Publication
Symfony vs. Laravel: Choosing the Right PHP Framework
https://www.toptal.com/developers/php/choosing-between-symfony-and-laravel-frameworks
Radoslav is available for hire
Hire RadoslavRadoslav Paľa
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PHP Developer
Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia
Toptal member since September 30, 2021
Bio
Radoslav has been developing web applications since high school and worked as a freelancer in small companies and big corporations. He's passionate about clean, scalable code and solutions that fit client requirements. Radoslav prefers to spend his free time discovering interesting restaurants, reading books, and self-education.
Portfolio
PALA Ltd.
TypeScript, JavaScript, Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean, Google Cloud...
Toptal
API Platforms, PHP, Flutter, React, Symphony, Architecture, Docker, TypeScript...
Zizzy
PHP 8, PHP, Symfony 5, Symfony, API Platforms, Doctrine, Docker, Firebase...
Experience
- PHP - 12 years
- Symfony - 8 years
- Doctrine - 7 years
- Docker - 6 years
- React - 5 years
- TypeScript - 5 years
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 4 years
- Laravel - 4 years
Preferred Environment
Linux, MacOS, Docker, Laravel, Symfony, PHP
The most amazing...
...experience was leading a team in building a platform for startups, focusing on manufacturing workflows and multi-channel eCommerce, from inception to launch.
Work Experience
Senior Full-stack Developer
2023 - PRESENT
PALA Ltd.
- Developed an eCommerce platform with an application for customers, business partners, ERP, and administration with complex reporting and an advanced manufacturing workflow.
- Bootstrapped an MVP (UI/UX, front end, back end, and DevOps) with integration for Instagram Business Graph API in less than six weeks.
- Launched SaaS for a digital menu and an at-place ordering system with QR codes.
Technologies: TypeScript, JavaScript, Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean, Google Cloud, PHP, React, Flutter, Next.js, Design Systems, SQL, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Laravel, GraphQL, CSS3, Apollo Client, Express.js, Webpack, Dashboards, Jira REST API, Stripe, Strapi, eCommerce, API Integration, Web3, PHPUnit, Figma, Front-end Development, Data Modeling, Integration Testing, Automated Testing, Jira, Confluence, Atlassian, Databases, Database Architecture, Data Pipelines, Front-end, Data Visualization, Stripe API, Stripe Checkout
Senior Software Engineer
2021 - PRESENT
Toptal
- Developed a mobile application from scratch, including UI/UX, implementing business requirements, architecture, domain design, back end (RESTFUL API), real-time database (Firebase, Firestore), and Flutter with Android/iOS specific components.
- Took over a medium project with SSR in old PHP and Symfony and migrated to newest version in 3 weeks. Analyzed and identified the most critical parts and bugs and fixed it.
- Used project management tools—Jira, GitHub, Confluence.
Technologies: API Platforms, PHP, Flutter, React, Symphony, Architecture, Docker, TypeScript, JavaScript, Design Patterns, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), APIs, Tailwind CSS, Full-stack, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Webflow, CI/CD Pipelines, Node.js, Prisma, API Development, Design Systems, SQL, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Laravel, GraphQL, CSS3, Apollo Client, Express.js, Webpack, Dashboards, Jira REST API, Stripe, Strapi, eCommerce, API Integration, Front-end Development, Data Modeling, Integration Testing, Automated Testing, Jira, Confluence, Atlassian, Databases, Database Architecture, Front-end, Data Visualization, Stripe API, Stripe Checkout
Scrum Master | Senior PHP Developer
2020 - 2021
Zizzy
- Grew a small MVP in Nette Framework to a robust solution, which enabled the company to manage a large number of clients thanks to a simple UI, implemented processes, and automation in profit calculation.
- Developed REST API back-end application with a complex security layer for accessing data, client mobile application, and three standalone front-end applications, including a client portal, manager application, and administration system.
