Stefan Izdrail

Hello there! I'm Stefan, a senior software developer from Romania, now living in the United Kingdom. With over 13 years of experience, I am passionate about building enterprise applications. Nothing excites me more than tackling a client's problem head-on and selecting the best programming language for the job.

Challenges are my driving force. Solving a coding problem is like working on a Rubik's Cube—engaging and stimulating. After long hours of coding, a good puzzle can reinvigorate my mind.

Despite my love for puzzles, I take my work seriously. Every project is an opportunity to grow as a developer, and I always aim to deliver the best solution. Be it PHP, Python, or any other language, I'm ready for the challenge and eager to showcase my skills.

If you're looking for a dedicated developer ready to dive into your coding problems, look no further. Let's work together on your next project and achieve great results!

Work

Debt Register

Contract Developer

May 2024 – Sep 2024

Debt Register offers a comprehensive solution for debt tracking and management, enabling users to efficiently manage their payments.

• Developed a new Public REST API
• Enhanced the overall User Experience
• Streamlined deployment process using GitHub Actions

Avrillo

Contract Developer

May 2024 – Sep 2023

Avrillo is a leading conveyancing firm in London, trusted by over 40,000 clients for secure and affordable property transactions.

• Implemented a scalable Laravel microservice
• Integrated the Xero API for seamless financial management
• Built an Event-Driven Architecture with RabbitMQ
• Designed deployment architecture utilizing AWS & Docker

Hornby

Backend Developer

May 2021 – Sep 2023

Hornby Hobbies Limited is a British model manufacturing company specializing in model railways and other hobby products.

• Created a robust Laravel microservice
• Integrated the Xero API for financial automation
• Adopted an Event-Driven Architecture using RabbitMQ
• Built deployment infrastructure using AWS & Docker

SWSM

Backend Developer

May 2021 – Jul 2019

Save Water Save Money delivered water-saving solutions to over a million customers, helping conserve more than 51 billion litres of water.

• Refactored legacy codebase to Symfony framework
• Developed a postcode microservice for enhanced location-based services
• Built deployment architecture using Docker & Kubernetes

Lzo Media

Founder

Jan 2014 – Dec 2023

Developed and scaled a platform for content management and distribution across multiple WordPress sites, later sold to a major UK media company.

• Built a platform enabling bloggers to monetize their content
• Managed high-traffic websites and apps with over 250,000 daily active users
• Developed seamless Laravel integrations
• Created custom WordPress themes and plugins

University of Bucharest
Computer Science
2010 - 2014

Skills

• PHP - spanning over 15 years of experience
• Python - 7 years of experience
• IoT - spanning over 3 years of experience
• NLP & AI - 4 years of experience

Certifications

CloudAmpq Certified Developer, 2023
AWS Certified Solutions Architect, 2020
Amazon Web Services, 2018
Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, 2018
Magento 2 Certification, 2018
Laravel Certification, 2016