
Stanislav Petrov Bagalev
Verified Expert in Engineering
PHP Developer
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Toptal member since June 3, 2017
With over 15 years in the industry, Stanislav is a full-stack web developer from Bulgaria specializing in modern stacks such as PHP 8, Laravel, and React. He spends his time building everything from digital storefronts and eCommerce sites to complex corporate web applications. Stanislav is a friendly and practical developer who thinks things through and solves problems quickly.
Portfolio
Experience
- SQL - 20 years
- PHP - 20 years
- JavaScript - 20 years
- Unity - 13 years
- Laravel - 13 years
- PostgreSQL - 10 years
- Agile Software Development - 10 years
- React - 10 years
Preferred Environment
Full-stack, Back-end, Front-end, PHP, Laravel, React, Vue, Web Development, SQL, Software Architecture
The most amazing...
...thing I've developed is the website JamesonWhiskey.com.
Work Experience
Freelance Full-stack Developer
Toptal Clients
- Contributed over 15,000 hours of work to more than 25 clients through Toptal since 2017.
- Led the build of AI-powered SaaS platforms—an AI CRM for business development and PR teams, and a courier and order management platform—both hardened to CASA Tier 2 with encrypted PII, two-factor authentication, and automated cloud deployments.
- Built AI products with Claude, Gemini, and GPT APIs: multi-stage agentic analysis pipelines, automated itinerary generation, voice notes that extract structured data, and crawlers that enrich company records.
- Rebuilt a digital museum platform on Laravel and migrated its 2 million records. OCR runs over millions of scanned magazines, and Elasticsearch makes them searchable in several languages—Japanese included.
- Built the front end of the latest Jameson Whiskey website and maintained other Pernod Ricard company websites.
- Developed the front end of a web portal where Mississauga (Canada) residents manage and review their tax records, with secure sessions and defenses against bots and hackers.
- Contributed to a Department of Defense-sponsored interactive medical education platform, adding new training programs with automatic scoring assessments.
- Built Lithyem's platform for processing and paying client bills with a multi-level pipeline and complex account roles, and a 25-week lawyer training platform with automated progress reports.
- Shipped games and simulations in Unity across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile, including the semiconductor fab training simulations and award-winning console games.
- Built OCR-driven document processing and balance recognition for a fintech credit-risk platform in the Philippines.
Technical Lead | Senior Full-stack Engineer
Roam Trips Inc.
- Led the system production of Nava, an AI-assisted travel booking and personalized itinerary platform that works based on Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
- Engineered and stabilized the architecture on React, Next.js, Supabase, and PostgreSQL.
- Implemented the AI logic with Claude and Gemini to find, fetch, process, and enrich large datasets, and to power the platform's automated "Vacation Builder" and "Road Trip Builder".
- Built user groups with granular permissions and user contributions, backed by automatic AI validation and admin tools for content management.
- Implemented Stripe payments, and handled the pull requests, the Vercel deployments, and the Supabase structure and security settings.
- Took a rapid prototype to a stable MVP: integrated the API data flows, automated the deployment pipelines, cleared the performance bottlenecks, and locked down security around sensitive PII.
Team Lead | Senior Full-stack Developer
Paketika
- Developed the SaaS platform that manages delivery couriers and orders from one dashboard, along with the reporting and statistics behind it.
- Built custom plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, Symvoly, OpenCart, and PrestaShop that drop cleanly into each store's own template.
- Integrated the APIs of all major Bulgarian couriers: Econt, Speedy, BoxNow, and Pigeon Express.
- Shipped the product as a mobile PWA with push notifications, and wired Stripe up to the subscription plans.
- Hardened the platform for CASA Tier 2 compliance with secure sessions, encrypted PII, two-factor authentication, audit logs, and bot protections, and managed the Linux server it runs on.
Team Lead | Full-stack Developer
The First Hammer
- Led a development team to build an innovative SaaS CRM platform designed specifically for business development, PR, and sales teams.
- Engineered a secure and highly scalable system architecture using a modern tech stack of React, Next.js, Laravel, and PostgreSQL.
- Integrated 3rd-party email services to streamline external communications and assist with the internal company workflow, as well as a mobile-optimized PWA with push notifications.
- Focused on aligning fast application performance with a secure and scalable back end to safely handle sensitive customer and partner data.
- Built AI voice notes that extract structured data from a single recording and route it into reminders, employee interactions, company records, and other data sources.
- Developed crawlers that find and analyze company data, and a Chrome browser extension that parses data from websites locked behind login gates and feeds it into the CRM.
- Integrated full IMAP support along with Google and Microsoft OAuth2 to sync email inboxes into the CRM and send email directly from it.
- Hardened the platform for CASA (Cloud Application Security Assessment) Tier 2 compliance with encryption, two-factor authentication, and secure session handling.
- Managed the VPS environment to keep the back end fully protected against attacks, and set up Cloudflare for the front end together with R2 cloud storage.
- Handled tenant payments and subscription plans through Stripe.
Senior Full-stack Developer
WebMagic, Inc.
- Implemented multiple APIs that facilitate complex communication both internally and with 3rd-party providers.
- Developed a Wikipedia-like revision system for contributions by members.
