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Alexandru Bangală, Software Developer in Bucharest, Romania
Alexandru Bangală

Software Developer in Bucharest, Romania

Member since July 8, 2019
Backed by several years of development experience, Alexandru is a Magento enthusiast and senior front-end developer. Alexandru is looking for projects that involve front-end implementations of Magento 1, Magento 2, and WordPress components and themes and for companies that value innovation and proficiency.
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Portfolio

Experience

Location

Bucharest, Romania

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Git, PhpStorm, MacOS, Ubuntu, Oh My Zsh, Bash

The most amazing...

...thing I've coded is a service booking widget built solely using JavaScript.

Employment

  • Front-end Developer for eCommerce

    2021 - 2022
    Sitesquad LLC
    • Magento 2 theme and module creation and implementation.
    • Maintained and brought improvements to Vue.js 2 apps.
    • Optimized page speed scores by improving FCP and lowering CLS for a Magento 1 theme.
    Technologies: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Magento, PHP, Headless Commerce, UX Engineering, GitHub, Git, Google Development Tools, Vuex, Vue, Magento 2

  • Magento 1 and 2 Certified Front-end Developer

    2014 - 2019
    Nordic Web Team
    • Implemented complete themes for Magento 1 and 2.
    • Developed custom theme-supporting modules.
    • Created a Node.js-based Slack bot.
    Technologies: Jenkins, Git, Magento 2, Magento 1

  • Freelance Developer

    2013 - 2014
    Freelance Work
    • Implemented themes, custom designs, and UI components for various platforms.
    Technologies: OpenCart, Drupal, Magento 1, WooCommerce, WordPress

  • Magento Front-end Developer

    2012 - 2013
    Magendoo Interactive
    • Implemented front-end themes for Magento Enterprise and Community, based on received PSD, AI, and layered PDF designs.
    • Fixed bugs and cross-browser compatibility issues (IE7, IE8, IE9, Opera, Firefox, and Chrome/Safari).
    • Performed project versioning using Git.
    Technologies: Git, XML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Magento 1

  • Web Developer

    2011 - 2012
    Inside Media Communication
    • Implemented front-end themes for a custom-built CMS, based on received PSD, Adobe Illustrator, and PDF designs.
    • Fixed bugs and cross-browser compatibility issues (IE7, IE8, IE9, Opera, Firefox, and Chrome/Safari).
    • Developed interactive user interfaces items using jQuery (UI).
    Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Adobe Photoshop

  • Assistant

    2010 - 2010
    CasaLife
    • Managed a product stock/reserver.
    • Oversaw and was responsible for the online shop's design, banners, and content.
    • Photographed products and processed the images.
    • Wrote short-and-interactive product descriptions.
    • Performed client servicing and order completion.
    • Managed the company's image and relationship with clients through social media networks.
    Technologies: OpenCart, CSS, HTML

Experience

  • Kökets Favoriter
    https://www.koketsfavoriter.se/

    I developed this online shop selling kitchenware with a full theme implementation on Magento 1.

  • Sommarboden

    I implemented a full Magento 2 theme for this furniture web shop.

  • MedicTest

    I implemented a full theme on Magento 1 for this online shop selling drug testing equipment.

  • Erb Getränke
    https://www.erb-getraenke.ch/

    I implemented a full Magento 1 theme for this online wine store.

  • Bamba

    I implemented a full theme on Magento 1 for this online toy store.

  • Shadelights.com
    https://www.shadelights.com/

    I handled the full implementation including theme and custom code.

Skills

  • Languages

    HTML5, CSS3, CSS, HTML, SCSS, Less, PHP 7, XML, JavaScript, Bash, ECMAScript (ES6), PHP

  • Platforms

    Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Magento 2, Magento 1, Magento, Magento API, Magento Enterprise, Ubuntu Linux, Apache2, BREW, Ubuntu, WordPress, WooCommerce, Drupal, OpenCart

  • Other

    Freelancing, Front-end, CodeKit, SSH, Full-stack, Cloudflare, Headless Commerce, UX Engineering

  • Frameworks

    Prototype Framework, Bootstrap

  • Libraries/APIs

    jQuery, Vue 2, Vuex, Vue

  • Tools

    Git, PhpStorm, Photoshop CS6, Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Yeoman, Jenkins, Adobe Photoshop, Oh My Zsh, GitHub, Google Development Tools

Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Expert Magento Commerce Front-End Developer
    DECEMBER 2018 - PRESENT
    https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/7fc677ee-a0ca-4501-9355-41370e81fd6d
  • M2 Certified Front-end Developer
    DECEMBER 2018 - PRESENT
    https://u.magento.com/certification/directory/dev/1946284/
  • M1 Certified Front-end Developer
    NOVEMBER 2014 - PRESENT
    https://u.magento.com/certification/directory/dev/1946284/

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