Hey there 👋,

My name is Alona Tsarova, and I'm a dynamic and experienced Magento backend developer with a successful track record in team leadership and engineering management. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and leadership skills to excel in an engineering manager position.

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Professional Experience:

Team Lead & Magento Backend Developer
Chantelle Lingerie GmbH
^{Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Full-time}

• Managing and mentoring a team of frontend and backend developers, as well as DevOps professionals, in the development of Magento 2-based ecommerce platforms.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
• Resolving technical issues and optimizing performance through custom developments and code optimizations.
• Integrating Magento 2 with various third-party systems including OneStock, SAP, ShopRunBack, GCP, Yext, Selligent, Omnichannel, Adyen, and Glopal.
• Utilizing monitoring tools such as DataDog and NewRelic to track system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Utilized AWS services like WAF, Cloudfront, and EC2 to support project infrastructure needs.
• Collaborated with DevOps professionals to manage infrastructure changes using Terraform, and independently made necessary adjustments to the Terraform projects when required.
• Implemented server performance and security enhancements by coordinating with DevOps teams and independently executing nginx changes using Ansible.
• Leading critical upgrades and feature deliveries, ensuring timely and successful project completion.

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Team Lead & Magento Backend Developer
Ciklum
^{Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs · Full-time}

• Managing and mentoring BE devs
• Ecommerce development on M2
• Data and code migration from M1 to M2
• Integrating M2 with various third-party systems including OneStock, SAP, ShopRunBack, GCP, Yext, Selligent, Omnichannel, Adyen, and Glopal
• Code review / Support existing functionality

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Magento Backend Developer / PHP Developer
Netmatter
^{Feb 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 1 mos · Freelance}

• Ecommerce development on M1 & M2
• Backend integrations with 3-rd party systems to synchronize product's data and orders
• Client consulting / Provide estimates
• Code review / Support existing functionality

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Magento Backend Developer
Living Proof Creative
^{Apr 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Freelance}

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Magento Backend Developer
Promo.ua
^{Sep 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs · Freelance}

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Magento Backend Developer
Affix
^{Mar 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Freelance}

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Magento Backend Developer
Zazmic
^{Mar 2019 - Nov 2019 · 9 mos · Freelance}

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Magento Backend Developer
Opinov8
^{Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Full-time}

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Magento Backend Developer
Opinov8
^{Jul 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · Full-time}

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Magento Backend Developer
Webinse
^{Sep 2011 - May 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Full-time}

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Skills:

• Proficient in Magento development and customization
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management and resource allocation

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Education:

Projector Institute
Organizational Leadership / Strategic Leadership
^{Oct 2023 - Dec 2023}

Zaporizhzhya National University
Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering
^{2008 - 2013}