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TALENT-27153

Vanand

Solution Architect

Armenia

Seniority

Expert

Language skills

English B2, Russian C1

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Skills

javascript react.js php laravel wordpress kotlin gcp

Industry

Payment Gateway Real Estate Fintech IT Services and IT Consulting E-commerce

Professional Summary

Candidate has a diverse and extensive background in the field of Software Engineering and Web Development. Starting as a freelancer while still a student, they initially worked with technologies such as WordPress, JavaScript, and jQuery. Upon returning from military service, they joined eWorld LLC, a marketing agency focused on SEO services. In this role, they worked on projects involving technical SEO and website development, primarily using WordPress, jQuery, and JavaScript. Candidate then worked on two major projects at eWorld LLC: one focused on collecting reviews from various sources for affiliate marketing, and the other involved creating a consolidated CRM tool named SMARTA for marketing agency services. Subsequently, they moved to Naomi LLC, a U.S.-based outsourcing company, where they worked on Laravel, PHP, React, and Vue.js. Notably, they developed a lead management tool and a landing page builder for marketing purposes. Candidate later joined Mumble as a Senior Software Engineer and quickly moved up to become a Technical Lead. Their responsibilities expanded to include leading multiple teams, contributing to vision creation, and setting OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). The projects at Mumble involve marketing and sales automation, content management systems, conversion-driven web development, and technical and programmatic SEO, using JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and more. 

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Education

National Polytechnic University of Armenia / Master's degree, Computer and Information Sciences, General

2013 - 2015


National Polytechnic University of Armenia / Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences, General

2007 - 2011

Certifications and Trainings

Experience

Technical Lead / Mamble

Jun 2021 - Present 


  • Leading teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions, including: marketing and sales automation, content management systems, conversion-driven web development, technical and programmatic SEO

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

  • Identifying and implementing best practices for software development, testing, and deployment.

  • Acting as a point of technical escalation for teams and stakeholders.

  • Identifying and mitigating technical risks.

  • Continuously improving the team's development process and tools.

  • Skills: Programmatic SEO · Team Management · Communication · Strategic Planning · Cloud Computing · Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) · Coaching · Technical Leadership · Agile Software Development · Analytical Skills · Software Architecture · Leadership · Mentoring · Problem Solving




Software Engineering Team Lead / Mamble

Mar 2021 - Jun 2021


  • Leading and managing a team to achieve project goals

  • Setting expectations and goals for team members

  • Providing guidance and mentorship

  • Facilitating communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders

  • Managing team resources, timelines, and deliverables

  • Creating software solutions, including: marketing and sales automation, content management systems, conversion-driven web development, technical and programmatic SEO.

  • Skills: Coaching & Mentoring · Goal Setting · Teamwork · Project Management · Custom CMS Development · Technical SEO · Programmatic SEO · Team Management · Communication · Team Leadership · Mentoring · Web Development · Search Engine Optimization (SEO)




Senior Software Engineer / Mamble

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021


  • Producing clean and efficient code based on the requirements in JavaScript (React.js, Node.js, Next.js)

  • Writing unit tests according to project requirements

  • Engaging in extension, improvement, and refactoring of existing codebase and toolkits

  • Preparing and conducting spikes and knowledge-sharing sessions

  • Acting as a scrum team member according to project processes

  • Skills: Apache Kafka · Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) · Databases · Event Driven Programming · Unit Testing · Google Cloud Platform (GCP) · Next.js · Technical SEO · JavaScript · React.js · Node.js




Senior Software Engineer Team Lead / Freelance

Hybrid

Dec 2019 - Oct 2020

Yerevan, Armenia 


Project: WorldEdu

  • Managing and leading a diverse team of engineers, overseeing both front-end and back-end development, as well as mobile application teams for Android and iOS.

  • Taking charge of platform development, focusing on seamless application processes to enhance user experience.

  • Spearheading website development initiatives to ensure optimal performance and user engagement.

  • Driving the development of payment integrations to enhance the functionality and efficiency of financial transactions within the platforms.

  • Implementing best practices in software engineering to maintain high standards of code quality and system reliability.

  • Proactively identifying and addressing technical challenges to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.

  • Playing a key role in strategic decision-making processes related to technology, architecture, and project timelines.