- Implemented OCR scanning of millions of scanned magazines, which are now digitized and can be searched through online.
- Rebuilt the whole platform on a modern Laravel and HTML5 stack and migrated the database of more than 2 million records about arcade games.
- Set up Elasticsearch to power fast and complex searches across multiple languages, including Japanese.
- Implemented tight security with anti-bot protections, scammer detection, member permission levels, and full action logs.
Senior Full-stack Developer
The Sixth Hammer
- Built the back-end and live-ops system that gives the studio full visibility over player behavior and direct control over a running game.
- Recorded player actions in Google BigQuery so that entire play sessions can be replayed, and built full analytics reports on top of that data.
- Added tools for configuring the in-game economy, setting up tournaments, and pushing news, events, and special offers and discounts.
- Built the admin on React, Next.js, and Node.js, deployed to a serverless Cloudflare Worker, with the data stored in Google Firebase and BigQuery.
- Led the design and implementation of an internal marketing platform for influencer management and campaign communications, with IMAP inbox syncing and custom reports.
- Built the product websites for Moo Lander and TankTrouble 3D, including a WooCommerce shop for branded merchandise and an admin panel for managing content.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Tax Business Manager Inc
- Developed numerous new features for an internal tax management software used in the accounting industry in the USA.
- Built customized financial reports and administrative tools to help clients better manage their business operations.
- Implemented new importing and exporting functionalities as well as 3rd-party services integrations.
- Managed and supported the Linux server environment to keep the software running smoothly for several years.
- Implemented tighter security, contract signing, and automatic generation of disbursements.
Unity Game Developer
The Sixth Hammer
- Created multiple Android and iOS games and applications for clients.
- Led the development of an award-winning game, Moo Lander, released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam in 2022.
- Created several private Java libraries for the easier usage of some Android APIs for LibGDX.
- Created proprietary libraries and systems for Unity that support cross-play multiplayer and cross-progression and are used on multiple mobile, PC, and console games.
- Created mobile game prototypes for Voodoo, one of the biggest mobile game publishers.
- Built multiplayer systems for complex RPG and survival games on top of Photon Fusion 2, with cloud data storage handled through Google Firebase.
- Created realistic simulations of semiconductor fabs for training employees in a virtual environment.
Unity Developer
Telescope
- Updated the existing Unity codebase and 3rd-party dependencies of Weakest Link, the official mobile game of the hit NBC show, so the app met current app store standards and security requirements.
- Implemented GDPR compliance, in-app purchases, and integrated AdMob banner and interstitial ads for monetization.
- Handled extensive bug fixing throughout the application to improve stability and provide a smoother experience for players.
- Distributed the updated build across both Android and iOS platform stores for public release.
Senior Full-stack Developer
EWTO
- Built a custom accounting software solution from scratch for EWTO-Bulgaria using a Laravel and React stack.
- Developed features focused on income management to handle the organization's finances.
- Created APIs and back-end services to import and sync years of legacy data into the new database structure.
- Set up detailed analytics and financial reports as well as customizable exporting features.
- Implemented a secure user management control and deployed the application on a VPS server.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Angel Services Group Ltd
- Helped create a web platform designed to automatically evaluate job advertisements based on the AdBuilder framework.
- Developed the core back-end functionality and logic for the evaluation system using the Node.js runtime environment.
- Built the user-facing interface with React to allow users to easily submit and review their graded job advertisements.
- Integrated necessary APIs and actively supported the deployment of the completed system across all target platforms.
- Implemented mobile-first front-end designs following SEO best practices.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Lumiform GmbH
- Enhanced Lumiform's quality and safety management website using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to improve user experience.
- Implemented design changes across the platform to make the software more accessible and easier to use for clients.
- Developed back-end improvements and connected new APIs to introduce additional functionality to the platform.
- Applied technical SEO changes to make sure the website met all of Google's requirements and best practices.
Symfony Developer
Azrieli Ecommerce Ltd.
- Helped build the Azrieli eCommerce platform within a development team of more than 15 people.
- Built back-end admin features using PHP and Symfony so the team could easily update and optimize the e-shop.
- Managed complex database migration services based on the given requirements.
- Developed and integrated back-end APIs to make sure the platform communicated properly with other internal services.
Senior Full-stack Developer
DC News
- Led the complete redesign and restructuring of a regional news website to improve overall user engagement and platform speed.
- Developed a custom SMS payment system to provide users with an alternative and convenient way to access premium content.
- Managed and integrated internal ad systems to help monetize the platform without disrupting the delivery of local news.
- Implemented new features on the back-end to improve the operational efficiency of the publishing team.
Senior Full-stack Developer
MLB Creative
- Developed the user interface and front-end designs using Vue to create a smooth browsing experience for property buyers.
- Built back-end features and managed the MongoDB and PHP database structure to handle data securely.
- Collaborated with a team of developers to support the public release on a strict deadline.
- Integrated internal and 3rd-party APIs and handled the database migrations so no data was lost in the move.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Lithyem
- Led the development team across both the front-end and back-end infrastructure.
- Developed an internal utility bill management system that enables the management of payments and bills and distributes them across users.
- Implemented the database and system architecture that handles intricate roles and permissions management based on strict requirements.
