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I'm a full-stack engineer with over a decade of experience building production web applications. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP) and WordPress, with hands-on React feature work in mixed-stack ecosystems. I own end-to-end delivery, from requirements and implementation to performance, CI/CD, and continuous improvements. Notable achievements include building a custom PHP framework to modernize legacy code, maintaining a Laravel + React app used by veterinarians to prescribe pet medicine, and contributing to an internal WordPress plugin and Symfony + React codebase for SaaS. I deliver pragmatic platform integrations such as Facebook Lead Ads → ActiveCampaign webhook, automated SMS sender, and custom CMS/CRM solutions, collaborating closely with product, QA, and design teams.…I'm a full-stack engineer with over a decade of experience building production web applications. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP) and WordPress, with hands-on React feature work in mixed-stack ecosystems. I own end-to-end delivery, from requirements and implementation to performance, CI/CD, and continuous improvements. Notable achievements include building a custom PHP framework to modernize legacy code, maintaining a Laravel + React app used by veterinarians to prescribe pet medicine, and contributing to an internal WordPress plugin and Symfony + React codebase for SaaS. I deliver pragmatic platform integrations such as Facebook Lead Ads → ActiveCampaign webhook, automated SMS sender, and custom CMS/CRM solutions, collaborating closely with product, QA, and design teams.

Alex Iatan

Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, Programmer, +2

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I'm a full-stack engineer with over a decade of experience building production web applications. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP) and WordPress, with hands-on React feature work in mixed-stack ecosystems. I own end-to-end delivery, from requirements and implementation to performance, CI/CD, and continuous improvements. Notable achievements include building a custom PHP framework to modernize legacy code, maintaining a Laravel + React app used by veterinarians to prescribe pet medicine, and contributing to an internal WordPress plugin and Symfony + React codebase for SaaS. I deliver pragmatic platform integrations such as Facebook Lead Ads → ActiveCampaign webhook, automated SMS sender, and custom CMS/CRM solutions, collaborating closely with product, QA, and design teams.…I'm a full-stack engineer with over a decade of experience building production web applications. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP) and WordPress, with hands-on React feature work in mixed-stack ecosystems. I own end-to-end delivery, from requirements and implementation to performance, CI/CD, and continuous improvements. Notable achievements include building a custom PHP framework to modernize legacy code, maintaining a Laravel + React app used by veterinarians to prescribe pet medicine, and contributing to an internal WordPress plugin and Symfony + React codebase for SaaS. I deliver pragmatic platform integrations such as Facebook Lead Ads → ActiveCampaign webhook, automated SMS sender, and custom CMS/CRM solutions, collaborating closely with product, QA, and design teams.

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I’m a full-stack engineer with over a decade of experience building production web applications. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP) and WordPress, with hands-on React feature work in mixed-stack ecosystems. I own end-to-end delivery, from requirements and implementation to performance, CI/CD, and continuous improvements.

Notable achievements include building a custom PHP framework to modernize legacy code, maintaining a Laravel + React app used by veterinarians to prescribe pet medicine, and contributing to an internal WordPress plugin and Symfony + React codebase for SaaS. I deliver pragmatic platform integrations such as Facebook Lead Ads → ActiveCampaign webhook, automated SMS sender, and custom CMS/CRM solutions, collaborating closely with product, QA, and design teams.

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Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer at RankingCoach

April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Contributed to the development of an internal WordPress plugin tailored to a client’s requirements. Collaborated with the team on their main web application using Symfony and React, ensuring optimization and performance for user experience.

Full-Stack Developer at Oriel Agency

April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024

Worked on client projects involving the customization and optimization of WordPress websites and maintaining a Laravel and React web app for veterinarians.

Systems Engineer at Customs Clearance Ltd.

July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Developed a custom PHP framework to modernize legacy code, ensuring improved functionality and maintainability while integrating new components with existing code.

Project Coordinator at Game LAB TM

December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Coordinated a team to promote game development in Timișoara, managing website development and creating an Android application for event registrations.