  • Skills: Team Management · Coaching · Technical Leadership · React.js · Node.jsSkills: Team Management · Coaching · Technical Leadership · React.js · Node.js




Chief Technology Officer 

Freelance, Remote

May 2019 - Jan 2020 

Yerevan, Armenia 


Project: Boshamlan

  • Developing strategic vision, contributing to the overall advancement and market positioning.

  • Providing leadership and guidance in decision-making related to technology, architecture, and scalability.

  • Collaborating with executive leadership to integrate technology as a key driver of business strategy.

  • Leading dynamic problem-solving initiatives, leveraging various methodologies to address challenges swiftly and effectively.

  • Evaluating and adopting emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

  • Spearheading a comprehensive project rewrite for enhanced efficiency and functionality.

  • Optimizing databases to improve data accessibility and overall system performance.

  • Scaling platforms to a multi-tenant structure, multi-country support based on subdomains.

  • Integrating payment solutions to streamline financial transactions within the system.

  • Skills: JavaScript · PHP · LaravelSkills: JavaScript · PHP · Laravel




Senior Web Developer / Noemi LLC 

Freelance

Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 

Yerevan, Armenia


As a Software Engineer at Noemi LLC, I applied strong problem-solving skills, contributed to both front-end and back-end development, and led the creation of a customizable landing page platform. I played a key role in web and media portal development, adapting to evolving technologies to enhance processes. Engaging in the full software development lifecycle, I optimized systems from concept to deployment.


  • Applying strong problem-solving skills, resolving technical challenges, and optimizing systems.

  • Functioning as a Full Stack Engineer, contributing to both front-end and back-end development initiatives.

  • Leading the development of a landing page platform, designing a system with customizable templates to empower marketing specialists in creating effective landing pages.

  • Contributing to web development projects, ensuring high performance and user-friendliness.

  • Playing a key role in the development of media portals, focusing on content delivery and user engagement.

  • Adapting to evolving technologies and industry best practices to enhance software engineering processes.

  • Engaging in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment. 

  • Skills: JavaScript · React.js · Web Development · PHP · Laravel · MySQL




Senior Web Developer / E-World

Full-time, On-site

Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 

Yerevan, Armenia


My role as a Web Developer at E-World was characterized by a dedication to technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles. I played a crucial part in shaping E-World's reputation for crafting impactful and user-friendly web solutions.


  • Developing a range of affiliate websites, showcasing versatility in web development.

  • Spearheading the development of diverse e-commerce websites, ensuring seamless and secure online transactions.

  • Engineering a review collecting system based on expert and customer opinions, aggregating rankings from various sources, and creating top product lists per niche.

  • Elevating website performance and executing Technical SEO strategies to enhance online visibility and user experience of various websites.

  • Translating complex technical concepts into accessible insights for non-technical stakeholders.

  • Implementing responsive web design principles, and optimizing user experiences across different devices.

  • Conducting performance audits and implementing optimizations to ensure efficient website functionality.

  • Collaborating with marketing teams to align web development efforts with overall business objectives.

  • Maintaining a focus on continuous learning and skill development to adapt to evolving technologies.

  • Skills: JavaScript · Web Development · PHP · HTML 5 · CSS · MySQL · ElasticSearch




Freelance Web Developer 

Freelance, On-site

Jul 2010 - Apr 2012 

Yerevan, Armenia


In the early phase of my software engineering career, I actively engaged in diverse freelance projects, focusing on web development. My expertise evolved through the development of various websites, initially leveraging WordPress and later transitioning to a Laravel-based tech stack. This progress allowed me to deepen my technical skills and deliver effective solutions in dynamic software engineering environments. I freelanced on projects including inknagir.org, betinmysports.com, iNews Armenia, and friendplus.com.


  • Utilizing WordPress CMS for the creation of templates across various projects, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

  • Maintaining a high standard of design quality, contributing to the visual appeal and functionality of each website.

  • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand and implement specific design and functionality requirements.

  • Adapting designs to meet the unique branding and messaging needs of each project.

  • Providing technical support and troubleshooting during the website development process.

  • Demonstrating versatility by successfully transitioning from web design to full-stack development.

  • Engaging in continuous learning to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in web development.

  • Successfully completing freelance projects within specified timelines, demonstrating efficiency and reliability.

  • Skills: WordPress · JavaScript · PHP · HTML 5 · CSS · MySQL

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