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I’m Ashot, a Senior Backend Engineer from Armenia with 11+ years of experience building and maintaining business-critical web platforms and APIs. Since 2015, I have specialized in backend engineering with strong expertise in PHP 8+, Laravel, Symfony, and Yii, along with Linux, databases, CI/CD, distributed services, and production troubleshooting.

My expertise lies in designing scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems, optimizing performance, and solving complex technical challenges. I have hands-on experience developing Healthcare and Insurance CRMs, Logistics platforms, E-commerce and Marketplace solutions, Job Board systems, and other enterprise-grade applications.

Driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence, I continuously improve my skills and stay up to date with modern backend technologies and engineering practices.

Let’s connect and build something exceptional together!

Name : Ashot Hovhannisyan
Email : ashot.hob@gmail.com

Date of Birth : 30 August 1989
Phone : +374 44551552

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I am proficient in

05.

Senior Backend Engineer

Elligint Health
(USA, Remote | 1-year fixed-term contract)

2025 - 2026

Healthcare CRM Development: Develop and maintain core backend services for a complex enterprise healthcare CRM platform using PHP 8+, Symfony, and Yii, supporting critical healthcare workflows and business processes.
Enterprise Business Logic: Design, implement, and enhance complex backend functionality across patient/client management, workflows, data processing, and business rules within a large-scale legacy and modern codebase.
Legacy System Modernization: Work across Symfony / Yii architecture, refactoring legacy components, improving existing implementations, and gradually introducing cleaner and more maintainable solutions.
Search & Data Processing: Work with Elasticsearch for search and data retrieval functionality, optimizing queries and investigating performance-related issues across large datasets.
Production Reliability: Use New Relic and Linux-based tools to investigate app errors, analyze performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot production incidents, and identify root causes of complex backend issues.

04.

Full-Stack Engineer & Principal Architect

Proxify (Sweden, Remote)

2021 - 2025

Architecture & Discovery: Partnered with founders to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps, evaluating monolith vs. microservices trade-offs to build cost-effective, scalable, high-load SaaS solutions.
Fintech & Insurance CRM: Designed and developed core modules for a multi-tenant SaaS CRM serving financial advisors and insurance agents in Germany and Belgium, including bidirectional email and calendar synchronization, conflict resolution, and workflow automation.
High-Load Backend Engineering: Built and optimized server-side logic and REST APIs for high-traffic SaaS and e-commerce applications, with a focus on performance, reliability, scalability, and fault isolation.
Database & Caching: Designed and optimized MySQL/PostgreSQL schemas and implemented multi-tier Redis caching. Optimized multi-tenant AWS MySQL databases handling millions of transaction logs with zero downtime.
Microservices: Contributed to a high-traffic Symfony microservices platform, defining service boundaries to enable independent deployment, reduce failure risks, and improve scalability.
Cloud & DevOps: Leveraged AWS for secure, highly available cloud storage and infrastructure, and automated deployments and delivery pipelines using GitHub Actions.

03.

BackEnd Engineer

YanceyWorks (Roseville, CA, United States | fixed-term contract)

2020 - 2021

Laravel Backend Development: Developed and maintained scalable backend applications using PHP and Laravel, applying SOLID principles, clean code practices, and maintainable architecture.
Payment Systems: Developed and integrated payment processing functionality, implementing business logic and integrations with external payment providers and services.
API Integration: Integrated and customized third-party REST APIs, adapting external services to application requirements and ensuring reliable data exchange between systems.
Email Systems: Developed and maintained email-related functionality, including service integrations, automated email workflows, and reliable message processing.
Data Import & Export: Designed and implemented flexible data import/export workflows supporting CSV, Excel, and PDF formats, ensuring data validation, consistency, and accurate transformation.
Backend Architecture: Built reusable services and components for complex business logic, focusing on separation of concerns, scalability, maintainability, and code reusability.
Code Quality: Applied SOLID, OOP, and clean code principles throughout the development lifecycle, contributing to a consistent and maintainable Laravel codebase.

02.

CEO & Backend Lead

IT-TALENTS Association (Yerevan, Armenia)

2017 - 2020

Technical Leadership: Led backend development initiatives, defining technical direction, architecture, and development standards for web-based projects and internal platforms.
Backend Engineering: Designed and developed backend solutions using PHP and modern web technologies, implementing business logic, REST APIs, database integrations, and scalable application components.
Team Leadership: Coordinated developers and technical contributors, assigned tasks, reviewed implementations, and supported the team in solving complex technical challenges.
Project Management: Translated business requirements into technical tasks and development plans, overseeing projects from initial planning through implementation and delivery.
Business & Operations: Led the organization's strategic direction and day-to-day operations, managing client relationships, project priorities, and business development initiatives.

