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Alexandru Cabuz, Software Developer in Sibiu, Romania
Alexandru Cabuz

Software Developer in Sibiu, Romania

Member since October 10, 2016
Alexandru is a senior front-end developer with extensive experience in web development, online marketing, and SEO. He has a master's degree in computer engineering and enjoys challenges. Alexandru is looking to work for a company that hires smart people, has an interesting product, and believes in a work-life balance.
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Portfolio

  • uVibe
    Firebase, Facebook SDK, Redux, ECMAScript (ES6), JavaScript, React Native, React
  • Zeqr
    Git, Laravel, PHP 7, jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap 3, CSS3, HTML5
  • Twitter Counter
    Handlebars, Underscore.js, D3.js, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5

Experience

Location

Sibiu, Romania

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Google Chrome, Terminal, Git, Sublime Text 3, OS X

The most amazing...

...project I've worked on is a mobile app built in React Native and which made it to App Store and Google Play in just a few months.

Employment

  • Mobile Developer | Co-founder

    2018 - PRESENT
    uVibe
    • Learned how to use React Native effectively in a very short period of time.
    • Created a pre-MVP in just three days.
    • Built a fully working MVP in four months and launched it to App Store and Google Play.
    • Implemented several React components which improved the speed drastically.
    Technologies: Firebase, Facebook SDK, Redux, ECMAScript (ES6), JavaScript, React Native, React

  • Senior Front-end Developer

    2016 - 2018
    Zeqr
    • Designed the UI directly in Bootstrap.
    • Converted PSD designs into HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap.
    • Integrated UI components like calendars, scheduling, and dynamic tables.
    • Optimized all the assets for a better performance.
    • Created the business planning for the UI and UX.
    • Researched and implemented features that improved the UX and conversion rate.
    Technologies: Git, Laravel, PHP 7, jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap 3, CSS3, HTML5

  • Senior Front-end Developer

    2015 - 2016
    Twitter Counter
    • Extended the initial D3.js implementation for better chart interactions.
    • Implemented the SEO, keyword research, and link building.
    • Performed regular A/B tests using Optimizely and Google Analytics.
    • Improved the conversion rate on landing pages and checkout flow.
    • Extended the Angular back-panel.
    Technologies: Handlebars, Underscore.js, D3.js, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5

  • Front-end Developer

    2013 - 2015
    ITNT
    • Improved the UI on the Soft32.com portal.
    • Updated the entire portal to be 100% responsive.
    • Improved the conversion rate by creating and A/B testing the landing pages on an ongoing basis.
    • Assisted the online marketing team with the Google Apps script.
    • Revamped completely the WordPress blog to be in-line with the brand.
    • Optimized all the assets and increased the page-load speed.
    Technologies: Zend Framework, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5

  • Web Developer

    2012 - 2013
    NTT Data
    • Took over successfully a big portal project from another team.
    • Implemented different modules (like eCommerce, search engine, and file collection) into the portal.
    • Integrated social media APIs into the project.
    Technologies: Web Services, Zend Framework, CSS3, MySQL, PHP

Experience

  • uVibe: Real Time City Guide (Development)

    uVibe shows you the best places to go out on the town, at any moment.

    We listen to social signals in real time and then, based on your preferences, we recommend the best places to go out in your city. uVibe has got you covered whether you want to eat, drink, dance or just hang out with friends.

Skills

  • Languages

    HTML5, HTML, Less, SCSS, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, CSS3, ECMAScript (ES6), Google Apps Script, SQL, Sass, CSS4, PHP 7

  • Frameworks

    Bootstrap, Nuxt.js, Zend Framework, Redux, React Native, Laravel, AngularJS, Bootstrap 3, Angular, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Capybara

  • Libraries/APIs

    Vue.js, jQuery, jQuery UI, Google AdSense, Vuex, Facebook SDK, Facebook API, D3.js, Handlebars, Chart.js, Underscore.js, React, Instagram API, Twitter API, Node.js, Google AdWords

  • Tools

    Subversion (SVN), Bower, Gulp.js, Git, Google Analytics, Visual Website Optimizer, Optimizely, NPM, Grunt, TFS, Adobe Photoshop, Nginx, Sublime Text 3, Terminal, Webpack, Sketch

  • Paradigms

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Scrum, Agile Software Development

  • Platforms

    DigitalOcean, LEMP, LAMP, Ubuntu, Apache2, WordPress, Linux, OS X, Google Chrome, Firebase, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Storage

    MySQL

  • Other

    WordPress Themes, SEO Keyword Research, Ajax, A/B Testing, User Interface (UI), Entrepreneurship, Link Building, SSL Configurations, Facebook Ads, User Experience (UX), Google Tag Manager, i18n, Web Services, AWS

Education

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering
    2012 - 2020
    Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu - Sibiu, Romania
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering
    2007 - 2012
    Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu - Sibiu, Romania

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