I am a Senior Web & Backend Developer with over 10 years of experience in delivering end-to-end solutions. My focus is on PHP and Laravel, but I also have a knack for SEO optimization and custom web applications. I thrive in both solo and team environments, taking pride in turning unfinished projects into successful products. Outside of coding, I have a passion for technology and music production.

Iordanis Tsapanidis

I am a Senior Web & Backend Developer with over 10 years of experience in delivering end-to-end solutions. My focus is on PHP and Laravel, but I also have a knack for SEO optimization and custom web applications. I thrive in both solo and team environments, taking pride in turning unfinished projects into successful products. Outside of coding, I have a passion for technology and music production.

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I am a Senior Web & Backend Developer with over 10 years of experience in delivering end-to-end solutions. My focus is on PHP and Laravel, but I also have a knack for SEO optimization and custom web applications. I thrive in both solo and team environments, taking pride in turning unfinished projects into successful products. Outside of coding, I have a passion for technology and music production.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Internet and technology services at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - November 5, 2025
Provide web design (Joomla, WordPress, OpenCart, Prestashop), theme and admin/backend work, database tuning, security cleanups, API integration, and general IT/networking services for individuals and small businesses. Projects include Joomla/WordPress sites, Laravel-based apps, and custom web applications; hardware/networking setup and security tasks for local clients.
Management (Orders, Receipts, Sales) at Family Business (Super Market Nikolaidou Sofia) Kavala
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Handled orders, receipts, and sales operations; contributed to daily store management and customer service.
Technical Assistant in Programming, Repair of Office Machines at SYMEON NIKOLAIDIS OFFICE MACHINES - Kavala
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Provided technical support for programming, repaired cash registers, copiers, typewriters, fax, printers, telephone exchanges and other office devices.
Backend/Laravel Developer at Villable / Villastories (Laravel projects)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Led backend development for room-search platform (Villable); worked on API integration and frontend bug fixes, including booking calendar and auth flows.
Laravel/PHP Web Developer at Karvali
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Completed Laravel-based project for village booking and local business ecosystem; implemented user management, product, cart, payments, events and social features.
Backend/Full Stack Developer at Unfinished Social Network (Laravel)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Joined an unfinished Laravel-based social network project as a technology lead and backend developer; collaborated with a distributed team (design, frontend, and others) to drive backend and API work.
Mobile App Developer at Safein
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Built a Flutter/Dart mobile app for hotel clients to assist reserved guests; implemented server-side authentication and actions via a Laravel backend; app supported iOS and Android.
IoT / Smart City Hardware Developer
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed programmable hardware integrations using Raspberry Pi and Arduino for smart-city use cases; connected hardware to software services and back-end systems.
Raspberry Pi / Arduino / IoT Projects
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Independently built use-cases for smart cities involving hardware programming and software integration.
Freelance Web & Technology Consultant
January 1, 2013 - Present
I design and develop custom web applications using Laravel and PHP. My duties include maintaining and optimizing CMS-based websites, backend API development, and mobile application backend. I also provide marketing and SEO services, focusing on technical SEO and Google Ads campaigns.

Education

School Certificate T.E.E. Second Cycle at Kavala
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Certificate at Michigan Lower
June 7, 1997 - November 5, 2025
Degree in Informatics (Application Technician for Networks) at Kavala
October 1, 2012 - November 5, 2025

Qualifications

ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence
May 23, 2002 - November 5, 2025
ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence
May 23, 2002 - November 5, 2025
Certificate - Michigan Lower
June 7, 1997 - November 5, 2025
School Certificate T.E.E. Second Cycle
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Degree in Informatics – Application Technician for Networks
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
ECDL Computer Skills Certification
January 1, 2002 - February 1, 2026
Michigan Lower – English Language Certification
January 1, 1997 - February 1, 2026
T.E.E. Second Cycle – Electronics
January 1, 2001 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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