with points donated to a citizens' initiative for increased road safety.

  • The team led the development of the app, encompassing project initiation, resource selection, and design.

Team Lead/Backend Programmer - ROLII
Team Lead/Backend Programmer - ROLII

  • Worked as a Team Lead/Backend Programmer for ROLII, a Romanian legal information institute.

  • Provided technical expertise across the entire project lifecycle, including prototype delivery, project start-up, and resource selection.

  • Acted as a team lead and member of the development governance team.

Product owner/Backend Programmer - Iolley
Product owner/Backend Programmer - Iolley

  • Iolley is a mobile volley ball game application focused on fostering social interaction through volleyball.

  • The application allows users to pass a virtual volleyball to friends, earning points for each successful pass.

  • The team worked collaboratively to manage all aspects of the project, from prototype delivery to development and resource allocation.

Senior Software Engineer/Development Lead - McClatchy
Senior Software Engineer/Development Lead - McClatchy

  • McClatchy is a publicly traded American publishing company with 29 daily newspapers.

  • The company operates websites and community papers alongside its daily newspapers.

  • McClatchyDC is a news agency focused on political news from Washington, D.C.

Education

Education
Lean Kanban Training
Knowledge Hut
2014 - 2014
Education
Software Estimations
Total Smart Projects
2014 - 2014
Education
Master degree in Automated Management of Projects, Business/Managerial Economics
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies
2008 - 2010 (2 years)
Education
Bachelor Degree in Computer Sciences and Automatic Control, Computer Science
Politehnica University of Bucharest
2002 - 2007 (5 years)