Samuel Szabo, Developer in Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia
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Samuel Szabo

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PHP Developer

Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia

Toptal member since May 10, 2022

Bio

Samuel is a seasoned PHP Developer with over 20 years of experience in web development, specializing in eCommerce solutions and warehouse management systems. Skilled in full-stack development, system architecture, and agile methodologies, he has a proven track record of delivering innovative and efficient solutions.

Portfolio

Fulfillment company
PHP, Symfony, Laravel, Laravel Mix, Bootstrap, APIs, jQuery, API Development...
Tiedemann Globe Incorporated
PHP, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Warehouse Management, Symfony, IT Projects...
Austin Limo Management LLC
PHP, Database, Database Design, Relational Databases, Twilio Development...

Experience

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

PHP, SQL, Frameworks, Planning, Symfony, Agile

The most amazing...

...project I've developed was a warehouse management system created from scratch and completed in record time.

Work Experience

Senior Full-stack Developer

2023 - PRESENT
Fulfillment company
  • Migrated a custom-made system with Symfony components to a full-featured Symfony framework.
  • Developed a customer claim assistant system with the API connection in Symfony.
  • Enriched the company's Todo application with image previews and automation.
Technologies: PHP, Symfony, Laravel, Laravel Mix, Bootstrap, APIs, jQuery, API Development, Web Development, Back-end Developers, Web Application, HTML, CSS, API Integration, Database, Docker, REST API, Message Queues, Git Flow, Object-oriented Programming, Symphony, Docker Compose, PHPUnit, E-commerce marketing

PHP Developer

2024 - 2024
Tiedemann Globe Incorporated
  • Upgraded the custom system to PHP 8 using a modern template and framework.
  • Made design adjustments to ensure a unified and visually appealing look.
  • Incorporated new global functionalities using modern techniques and tools.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Warehouse Management, Symfony, IT Projects, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Linux

Full-stack PHP Developer

2022 - 2023
Austin Limo Management LLC
  • Implemented a Twilio two-way SMS verification system.
  • Updated the whole custom-made PHP 5 application to PHP 8.
  • Migrated the application to the high-availability configuration in AWS Lighthouse.
Technologies: PHP, Database, Database Design, Relational Databases, Twilio Development, Cloud Migration, Full-stack, Full-stack, Git, LAMP Server, Web Development, Back-end Developers, Web Application, HTML, CSS, Linux, SSL Certificates, Front-end, Git Flow, Object-oriented Programming, Symphony, PHPUnit

Lead Developer

2017 - 2023
Martinus
  • Integrated data from an existing eCommerce shop in the year following a competitor acquisition. Worked on synchronizing the product, customer, and order data from the competitor's system.
  • Developed the JavaScript ES6 module for communicating with the POS terminal through a JSON:API client. The solution included Jest tests and processed hundreds of thousands of store receipts.
  • Integrated new payment gateways, including card payments and PayU, as well as the delivery services such as GLS and Post that allowed instant payment processing and label printing.
  • Created a unique paperless solution for a new warehouse. The process included planning, making simulations, and handling the system release.
  • Devised an inbox concept to develop new administrative features easily.
Technologies: JavaScript, PHP, APIs, Logistics Consulting, Invoicing, Leadership, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Architecture, Planning, Shape Up, Git, CakePHP, SQL, MySQL, Invoices, Warehouses, Testing, PhpStorm, Android, API Development, Web Development, Back-end Developers, Web Application, HTML, CSS, Linux, SSL Certificates, API Integration, VoIP, Agile Development, Technical Leadership, Front-end, Database, Docker, REST API, Message Queues, Git Flow, Object-oriented Programming, GraphQL, Docker Compose, PHPUnit, E-commerce marketing

Full-stack Freelance Developer

2009 - 2017
Ebys, s.r.o
  • Developed a web recruitment campaign for the Slovak Amazon warehouse, leading to hundreds of employments.
  • Managed a mailing list for Slovak television company's tens of thousands of receivers using AWS.
  • Reduced the portal's video cache creation time to ten milliseconds using simple virtual servers.
  • Bypassed paying for a streaming service by using the YouTube API and continuously updating unlisted videos.
  • Created a unique front-end editor for a personal CMS system that uses a click-and-edit feature to make the process effortless.
Technologies: JavaScript, LAMP, Linux Virtual Server (LVS), Debian, PHP, HTML, MySQL, AWS, Amazon S3, YouTube API, jQuery, Full-stack, Full-stack, LAMP Server, Web Development, Web Application, CSS, Linux, SSL Certificates, API Integration, Front-end, Database, Git Flow, Object-oriented Programming, WordPress Development

