Aleksandrs Bondars

Designed and developed a course planning tool saving 60% of time for the course planning department. Implemented complex allocation algorithms and built a GraphQL API for internal services.

Reduced promo component development time by 95% through standardization and configurable modules. Led PHP 7 to 8 and Symfony 4.5 to 6 upgrades with zero production incidents.

Architected an entire platform from scratch, evaluating risks and planning for high-load scenarios. Built and led a cross-functional team and configured CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

Part of a team improving and maintaining AF Gruppen's internal services. Applied CQRS and DDD within a Symfony 3.4 codebase and implemented real-time communication using RabbitMQ and WebSockets.

Developed new features and optimized slot machines for the Bingo Slots game using PHP. Maintained and refactored legacy code, resolving defects affecting live gameplay.

Worked on SkyCentrics, a leader in IoT smart building solutions and DERMS. Built backend services in PHP 7.1 using Zend Framework 2 and Symfony 3, with Angular 2 on the frontend.

Part of a team building a project connecting photographers and professional retouchers. Developed backend services in PHP 5.6 and Symfony 2, using RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing.

Provided web development services to small and large businesses. Delivered custom websites and e-commerce solutions on WordPress, Joomla, OpenCart, Drupal, and MODx.

Played a key role in building SlonKupon.ru, a leading coupon service, from the ground up. Implemented backend functionality in Symfony 2 and PHP 5.6 covering deals, orders, and coupon redemption.

Completed a BSc in Machine Learning from the University of London in 2025.