- Managed the entire project lifecycle from the initial requirements gathering to the final launch.
- Handled the server deployment and database setup using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and React.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Lithyem
- Managed a lawyer educational platform project from inception and oversaw all of the feature implementations as well as the full deployment.
- Developed the overall system architecture using Laravel for the back end and Vue for the front end. Handled the database design and server management.
- Built a modern and user-friendly platform focused on training lawyers on a 25-week training curriculum.
- Created automated status reports for tracking each lawyer's progress through the curriculum.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Protean LLC
- Built new staff management tools and features to better support a custom emergency medical services software for ambulance and 1st responders used across the US.
- Developed new platform features, including calendar events and a dedicated notifications system.
- Managed patient scheduling and charting modules, as well as user management features.
Senior Back-end Developer
SpecBooks
- Migrated legacy eCommerce functionalities to a new modern platform using PHP and MySQL.
- Enhanced existing database structures to improve the overall efficiency of the application.
- Implemented back-end improvements specifically designed to streamline the client's daily operations.
Senior Front-end Developer
eSolutions
- Developed the front end of a web portal where Mississauga (Canada) residents can manage and review their tax records.
- Collaborated with the back-end team and the Canadian municipality to guarantee maximum security and stability for the portal.
- Built intuitive and user-friendly interfaces with Vue based on provided wireframes and designs.
- Connected the front-end to back-end APIs to ensure the tax data was displayed accurately and securely to the users.
- Ensured secure sessions and implemented multiple security measures to defend the portal against bots and hackers.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Scionian
- Contributed to a Department of Defense-sponsored project requiring development within a highly sensitive and detail-oriented environment.
- Implemented advanced UX design improvements to make the interactive medical education platform easier to navigate.
- Enhanced and expanded the core back-end functionality of the Standard Patient Studio to support new training requirements.
- Added new training programs that include automatic scoring assessments.
Back-end Developer
CreditBPO Tech
- Integrated new features into the client's existing fintech software solutions to improve bank and supply chain credit risk management in the Philippines.
- Developed automated recognition algorithms to process documents using 3rd-party OCR solutions.
- Built tools to automate data extraction to help the company assess credit risk much more efficiently.
- Helped develop a solution to enable employees to train the OCR for faster and more accurate results and analysis.
Front-end Developer
Pernod Ricard
- Developed the front end for the new Jameson Whiskey website by building it directly from Zeppelin design files.
- Collaborated with an international development team of more than 20 people and helped launch the new digital presence.
- Built and integrated responsive UI components that matched the specific aesthetics of the Jameson brand.
- Provided ongoing support and modified various other whiskey brand websites owned by the Pernod Ricard group.
Senior Full-stack Developer | Team Lead
HappyQuizz
- Acted as team lead and developed the complete system architecture for a top-ranking Facebook application in Bulgaria.
- Built scalable PHP and JavaScript back-end systems that enable the creation of new dynamic content using the Facebook API.
- Created a custom image-generation algorithm to produce unique, shareable content for the quiz application's users.
- Handled intensive server management to ensure the platform ran smoothly during peak traffic of 10 million visits per week.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Oblix
- Established a solid foundation in web architecture development for a platform hosting user-generated VR content.
- Built the web portal's initial front-end designs and UI/UX elements to create an intuitive experience for users.
- Developed the core back-end systems and database structure to securely manage and serve the VR content.
Back-end Developer
ZonaBG
- Developed an eCommerce platform with many smaller shops inside it from the ground up with products, orders, firm, consultant, and administrator panels.
- Built an advertisement system for placing ads and paying via online payment gateways.
- Worked with many customers and provided customer support for ZonaBG.
- Created a 3D visualization platform for Morado, a company that sells interior designs.
- Developed a rent-a-car system for e-renting a vehicle in Bulgaria.
- Developed a sub-system for generating personal websites for all participating companies, enabling them to trade their goods and services within their own personal domain.
- Oversaw the launch process, resulting in hundreds of companies with thousands of products in the first month after the launch.
Experience
HammerLens - AI-driven CRM
https://hammerlens.ai/I led a development team to build the platform on React, Next.js, Laravel, and PostgreSQL. I built AI voice notes that extract structured data from a single recording and route it into reminders, employee interactions, and company records, along with crawlers that find and analyze company data and a Chrome extension that parses data from websites locked behind login gates. I integrated full IMAP support with Google and Microsoft OAuth2, so users can sync their inboxes and send email from within the CRM, and I handled tenant payments and subscription plans through Stripe.
Security was a major focus: the platform is hardened for CASA Tier 2 compliance with encryption, two-factor authentication, and secure session handling. I managed the VPS environment against attacks and set up Cloudflare with R2 storage for the front end. The product also ships as a mobile-optimized PWA with push notifications.
Jameson Whiskey Website | Pernod Ricard
Developed and integrated UI components to enhance the Jameson Whiskey website, ensuring responsive and engaging layouts that aligned seamlessly with the Jameson brand aesthetics.
Paketika - Delivery Management SaaS
https://paketika.com/I built custom plugins for Symvoly, Convert Builder, Shopify, WooCommerce, OpenCart, and PrestaShop that drop cleanly into each store's own template. I integrated the APIs of all major Bulgarian couriers: Econt, Speedy, BoxNow, and Pigeon Express. The back-end dashboard carries detailed analysis and statistics, and the product ships as a mobile PWA with push notifications, with Stripe handling the subscription plans.
