Shopware 6 certified Advanced Developer

Zend Certified Engineer

Senior PHP Developer

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based in Bucharest, Romania.

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I'm Nelu Buga,
Shopware 6 certified Advanced Developer
Zend Certified Engineer
Senior PHP Developer

Clients who work with me can expect timely and effective communication, along with a deep commitment to understanding their unique needs and requirements. I have the ability to tailor my approach to each client, ensuring that their project is developed to meet their specific goals.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to take complex problems and break them down into manageable components, delivering solutions that meet client needs while staying within budget and timeline constraints. I have also demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that my code is clean, optimized, and maintainable over the long term.

My extensive experience has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of PHP development, and I possess a wealth of knowledge when it comes to coding, testing, and deploying web applications.

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Experience

My Experience

Jul 2024 - present

Senior PHP Developer

Plan.Net TechNest România

Led the development and implementation of mobile API endpoints for the Loyalty App.

The following technologies are used on the project: Docker, PHP 8.2, MariaDB 11.4, Symfony 6.4, Git, Jira, Jenkins

Aug 2021 - Jun 2024

Senior PHP Developer

valantic Romania

Engaged in the development and implementation of eCommerce solutions utilizing the Shopware platform, underpinned by Symfony framework, contributing to the delivery of high-caliber e-commerce platforms for clientele situated in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributing to the development of the backend of the new requirements coming from the client, encompassing new features, occasional refactorings, and infrequent bug fixes.
- Writing maintainable and clean back-end code, following the SOLID principles.
- Interacting with cross-functional teams consisting of backend, front-end, and QA developers to refine specifications for new features and enhancements.
- Maintaining up-to-date documentation for all developed and modified code.
- Proactively engaging in refactoring processes to reduce technical debt, aiming for an optimal developer experience.
- Reviewing peers' code submissions, utilizing PR reviews as a knowledge-sharing and problem-solving tool.
- Participating in planning, stand-up, and workshop video calls.

The technologies employed encompass Shopware 6.5, PHP 8.2, MySQL 8, Symfony 6.4, Docker, PHPStan, Rector, PHPCS, PHP-CS-Fixer, Git, and Jira for project management.

Oct 2018 - Jul 2021

Senior PHP Developer

GfM Research

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- developing the new CRM system consisting of multiple microservices and maintaining the old one (monolith) for the company.
- participating in project planning, estimation, and coordination activities, ensuring timely delivery of software projects.
- designing scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures using Symfony frameworks and best practices.
- collaborating with cross-functional teams, including frontends, product managers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- participating in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices.

The following technologies are used on the project: Docker, PHP 7.2, MySQL 5.7, Symfony 4.3, API Platform, React, Git, Jira, Satis, Jenkins, RabbitMQ

Sep 2016 - Sept 2018

Senior PHP Developer

Fashion Days Group

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- engaged in the process of implementing the migration of the services with the third-party services
- collaborated with the other team members to accomplish this task
- I was responsible for the Return process flow of the orders through microservices from the third party.

The following technologies are used on the project: PHP 7, MySQL, Symfony2, API REST, Docker, Git, RabbitMQRESPONSIBILITIES: - engaged in the process of implementing the migration of the services with the third-party services - collaborated with the other team members to accomplish this task - I was responsible for the Return process flow of the orders through microservices from the third party. The following technologies are used on the project: PHP 7, MySQL, Symfony2, API REST, Docker, Git, RabbitMQ

Oct 2010 - Aug 2016

PHP Developer

RisCo Verificare Firme

As a PHP Developer, I create technical architecture according to product requirements with a focus on extensibility and reusable code modules, using following technologies: PHP, PostgreSQL, Propel ORM, Symfony 1.4 Framework, OOP, Linux, TortoiseSVN, JSON, jQuery, Ajax, JavaScript, SOAP, REST, API, Scrum, Agile, HTML5, CSS3.

Skills & Stack

Shopware 6

Symfony 6

PHP 8.x

MySQL 8.0

Docker

Git

Jira

RabbitMQ

React JS

HTML/CSS

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Modoran Ene, 11
Bucharest, Romania

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