CEO

2008 - 2016
Packservice (Acquired by Shipmall)
  • Developed a logistic system to manage 40+ client shops and process hundreds of daily shipments.
  • Managed a high-availability system that includes an interface for clients and employees.
  • Connected to tens of eCommerce APIs to import new client orders.
  • Created a camera system to record every individual packaging and shipment.
  • Tracked shipments of multiple delivery services to provide clients with additional information.
Technologies: CakePHP, Logistics Consulting, Invoicing, APIs, SAP, Exports, Email, AWS, SMS, PHP, Python, Raspberry Pi, API Development, Web Development, Back-end Developers, Web Application, HTML, CSS, Linux, SSL Certificates, API Integration, Agile Development, Front-end, Database, REST API, Object-oriented Programming, E-commerce marketing

Owner and Full-stack Developer

2003 - 2009
NovyPocitac.sk
  • Developed the eCommerce front-end and back-end solutions.
  • Ranked first in Slovak Google SERP for generic words like "notebook."
  • Synced tens of thousands of items from multiple suppliers in a short amount of time.
Technologies: JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Product Imports, Exports, Invoicing, APIs, Local SEO, Web Development, Web Application, HTML, WordPress Development, E-commerce marketing

Paperless Warehouse Management

The company needed to quickly develop new paperless warehouse solutions for selecting and packaging shipments. I initially created a simulator that highlighted the best processes by comparing different selection procedures.

For the rest of the project, I was focused on developing and delivering the entire system in three cycles using Shape Up product development. It meant starting from the MVP that was used alongside the old solution.

This process enabled a quick launch of the new operational warehouse. In addition, I created helpful tools, including a dashboard and the connection to our partner's path optimization API.

Supplier Order Management Wizard

The system was designed to improve the clients' order efficiency and record and organize items before shipping.

It combines different data sources such as client orders, expected deliveries, and stock-or-sale predictions. The final product needs fewer manual interventions because of its semi-automatic features.

Ruby on Rails Ebook eShop Playground

https://github.com/samuelszabo/ror-ebooks-eshop
I created a simple ebook store that contains a payment gateway connection and an option to deliver books using a web service.

Ordering ebooks is enabled by using an API Gem created in Ruby. This was the first project I developed in Ruby as part of a self-learning initiative.

How-to Video Portal

https://www.akosatorobi.sk
A Slovak how-to video portal with tens of thousands of page views. I supported the whole network, configured LAMP on virtual servers, and customized the ClipShare tool to meet the client's requirements.

The most challenging part was staying within the budget, and I had to create strong cache to save server resources. Helped by a flexible purge system and strong cache, the homepage and landing pages' response time was under ten milliseconds on a single low-cost Apache server.

In addition, hundreds of videos were connected to the YouTube API, and the new unlisted videos were being regularly uploaded to reduce video hosting costs.

Libraries/APIs

jQuery, API Development, REST API, YouTube API, PayPal API, UI Development

Tools

PhpStorm, Git, Docker Compose, Linux Virtual Server (LVS)

Languages

JavaScript, PHP, HTML, SQL, CSS, Ruby, Python, PHP, GraphQL

Frameworks

CakePHP, PHPUnit, Android, Symfony, Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Laravel Mix, Bootstrap

Paradigms

Testing, Object-oriented Programming, Agile Development, Database Design, DevOps

Storage

MySQL, Database, LAMP Server, Amazon S3, Database, Relational Databases

Platforms

Docker, Linux, AWS, LAMP, Debian, Raspberry Pi, Twilio Development, WordPress Development

Other

Logistics Consulting, Invoicing, Shape Up, Warehouses, Full-stack, Full-stack, Web Development, Back-end Developers, Web Application, API Integration, Technical Leadership, Git Flow, E-commerce marketing, APIs, Frameworks, SSL Certificates, VoIP, Front-end, Message Queues, Symphony, Planning, Warehouse Management PHP, Agile Sprints, Predictive Learning, SAP, Exports, Email, SMS, Product Imports, Local SEO, Leadership, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Architecture, Cloud Migration, Invoices, Warehouse Management, IT Projects, Cloud Engineering

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