Alona Tsarova Email & Phone Number

Kyiv City, Ukraine

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify strategic opportunities for growth in the e-commerce sector.• Co-led the development of a new product offering, selecting a solution that aligned with market demand and business objectives.• Conducted in-depth assessments of Magento stores to identify areas for improvement, providing recommendations for functionality and user experience enhancements.• Created detailed technical documentation outlining efficient steps for developers, ensuring consistency and faster implementation across projects.• Developed a client-oriented presentation on the importance of e-commerce performance, emphasizing its impact on user engagement and conversion.• Designed "ready-to-use" solutions to facilitate effective client collaboration and improve service efficiency.

As an experienced Magento backend developer and team lead, I lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality solutions and driving business success. My responsibilities included:• 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.• Led critical upgrades and feature deliveries, ensuring timely and successful project completion.• Optimized the image upload process, resulting in a 50% reduction in project expenses.

Ukraine

• Managed and mentored a team of frontend and backend developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.• Led ecommerce development projects on Magento 2, ensuring high-quality deliverables and meeting project deadlines.• Oversaw data and code migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal downtime.• Integrated Magento 2 with various third-party systems, including OneStock, SAP, ShopRunBack, GCP, Yext, Selligent, Omnichannel, Adyen, and Glopal, enhancing system functionality and interoperability.• Conducted thorough code reviews and provided support for existing functionality, maintaining high code quality and performance standards.• Reduced technical debt by 70% within one year, significantly improving code quality and maintainability.

• Developed ecommerce platforms using Magento 1 and Magento 2, delivering robust and scalable solutions.• Implemented backend integrations with third-party systems to synchronize product data and orders, enhancing operational efficiency.• Consulted with clients to provide expert advice and project estimates, ensuring alignment with business goals and budget.• Conducted comprehensive code reviews and supported existing functionality, maintaining high standards of code quality and system performance.• Decreased the number of daily support tickets from 100 to 1 in less than three months, enhancing user satisfaction and operational efficiency.

- Ecommerce development on M1 & M2- Backend integrations with 3-rd party systems (ERP, CRM, Payment & Shipping Systems, etc)- Client consulting / Provide estimates- Project performance / Code review

- Ecommerce development on M2- Client consulting / Provide estimates- Project performance / Code review- Payment & Shipping methods development- Integrated user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic

- Client consulting / Provide estimates- Developing marketplace extension for M2 & M1 - https://marketplace.magento.com/adfix-squarefeed.html.Extending magento API to provide all necessary information for creating Google Shopping campaigns. - Customer support

- Ecommerce development on M1 & M2- Developer interviews- Client consulting / Provide estimates- Project performance / Code review

Kiev Region, Ukraine

- Ecommerce development on M2- Integrated user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic- Backend integrations with 3-rd party systems (ERP, PIM, ORM, CRM, Payment Systems, etc)- Client consulting / Provide estimates / Developer interviews - Project performance / Code review

• Ecommerce development on magento: B2B, B2C, whitelabels with custom BO, integration with ERP.• Thirt party integrations.• Performance optimizations.

• developing front-end and back-end of Magento stores • providing estimations • working according to clients' specifications • writing technical documentation • fixing bugs • interaction with client• developing Magento extensions• support• training of new staff members

Organizational Leadership

Developmental/Remedial English

Master'S Degree, Computer Software Engineering, 85.6