Stefan Bogdanel
I am a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in building and optimizing robust solutions for complex business problems, specializing in PHP & Python and backend development.
Work
Laravel Agency
Worked as a Laravel backend dev building scalable APIs, payment flows, and automation tools for B2B SaaS platforms.
- Built and maintained RESTful APIs and admin portals using Laravel 12.x and MySQL
- Integrated Stripe and PayPal payment systems with secure transactional workflows
- Implemented background jobs, notifications, and real-time updates using Laravel Queues and Redis
- Wrote reusable service classes and applied SOLID principles to improve codebase quality
- Collaborated closely with frontend Vue.js devs for seamless UI/API integration
- Set up CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Docker to automate testing and deployments
Debt Register LTD
Contributed to a debt management platform enabling efficient debt tracking, improved user experience, and automation.
- Developed a new Public REST API
- Enhanced user experience through refined UI elements
- Automated deployments using GitHub Actions
- Integrated Xero API for seamless financial management
Avrillo LTD
Developed scalable backend solutions for a leading conveyancing firm.
- Built a scalable Laravel microservice architecture
- Implemented RabbitMQ-driven event architecture
- Established AWS and Docker-based deployment strategy
- Created dot net microservice.
- Implemented NLP service for parsing documents and extract entities using SPACY LLM
Hornby LTD
Supported backend infrastructure for model railway and hobby manufacturing company.
- Built Laravel microservices for backend support
- Adopted RabbitMQ for event-driven architecture
- Designed scalable infrastructure with AWS and Docker
Save Water LTD
Refactored and optimized monolithic backend to microservices.
- Implemented TDD and BDD for backend development
- Refactor and optimized Symfony monolith to microservices
- Designed scalable infrastructure with AWS,Docker and Github Actions
Iris Worldwide
Led the technical and operational delivery of Samsung Galaxy S9 launch campaigns across Europe, managing remote teams, dev workflows, and strategic hires.
- Managed two fully remote dev teams across Europe to build and launch multilingual Samsung Galaxy S9 campaign platforms
- Collaborated with executive leadership to hire and onboard a new CTO and two senior developers, scaling the tech function
- Designed and deployed high-performance microsites and digital experiences across UK, Germany, France, and Spain
- Integrated campaign infrastructure with Samsung CRM systems, analytics pipelines, and live engagement trackers
- Oversaw all dev lifecycle stages — from sprint planning and architecture to QA, release management, and stakeholder alignment
- Facilitated cross-team async workflows using tools like Jira, GitHub, and Slack to ensure consistent delivery across time zones
Projects
Laravel Mail
- Multi channel email marketing platform
- Integrated GrapeJS for templates and email creation
- Integrated with laravel workflow automation
- Supports O.S.I.N.T with integrated features
- Used for marketing campaigns and email automation
Educations
Spiru Haret University
Skills
PHP
15+ years of experience with PHP, expertise in frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and Yii.
Python
6+ years of Python experience with Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
JavaScript
Experienced in JavaScript and frameworks such as React, Vue, and Angular.