CV — Mykhailo Solovei

Profile

Software Developer with practical experience in PHP, Symfony, Shopware 6, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. I build web applications, e-commerce solutions, and automation tools — from the first idea to production deployment. Particularly interested in clean code, automated testing, and systems that help real users.

Target Role

Software Developer (Backend or Fullstack) in a team that values code quality, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

Key Strengths

Hands-on experience with Shopware 6 and e-commerce
Independent project delivery from A to Z
Quick comprehension and willingness to learn
Understanding of business requirements

Professional experience

08/2023 – 07/2026

HQ Professional Services GmbH

Vocational training as an IT specialist for application development

Developing and maintaining web applications with PHP, Symfony, and Shopware 6.
WordPress and Gutenberg development, including reusable plugin and block customisation.
Implementing API integrations and working with relational databases.
Debugging, automated testing, Git and Docker workflows, and technical documentation.

Education

Vocational training as an IT specialist for application development, 08/2023–07/2026

Examination status

IHK final examination Part 2: retake examination planned.

Project experience

Kitacollect – Digital childcare platform

Project work · 2025 – 2026

Development of a web platform for childcare centres, parents, and staff supporting digital communication, planning, and organisation.

Implementing the frontend with Vue.js and JavaScript.
Developing and connecting backend functionality with Node.js and Directus.
Working with REST APIs and data transfer between frontend and backend.
Implementing a user-friendly interface for different user groups.

Technologies: Vue.js · JavaScript · Node.js · Directus · REST APIs

mr-shop.de – Shopware shop

Project work · 2023 – 2024

Shopware e-commerce project with a focus on custom plugins and design.

Extending the shop technically with custom plugins.
Developing and integrating plugins.
Implementing design requirements and adapting the shop interface.

Technologies: Shopware · PHP · JavaScript · Plugins · Web design

Fedimax – plentymarkets / plentyONE

Project work · 2024 – 2026

Design implementation and support for an e-commerce presence using plentymarkets, now plentyONE.

Implementing designs for the e-commerce presence.
Providing support and ongoing assistance in the plentymarkets, now plentyONE, environment.

Technologies: plentymarkets · plentyONE · E-commerce · Web design · Support

AI-supported Shopware product adviser

Project work

Development of a product adviser that semantically matches naturally phrased user requests with suitable shop products.

Connecting Shopware 6, PHP/Symfony, JavaScript, MariaDB, and Docker.
Working with OpenAI, Ollama, embeddings, semantic search, and vector search.
Considering consent, session handling, and rate limiting.

Technologies: Shopware 6 · PHP · Symfony · JavaScript · Vue · MariaDB · OpenAI · Ollama · Embeddings · Vector search

WordPress and Gutenberg migration

Project work

Migrating existing Elementor content to Gutenberg with reusable blocks and a consistent responsive presentation.

Comparing live and development environments and transferring existing content step by step.
Building author, service, and case-study pages with fewer dependencies.
Focusing on responsive presentation, maintainable content, and performance.

Technologies: WordPress · Gutenberg · PHP · JavaScript · Responsive web

ApplyPilot

Personal project in development

Typed application for managing vacancies, evaluating job opportunities, and preparing application packages.

Job management and structured evaluation of job postings.
Preparing application packages with tests for core workflows.

Technologies: Next.js · TypeScript · Prisma · Testing

LeadScout

Personal project in development

Application for domain analysis, technology detection, and lead prioritisation.

Structured domain analysis and detection of the technologies in use.
Preparing research findings for focused lead prioritisation.

Technologies: Next.js · TypeScript · Prisma · Automation

Skills

Professional focus

PHP · Symfony · Shopware 6 · WordPress · Gutenberg · JavaScript · TypeScript · Web development · E-commerce · API integration · Vue.js · Node.js · Directus · REST APIs · React · SQL

Additional knowledge

Docker · Git · automated testing · AI-supported applications · Next.js · Prisma · MariaDB · OpenAI · Ollama · embeddings · semantic search · vector search

Mykhailo Solovei