Senior Full Stack Engineer 13+ years of contract and freelance work Design, development, and maintenance: •websites and web applications, including e-commerce platforms, based on popular CMS platforms and fully custom solutions using modern technologies and frameworks. •systems for data collection, processing, storage, and visualization. •web application automation tools, including bots and other solutions based on Selenium. •private and public APIs, as well as integrations with external APIs, payment systems, online aggregators, legacy systems, and hardware such as mobile cashier terminals, PoS stations, and PDT devices. Experience: •setup, administration, and maintenance of Linux-based and FreeBSD servers. •containerization and deployment for local development and production environments. •legacy codebase migrations (e.g., Python2→Python3, jQuery→Vue2→Vue3, Django 1.3→1.4→1.8→1.11). •implementation of observability practices, including logging, monitoring, and alerting for applications and infrastructure. •managing small cross-functional teams, including task planning, technical feasibility assessments, code reviews, and technical decision-making. Skills Programming Languages: • Python, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, Ruby, C# Frameworks and Libraries: • Django, Vue.js, Laravel, Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Ruby on Rails Databases: • MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MemcachedOS, Observability, DevOps and Tools: • Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD, Nginx, Apache, Docker, Supervisor, PM2, Posthog, Graylog, TeamCity, Celery, uWSGI, Webpack, Vite, pyenv, virtualenv, Mono JIT Compiler, Selenium AI Tools & Workflows: • OpenAI models (ChatGPT-4.5, GPT-4.1, GPT-3.5), Anthropic Claude (Opus-4, Sonnet-4.5), xAI Grok, GitHub Copilot (Codex/AI code assistant); Windsurf, Junie, and Cline AI agents and runtimes; structured workflows including ADR/spec-driven design and Plan–Act–Validate methodology for AI-assisted software development. CMS: • Joomla, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart, Django CMS, Django-Oscar, WordPress Collaboration Tools: • Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Space, YouTrack, Redmine, Jira, Slack, Basecamp, Figma Languages: • English (C2), Russian (native), Portuguese (B2)

Alexey Popov

Senior Full Stack Engineer 13+ years of contract and freelance work Design, development, and maintenance: •websites and web applications, including e-commerce platforms, based on popular CMS platforms and fully custom solutions using modern technologies and frameworks. •systems for data collection, processing, storage, and visualization. •web application automation tools, including bots and other solutions based on Selenium. •private and public APIs, as well as integrations with external APIs, payment systems, online aggregators, legacy systems, and hardware such as mobile cashier terminals, PoS stations, and PDT devices. Experience: •setup, administration, and maintenance of Linux-based and FreeBSD servers. •containerization and deployment for local development and production environments. •legacy codebase migrations (e.g., Python2→Python3, jQuery→Vue2→Vue3, Django 1.3→1.4→1.8→1.11). •implementation of observability practices, including logging, monitoring, and alerting for applications and infrastructure. •managing small cross-functional teams, including task planning, technical feasibility assessments, code reviews, and technical decision-making. Skills Programming Languages: • Python, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, Ruby, C# Frameworks and Libraries: • Django, Vue.js, Laravel, Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Ruby on Rails Databases: • MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MemcachedOS, Observability, DevOps and Tools: • Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD, Nginx, Apache, Docker, Supervisor, PM2, Posthog, Graylog, TeamCity, Celery, uWSGI, Webpack, Vite, pyenv, virtualenv, Mono JIT Compiler, Selenium AI Tools & Workflows: • OpenAI models (ChatGPT-4.5, GPT-4.1, GPT-3.5), Anthropic Claude (Opus-4, Sonnet-4.5), xAI Grok, GitHub Copilot (Codex/AI code assistant); Windsurf, Junie, and Cline AI agents and runtimes; structured workflows including ADR/spec-driven design and Plan–Act–Validate methodology for AI-assisted software development. CMS: • Joomla, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart, Django CMS, Django-Oscar, WordPress Collaboration Tools: • Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Space, YouTrack, Redmine, Jira, Slack, Basecamp, Figma Languages: • English (C2), Russian (native), Portuguese (B2)

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Senior Full Stack Engineer
13+ years of contract and freelance work
Design, development, and maintenance:
•websites and web applications, including e-commerce platforms, based on popular
CMS platforms and fully custom solutions using modern technologies and
frameworks.
•systems for data collection, processing, storage, and visualization.
•web application automation tools, including bots and other solutions based on
Selenium.
•private and public APIs, as well as integrations with external APIs, payment
systems, online aggregators, legacy systems, and hardware such as mobile cashier
terminals, PoS stations, and PDT devices.
Experience:
•setup, administration, and maintenance of Linux-based and FreeBSD servers.
•containerization and deployment for local development and production
environments.
•legacy codebase migrations (e.g., Python2→Python3, jQuery→Vue2→Vue3,
Django 1.3→1.4→1.8→1.11).
•implementation of observability practices, including logging, monitoring, and alerting
for applications and infrastructure.
•managing small cross-functional teams, including task planning, technical feasibility
assessments, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
Skills
Programming Languages:
• Python, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, Ruby, C#
Frameworks and Libraries:
• Django, Vue.js, Laravel, Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Ruby on Rails
Databases:
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MemcachedOS, Observability, DevOps and Tools:
• Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD, Nginx, Apache, Docker, Supervisor, PM2,
Posthog, Graylog, TeamCity, Celery, uWSGI, Webpack, Vite, pyenv, virtualenv,
Mono JIT Compiler, Selenium
AI Tools & Workflows:

OpenAI models (ChatGPT-4.5, GPT-4.1, GPT-3.5), Anthropic Claude (Opus-4,
Sonnet-4.5), xAI Grok, GitHub Copilot (Codex/AI code assistant); Windsurf, Junie,
and Cline AI agents and runtimes; structured workflows including ADR/spec-driven
design and Plan–Act–Validate methodology for AI-assisted software development.
CMS:
• Joomla, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart, Django CMS, Django-Oscar, WordPress
Collaboration Tools:
• Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Space, YouTrack, Redmine, Jira, Slack, Basecamp,
Figma
Languages:
• English (C2), Russian (native), Portuguese (B2)

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Russian
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Portuguese
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English
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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Freelance) at Freelance
February 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance engagements across multiple clients: led containerization with Docker, implemented centralized logging, introduced Posthog analytics, supported Odoo integration, and built internal admin tools to automate supplier price lists and orders.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at teaboom.ru
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Led Docker-based deployment migrations; implemented centralized logging and analytics; integrated Posthog; advised on Odoo 18 integration; built admin tools.
Full Stack Engineer at Confidential Client
January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
R&D and early-stage planning for a CRM system; evaluated Python/Django, PHP/Laravel, Vue.js 3 tech stack and feasibility.
Full Stack Engineer at Confidential Client
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Implemented features per client specifications, including models, API endpoints (NDA).
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Contract) at Confidential Client
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Consultations and early-stage R&D for a confidential client (NDA).
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Contract) at teaboom.ru
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Implemented a new product feed filtering system using Redis bitmaps and async data processing; optimized to handle over 2 million requests per day; restored single-server setup.
Full Stack Engineer (Contract) at 31-shina.ru
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Product tracking system: hardware integration with PDTs and portable online caching machines; contributed to integrations with government systems.
Full Stack Engineer (Contract) at 31-shina.ru
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Researched, planned, and implemented integrations between 1C accounting system and government product-tracking system.
Full Stack Engineer (Contract) at artareaproject.ru
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Migrated from Python 2.7/Django 1.8.5 to Python 3.8/Django 1.11 to reduce maintenance costs.
Full Stack Engineer (Contract) at teaboom.ru
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Investigated backend performance issues due to bot/crawler activity; implemented optimizations reducing response time from 7-8s to under 2s.
Frontend Engineer / Full Stack Engineer at Kesarev Monitoring
March 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024
Joined as frontend engineer; built new application using Vue.js 2/Nuxt.js 2; introduced API documentation with Swagger; added caching and background processing; advised on architecture; contributed C#/.NET tasks as needed.
Full Stack Engineer at Undisclosed Project #2
February 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Developed APIs with Django REST Framework and frontend components with Vue.js 2; optimized with Celery and Redis; MySQL integration.
Frontend Engineer at Undisclosed Project #1
February 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Created a highly configurable Excel-like grid component using Vue.js.
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Part-time, freelance) at 31-shina.ru
May 1, 2014 - October 1, 2024
Led multiple site versions, built Django rewrite, developed custom Joomla/Magento modules, integrated with 1C.
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Part-time, freelance) at teaboom.ru
March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2024
Backend development since 2014; AdminLTE-based admin panel; built internal tools; contributed to over 1300 tasks.
Full Stack Developer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Developed custom parsers, automation tools, bots, CMS modules and integrations for Joomla, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart; built frontend components.
Junior Full Stack Developer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Worked on small backend features, frontend scripts for various clients; gained early experience.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Freelance
February 1, 2024 - Present
Senior Full Stack Engineer for multiple client projects using Python/Django, Vue.js, and Laravel. Implemented Docker-based deployment to eliminate environment drift, introduced centralized logging (Graylog, Filebeat, MongoDB), added Posthog analytics for user journeys, and integrated Odoo 18. Built internal admin tooling for supplier price lists and orders to reduce manual labor and costs.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Confidential client
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Participated in R&D and early-stage planning for a CRM system to track and book artists and events. Evaluated technical options (Python/Django, PHP/Laravel, Vue.js 3) for feasibility and timelines.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Confidential client
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Implemented features per client specifications, including models and API endpoints using PHP/Laravel; additional details NDA.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at teaboom.ru
October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Led backend improvements: containerized deployment, centralized logging with Graylog, Posthog analytics, Odoo 18 integration, and an internal supplier tool. Improved product feed processing and performance.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at 31-shina.ru
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Contributed to product tracking system, hardware integrations (PDTs/online caching machines), and government integration with 1C; supported large-scale product tracking.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at 31-shina.ru
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Researched, planned, and implemented integrations between the website, 1C accounting system, and government entities for a government-mandated product tracking system.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at artareaproject.ru
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Migrated from Python 2.7/Django 1.8.5 to Python 3.8/Django 1.11 to reduce maintenance costs and ensure continued support.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at teaboom.ru
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Investigated backend performance issues caused by bot activity; implemented optimizations reducing average response time from 7–8s to under 2s.
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Contract) at Kesarev Monitoring
March 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Frontend and backend work, API design, and performance improvements; led frontend architecture decisions and contributed to backend services.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Undisclosed Project #2
February 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Developed APIs with Django REST Framework and frontend components with Vue.js; optimized Celery-based workflows and database integrations.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Undisclosed Project #1
February 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Created a configurable Excel-like grid component in Vue.js to enable dynamic frontend features across projects.
Middle/Senior Full Stack Engineer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021
Developed parsers, automation tools, bots, and integrations across Joomla, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart, Python/Django, and Ruby on Rails; built custom CMS modules and frontend components.
Operations, Technical, and Organizational Lead at OoZoo.ru / AnyPets.ru
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Co-founded and led operations, infrastructure, and organizational processes; grew the business to ~1.1–1.2M EUR annual revenue; integrated 1C with SQL Server; managed IT systems, networks, and telephony.

Education

Chemical Engineering at Moscow University of Fine Chemical Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Chemical Engineering at Moscow University of Fine Chemical Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other

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