Vasilii Chushokov
@vasiliichushokov
I modernize PHP platforms, replacing legacy systems with scalable modular architectures.
SerbiaWhat I'm looking for
At Nekki, I lead the backend evolution of internal platforms and GameOps infrastructure, including a next-generation Game Admin Platform replacing a 10-year-old legacy system.
I've built HR and corporate automation through HiBob and Slack integrations, while owning API design, technical stack decisions, CI/CD improvements, and modular PHP modernization.
Across Banzai.Games and MediaGarant, I modernized monoliths, rebuilt high-load CRM APIs, and delivered backend systems for sports, subscriptions, ad-tech, and internal products using PHP, Laravel, Yii2, MySQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ.
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Senior / Lead Backend Engineer (Platform & Infrastructure)
Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Role: Backend Architecture Owner for Internal Systems
I lead the technical evolution of core internal platforms and GameOps infrastructure. My focus is on taking ownership of the backend lifecycle and transforming legacy systems into modern, modular architectures.
🚀 GAME OPERATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
Architected and delivered a next-generation Game Admin Platform from scratch to replace a 10-yea
Role: Technical Planning & Backend Engineering
I was a key technical contributor for the company's core web products. My role focused on decomposing business requirements into actionable technical tasks, leading system refactoring, and ensuring architectural integrity through collaborative design with the team.
🚀 KEY PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
⚽ GOL.RU (Major Sports Portal)
System Modernizati
Role: PHP Development & CRM Modernization
I was responsible for refactoring legacy PHP systems and implementing modern development standards. My key focus was the transition of internal tools to a modern stack and ensuring reliable data exchange with external services.
📊 CRM SYSTEM REBUILD
Laravel Migration: Rebuilt the REST API for a high-load CRM system from scratch during its migration to
🚀 PRODUCT EVOLUTION
Led the migration of frontend applications from jQuery to React with Flux architecture, significantly improving UI responsiveness and maintainability.
Developed and maintained backend features using Kohana, focusing on application performance and database optimization.
Improved overall user experience by implementing modern frontend practices and optimizing serve
🚀 WEB SERVICES & CRM DEVELOPMENT
Designed and developed a regional entertainment portal from scratch, managing the full development lifecycle.
Built a custom CRM system for the service industry and later performed a full-scale rebuild using the Yii framework to meet growing performance and scalability requirements.
Integrated various third-party APIs and designed relational database
🚀 INFRASTRUCTURE & AUTOMATION
Maintained and developed the official government service website, ensuring compliance with strict security and uptime standards.
Administered and optimized large-scale databases (InterBase, Cronos).
Fully automated inter-departmental data exchange and implemented secure remote access for regional departments, reducing manual processing time.
⚙️ TECH ST
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