01.

PHP / Full-Stack Web Developer

Evistep Enterprise (Yerevan, Armenia)

2015 - 2017

Web Development: Designed and developed web applications using PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, and AJAX, implementing backend functionality and interactive frontend features.
Database Development: Designed and optimized MySQL/database structures, focusing on efficient data storage, retrieval, and application performance.
Application Development: Implemented business logic, integrated frontend and backend components, and maintained existing web applications.
Technical Growth: Continuously evaluated and adopted modern web development technologies, tools, and best practices, improving development quality and efficiency.
Project Planning: Collaborated with developers and project stakeholders to break down requirements into development tasks, estimate effort, and identify technical dependencies.

03. 2012 - 2014

Yerevan State University

Master Degree : Physics / Astrophysics

During my Master’s studies, I continued my research in Infrared Astronomy, focusing on the observation and analysis of 230 galaxy nuclei dust in the infrared spectrum. This research was an extensive and significant contribution to the field, involving advanced data processing and spectral analysis techniques. My work helped to better understand the properties of interstellar dust and its impact on galactic evolution.
After completing my Masters I was selected to go to the Vatican Observatory Summer School in 2014 where I met many great scientists from Cambridge, Arizona University, etc. I also met the Pope there.

02. 2006 - 2010

Yerevan State University

Bachelor Degree : Physics

During my Bachelor’s studies, I built a strong foundation in general physics, covering areas such as mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics. My diploma research in Infrared Astronomy was recognized as the best work among all Bachelor's theses and was published in two prestigious scientific journals:
The Astrophysical Journal (USA) – the most renowned journal in the field.
Astrophysics (Armenia) – a leading Armenian scientific journal.
This achievement marked an important milestone in my academic journey and laid the groundwork for my Master's research.
You can find and download my publications in my Researchgate profile

01.

PhysMath high school

Physics and Mathematics Specialized School named after Artashes Shahinyan

At PhysMath School, I was an active member of the Olympic group, participating in various mathematical Olympiads and competitions. The rigorous curriculum and high-level training in mathematics and physics significantly shaped my analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing me for my future academic and professional endeavors.

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Services

From backend development to performance optimization, I offer a full range of services to help your business thrive in the digital world. Whether you need a new website, API integration, security enhancements, or strategic consulting, I provide cutting-edge solutions designed for growth and efficiency.

Web Design
Frontend Development

A website's design is more than just aesthetics—it’s about delivering an exceptional user experience. I create visually appealing, fast, and responsive interfaces that captivate users across all devices.

I focus on user engagement, performance optimization, and SEO-friendly structures to ensure your website not only looks great but also ranks well and drives business growth.

Web Development

I have developed numerous projects for companies across various industries, including e-commerce, healthcare, real estate, finance, logistics, and education.

I specialize in backend development, optimizing existing systems for better performance, scalability, and security. Using modern frameworks and libraries, I ensure that applications remain efficient and maintainable while also keeping legacy code up to date with the latest best practices.

Website Maintenance & Support

Launching a website is just the beginning. Continuous maintenance ensures your site remains secure, up-to-date, and fully functional as your business evolves.

I provide ongoing support, feature enhancements, and issue resolution for both websites I develop and existing ones, helping you adapt to new challenges and customer demands with ease.

Technical Consulting &
Business Strategy

With years of experience in web development, system architecture, and business analysis, I offer expert guidance to help you make informed decisions about your digital solutions.

Whether you're planning a new project, improving an existing one, or seeking technical advice, I provide a strategic approach tailored to your goals. Let's discuss your ideas and turn them into actionable solutions.

API Development & Integration

APIs are the backbone of modern web applications. I design and develop secure, scalable, and well-documented APIs that enable seamless integration between different platforms, services, and third-party tools. Whether you need a RESTful API, GraphQL, or integration with external systems, I ensure reliable and efficient communication.

Performance Optimization

Website and application performance play a crucial role in user experience and search engine rankings. I analyze and optimize speed, database queries, caching mechanisms, and server configurations to ensure your web solutions run at peak efficiency. Faster websites lead to better user retention and higher conversion rates.