- Bootstrapped department from zero to 15 employees, launched two projects, Zizzy Dashboard and Zizzy Analytics, and implemented workflow processes.
Technologies: PHP 8, PHP, Symfony 5, Symfony, API Platforms, Doctrine, Docker, Firebase, PostgreSQL, Flutter, Git, Symphony, Architecture, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, APIs, Full-stack, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), CI/CD Pipelines, API Development, Design Systems, SQL, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), CSS3, Express.js, Jira REST API, Stripe, API Integration, Front-end Development, Data Modeling, Jira, Confluence, Atlassian, Databases, Database Architecture, Data Pipelines, Front-end, Stripe API, Stripe Checkout
PHP Developer
2016 - 2019
Self-employed
- Developed solutions for SMB, mostly internal systems, including a universal system for outsourced telesales departments and a CRM system for a freight forwarding and transportation company.
- Programmed small websites using WordPress with custom modules and themes; held consultations for new and regular clients.
- Designed websites, user interfaces, logos, and marketing materials. Managed local marketing campaigns online on Facebook and Google.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, HTML, CSS, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Flutter, Symfony, Laravel, iOS, Git, Symphony, PHP 7, Zend Framework, Architecture, Docker, TypeScript, JavaScript, jQuery, APIs, Full-stack, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), CI/CD Pipelines, Vue, API Development, SQL, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), CSS3, CodeIgniter, Front-end Development, Data Modeling, Databases, Database Architecture, Front-end
PHP Web Developer
2013 - 2014
salesXp Slovakia, s.r.o.
- Developed portals based on TYPO3 systems such as Volksbank Investments and the Czech website of the Raiffeisen Bank (investice.rb.cz).
- Created custom modules in the Yii framework for TYPO3 CMS.
- Connected to API services providing stock market data.
Technologies: PHP, Yii, TYPO3, Symfony, Git, PHP 7, Zend Framework, JavaScript, APIs, API Development, SQL, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), CSS3, CodeIgniter, Front-end Development, Databases, Data Pipelines, Front-end
Web Builder
2011 - 2012
IBM
- Managed the development, implementation, and functionality of web pages ibm.com for the company's European branches.
- Built the product and landing web pages for local branches in Europe.
- Learned a lot about workflow processes and KPI metrics in big corporates, as this was my first job.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, CodeIgniter, Front-end Development, Front-end
Experience
Multi-channel Platform for Mouthguard Manufacturer
https://mouthguardclub.comTransform the old basic e-shop to a new platform, where there will be specialized areas (applications) for consumers, business partners, administration (advanced order system with manufacturing workflows), and affiliates.
Output:
• Website: https://mouthguardclub.com, https://partners.mouthguardclub.com
• Customer (Member): portal: https://member.mouthguardclub.com/onboarding
• Partner portal: https://partner.mouthguardclub.com
• Administration with manufacture workflow: https://admin.mouthguardclub.com/
• Mouthguard designer: https://designer.mouthguardclub.com/
• REST API with Swagger documentation (not public)
Output:
• Website: https://mouthguardclub.com, https://partners.mouthguardclub.com
• Customer (Member): portal: https://member.mouthguardclub.com/onboarding
• Partner portal: https://partner.mouthguardclub.com
• Administration with manufacture workflow: https://admin.mouthguardclub.com/
• Mouthguard designer: https://designer.mouthguardclub.com/
• REST API with Swagger documentation (not public)
AI Application for Social Media Insights
https://viralstency.comViralstency is a revolutionary content discovery platform designed to empower users to explore, organize, and engage with their favorite creators' content effortlessly. With a seamless interface and powerful features, Viralstency redefines the way users discover and interact with content on Instagram.
Output:
• Website—https://viralstency.com/—with dynamic content from headless CMS and pre-rendered thanks to Next.js.
• Application (https://app.viralstency.com/) where users can see insights of other creators.
