Vlad Ilie
Cluj-Napoca, RO
hello@vladilie.ro
+40 785 151 130

I love to juggle with technology and put my soul into every project to get the best out of it.

Education


Politehnica University Timișoara
September 2013
 — 
June 2017
Bachelors in System Engineering

Experience


Software Engineer
June 2017
 — 
Present
Freelance

With 5 years of experience in JavaScript technologies, specializing in NextJS, NodeJS, and Tailwind CSS, I've developed comprehensive solutions across databases, storage, user management, and data analysis. My work with startups includes building MVPs and launching to market, alongside managing personal SaaS projects focused on innovation and creativity.

  • Node.js / ExpressJS / NestJS
  • MongoDB / PostgreSQL / MySQL / SQLite / Neo4j
  • Prisma / Supabase
  • ReactJS / NextJS / TypeScript / Markdown / SCSS / TailwindCSS
  • Git / CI/CD
WordPress Developer
June 2017
 — 
Present
Freelance

I am specialized in WordPress development across custom themes, plugins, and functionalities for e-commerce and data-driven applications. My work includes API integrations, site migrations, and custom solutions, with a strong commitment to WPCS standards, best practices, and internationalization.

  • WordPress / WPCS / WP-CLI
  • PHP / MySQL
  • REST-API / JSON / AJAX
  • HTML / CSS / TailwindCSS / jQuery / JavaScript / ReactJS / TypeScript
  • Git / CI/CD
Full Stack Developer
February 2020
 — 
April 2021
7code

I developed mobile and desktop applications using ReactJS, created custom websites with Laravel and WordPress, and implemented scalable RESTful APIs with NestJS. My work included integrating payment gateways like Stripe, Braintree, and EuPlătesc, leveraging WebRTC and third-party APIs for real-time functionality, and enhancing my full-stack expertise with modern technologies, establishing a reputation as a versatile and results-oriented developer

  • NestJS / TypeScript / NodeJS
  • JavaScript / jQuery / / ReactJS
  • PostgreSQL / MySQL
  • PHP / WordPress
WordPress Developer
January 2019
 — 
May 2019
WWSC Märkte und Medien GmbH

I was actively involved in WordPress development, customizing themes to meet client needs, developing plugins and themes. I created my first ReactJS application, further enhancing my expertise in delivering tailored, client-focused solutions.

  • WordPress plugin/theme development
  • PHP / MySQL
  • WP-CLI / WPCS
  • JavaScript / jQuery / ReactJS
  • AJAX / JSON / REST API

Projects


Măslinescu
April 2024
 — 
September 2024

Măslinescu is the bridge between romanian consumers and the best producers of extra virgin olive oil in the world.

  • Created a custom WordPress theme from scratch based on a Figma design
  • Migrated over 13.000 orders along with their customers, products, and reviews
  • Implemented interesting functionality for splitting backorders
  • Automated the order status-changing process based on delivery status
e-BikeRent
March 2022
 — 
May 2022

Custom platform for electric bike rental. Built with NextJS, integrates the Supabase database, authentication, storage, and real-time request solutions. The payment gateway uses the library I implemented for the online payment service EuPlătesc, released on npm.org.

  • NextJS / TypeScript / ReactJS / i18next
  • PostgreSQL / Prisma
  • TailwindCSS
  • Brevo
TransilvaniaCar
February 2022
 — 
April 2022

Custom car rental website. Integrates database, storage, and authentication solutions from Supabase. Integrates Brevo email service via API.

  • NextJS / TypeScript / ReactJS / next-intl
  • PostgreSQL / Prisma
  • TailwindCSS
  • Brevo
Tablouri Colorate
March 2018
 — 
June 2018

It is a WooCommerce online store for custom printing of paintings on canvas materials. I built and integrated a custom ReactJS interface for users to customize their print products with different layouts from one picture per product to collages with varying arrangements of multiple photos.

Real estate project
August 2020
 — 
August 2020

I built a plugin for a real estate agency that syncs properties from a CRM with Custom Post Types from a WordPress site based on an API. I did the first import of information (properties and real estate agents) using custom WP-CLI commands. Subsequent synchronization is maintained using webhooks, also implemented in the module.

Volunteer


Software Engineer
April 2018
 — 
Present
Books on the Face (Cărțile pe față)

The non-governmental organization "Books on the Face" promotes reading and aims to reduce functional illiteracy and the educational gap between rural and urban areas, reduce school dropout, and broaden the professional horizons of children from rural areas of Romania.

  • I maintain the web infrastructure of the organization's projects.
  • I develop digital functionalities to put into practice the ideas that support the organization's activity.
  • I monitor the functionalities of the sites and ensure their proper functioning and security.
  • Some web projects: cartilepefata.ro, booktruck.ro, tedxzorilor.com, masterclass.cartilepefata.ro.

Certificates


Neo4j Certified Professional
February 2022
Neo4j

Awards


Database Design and Programming with SQL
July 2013
Oracle

For my work against mass surveillance and building out civic tools for digital democracy.

Languages


Romanian:
Native speaker
English:
Native speaker

Skills


Backend:
PHP, TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, NestJS, NextJS
Database:
MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Neo4j
Frontend:
TypeScript, JavaScript, ReactJS, JSX, NextJS, Redux, CSS, TailwindCSS

Interests


SW Localization:
WordPress, WP-Translations.PRO, cron-job.org, Discourse, Poedit, tldraw.com, Weblate.org
Other:
Sudoku, Mahjong, Hiking, Boardgames, Folk music
Books:
Harry Potter, Dune, SF