I am a results-driven Full-Stack Developer specializing in web development, application modernization, and API integration. I build scalable, high-performance applications and improve team efficiency through mentorship, clean code practices, and agile collaboration. Over the course of my career I modernized legacy PHP/jQuery systems to React and Node.js, designed RESTful APIs with Joi validation, and wrote unit tests that reduced bugs and accelerated releases. I enjoy solving complex problems and delivering robust, maintainable solutions.

Philip Costache

I am a results-driven Full-Stack Developer specializing in web development, application modernization, and API integration. I build scalable, high-performance applications and improve team efficiency through mentorship, clean code practices, and agile collaboration. Over the course of my career I modernized legacy PHP/jQuery systems to React and Node.js, designed RESTful APIs with Joi validation, and wrote unit tests that reduced bugs and accelerated releases. I enjoy solving complex problems and delivering robust, maintainable solutions.

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I am a results-driven Full-Stack Developer specializing in web development, application modernization, and API integration. I build scalable, high-performance applications and improve team efficiency through mentorship, clean code practices, and agile collaboration.

Over the course of my career I modernized legacy PHP/jQuery systems to React and Node.js, designed RESTful APIs with Joi validation, and wrote unit tests that reduced bugs and accelerated releases. I enjoy solving complex problems and delivering robust, maintainable solutions.

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer at Thryv
November 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Modernized legacy applications by rewriting PHP/jQuery systems into React + Node.js, boosting scalability and performance. Designed and deployed RESTful APIs, implementing Joi for validation and Knex for MySQL integration. Authored unit tests that reduced production bugs by 20% and accelerated release cycles. Mentored junior developers, improving onboarding speed and team productivity.
Writer/Editor at How Was it
February 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025
Researched and wrote content, translating complex information into accessible articles. Collaborated with editorial teams to maintain quality and engagement.
HUD Reviewer at Title Source
August 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025
Verified and updated client data in loan management systems. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Research Assistant at E&C Law
September 1, 2014 - September 26, 2025
Conducted legal research and assisted with case documentation. Managed client communications and office operations.
Full-Stack Developer at Thryv
February 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Modernized legacy applications by rewriting PHP/jQuery systems into React + Node.js, boosting scalability and performance. Designed and deployed RESTful APIs, implementing Joi for validation and Knex for MySQL integration. Authored unit tests that reduced production bugs by 20% and accelerated release cycles. Mentored junior developers, improving onboarding speed and team productivity.
Writer/Editor at How Was it
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2022
Researched and wrote content, translating complex information into accessible articles. Collaborated with editorial teams to maintain quality and engagement.
HUD Reviewer at Title Source
October 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Verified and updated client data in loan management systems. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Research Assistant at E&C Law
January 1, 2009 - September 1, 2014
Conducted legal research and assisted with case documentation. Managed client communications and office operations.

Education

Full Stack Web Development Certificate at University of Arizona – Gilbert, AZ
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration (USA evaluation by WES) at Bucharest University of Economic Studies | Bucharest, Romania
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Full Stack Web Development Certificate at University of Arizona – Gilbert, AZ
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration at Bucharest University of Economic Studies | Bucharest, Romania
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

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Industry Experience

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