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Hi, I’m Francois Som, a freelance web developer with extensive experience in building and maintaining modern web platforms. I enjoy delivering robust, scalable applications using PHP/GoLang with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and show tenacity and pragmatism in the search the most fitting solution to every issue. I am flexible and open-minded and have great communication skill. I believe in team work and mutual respect while being autonomous. I live in Burgundy, France, and I’m a happy father who loves travel, music, cinema, and woodworking. I thrive in remote and multicultural settings, enjoy mentoring small teams, and value clear communication and reliable delivery.…Hi, I’m Francois Som, a freelance web developer with extensive experience in building and maintaining modern web platforms. I enjoy delivering robust, scalable applications using PHP/GoLang with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and show tenacity and pragmatism in the search the most fitting solution to every issue. I am flexible and open-minded and have great communication skill. I believe in team work and mutual respect while being autonomous. I live in Burgundy, France, and I’m a happy father who loves travel, music, cinema, and woodworking. I thrive in remote and multicultural settings, enjoy mentoring small teams, and value clear communication and reliable delivery.

Francois Som

Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer

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Hi, I’m Francois Som, a freelance web developer with extensive experience in building and maintaining modern web platforms. I enjoy delivering robust, scalable applications using PHP/GoLang with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and show tenacity and pragmatism in the search the most fitting solution to every issue. I am flexible and open-minded and have great communication skill. I believe in team work and mutual respect while being autonomous. I live in Burgundy, France, and I’m a happy father who loves travel, music, cinema, and woodworking. I thrive in remote and multicultural settings, enjoy mentoring small teams, and value clear communication and reliable delivery.…Hi, I’m Francois Som, a freelance web developer with extensive experience in building and maintaining modern web platforms. I enjoy delivering robust, scalable applications using PHP/GoLang with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and show tenacity and pragmatism in the search the most fitting solution to every issue. I am flexible and open-minded and have great communication skill. I believe in team work and mutual respect while being autonomous. I live in Burgundy, France, and I’m a happy father who loves travel, music, cinema, and woodworking. I thrive in remote and multicultural settings, enjoy mentoring small teams, and value clear communication and reliable delivery.

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Hi, I’m Francois Som, a freelance web developer with extensive experience in building and maintaining modern web platforms. I enjoy delivering robust, scalable applications using PHP/GoLang with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and show tenacity and pragmatism in the search the most fitting solution to every issue.

I am flexible and open-minded and have great communication skill. I believe in team work and mutual respect while being autonomous.

I live in Burgundy, France, and I’m a happy father who loves travel, music, cinema, and woodworking. I thrive in remote and multicultural settings, enjoy mentoring small teams, and value clear communication and reliable delivery.

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Language

French

Fluent

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

DevOps Engineer / DBA at SBB

November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025

Freelance role focusing on database provisioning and portal migration from PHP/MySQL to GoLang/PostgreSQL/React. Implemented provisioning for OpenShift (Crunchy Operator) and AWS RDS via API, bootstrapped new project, interfaced with OpenShift to manage CRs, secrets, and services, and integrated AWS API for RDS resource creation. Developed modules to interact with database instances, performed portal maintenance, bug fixes, evolutive feature updates, and updated PostgreSQL-related Docker images. Provided DBA-level support for PostgreSQL (Operator/AWS RDS), instance management, query optimization, and infrastructure guidance.

Web Developer at Agence 3 Petits Points / QoSi / Mozark

November 1, 2014 - October 1, 2022

Developed a mobile network data aggregation platform with data crossing and dynamic maps (Slim 3, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap, jQuery, OpenLayers, Tippecanoe, amCharts). Built a flexible import system for CSV/Excel/Shapefile in a non-standard format, created data processing and tile generation for cartographic visualization, and implemented dashboards with KPIs. Implemented real-time data interfaces using Azure Service Bus and contributed to multiple mini-sites and back-office enhancements, including API integrations and geolocated load balancing.

Lead Developer at Régime Coach SA

June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014

Led a team of 5, defined technical implementations, assigned tasks, and coordinated with sub-contractors. Built and integrated web services including a REST/JSON API for mobile (Zend framework) and migrated/maintained Joomla! 1.5 sites. Implemented various payment integrations (HiPay, Alipay, CyberSource, MoIP) across multiple regions.

Web Developer at Régime Coach SA

September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012

Web development and multilingual content server work: maintained French/English sites, Spanish site development, and built a gateway between Joomla/PHP/MySQL. Delivered fixes and evolutions, including data handling for multiple locales.

Web Developer at Lahtis Enterprises UK Ltd

January 1, 2008 - July 1, 2010

Maintained backend and frontend for a statistics software used by Finnish sports associations (Ice Hockey Premier League). Created club portals for updating contacts, team rosters, and transfers with automated billing.

E-business Technical Consultant at Business & Décision

March 1, 2006 - December 1, 2007

Maintained Canal+ editorial site (PHP/Oracle/JS) and developed Canal+ B2C Online shop; maintained Transat Holidays Canada B2B portal (PHP/MySQL/JS).

Web Developer at U-prod

January 1, 2006 - February 1, 2006

B2B online shop development for BNP Paribas collaborators (PHP/MySQL/JS).

Web Developer (Internship) at U-prod

April 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005

Computer online shop development and related tasks (PHP/MySQL/JS).