Evgen Gavrilov

Senior Web Developer: Led WordPress to React SPA migration (160k+ users, 20-person team at peak); Architecture transformation: converted WordPress to REST API backend while maintaining legacy data; Performance optimization: - Custom Redis caching system (reduced critical endpoints from 10s to 300-400ms); - Custom lightweight endpoints using WordPress SHORTINIT (bypassing full WP load); - CDN implementation for static assets; E-commerce overhaul: migrated from WooCommerce to Stripe Billing Portal with custom subscription management plugin; Microservices development: - NestJS: real-time in-app notification system; - Next.js: internal data collection and analysis service for AI team; - Public API for Core product (video-to-FBX AI integration); Infrastructure management: JWT authentication, AWS to BackBlaze migration (custom migration script), Redis, Cloudflare; Integration development: Brevo (email automation, abandoned cart), Neverbounce, Coconut API, Stripe, Internal API; Technical SEO: backend/frontend optimizations for SPA, structured data, meta management, Prerender.io implementation; Project management: cross-team coordination, requirements analysis, epic creation, task distribution across microservices; Proactive innovation: researched and proposed technical solutions with implementation roadmaps;

Toptal Network: Direct client engagement, full project lifecycle management; End-to-end project delivery: requirements gathering, technical implementation, client communication; WordPress development: custom themes, plugins, complex integrations (Google Maps, HubSpot, Mailjet, GetDrip, Capsule CRM APIs, YouTube API, etc); Performance optimization: custom caching solutions; Successfully transitioned to full-time position with a client company;

WordPress/Shops/Joomla/Drupal development: themes, plugins, and custom solutions; mentoring junior developers; internal tools development including reusable WordPress plugins; project estimation and technical requirements for new clients; career growth from junior to senior developer.