## Eugene Panov – Senior Full Stack Engineer (PHP/Laravel, React)
Location: Limassol, Cyprus (CY)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgenii-panov
GitHub: https://github.com/evpanov
Telegram: @eugene_panov
Languages: Russian (Native), English (B1)
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## Summary
Senior Full Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications and modernizing legacy systems, mainly in payments and fintech. Strong expertise in PHP/Laravel backends and React frontends, with a focus on clean architecture, reliability, and performance. Experience designing and implementing microservices, high‑load APIs, dashboards, and internal tools for fintech, e‑commerce, and analytics. Actively uses AI assistants (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT-like tools) to speed up delivery, refactoring, and documentation while keeping control over architecture and code quality.
Open to: Senior PHP/Laravel Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, React Developer (remote or Cyprus-based).
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## Core Skills
- Backend: PHP 7/8, Laravel, Lumen, PHPUnit, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, RESTful APIs
- Frontend: JavaScript (ES6+), React, HTML5, CSS3
- Architecture: Microservices, system design, database design
- DevOps & Tools: Docker, Git, CI/CD, Kafka, Vault, KeyCloak
- Domains: Payments, fintech, CRM, dashboards, data processing
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## Experience
### Senior Full Stack Developer – Bizcombo Technologies Ltd
Dec 2025 – Present • Limassol, Cyprus
- Design and implement automation workflows connecting external/internal APIs.
- Build custom modules and architect scalable microservices for high‑performance backend systems.
- Focus on maintainable code, observability, and reliability of the automation platform.
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### Full Stack Developer – F&F WORLDWIDE SERVICES LTD
Mar 2023 – Jul 2025 • Limassol, Cyprus
- Developed, refactored, and supported an in‑house DIY CRM & Client Area for a fintech company.
- Implemented and maintained payment gateway integrations with providers (B2BInPay, VirtualPay, Skrill, Neteller, etc.).
- Built and supported trader gateways and integrations for MT4/MT5.
- Performed data analysis, investigated and resolved production issues, and handled operational tasks.
- Stack: PHP 7/8, Laravel, Lumen, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, Vault, KeyCloak, PHPUnit, Docker.
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### Full Stack Web Developer – Reyo Media Cyprus
Apr 2022 – Feb 2023 • Limassol, Cyprus
- Developed, refactored, and supported parts of a DIY analytics dashboard.
- Implemented procedures and services to retrieve large reports from affiliate platforms via APIs and web scraping.
- Monitored and resolved errors using Sentry, created and tracked issues in Asana.
- Set up Dockerized environments for local development.
- Stack: PHP 7.2+, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Redis, PHPUnit, Docker, Asana, OneSignal, AWS.
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### Full Stack Developer – Unlimit
Dec 2014 – Feb 2022 • Limassol, Cyprus
- Developed, integrated, and supported a DIY e‑commerce platform (AddStore.com), including payment integrations (PayPal, OnlinePay) and YML import (Yandex Market).
- Built dashboards for MetaTrader and tools for merchants, including a Merchant Interview Questions application.
- Developed and supported RESTful APIs for partners and business products such as “Card Issuing”.
- Worked with high‑load financial systems and complex integrations in the payment industry.
- Stack: Yii2, PHP 7.4+, Laravel, ReactJS, MySQL, Oracle, SOAP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, Twig.
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### Web‑Developer – Dengi Online
Apr 2011 – Dec 2014 • Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Integrated payment systems (mobile commerce, card payments, wallet and terminal systems) into the aggregation platform “Dengi Online”.
- Developed and supported integration modules to ensure stable operation.
- Assisted clients integrating with the aggregation system and supported logistics services aggregators.
- Stack: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, SOAP, PGP, OpenSSL.
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### Earlier Roles
- Web‑Developer – Metrika (Aug 2010 – Apr 2011)
Developed and supported internal web interfaces (frontend and backend) for product catalogues, Axapta‑based information systems, and payment order preparation tools.
- Web Developer – KIT Finance Investment Bank (May 2007 – Apr 2010)
Developed and supported intranet portals and internet websites, including modules for document exchange and internal tools.
- ASP Web Programmer – Piter Plus OOO (Feb 2006 – May 2007)
Developed and supported online shop modules and billboard systems.
- Webmaster – Efo OOO (Jan 2005 – Jan 2006)
Maintained content (news, articles), processed images, and supported company web presence.
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## Education
Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University – Engineering / Technics
2000 – 2006 • Russia
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## Selected Projects
- Waste Collection in Cyprus – https://wastecollectioncyprus.com
Service for managing and optimizing waste collection information in Cyprus.
- Psytican – https://psytican.com
Web application in the mental health / psychology domain.
- Paparad – https://paparad.bandcamp.com
Personal creative project (music).
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## Recommendations
- “Evgenii has a deep understanding of the payment industry and the ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems. He handles multiple tasks while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.”
- “Highly skilled engineer with a strong focus on completing tasks, excellent at investigations and digging into unknown areas.”