The platform is hardened for CASA Tier 2 compliance with secure sessions, encrypted PII, two-factor authentication, audit logs, and bot protections, backed by hands-on Linux server management.
Mississauga Tax System - Canada Government Platform
https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/property-taxes/I developed the front end with Vue, building interfaces from provided wireframes and designs, and connected them to the back-end APIs to ensure the tax data is displayed accurately and securely. I collaborated with the back-end team and the Canadian municipality to guarantee maximum security and stability, ensured secure sessions, and implemented multiple measures to defend the portal against bots and hackers.
Cryptoroof - Real Estate Project
Developed front-end designs and back-end features, managed the database structure, integrated internal and third-party APIs, and handled database migrations to ensure seamless data transitions.
Tippla - Financial Platform
https://tippla.com.au/I developed user-centric features and implemented the front-end designs, integrated 3rd-party APIs, and improved the SEO scores and the overall performance of the website.
Azrieli - eCommerce Platform
https://www.azrieli.com/I helped build the platform within a development team of more than 15 people, built the back-end admin features with PHP and Symfony so the team could update and optimize the e-shop, managed complex database migration services, and developed the back-end APIs connecting the platform to other internal services.
Lumiform - Safety Management Platform
https://lumiformapp.com/Implemented design changes, SEO strategies, and back-end improvements while introducing new functionalities to enhance user experience and accessibility.
Tax Business Management - Accounting Software
I developed numerous new features over five years, built customized financial reports and administrative tools, and implemented new importing and exporting functionality along with 3rd-party service integrations. I implemented tighter security, contract signing, and automatic generation of disbursements, and managed the Linux server environment that keeps the platform running for multiple client accounts.
Cloudburst - Laywers CRM
I managed the project from inception and oversaw all the feature implementations and the full deployment. I developed the system architecture with Laravel on the back end and Vue on the front end, and handled the database design and server management. I also created automated status reports for tracking each lawyer's progress through the curriculum.
Appy Saúde - Healthcare Mobile App
https://www.appysaude.co.aoDeveloped a cross-platform mobile application, integrated booking functionalities, and incorporated third-party systems for user behavior analysis. I have integrated the entire booking appointment functionality, third-party systems for analyzing user behavior, notifications, and more.
Live Events Platform
I implemented new features such as live room chats and private messages, alongside bug fixes, design updates, and database changes.
OblixVR - VR Web Platform
Built the web portal's front-end designs, database structure, and back-end systems during the initial development phase. The project was in the MVP phase and required a solid foundation in UI/UX and web architecture.
Crypto Scenario Insights - AI Market Analysis
https://cryptoscenarioinsights.com/I built the automatic scraping of articles from the major crypto news sources and implemented a multi-stage agentic analysis in which Claude, Gemini, and GPT collaborate on the same material to produce predictions and market trends. The platform keeps historic data about past predictions and their outcomes, together with the accuracy rates, and offers news subscriptions with mobile notifications and topic selection.
The site scores 100% on Lighthouse and has an adaptable dark and light theme, plus a mobile-optimized version with bottom navigation.
Single Pot Still | Pernod Ricard
I implemented new front-end components and reworked old existing features, working closely with Pernod Ricard's web development team.
CreditBPO - Financial Software
https://creditbpo.com/Developed automated recognition algorithms using third-party OCR solutions to enhance back-end systems for improved credit risk management.
Arcade Museum - Digital Game Museum
https://www.arcade-museum.com/I rebuilt the whole platform on a modern Laravel and HTML5 stack and migrated the database of more than 2 million records about arcade games. I implemented the OCR scanning of millions of scanned magazines and set up Elasticsearch to power fast and complex searches across multiple languages, including Japanese.
I implemented multiple APIs for internal and 3rd-party communication, a Wikipedia-like revision system for member contributions, and tight security with anti-bot protections, scammer detection, member permission levels, and full action logs.
Spot Whiskey | Pernod Ricard
I implemented new front-end components and reworked old existing features, working closely with Pernod Ricard's web development team.
Method And Madness Whiskey | Pernod Ricard
I implemented new front-end components and reworked old existing features, working closely with Pernod Ricard's web development team.
DC News - News Website
https://dcnews.bg/I led the complete redesign and restructuring of a regional news website to improve overall user engagement and platform speed. I integrated internal ad systems and developed a custom SMS payment system for convenient access to premium content. I also implemented targeted back-end features that streamlined workflows and improved the publishing team's daily operational efficiency.
AdGrader - Web CRM Platform
I helped build a web platform that automatically evaluates job advertisements using the AdBuilder framework. I developed the core back-end grading logic using Node.js and built a React user interface where people can easily submit and review their ads. Additionally, I set up the required APIs and helped deploy the finished system across all platforms. I implemented mobile-first front-end designs following SEO best practices.
Protean - Emergency Medical Services Platform
https://www.proteanhub.com/I built new staff management tools and features to better support the software, developed new platform features including calendar events and a dedicated notifications system, and worked on the patient scheduling and charting modules as well as the user management features.
