Volodymyr

Volodymyr Berkela
Full-Stack Software Engineer​
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Lviv, Ukraine | Remote / Hybrid​
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English: Upper-Intermediate​

Summary
PHP/Laravel Software Engineer with 7+ years of commercial experience in backend and full-stack
web development. Strong expertise in building and maintaining REST APIs, backend functionality for
web and mobile applications, third-party integrations, database optimization, production support and
release processes.

Experienced across multiple domains including e-commerce, healthcare, CRM systems, and SaaS
platforms, building and maintaining backend and full-stack features for scalable web applications.
Worked closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, maintainable, and
performance-oriented solutions. Hands-on experience with Laravel, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL,
Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, JavaScript, Vue.js, React.js, Angular and Shopify ecosystem. Currently
expanding TypeScript knowledge to strengthen full-stack expertise.

Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in a team, experience mentoring
trainees and junior developers, participating in code reviews, and communicating with technical and
non-technical stakeholders.​

Core Skills
Programming Languages: PHP, Ruby, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, C#, Liquid

Frameworks: Laravel, Ruby on Rails, Angular, Vue.js, React.js, Angular, Zend Framework

E-commerce: Shopify (Themes, Apps, Checkout Extensions, Shopify Functions)

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Caching & Search: Redis, Memcached, Elasticsearch
Tools & Platforms: Docker, RabbitMQ, Postman, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, Amplitude, Piwik

AI Tools: Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot

Practices: Code review, production support, performance optimization, release management,
Agile/Scrum, mentoring, client communication

Operating Systems: macOS, Linux, Windows​

Work Experience

SoftServe - PHP Developer
June 2021 - Present

●​ Developed and maintained backend functionality for healthcare-related web and mobile
applications using PHP and Laravel.
●​ Designed, implemented, and supported RESTful APIs for client-facing and internal product
features.
●​ Worked on backend functionality connected with user flows, data processing, API
communication, and application business logic.
●​ Developed parts of frontend functionality using React.js, contributing to user interface
features and application integration.
●​ Integrated third-party APIs and supported external service communication.
●​ Worked with databases including MySQL and PostgreSQL, optimized queries, and improved
backend performance.
●​ Used Redis, RabbitMQ, and caching/queue mechanisms to support asynchronous
processing and improve system reliability.
●​ Supported production environments, investigated issues, fixed bugs, and improved
application stability.
●​ Participated in release cycles and acted as a release driver, coordinating deployments with
QA and project stakeholders.
●​ Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including QA, PM, BA, designers, frontend
developers, and mobile developers.
●​ Participated in code reviews and contributed to improving code quality, maintainability, and
development practices.
●​ Mentored trainees and junior developers, helping them with onboarding, technical tasks, and
best practices.

Blackbird Lab - Shopify / Full-Stack Developer, Part-time
December 2023 - December 2025

●​ Customized Shopify themes and created new e-commerce functionality using Shopify Liquid,
JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
●​ Built new features for e-commerce stores and improved user experience.
●​ Integrated third-party APIs and services, including payment gateways, CRM/ERP systems,
marketing tools, and external platforms.
●​ Developed parts of frontend functionality using React,js and Vue.js, contributing to user
interface features and application integration.
●​ Customized Shopify checkout using Checkout UI Extensions and Shopify Functions.
●​ Troubleshot and fixed production bugs and client-reported issues.
●​ Communicated directly with clients to clarify requirements, provide technical input, and
deliver solutions.
●​ Participated in code reviews and wrote clean, maintainable code.

JetSoftPro - PHP Developer
February 2019 - June 2021

●​ Developed backend functionality using PHP and Laravel.
●​ Built and maintained REST APIs for web applications and e-commerce solutions.
●​ Developed parts of frontend functionality using Angular and Vue, contributing to user
interface features and application integration.
●​ Integrated third-party APIs, payment services, and Shopify-related functionality.
●​ Worked with Shopify stores, custom apps, and Liquid templates.
●​ Refactored legacy code and improved code maintainability.
●​ Worked with MySQL databases, optimized queries, and supported backend performance
improvements.
●​ Fixed bugs, supported existing functionality, and collaborated with team members during
feature delivery.

Education

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv​
Bachelor’s Degree, Applied Mathematics and Informatics​
2016 – 2020​
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Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University​
Master’s Degree, Secondary Education, Informatics​
2022 – 2024

Inoxoft - Web Development Course, PHP/Laravel
November 2018 - January 2019

●​ Completed practical training focused on PHP, Laravel, MVC architecture, databases, and
web application development.
●​ Built educational projects using PHP/Laravel and MySQL.
●​ Gained practical understanding of backend development, routing, controllers, models,
database relationships, and web application structure.

Languages
●​ Ukrainian — Native
●​ English — Upper-Intermediate / B2