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Vagelis Ilias

@vagelisilias

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PHP developer specializing in scalable Symfony/Laravel microservices and REST API design.

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking backend or full-stack roles focused on scalable PHP/Symfony/Laravel microservices, clean architecture, and collaborative Agile teams.

I am a PHP software developer with 3+ years of professional experience building and maintaining large-scale, object-oriented web applications using PHP 8+, Symfony, Laravel, and RESTful APIs. I focus on clean code, SOLID principles, and maintainable architectures across the full web development lifecycle.

At CV-Library and previous remote roles I developed Symfony 7 microservices, designed scalable REST APIs, improved MySQL performance, and delivered backend services used across multiple microservices. I also built full-stack mapping applications and implemented geospatial solutions using PostgreSQL/PostGIS and automation scripts in Python.

I bring strong database design (MySQL), microservices and Docker-based development experience, and a track record of improving workflow efficiency and data accuracy through automation and pragmatic engineering practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

PHP Developer

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CV-Library

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Built and maintained PHP 8.4 / Symfony 7 microservices following DDD and Clean Architecture, designed scalable REST APIs, and improved MySQL performance to reduce response times across services.

PHP 8+Symfony DDD REST APIs MySQL Docker Microservices SOLID PHPUnit

PHP Developer

Ardent

Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (3 months)

Built full-stack mapping applications using PHP, AJAX and Leaflet.js, implemented CRUD services with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and improved GIS data handling for spatial datasets.

PostgreSQL PostGIS AJAX Leaflet.Js CRUD APIs GIS Data Eloquent REST

Geospatial Developer

KN Circet

Apr 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Developed Python automation (ArcPy, Pandas) for spatial data processing, generated automated ArcGIS-derived reports, and improved workflow efficiency by 40% while increasing data accuracy.

Python ArcPy Pandas ArcGIS Automation Geopandas Spatial Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ulster University

Master of Science, Geographic Information Systems

2019 - 2022

Completed an MSc in Geographic Information Systems with coursework in web-based GIS, spatial analysis, GIS databases, and Python automation.

Technological University of Western Macedonia

Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering

2007 - 2013

Completed an undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering with focus on technological solutions for sustainable operations and water degradation assessment.