Happy Quizz - Facebook Application
As a team lead, I developed the front-end and back-end architecture for the platform. I built scalable PHP and React back-end systems, including a custom image-generation algorithm that used the Facebook API to create unique, shareable content for users. I also handled the heavy server management required to keep the platform running smoothly during the peak traffic of 10 million visits per week.
Saturday Fantasy Football
Developed front-end and back-end features, including real-time updates and user interface enhancements, to deliver an engaging and seamless fantasy sports experience.
I took over the project from the previous company that handled the initial phase, fixing bugs, adding new features, and preparing the platform for launch on a tight deadline. I implemented real-time data collection from a certified NFL data provider for match statistics and information.
EWTO-Bulgaria - Accounting Software
I built a custom accounting software from scratch using Laravel and React. I developed income management tools, detailed analytics, and customizable financial reports to effectively handle the organization's finances. I also created back-end APIs to import and sync years of legacy data into the new database and set up secure user controls for the final VPS deployment.
Orient Plus - Mobile App
I developed it via PhoneGap with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The application includes a custom-written car finder (using the GPS module), a tip calculator, a currency converter, and an embedded website. The app is available for Android and iOS.
I created all the designs for the various screens, ensured a smooth mobile UI/UX, and configured and published the app on both the Android and iOS stores.
Sturgis Rally
Focused on back-end development using Joomla and implemented front-end designs and new components.
Weakest Link - NBC Game Show Mobile App
https://www.nbc.com/weakest-linkI updated the existing Unity codebase and 3rd-party dependencies to meet current app store standards and security requirements, implemented GDPR compliance and in-app purchases, and integrated AdMob banner and interstitial ads for monetization. I handled extensive bug fixing throughout the application and distributed the updated build across both the Android and iOS stores for public release.
Smart Hits Browser - Windows Application
Developed the application using C# and native Windows libraries, designing an architecture to simulate human browsing behavior with dynamic page interactions.
Giant Leaps Learning Portal
https://giantleapslearning.com/I led the development using PHP and Laravel Nova and handled everything from UI/UX design to architecture and server deployment. I implemented complex reports and analysis for tracking the progress of each student and created an RBAC system that handles the permissions for admins, students, parents, and teachers. Security runs throughout, with encrypted PII handling and secure sessions.
Moo Lander - Game for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
http://moolander.com/I designed, developed, and produced Moo Lander entirely in-house, ultimately porting and optimizing the title for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Throughout the project, I crafted five distinct environmental biomes and refined over 20 enemy archetypes—including advanced behavioral AI for the Mighty Cow Bosses—to create dynamic, strategic encounters and a balanced learning curve.
EWTO-Bulgaria - Company Website
http://wingtsun-bg.com/I developed and maintained five iterations of the organization's website, focusing on PHP-based WordPress customizations and handling the server deployments.
Moo Lander - Product Website
http://moolander.com/I added a WooCommerce shop for selling branded products and created two iterations of the website across the game's development, between 2017 and 2022. The full web infrastructure also includes a back-end statistical system, an email marketing platform, and game eCommerce.
Wing Tsun Illinois
http://wingtsunil.com/I developed, customized, and maintained three versions of the organization's website using WordPress, extending plugin functionality and handling server deployments over 8 years.
Extravagance Design Interior Design Studio
I built the website with Laravel and React for the front end, created the admin panel using Laravel Nova, applied SEO best practices, and handled the deployment to ensure maximum loading speed.
Yang Taichi, Bulgaria | Website
http://yangtaichi-bg.com/I developed and maintained four iterations of the association's website between 2008 and 2026, handling the WordPress customizations and the server deployments. The design changes according to the season.
Spatium | Game
I created the game with Java and LibGDX as the sole developer - mechanics, user interfaces, and high-performance graphics. I optimized it for a wide range of devices, adding vibration support and score sharing across platforms, and configured and released it on the Android and iOS stores.
CSB | eCommerce
Christmas Fools | Game
This is the perfect little game to cheer you up during the winter holidays. You will play as the Christmas spirit trying to impress Santa by helping and protecting the characters in some ridiculous, funny, and awkward situations.
I optimized the game for a wide range of devices, fixed the ANR bugs, and configured and released it on the Android and iOS stores.
Casino Royal Game
I have created all the graphical assets, developed the game with Unity, and efficiently ported it for seamless compatibility with mobile devices.
I optimized the game for a wide range of devices and configured and released it on the Android and iOS stores.
Train Your Memory Game
I have designed, developed, and tested the Android and iOS versions, completed with graphical assets and level design. I optimized the game for a wide range of devices and configured and released it on the Android and iOS stores.
Match-3 Game
I have developed the code with Unity3D and C#, designed graphics, created levels, invented various mechanics, and conducted quality assurance for a comprehensive gaming experience.
TankTrouble 3D
I led the team that developed a proprietary multiplayer system on Photon Quantum and created and optimized the game with custom 3D models and shading. I engineered the matchmaking and cross-play so matches stay smooth across PC, Web, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Android, and iOS, and built the randomly generated maze levels and dynamic weapon power-ups.
