I am Philipp Smelov, a senior PHP developer with over 20 years of experience delivering robust full-stack web applications and scalable architectures. I have led teams, designed and implemented complex systems (EDI, crowdfunding, logistics, access control), and specialized in PHP frameworks like Laravel and Yii2, with a passion for practical, maintainable software and strong stakeholder collaboration.…

Philipp Smelov

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I am Philipp Smelov, a senior PHP developer with over 20 years of experience delivering robust full-stack web applications and scalable architectures. I have led teams, designed and implemented complex systems (EDI, crowdfunding, logistics, access control), and specialized in PHP frameworks like Laravel and Yii2, with a passion for practical, maintainable software and strong stakeholder collaboration.…

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I am Philipp Smelov, a senior PHP developer with over 20 years of experience delivering robust full-stack web applications and scalable architectures.

I have led teams, designed and implemented complex systems (EDI, crowdfunding, logistics, access control), and specialized in PHP frameworks like Laravel and Yii2, with a passion for practical, maintainable software and strong stakeholder collaboration.

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Skills

Experience Level

PHP
Expert
API
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Laravel
Expert
Microsoft SQL
Expert
Drupal
Expert
Bootstrap
Expert
Web Design
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
SQL
Expert
Jira
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
jQuery
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
UI
Expert
SaaS
Expert
HTML5
Expert
XML
Intermediate
PayPal
Intermediate
MongoDB
Intermediate
Docker
Intermediate
React JS
Intermediate
n8n
Intermediate
Github
Intermediate
CRM
Intermediate
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Language

Russian
Fluent
Latvian
Advanced
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

CTO, Senior PHP Programmer at SIA EGRAM
November 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and developed architecture of an EDI system. Integrated external services: 1C, Tildes Jumis, OpenBanking. Led a team of developers and designers.
CTO, Senior PHP Programmer at Crowdedhero OÜ
June 1, 2019 - Present
Developed and maintained a crowdfunding platform. Integrated services: Lemonway, Dacxi Chain, Twilio, Circlewise, OpenAI. Responsible for frontend and backend architecture. Managed development team.
Senior PHP Developer at SIA BMS Tehnoloģija
October 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019
Supported and developed systems: Piekluve, Skolēna E-karte, SMS Rīga. Backend development and integration with card-based services.
Senior PHP Developer at SIA Verifone Baltic
October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Built system for accounting and movement of credit card readers. Maintained warehouse and user management modules. Optimized and administered databases.
Senior PHP Developer at SIA DOB Latvia
April 1, 2010 - October 31, 2012
Created logistics and warehouse accounting systems. Maintained organization homepage and internal tools.
Freelancer / Contract Projects at Various (Latvia)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Designed and developed custom websites: citaautoskola.lv, csn.lv, pakupiegade.lv, renzo.lv, etc.
CTO, Senior Delphi Programmer at SIA LETA
April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2009
Managed IT infrastructure and development. Developed “LETA Monitoring” system for press and media monitoring. Led IT budgeting and team management.
Delphi Programmer at MicroLink Latvia
April 1, 2004 - March 31, 2006
Participated in accounting software Horizon development.
Project Manager / Delphi Programmer at SIA BISS
December 1, 2001 - April 30, 2004
Managed software projects, worked on security and cash register systems.
Delphi Programmer at Zemgales IT Centers
December 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Developed systems for lumber and personnel tracking.
CTO at Olenegorsk Central City Hospital
January 1, 1993 - July 1, 1999
CTO role in IT infrastructure, developed medical software, and led training.
Officer / Computer Technician at USSR Army
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992
Maintained and repaired computer systems.
Freelancer / Contract Projects at Freelancer / Contract Projects
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Designed and developed custom websites: citaautoskola.lv, csn.lv, pakupiegade.lv, renzo.lv, etc.

Education

at Higher Naval School of Radio Electronics, St. Petersburg
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1987
at Higher Naval School of Radio Electronics, St. Petersburg, Faculty of Automated Control Systems
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1987

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Education
    paper CrowdedHero

    CrowdedHero (https://www.twine.net/signin is an online equity crowdfunding platform.
    Participation in the full development cycle: architecture, PHP/Yii2 backend, interfaces and business logic, implementation of a marketplace for attracting investments and presenting investment proposals, KYC/AML integration, processing of company and investor data, and ensuring secure interaction between investors and projects.

    paper eGram.lv

    Egram.lv is an accounting document management automation platform.
    Full-cycle development: architecture design, PHP backend (Yii2), business logic for source document accounting, user interfaces, reporting, integration with payment and banking formats (XML), optimization, and support.

    paper ArtEstate.lv

    ArtEstate.lv is an online platform for searching and renting real estate in Latvia. Participated in developing website functionality, optimizing performance, and improving the user interface.