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Hire SerhiiSerhii Shushliapin
Verified Expert in Engineering
Sitecore Developer
Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
Toptal member since April 9, 2024
Bio
Serhii is an experienced and results-driven developer with a passion for creating comprehensive and innovative websites. He's equipped with more than eight years of hands-on experience in Sitecore back-end and front-end development. Serhii is adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations.
Portfolio
Agilitee Solutions
Next.js, Sitecore, Sitecore Experience Manager Cloud (XM Cloud), Sitecore JSS...
Van Lanschot Kempen
Sitecore, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), React, Next.js, Helix, C#.NET, Agile...
Include Agency
Sitecore, Azure, React, CI/CD Pipelines, C#.NET, REST APIs, Headless CMS...
Experience
- C#.NET - 15 years
- Sitecore - 10 years
- Azure - 7 years
- Docker - 7 years
- React - 6 years
- Architecture - 5 years
- Next.js - 4 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Docker, Azure, Sitecore, .NET, Architecture, Next.js, React
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on is a website for the "Atlantis, The Palm" luxury hotel, offering a comprehensive booking process for rooms, restaurants, and activities.
Work Experience
Senior Sitecore Developer
2024 - 2025
Agilitee Solutions
- Utilized new XM Cloud features such as cloud search, widgets, and personalization.
- Assisted with migration strategies from Sitecore XP 9 to Sitecore XM Cloud.
- Implemented API integration with Sitecore Content Hub.
Technologies: Next.js, Sitecore, Sitecore Experience Manager Cloud (XM Cloud), Sitecore JSS, Full-stack, TypeScript
Senior Sitecore Developer
2022 - 2023
Van Lanschot Kempen
- Successfully transitioned from the old model-view-controller (MVC) website to the latest Sitecore tech stack, incorporating Sitecore 10, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Sitecore Headless Services, React, and Next.js.
- Designed the Van Lanschot Kempen solution according to Helix architecture principles, which enabled the launch of the Mercier Van Lanschot website with minimal effort and significant component reuse.
- Extended React front end with Sitecore Headless Services components for Experience Editor support.
- Implemented pixel-perfect responsive React components for five breakpoints.
- Improved website performance and reliability using SSG and Kubernetes ReplicaSets.
- Established detailed security configurations tailored to distinct teams of editors responsible for managing different segments of the website.
- Deployed solution to Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
Technologies: Sitecore, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), React, Next.js, Helix, C#.NET, Agile, Headless CMS, .NET Core, Sitecore JSS, Full-stack, TypeScript
Senior Sitecore Developer and Solutions Architect
2021 - 2022
Include Agency
- Led the Sitecore upgrade project, transitioning the multisite solution of five production websites from version 9.3 to 10.
- Implemented a proof of concept and initial integration with Uniform's platform to enable static site generation and reduce infrastructure costs.
- Enabled the brand-new Sitecore Horizon tool, now Sitecore Pages, for content editors.
- Implemented integrations with various payment providers, including American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Alipay, and UnionPay.
Technologies: Sitecore, Azure, React, CI/CD Pipelines, C#.NET, REST APIs, Headless CMS, Architecture, Sitecore JSS, TypeScript
Senior Sitecore Developer and Team Lead
2019 - 2021
Monstar Lab
- Developed a .NET Core and Entity Framework Core-based solution for a Danish transport company.
- Incorporated domain-driven design (DDD) principles to implement a vehicle management business logic.
- Expanded the team in Ukraine to include six developers and one QA engineer.
- Led the Sitecore upgrade project, transitioning the multisite solution of five production websites from version 9.0.2 to 9.3.
- Provided technical assistance in the PCI DSS compliance assessment.
Technologies: Entity Framework Core, .NET Core, Sitecore, Azure, React, Domain-driven Design (DDD), CI/CD Pipelines, C#.NET, REST APIs, ASP.NET Core
Senior Sitecore Developer
2017 - 2019
Implicit ApS
- Led a multisite solution for a group of hotels in Dubai.
- Implemented a Helix-based solution, enabling the successful launch of five hotel websites within a single year.
- Introduced an omnichannel marketing suite tool for bank marketers to create content using a user-friendly graphical interface and integration with numerous dispatch channels, including SMS, emails, and push notifications.