I created the tournaments system, the achievements, and the player progression, and calibrated the in-game economy. I also built a web admin interface with React and Firebase for tracking game analytics, collecting events in enough detail to recreate a full session, calibrating the economy, and running special events and tournaments. The monetization covers battle passes, in-game currency packs, customizable skins, loot boxes, and ad placements.
Moo Ball
I led the team that developed the code, designed the graphics, handled level and mission design, and ported and optimized the game for a comprehensive gaming experience across PCs, consoles, and mobile phones.
I designed twenty unique characters with unlockable abilities and upgradable stats, and more than ten distinct Moo Balls with unique mechanics. I created PvP arenas with vertical and horizontal layouts featuring interactive environmental hazards and developed the monetization strategy, including in-game purchases, loot boxes, and sponsorship features, along with the matchmaking and ranking systems.
Galigupta Game
I am the lead programmer and software architect. I am building the honor system that dynamically alters gameplay, NPC interactions, and world states based on player decisions, and I designed four main continents and tens of islands with diverse biomes combining hand-crafted and procedurally generated elements. I am also building the combat system, the cross-play and cross-progression, and the character and base-building framework.
Nava - AI Travel Platform
I led the system production and engineered a secure, scalable architecture on React, Next.js, Supabase, and PostgreSQL. I implemented the AI logic using Claude and Gemini to find, fetch, process, and enrich large datasets and power the platform's automated "Vacation Builder" and "Road Trip Builder," and created all of the UI components for a smooth experience on mobile and desktop.
I built the user groups with granular permissions and user contributions, backed by automatic AI validation and admin tools for content management, implemented Stripe payments, and handled pull requests, Vercel deployments, and the Supabase structure and security settings. The work transformed a rapid prototype into a stable, maintainable MVP.
"Digital Twin" Semiconductor Simulation
I designed and built the end-to-end simulation, developing a digital twin demo covering the different manufacturing processes inside the facility and implementing functional chip-manufacturing processes, terminal-based workflows, context-aware interactions, and integrated production manuals. I gamified the experience with a tweakable economy, production lines, and deadlines.
I achieved top-tier visual performance using advanced Unity HDRP techniques, designed and shaded the missing models of machines and machine elements, and heavily optimized the topology of the models provided by the client.
Standard Patient Studio - Department of Defense Medical Training
I implemented advanced UX design improvements to make the platform easier to navigate, expanded the core back-end functionality to support new training requirements, and added new training programs that include automatic scoring assessments.
BillPay - Utility Bill Management Platform
I led the development team across both the front-end and back-end infrastructure and implemented the database and system architecture that handles complex roles and permissions management based on strict requirements. I managed the entire project lifecycle from the initial requirements gathering to the final launch, and handled the server deployment and database setup using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and React.
Game Back End and Live-ops System
I recorded player actions in Google BigQuery so that entire play sessions can be fully reproduced, built detailed analyses and reports on each player's playstyle, and created a satisfaction system that tunes itself to each player based on the collected data, nudging them towards the goals set for the game.
The system provides full player profile and inventory control, real-time tuning of the in-game economy and prices, and tools for setting up tournaments and pushing announcements, events, and special offers. Data is stored in Google Firebase and BigQuery, and the admin is built with React, Next.js, and Node.js and deployed to a serverless Cloudflare Worker.
Marketing Platform for Game Studios
I led the design and implementation, focusing on influencer management, campaign communications, and server management using Laravel Nova and PostgreSQL. I implemented IMAP inbox syncing so that influencer correspondence lives inside the platform, and built custom reports that make managing and tracking those communications much easier.
ZonaBG - eCommerce Portal and Business Directory
I developed the platform with panels for products, orders, firms, consultants, and administrators, and built an advertising system for placing ads and paying via online payment gateways. I also created a 3D visualization platform for Morado, a company that sells interior designs, and developed a rent-a-car system for e-renting a vehicle in Bulgaria. I worked with many customers and provided customer support for ZonaBG.
Dental Forum Montana - Event Website
https://dentalforum-montana.eu/I built the site along with email integrations and notifications covering the subscription status and any news or changes regarding the event, and a parametrized pricing calculator. The site scores 100% on Lighthouse and has an adaptable dark and light theme, plus a mobile-optimized version with bottom navigation.
SpecBooks - eCommerce Migration
https://specbooks.com/I migrated legacy eCommerce functionality to a modern platform using PHP and MySQL, reworked the existing database structures to improve application performance, and implemented back-end improvements to streamline the client's daily operations.
Dom BG - Timber-framed Houses
https://dom-bg.com/I built the site that presents the manufacturer and its houses, and created interactive demonstrations of the building process and individual elements. It scores 100% on Lighthouse and has an adaptable dark and light theme plus a mobile-optimized version with bottom navigation.
Plovdiv Game Jam - Event Website
https://plovdivgamejam.org/I created the back end and front end, and handled two generations of the website between 2013 and 2026, starting on WordPress and later moving to a handcrafted build. I also wrote the texts for the social media campaigns, created photos, digital ads, and short reels promoting the event, and built a press kit where journalists can access videos, press releases, images, and important information.
Lord of Fire - Mobile Game
I designed the game's mechanics to balance resource management and playful interaction, crafted the three terrains, and developed the unlockable items and upgrades along with the leaderboards and achievements. I configured and optimized the build and released the game on the Android and iOS stores.
