Personal Statement
I am a self-motivated & self-taught software developer, with a wealth of practical experience across the full development life cycle of commercial web-based solutions. I also have a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages. As a software engineer, I have a passion for solving problems with code, I aim to drive projects forwards with the core values of code quality, performance, and flexible design.
An advocate for modern coding standards and techniques, and development practices (including Agile, Service-Orientated Architecture and OO), while eager to learn new technologies and approaches to improve throughput and performance. I am quick to assimilate new ideas, concepts and technologies, and I would welcome the opportunity to focus more on technical architecture, systems analysis, as well as leading teams and projects, though I’ve yet to have any experience with people management.
Predominantly I’ve worked with PHP & MySQL, with SSH and Git on Linux environments either bare-bone or on Docker to deliver applications intended for either back office or client facing. I’ve taken an interest in front-end frameworks such as Nuxt, VueJS and React, and would appreciate the opportunity to use them more extensively. Rather recently I’ve developed an interest in Python which is also something I’m keen to get better at.
Used to working with high-traffic transactional systems, while balancing the need for timely delivery with technical considerations such as runtime performance, scalability, maintainability and reusability.
Key Skills
- A results orientated professional able to tackle any stage of web development, maintenance and optimisation;
- Proficient in server-side and front-end development (PHP, MySQL, Laravel, Symfony, Python,
- Pydantic, fastAPI, Nginx);
- Exposure to cloud providers (AWS, DigitalOcean, Linode), Docker, serverless, infrastructure-as-code. Comfortable in Linux environments;
- Accustomed to modern development practices – planning, tracking, versioning systems;
- An effective team player, adaptable to new working environment, flexible and quick learner;
- Imaginative person with a problem solving attitude and innovative solutions;
- A hard-working, diligent and a very ambitious individual eager to learn and develop new skills. I take challenges as opportunities and embraces the change;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with great time management abilities, technical knowledge and commercial awareness to achieve deadlines;
Freelance Web Developer – PRO OnLine Services (owner), London
I have decided to open a limited company so I can undertake my own web development projects or share projects with freelance web designers / web developers as they come along so that I can develop my portfolio further. Time permitting, I patiently assist my clients accomplish their goals, and my mind is always open to any suggestions, constructive criticism and feedback.
Education
University “Dimitrie Cantemir“, Bucharest, Romania
(2005 – 2008)
- English
- French
- German
Other Accomplishes
World Intellectual Property Organisation – WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centre
(September 1998 – June 2004)
In 2008 I represented one of the largest hotels in Romania in a case against a third party that had purchased a TLD domain name similar to my client’s name and was using it as a phishing site by posting as my client. I’ve gathered evidence and documents and eventually won the case that granted my client ownership over the domain name the other person had purchased and been using maliciously
The case decision is presented here: http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/decisions/html/2008/d2008-0801.html
Hobbies & Interests
I love the flavour and aroma of good coffee not only in the morning but throughout the day. Music, artistic expression, elegance and beauty in any sense strike me all the time, and I will enjoy a good film or an immersive audio / visual experience, or a live gig.
Outside of the online / web dev world, I like traveling, driving, socializing and meeting new people and keeping touch with the world around me.
References
Simon Green – IT Director, Apogee Corporation
James Barnett – Finance Director, Ignite Hospitality
More references are available upon request.