Shalala Abil

Software Engineer

Salary / Daily rate

Ballymacrown, Spain, Co. Cork, Ireland

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

PHPRESTful APIsMySQL

Languages

English

About me

Intro

CRM specialist & full-stack developer with 4+ years building scalable web applications and custom business solutions. Proven track record of optimizing system performance by 40% and developing API integrations for banking & enterprise clients. Expert in PHP/Laravel, SuiteCRM customization, and database optimization to streamline your business processes.

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Work experience

Software Engineer

PRODATA

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years 7 months

Azerbaijan · On-site

Customized CRM Solutions: Developed and customized SuiteCRM modules to align with business requirements, enhancing the CRM's capabilities to improve sales, marketing, and customer support processes. Workflow Automation: Designed and implemented custom workflow actions to automate key business processes, reducing manual effort and increasing operational efficiency. Data Management: Managed and maintained CRM data integrity by developing validation rules, custom fields, and data import/export scripts, ensuring accurate and reliable customer information. Integration and API Development: Integrated SuiteCRM with third-party systems and applications through REST API, facilitating seamless data exchange and enabling advanced reporting and analytics. User Training and Support: Conducted training sessions for end-users and provided ongoing technical support, helping teams to maximize the CRM's functionality and improve user adoption. Performance Optimization: Monitored and optimized CRM performance, implementing caching strategies and database indexing to ensure smooth and fast system operations. Theme and UI Customization: Enhanced the user interface by developing custom themes and modifying templates, improving the overall user experience and interface usability. Upgrade and Maintenance: Managed SuiteCRM upgrades, ensuring custom modules and extensions remained functional post-upgrade, while maintaining an upgrade-safe environment. Reporting and Analytics: Developed custom reports and dashboards to provide real-time insights into key business metrics, enabling data-driven decisionmaking across the organization.

Software Engineer

Bank Respublika

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

11 months

On-site

Utilizing version control systems (e.g., Git, Git Lab ) to manage code repositories, track changes, and collaborate effectively with team members.. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to facilitate data exchange between the front-end and back-end systems, enhancing system interoperability and scalability. Using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) to manage tasks, timelines, and project-related communication effectively. Designed and implemented database solutions for various projects using SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using PHP, MySQL, and various frameworks such as Laravel and CodeIgniter, resulting in streamlined functionalities and increase in user engagement. Participated in Agile development methodologies, attending daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings, ensuring timely project deliveries. Implemented MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture within Laravel, ensuring a clear separation of concerns and improving code organization. Performed API testing using tools like Postman and conducted version control to maintain API swagger stability and backward compatibility. Utilized OOP concepts for database interaction, creating object-relational mapping (ORM) and ensuring seamless integration with databases for efficient data handling. Designed and developed data integration solutions utilizing JSON and XML formats to facilitate seamless communication between disparate systems and applications. Applied SOLID principles software design and development practices, ensuring maintainable, scalable, and robust applications. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to translate requirements into functional code and applications.

Software Programmer

BOA Collection Agency

Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

1 year 4 months

Karki 0619, Azerbaijan

Collaborated with the QA team to test software functionality, incorporating feedback to enhance performance and user experience. Developed and maintained web applications using Core PHP, MySQL, and HTML/CSS, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and efficient solutions. Developed complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers to support application development and data retrieval, improving data processing efficiency. Performed database optimization by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, leading to a 30% decrease in query execution time. Optimized and enhanced existing PHP codebase by refactoring and improving algorithms, reducing page load times by 40% and enhancing overall system performance. Contributed to database design and optimization, creating efficient SQL queries and database structures, resulting in improved data retrieval and manipulation. Worked collaboratively with front-end developers to integrate backend functionalities seamlessly with user interfaces, ensuring a cohesive user experience. Integrated third-party APIs and libraries to enhance application capabilities and facilitate seamless interactions with external services. Emanat Million vs. Diagnosed and resolved technical issues reported by clients, utilizing strong analytical skills to identify root causes and provide efficient solutions, resulting in a 25% reduction in recurring problems. Integrated third-party APIs (Payment gateways, social media platforms) to expand application functionalities and enable data exchange between systems. Telegram Designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining software applications or systems based on project specifications. Creating technical documentation, including specifications, system diagrams, and user manuals, to assist in understanding the codebase and system functionalities.

Software Developer

webline.az

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 3 months

Karki 0619, Azerbaijan

Actively participated in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and improving code quality across the team. Collaborated with cross-functional team members to design, develop, and deploy innovative features that enhanced application usability and performance. Authored and maintained comprehensive technical documentation, streamlining the onboarding process for new developers and facilitating knowledge transfer. Diagnosed, troubleshot, and resolved complex software issues, reducing downtime and enhancing overall system stability. Contributed to the successful delivery of multiple client projects by meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.


Education

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University • ASOIU

Bachelor's degree

2016 - 2020

3 years 11 months

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