I am a data engineer and software developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, data-driven applications. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and microservices, working with PHP, Python, and JavaScript frameworks to deliver robust systems. I enjoy designing efficient data pipelines, real-time analytics, and maintainable code. I thrive in remote, cross-functional teams and love turning complex problems into reliable software solutions, from API services to front-end experiences.

Sandro Pirtskhalava

I am a data engineer and software developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, data-driven applications. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and microservices, working with PHP, Python, and JavaScript frameworks to deliver robust systems. I enjoy designing efficient data pipelines, real-time analytics, and maintainable code. I thrive in remote, cross-functional teams and love turning complex problems into reliable software solutions, from API services to front-end experiences.

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I am a data engineer and software developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, data-driven applications. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and microservices, working with PHP, Python, and JavaScript frameworks to deliver robust systems.

I enjoy designing efficient data pipelines, real-time analytics, and maintainable code. I thrive in remote, cross-functional teams and love turning complex problems into reliable software solutions, from API services to front-end experiences.

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Language

Georgian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Data Engineer at Data and Operational Excellence Hub LLC
May 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and implemented a Kafka-based event-driven tracking system for real-time operational analytics; migrated legacy ETL pipelines to AWS to improve scalability and maintainability; automated anomaly detection during data ingestion using Python and Apache Spark; deployed Prometheus for real-time data infrastructure monitoring and alerting.
Senior Front-End Developer at Clever Craft
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Architected modular CRM front-end using JavaScript design patterns; integrated REST APIs with dynamic schema validation and robust error handling; refactored legacy JavaScript codebase to improve maintainability and scalability.
Senior Software Engineer at EPAM Systems
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Led backend design for e-commerce microservices architecture using Symfony and Domain-Driven Design; developed real-time Angular front-end integrated with WebSocket services; built AWS multi-region infrastructure for disaster recovery and scalability; implemented GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
Software Engineer at 2AM Technologies
April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Developed distributed SEO SaaS platform using Laravel, Slim microservices, and React; implemented OAuth2 authentication and ElasticSearch for full-text search capabilities; built and managed clusters for orchestrating containerized microservices.
Freelance WordPress Developer at Doh Eain
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Designed WordPress Multisite architecture for multilingual real estate platform; developed custom WordPress REST API endpoints to support mobile app integrations; containerized production environments using Docker Compose with automated SSL management.
Senior Software Developer at National Statistics Office of Georgia
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2022
Designed secure REST APIs for statistical data adhering to OpenAPI 3.0 specifications; led service containerization initiatives using Docker; built spatial analysis applications with ArcPy and Python for GIS data visualization; established GitFlow processes and peer code reviews to improve code quality.
PHP Developer at BPG Brasov
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Modularized monolithic CRM application into independent PHP services; integrated third-party APIs for payment gateway and communication functionalities.
WordPress Developer at Qinvoice
February 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018
Built and maintained WordPress plugin for Qinvoice integrating external financial APIs; enhanced plugin stability through implementation of robust error-handling middleware.
PHP Developer at MyGo Team
June 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017
Developed e-commerce platforms on OpenCart with custom CodeIgniter modules; built real-time data dashboards using D3.js for business analytics.
Freelance WordPress Developer at MWS.GE
April 1, 2014 - May 1, 2020
Delivered customized WordPress multisite solutions for SaaS platforms; automated deployment workflows using Bash scripts and continuous delivery pipelines.
.NET Developer at Georgian Railway
February 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013
Developed WPF desktop applications for scheduling and automation in railway operations; built internal CMS using ASP.NET MVC and SQL Server; implemented stored procedures and change data capture (CDC) processes for database systems.

Education

Master's Degree at Georgian Technical University
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Bachelor's Degree at Georgian Technical University
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013
Master's Degree at Georgian Technical University
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Bachelor's Degree at Georgian Technical University
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013

Qualifications

Web Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
IT Support
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Web Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
IT Support
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government