Output:
• Website—https://viralstency.com/—with dynamic content from headless CMS and pre-rendered thanks to Next.js.
• Application (https://app.viralstency.com/) where users can see insights of other creators.
Digital Order Menu
Kamarero turns tables faster and keeps customers happy with an easy-to-use digital menu and ordering system. Perfect for any restaurant or bar looking to modernize their service with efficiency and ease.
Zizzy Dashboard
Within one year, The project accelerated from a small MVP in Nette Framework to a robust solution with my team, enabling the company to manage a large number of clients thanks to simple UI, implemented processes, and automation in profit calculation.
Cooperated on the creation of REST API back-end application with complex security layer for accessing data, client mobile application, and three standalone front-end applications:
• Client portal – Web and mobile application.
• Manager application.
• Administration and back office.
Cooperated on the creation of REST API back-end application with complex security layer for accessing data, client mobile application, and three standalone front-end applications:
• Client portal – Web and mobile application.
• Manager application.
• Administration and back office.
UNIVERSO | Customer Center
Developed a custom solution from scratch after the client gave us instructions and connected three call centers to this solution. The most important part was understanding and correcting the implementation of whole workflow processes for the agent, team leader, and manager, which was achieved. Currently, the system is used by more than 300 employees every day as the primary tool for their work.
Features and modules:
• Telesales campaigns for agents with auto-assign, reports (sales, performance, KPI, sales targets), call-script module, internal wiki, ticketing system, calendar (meetings, rescheduled calls), direct mailing, knowledge testing module, questionnaires for calls, and PDF creator for offers.
• All features have management, administration, and report modules.
Features and modules:
• Telesales campaigns for agents with auto-assign, reports (sales, performance, KPI, sales targets), call-script module, internal wiki, ticketing system, calendar (meetings, rescheduled calls), direct mailing, knowledge testing module, questionnaires for calls, and PDF creator for offers.
• All features have management, administration, and report modules.
Certifications
OCTOBER 2020 - PRESENT
Learn Symfony 5
SymfonyCasts
JULY 2019 - PRESENT
Flutter & Dart - The Complete Guide
Udemy
JANUARY 2019 - PRESENT
Advanced PHP Developer
StartupJobs
SEPTEMBER 2015 - PRESENT
Flutter & Firebase: Build a Complete App for iOS & Android
Udemy
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Stripe, REST APIs, React, Node.js, API Development, Apollo Client, Jira REST API, Doctrine, jQuery, Stripe API, Doctrine 2, Vue, Instagram API, Three.js
Tools
Webpack, Git, Prisma, Figma, Jira, Stripe Checkout, RabbitMQ, Asterisk, Amazon Simple Email Service (SES), Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR), Confluence, Atlassian
Languages
PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, PHP 7, TypeScript, SQL, GraphQL, CSS3, Dart, PHP 8
Frameworks
Symfony, Laravel, Next.js, Flutter, Bootstrap 3, Tailwind CSS, Express.js, CodeIgniter, PHPUnit, NestJS, Angular, Symfony 5, Nette, Yii, TYPO3, Bootstrap, Zend Framework, Redux, Swagger
Paradigms
Design Patterns, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Automation, Agile Project Management, Automated Testing, DevOps
Platforms
Docker, iOS, Webflow, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Firebase, WordPress, Linux, MacOS, Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean, Amazon EC2, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Azure
Storage
Databases, Database Architecture, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Data Pipelines, MariaDB, Redis, MongoDB, Google Cloud, Amazon S3 (AWS S3)
Other
Symphony, Architecture, APIs, Full-stack, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), CI/CD Pipelines, Design Systems, User Interface (UI), Dashboards, API Integration, Web3, Front-end Development, Front-end, Startups, User Experience (UX), Strapi, eCommerce, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, SaaS, Financial Reporting Dashboards, Integration, API Platforms, Cryptocurrency, Amazon RDS, Revolut Merchant API, Integration Testing, Stripe reporting
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