PizzaZuHause - Pizza Ordering Application
I built a lightweight JavaScript eCommerce plugin from scratch, designed to run on extremely low-end mobile devices, and integrated 3rd-party APIs to handle payments.
Education
Completed Programming Courses in Unity and C#
Software University - Sofia, Bulgaria
Completed Programming Courses in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Telerik Academy - Sofia, Bulgaria
Specialization in PHP
Viscomp Ltd. (Plovdiv) - Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Bachelor's Degree in Bulgarian Philology
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" - Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Vue, REST APIs, jQuery, React, Vuex, Stripe, Node.js, OpenAI API, Claude API, Stripe API, Back-end APIs, WooCommerce API, Facebook API, Windows Forms (WinForms), Vue 2, Social Media APIs, Custom APIs, Auth, WebGL, LiveData, Windows API, Cache API, Photon Server, PayPal API, Shopify API, Google APIs, Libraries/APIs
Tools
PhpStorm, JetBrains Rider, Git, Confluence, Jira, Adobe Photoshop, Unity 6, Claude Code, Figma, Claude, JSX, PostCSS, Composer, After Effects CC, PrestaShop, Photoshop CC, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apache, Vue CLI, Webpack, BigQuery, Lighthouse, Visual Studio, AppGyver, Akeneo, Firebase Analytics, Algorithm Design, Banner
Languages
HTML, CSS, Sass, SQL, PHP, Java, CSS3, JavaScript, C#, PHP 7, HTML5, ECMAScript (ES6), SCSS, PHP 5, TypeScript, PHP 8, RPG, Processing
Frameworks
Symfony, Bootstrap, Unity, LibGDX, Laravel, Tailwind CSS, Nova, Laravel 5, Bootstrap 3+, Unity3D, PHP MVC, Next.js, Vanilla JS, Eloquent, Bootstrap 3, CodeIgniter, Fat-Free Framework, Photon Unity Networking (PUN), Photon, Android SDK, PhoneGap, Chrome, Angular, Yii 2, CodeIgniter 3, CakePHP, PHPUnit, Sylius, Laravel 9, Laravel 8, OAuth 2, CODE
Paradigms
Agile Software Development, Back-end Architecture, UX Design, REST, Web Architecture, Management, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Agile, Mobile Game Design, Cross-platform, Mobile Development, Database Design, Real-time Systems, Responsive, Responsive Coding, UI Design, Web UI Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Responsive Layout, Web Performance Optimization (WPO), Agile Workflow, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), Continuous Deployment, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Multi-platform Development, DevOps, Code Refactoring, Responsive Development, Application Architecture, Unit Testing, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Database Development, Behavioral Design, Best Practices, Serverless Architecture, Interface Design, User Portal Design
Platforms
Joomla, Android, WordPress, Drupal, Linux, iOS, Web, Ubuntu Linux, Firebase, PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Vercel, Mobile, WooCommerce, Ubuntu, Apache2, Docker, PlayStation 4, Zeppelin, OpenCart, NetBeans, Drupal 7, Linux CentOS 7, Aquro, Windows, Amazon, Shopify, Google Chrome
Storage
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Elasticsearch, Databases, API Databases, MySQLi, JSON, Google Cloud, SQLite, Database Architecture, Data Integration, NoSQL, Database Structure, Database Management, Cloud Deployment, Data Pipelines, MongoDB, Database Migration, MySQL Server, Database Performance, Redis Cache, Cache, Database Integration, Database Security
Industry Expertise
Project Management, Healthcare, Cybersecurity
Other
Ajax, Web Development, Software Architecture, Game Development, Game Design, Back-end Development, User Interface (UI), Web UX, Games, Websites, Web UI, Back-end, Web App Development, Web App UX, Web App UI, Web App Security, Relational Database Design, Fintech, Full-stack, Full-stack Development, Front-end, Front-end Design, Front-end Architecture, Integration, API Integration, APIs, Team Leadership, eCommerce, Architecture, App UX, MVC Frameworks, WordPress Plugins, Game Back-end, 2D Games, Gameplay Development, Mobile Game Development, Game Technology Development, Web MVC, 3D Games, Payment APIs, Data Structures, App UI, Level Design, Xbox One, Multiplayer, Optimization, Cross-platform App Development, Unity Game Assets, Gaming, Mobile App Development, Front-end Development, Performance Optimization, SEO Tools, Analytics, Analysis, VPS, Server Management, Security, User Management, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Wireframing, Netcode, Migration, Google Play Store, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), App Store, Bug Fixes, Team Leadership & Supervision, Real Estate, SMS, Deployment, Scalability, Data Integrity, Cloud Infrastructure, Finance, Software as a Service (SaaS), CRM, Business Development, Gemini, Gemini API, AI Tools, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Technical Architecture, Product Engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Integration, Figma to React, User Experience (UX), Payments, AI-generated Code, AI Agents, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), UI Components, Simulations, CRM APIs, Email, Dashboards, Real-time Data, Data Processing, IT Security, Fraud Detection, CMS Structure & Configuration, Responsive Design, Conversion optimization, Core Web Vitals, Anthropic, OpenAI, AI Development, Supabase, Laravel Nova, Cloudflare, PWA, IMAP, Web Scraping, System Architecture, Code Review, RAG Systems, Technical Leadership, Agentic AI, Multi-tenant Architecture, System