Experience
Sole Proprietor V.B. Cherepanov
September 2022 — PresentSenior Backend Developer / Architect
- Design and evolve large services on Symfony and Go with DDD, CQRS, and Event Sourcing at the core.
- Maintain 100+ commercial Bitrix modules, grow Autopilot.Biz, identity platforms, analytics microservices, and discount management tools.
- Build OAuth2 servers and AI-driven products, introducing event-driven workflows and resilient integrations.
- Own Docker-based infrastructure for PHP/Go/Vue stacks, automation via Makefiles, GitLab CI, and secrets management.
- Stack: Symfony, PHP 8.3, Go 1.23, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, GitLab CI, Nginx, mkcert, Let's Encrypt
- Skills: microservice architecture, DDD, DevOps, event-driven systems, AI integrations, backend engineering
GEGI LLC
February 2022 — September 2022PHP Developer
- Delivered new features and refactored the architecture of a large-scale web product.
- Introduced a microservice architecture and automated deployments on AWS.
- Optimised queues and inter-service communication, boosting throughput by 40%.
- Stack: PHP 8, Symfony, AWS, Docker, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, Redis
- Skills: microservices, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, high-load optimisation
Demedia LLC
November 2020 — January 2022Lead Software Engineer
- Developed and maintained large Symfony and Bitrix projects for enterprise clients.
- Built an internal competitor monitoring system and review analytics module for game marketplaces.
- Delivered an HRM platform from scratch (PHP + Vue) and introduced containerised build pipelines.
- Set up server infrastructure for CI/CD and automated testing environments.
- Stack: PHP, Symfony, Bitrix, Vue.js, Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, Nginx
- Skills: system design, analytics, microservices, DevOps, Vue-based interfaces
D-Partners (Sole Proprietor I. Ikonnikova)
July 2020 — November 2020Senior PHP Developer / Team Lead
- Led development of corporate Bitrix and Symfony projects.
- Delivered REST APIs and Vue SPA interfaces, enforced code reviews and testing practices.
- Standardised development environments and built CI/CD pipelines.
- Stack: PHP 7.4, Bitrix, Vue.js, Docker, GitLab CI, Redis, PostgreSQL
- Skills: team leadership, CI/CD, API development, mentoring
Sole Proprietor V.B. Cherepanov
September 2014 — November 2020Developer / Architect
- Delivered websites, modules, and services for clients on Bitrix and Symfony.
- Published 100+ commercial modules adopted across CIS projects.
- Integrated Bitrix24, developed custom applications, and migrated products to microservices.
- Adopted Go in 2019 for internal services and APIs.
- Stack: PHP 7.x, Bitrix D7, Symfony, Go, MySQL, Redis, Docker, Nginx
- Skills: application architecture, microservices, API design, Bitrix24 development, performance optimisation
Akrit Postavka LLC
August 2012 — November 2013Head of Software Development
- Managed a four-person engineering team delivering corporate sites and Bitrix modules.
- Launched 15+ projects including internal CRM and ERP modules.
- Optimised release processes and introduced version control standards.
- Stack: PHP, Bitrix, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Git
- Skills: team management, application architecture, Bitrix D7, release engineering
Tikhoretsk Post Office
April 2013 — July 2013Software Engineer / Lead Engineer
- Maintained and updated software suites for regional post offices.
- Resolved 50+ critical issues across accounting and delivery systems.
- Developed automation scripts for monitoring and reporting.
- Stack: C++, PHP, SQL
- Skills: software maintenance, debugging, reporting automation
Sole Proprietor V.B. Cherepanov
July 2012 — January 2013Independent Developer
- Delivered bespoke websites, internal tools, and modules for client projects.
- Handled CRM integrations, server configuration, and performance optimisation.
- Stack: PHP, Go, MySQL, Bitrix, JavaScript, Nginx, Linux
- Skills: end-to-end delivery, automation, API integration, DevOps practices
Sole Proprietor S.O. Romas
April 2011 — September 2012Systems Engineer / Developer
- Developed the corporate website and integrated it with the company’s 1C accounting system.
- Modernised accounting workflows and increased company turnover by 12%.
- Automated data synchronisation between retail locations.
- Stack: 1C, PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript
- Skills: 1C-web integration, sales automation, corporate solution development
Central City Library
October 2010 — April 2011Head of Automation
- Organised the IT department and maintained automation systems across library branches.
- Implemented private networks between branches, improving application performance by 40%.
- Built internal web tools for catalogue management.
- Stack: PHP, C++ Builder, MySQL, Windows Server
- Skills: networking solutions, business process automation, IT infrastructure management
ASoft LLC
August 2010 — October 2010Automation Consultant
- Implemented and configured 1C:Enterprise solutions for small businesses.
- Automated accounting and warehouse processes, delivering custom reports and print forms.
- Stack: 1C:Enterprise, SQL, Windows Server
- Skills: ERP rollout, 1C integration, user training
Project-based Work
December 2004 — June 2010Application Developer (Web)
- Worked as an independent developer delivering websites and CRM solutions for SMB clients.
- Launched 25+ commercial sites: corporate portals, e-commerce, and order management systems.
- Integrated web platforms with accounting, warehouse, and financial systems, cutting manual entry and errors by 35%.
- Automated reporting on sales and payments to provide transparent business analytics.
- Stack: PHP 5, MySQL 5, Apache, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, jQuery, AJAX, XML/JSON, cron, Linux (CentOS/Debian)
- Skills: LAMP development, database design, ERP/CRM integration, REST APIs, query optimisation, SEO-ready markup
SIBINSTROM JSC
August 2003 — December 2004Head of Automation
- Led the automation department and rollout of enterprise IT solutions.
- Developed an automated database backup system with CD archiving, eliminating data loss.
- Built the corporate website and electronic archive, cutting document search time fivefold.
- Stack: C++ Builder, PHP, MySQL, Apache, JavaScript
- Skills: IT project management, backup automation, document workflow automation, systems integration
Baikal Global Service LLC
October 2002 — July 2003Software Engineer
- Developed the corporate website and online messaging system for a paging provider.
- Enhanced the internal billing platform, reducing invoicing errors and improving server stability by 18%.
- Configured Apache servers and PBX infrastructure, ensuring reliable internal services.
- Stack: C++ Builder 6, PHP 4, MySQL, Apache, JavaScript, HTML
- Skills: web development, systems administration, billing optimisation, network operations
Project-based Work
July 1998 — October 2002Application Developer (Junior)
- Developed desktop applications for forestry enterprises.
- Built a timber volume accounting system that automated calculations and increased sales team productivity by 30%.
- Integrated solutions with existing systems and trained staff on the tools.
- Stack: Visual Basic, C
- Skills: process automation, business logic implementation, COM/API integrations, UI prototyping