Technologies: Sitecore, Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET Framework, ASP.NET MVC, Helix, CI/CD Pipelines, C#.NET, REST APIs
Team Leader and Lead Developer
2007 - 2017
Sitecore
- Developed a Sitecore eCommerce solution that integrates with Microsoft Commerce Server.
- Built numerous marketing applications, including Email Experience Manager, Forms and Campaign Manager.
- Defined development processes and practices such as test-driven development (TDD), code reviews, and pair programming.
- Determined code quality standards, including static code analysis, code styles, and metrics.
- Specified technical implementation details, clarified requirements with stakeholders, and performed POCs, prototyping, and driving implementation.
- Established continuous integration standards and practices, including gated CI and unit and integration testing.
- Encouraged the development and implementation of internal open-source software (OSS), contributing to other teams across the department.
Technologies: Sitecore, ASP.NET MVC, Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, C#.NET, REST APIs, Agile
.NET Developer
2007 - 2007
Soft-Ukraine
- Developed a donation management system for an international organization.
- Implemented a thorough integration with the Oracle database provider.
- Introduced custom ASP.NET Web Forms components using Ajax.
Technologies: .NET, C#.NET
Developer
2005 - 2006
Privat24 Internet Bank
- Developed an internal tool used for account management.
- Implemented the integration with an SMS-sending system to deliver birthday congratulations to clients.
- Updated and improved the visual design of a legacy system.
Technologies: Web Development
Experience
Van Lanschot Kempen Corporate Website
https://www.vanlanschotkempen.comA corporate website created using the latest Sitecore technological stack, including Sitecore 10, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Sitecore Headless Services, React, Next.js, and SSG. The Helix-based architecture enabled multisite functionality and component reuse with other corporate websites. I also implemented a pixel-perfect responsive design with five breakpoints.
"Atlantis, The Palm" Website
"Atlantis, The Palm" is a 5-star luxury hotel with a comprehensive booking process for rooms, restaurants, and activities. I handled renewed implementations according to Sitecore standards and best practices using the Helix architecture. The system is integrated with numerous 3rd-party solutions for online payments, currency exchange, and email delivery.
Ancotrans Fleet Manager
https://ancotrans.com/Implemented a fleet management API and web, iOS, and Android applications. The application enabled:
• Dispatchers manage vehicles (CRUD), plan delivery routes, and chat with drivers and other dispatchers via chat.
• Drivers can log in to their vehicles and navigate the delivery routes.
• Dispatchers manage vehicles (CRUD), plan delivery routes, and chat with drivers and other dispatchers via chat.
• Drivers can log in to their vehicles and navigate the delivery routes.
Omnichannel Marketing Suite for Danske Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4flOkvjzxIg&t=970sThis project involved implementing an omnichannel marketing suite for Danske Bank. The new tool allowed marketers to create content using a user-friendly graphical interface. It also enabled integration with numerous dispatch channels, including SMS, emails, and push notifications.
Sitecore FakeDb
https://github.com/sshushliapin/Sitecore.FakeDbA unit testing framework for Sitecore that enables the in-memory creation and manipulation of Sitecore content. It is designed to minimize efforts for test content initialization, focusing on minimal test data rather than comprehensive content tree representation.
Education
2001 - 2006
Master's Degree in Computer Systems and Networks
Oles Honchar Dnipro National University - Dnipro, Ukraine
Certifications
MARCH 2024 - PRESENT
Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification
Sitecore
JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT
Sitecore 10 .NET Developer Certification Exam
Sitecore
APRIL 2018 - DECEMBER 2020
Sitecore Certified Platform Associate Developer
Sitecore
MAY 2017 - DECEMBER 2019
Sitecore Professional Developer
Sitecore
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, REST APIs
Tools
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Helix
Languages
C#.NET, TypeScript
Frameworks
Next.js, .NET, .NET Core, Sitecore JSS, Entity Framework Core, ASP.NET Core, .NET 7, ASP.NET MVC
Paradigms
Agile, Test-driven Development (TDD), Azure DevOps, REST, Unit Testing
Platforms
Azure, Sitecore Experience Manager Cloud (XM Cloud), Docker, Azure Functions
Storage
Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Queue Storage
Other
Software Development, Sitecore, APIs, Full-stack, CI/CD Pipelines, Headless CMS, .NET Framework, Development, Web Development, Headless Software, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Microsoft Commerce Server, Open-source Software (OSS), SSG, .NET Core 3, Payment APIs, Architecture
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