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Middle PHP Backend Developer
Scandiweb•  November 2022 - February 2025•  Riga, Latvia
Optimized Magento 2 backend systems, including admin dashboards and custom modules, streamlining e-commerce workflows and reducing customer service response time by 20%. Supported integrations with payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and logistics APIs, boosting transaction efficiency by 35% for Magento-based platforms. Automated Magento CMS workflows, saving 10+ hours weekly and reducing manual update tasks by 60%. Enhanced system stability for 2 Magento projects, achieving 15% higher uptime and cutting monthly downtime by 2 hours through performance tuning and patch management.
PHP Backend Developer
GTSolutions•  June 2021 - October 2022•  Baku, Azerbaijan
Architected and deployed backend systems for 3+ projects from the ground up, including MySQL database design, RESTful API development, and integration using PHP 8 and Yii2 framework. Initiated MySQL databases and RESTful APIs using PHP 8 and Yii2 for internal business applications. Delivered 15+ critical backend features within Agile sprints, achieving 100% on-time delivery and increasing deployment efficiency by 30% through CI/CD pipeline automation. Collaborated cross-functionally with frontend and DevOps teams to ensure scalable system architecture, reducing post-launch bug reports by 25%.
Web Technician
Pardis Ansari Real Estate•  February 2018 - March 2019•  Toronto, Canada
Maintained company website and integrated 3rd party real estate APIs for real-time property listings, increasing site engagement by 25%. Provided SEO enhancements and routine content updates, resulting in a 40% increase in organic traffic within three months. Provided support for WordPress website based on client requirements and plugin customization.
Web Support Technician
Mineral Medix Corp.•  April 2017 - May 2018•  Toronto, Canada
Set up complete WordPress websites from scratch, including installing and configuring themes, essential plugins, and custom settings tailored to client needs. Managed domain and hosting setup, ensuring smooth deployment and secure configuration of live websites. Provided technical support and maintenance, including plugin updates, performance optimization, and troubleshooting website issues.
IT Engineer
SmartSolutions Consulting•  January 2014 - January 2016•  Baku, Azerbaijan
Collaborated on the development of the 'Express Pay' ATM terminal application, updating payments scenarios. Designed and implemented automated pipeline schematics for BP (British Petroleum), improving infrastructure documentation and planning. Built automation scripts for routine administrative tasks, reducing manual work by 30%.
IT New Product & Product Support Specialist
UniBank•  July 2012 - December 2013•  Baku, Azerbaijan
Automated and optimized SQL-based core banking operations, DB supporting for the internal bank users (CRM platform), reducing data processing time by 40%. Developed and deployed automated internal reporting tools, improving reporting accuracy and delivery speed.
Education
Seneca College
Project Management (IT)•  September 2017 - November 2018
Western Caspian University
Computer Science, B.Sc. Computer Science•  September 2009 - June 2013