Web Developer at KiwiAgency

August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017

Developed several landing pages and multiple PHP projects, including webhooks, automated SMS platforms, and custom CMS solutions.

Full-Stack Developer at RankingCoach

September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025

Contributed to a product environment combining Symfony + React and a client-specific internal WordPress plugin. Worked across the stack to align features with objectives, ensure usability, and support performance. Implemented and refined core features in the company’s primary Symfony + React web application, ensuring alignment with product performance and UX standards. Designed, built, and optimized a bespoke WordPress plugin to meet a client’s unique functional and performance goals, collaborating with product and QA teams from concept to delivery. Technology stack: PHP 8, Symfony, React (+ Vite), WordPress, Atlassian Cloud (CI/CD).

Full-Stack Developer at Oriel Agency

June 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024

Actively contributed to multiple client projects, focusing primarily on a WordPress website and React applications, and maintained a Laravel + React app used by veterinarians to prescribe pet medicine. Customized and optimized WordPress websites to ensure seamless user experience, high performance, and full alignment with each client’s vision and design standards. Maintained and enhanced a Laravel + React web app supporting veterinary prescriptions for household pets, safeguarding data integrity and system functionality across releases. Collaborated on various React-based features and assisted in integrating front-end and back-end components for cross-platform consistency. Technology stack: PHP 8, Laravel, WordPress, React, jQuery, Laravel Forge (CI/CD).

Systems Engineer at Customs Clearance Ltd

April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021

Developed a custom PHP framework inspired by CakePHP to modernize and replace a legacy codebase, ensuring improved functionality, maintainability, and integration with existing systems. Rebuilt the company’s core PHP platform, creating a custom framework that modernized outdated code and enhanced long-term maintainability. Integrated Symfony libraries within the new framework to achieve better structure, modularity, and reusability of components. Improved developer efficiency by introducing clearer architecture and coding standards, reducing complexity for future feature delivery. Balanced innovation with legacy compatibility, ensuring that new systems aligned with existing workflows and business continuity requirements. Collaborated with leadership to align development milestones and deliver the new system within established project deadlines. Technology stack: PHP 7 & 8, CakePHP, Symfony, jQuery, ML: Python, Atlassian Cloud (CI/CD).

Web Developer at KiwiAgency

December 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017

Delivered multiple web projects ranging from marketing landing pages to full PHP-based platforms and WordPress sites, building both front-end interfaces and back-end functionality for client campaigns. Developed integrations and automations such as a Facebook Lead Ads → ActiveCampaign webhook, improving client lead management by streamlining data flow between systems. Built and maintained custom PHP platforms, including an automated SMS sender (“Kiwi-SMS”) and CMS/CRM tools for client portfolio management. Created reusable internal tools such as Kiwi-Forms, a form generator for low-budget clients, and an offer generator producing automated PDF quotes via email. Implemented responsive WordPress sites and blogs, managing both front-end and back-end features to ensure brand consistency and site performance. Technology stack: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5/CSS3, Bootstrap Grid, WordPress, Facebook API, ActiveCampaign API, SMS Gateway API.

Software Developer at Mane’s Workshop – Freelance

August 1, 2014 - Present

Work on small- to medium-scale development projects for individuals, startups, and local businesses, delivering tailored web and mobile solutions while continuously expanding technical expertise. Built and maintained PHP-based applications such as CRMs, e-learning systems, and custom CMS platforms for small business clients. Developed and customized WordPress websites, translating design files into responsive, performant, and easy-to-manage sites. Integrated APIs and automations (e.g., email, SMS, social media) to improve client workflow efficiency. Created Android utilities and prototypes, including QR scanners and lightweight casual games. Evolved from vanilla PHP/jQuery to Laravel, Symfony, and React.

Software Developer at Game LAB TM

September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Coordinated a 5-person team in a city-funded initiative promoting game development as part of the European Capital of Culture program. Oversaw the design and delivery of a public awareness campaign and training events for young developers. Managed a small development team building the project website, a registration platform, and an Android app to track participants at workshops and conferences.