Design, eCommerce CMS, Agentic RAG Systems, LLM Integration, Remote Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Team Collaboration, Data Analytics, Web Applications, LLM Agents, Third-party APIs, RESTFul APIs, RESTful Services, Payment Gateways, Payment Processing, Online Payments, Email Integration, Email Management, Data Modeling, GDPR, Tailwind UI, Responsive UI, Source Code Review, Performance, React Hooks, Server-side Rendering (SSR), Prompt Engineering, Compliance, Google, Security Compliance, Development, Blade, Stripe Payments, Cloud, Data Security, Secure Coding, Software Development, Third-party Integration, eCommerce Development, Design, Software, Software Integration, Portal Design, User Experience Design, Data Scraping, Scraping, Notifications, Digital Platform Development, CMS, Custom WordPress, System Development, Martial Arts, Custom Reports, Mobile Apps, Android Game Development, Reports, eCommerce APIs, Game Mechanics, Game Assets, Mobile Games, Networking, Game Networking, Web Crawlers, Software Deployment, Web App Deployment, SMTP, Version Control, Tools, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Application Security, Technical SEO, Reporting, Digital, Mechanics, Symphony, Image Processing, Video Production, Video Editing, Vue Router, Servers, eCommerce UI, Game Art, 3D, 3D Art, In-app Purchases, CSV Export, Session Handling, PayPal, Finance APIs, Porting, Customer Support, SDKs, AdMob, Google AdMob, Social Media Apps, Web Content, Crypto, News, Support, Workflow Automation & System Integration, Mobile UI, Applications, Facebook, Google BigQuery, Data Encryption, User Interface Engineering (UIE), Custom Plugins, Push Notifications, Dashboard Development, Subscription Management, Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Back-end Admin Systems, Accessible Design, Finance Reports, Linux Server Configuration, Software Project Management, Booking Systems, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Financial Software, User Engagement, Website Redesign, System Integration, Core, Mobile First, Mobile-first Design, Medical Software, Scheduling, Scalable Architecture, Accounting Software, Libraries, Software Design, Environmental Design, Video Game Consoles, Admin Panels, Android Development, Assets, Game Analytics, Content Management, Pull Requests, User Groups, Project Lifecycle, Requirements Management, Product Launch, Implementation, 3D Visualization, Game Servers, Pipelines, Large-scale Data Processing, User Permissions, Plugins, Website Optimization, Encryption, Web Push Notifications, Two-factor Authentication (2FA), Storage, Authentication, Booking, Risk, Redesign, Visualization, User Authentication, Axios, Web3, Bootstrap 4, Import/Export, Manual QA, Patches & Updates, Education, Ads, Monetization, Accounting Tools, MVP Design, Financials, IT Support, Sports, Fantasy Sports, Mobile UX, Travel, Tourism, Content, DataGrid, R2, Chrome Extensions, Caching, Multi-tenant SaaS, Secure Storage, Security Management, eCommerce Platforms, Delivery Management, Secure Web Development, Software Interfaces, Coding, Credit Scores, User-centered Development (UCD), Business Management, User Behavior, Appointment Booking, Video Streaming, Platform Design, Structure, Systems, Website Data Scraping, Subscriptions, Business Loans, Security Architecture, User Workflows, Web-based Interface, Charting, Events, Apps, Image Generation, Social Media Integration, Data Collection, Finance Management, GPS, Banner Ads, Browser Automation, Access Control, Project Development, WordPress Back-end Customization, Email Marketing, Plugin Development, IT Deployments, Interior Design, Android Games, Casino Games, Mobile Compatibility, Android App Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Graphics, Esports, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Software System Architecture Development, System Architecture Design, World Building, Character Development, Machine Elements, Production Lines, Technical Documentation, 3D Simulations, Topology, Models, Game-based Learning, Digital Product Development, Department of Defense, Training & Training Content Development, Assessment Development, Advertising, Application Modernization, Application Performance Optimization, Mobile Navigation, Mobile Versions, Social Media Campaigns, Press Releases, Social Media Content, Digital Ad Design, Website Management, WordPress Management, Resource Management, Leaderboards, Upgrades, Build Configurations, Build Releases, Devices, Document Processing, Order Management, Data Flows, Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), Code Deployment, Data Reporting, OAuth, Security Assessment, Workflow, Application Performance Engineering, Platform Engineering, Anti-fraud, Game Tools Development, Software Implementation, Custom CMS Development, Security Engineering, iOS Games, Mobile Applications, Console Games, Mobile Prototypes, Cloud Storage, Data Protection, Alternative Payment Methods, User Roles, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Scheduling Tools, Database Optimization, Database Schema Design, Back-end Performance, Intuitive UX Design, Detail-oriented, Data Extraction, Supply Chain, Data Processing Automation, Aesthetics, Online Shops, Visualization Software, Recurring Payments, Platforms, Streaming, Loans, Workflows, Collection, Documentation, Production, Media, Social, Serverless, Shops
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