Hi, my name is
Deyan Dobrev.
Building for the web.
Bio
As a former professional in Maritime Business and Logistics, I bring a unique perspective and a set of transferrable skills to the IT industry. My diligence, attention to detail, and ability to multitask make me a reliable team player, even under pressure and tight deadlines.
I am a goal-oriented individual with strong organizational and prioritization skills, always seeking opportunities to learn and grow. My communication skills enable me to collaborate effectively with others and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
Furthermore, I am an exceptionally fast learner, always eager to take on new challenges and broaden my knowledge. Overall, I am a committed and driven individual with a passion for IT, and I look forward to leveraging my skills and expertise to make meaningful contributions to the field.
2017 - 2018
Administrative and Information Security
National Military University “Vasil Levski”, Masters degree
Veliko Tarnovo
2012 - 2017
Port and Fleet Management
Naval Academy Nikola Vaptsarov, Bachelor degree
Varna
2004 - 2009
Mathematics
High School of Mathematics, Dr. Petar Beron
Varna
2017 - 2022
Ship Agent, Port Specialist
EISA - Economou International Shipping Agencies
Varna
Field of expertise:
Served as port agent responsible for delivering comprehensive services to vessels calling at Bulgarian ports. Provided support to Owners, Charterers, Managers, Operators, and Ship Masters throughout all stages of the port call, including document control, shipping and financial documentation, cargo procedures, regulatory compliance, and procurement of vessel interests.
Achievements and tasks:
Handled a wide range of vessel types and cargo operations, including repair coordination and dry docking. Represented both chartered and owned container feeder vessels and oversaw port terminal operations at Bulgarian ports on behalf of Hapag-Lloyd AG, one of the world’s largest container carriers.
Nov 2022 - Aug 2023
OpenText StreamServe Developer
Brain Bulgaria LTD, part of Brain GmbH
Varna
Field of expertise:
Designed and implemented document management solutions using the StreamServe platform. Developed custom templates and scripts to support document automation workflows for enterprise clients.
Achievements and tasks:
Worked on a long-term migration project for BMW Group, moving legacy logic for documents—such as invoices, contracts, and notices—to StreamServe Exstream. This included scripting, XML and XPath processing, and deploying builds to test and integration environments.
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
Full-stack web developer
Unbelievable Digital
Varna
Field of expertise:
Started as a junior developer and worked extensively with Laravel and Zend frameworks. Built and maintained several web applications, with a focus on stability, maintainability, and performance.
Achievements and tasks:
Contributed to the development of a Laravel-based application built from scratch, working closely with the team to meet client specifications. Also maintained and refactored an existing Zend application, enhancing its structure and performance.
Aug 2024 - current
Full-stack web developer
iCard AD
Varna
Field of expertise:
Since joining iCard AD, I've focused on building and maintaining internal and customer-facing web applications using Laravel and Vue.js, with an emphasis on clean architecture and long-term maintainability.
Achievements and tasks:
I actively maintain and enhance a proprietary payment gateway using PHP and JavaScript, ensuring robust functionality to meet evolving e-commerce needs. Additionally, I've led the development of WordPress, OpenCart, and PrestaShop plugins to integrate the gateway, delivering seamless checkout experiences and secure, standards-compliant implementations tailored to each platform.
Tech
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Programming Languages
- JavaScript
- PHP
- HTML
- CSS
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Libraries & Frameworks
- Laravel, Zend
- Vue.js, React, jQuery
- Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, SASS, SCSS
- Smarty, Twig
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Tools & Platforms
- Git, GitHub, SVN
- Jira, Azure DevOps
- Figma
- Firebase, Firestore
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Databases
- MySQL
Proj
Featured Project
Smurfs Kids Club
A comprehensive full-stack web application for a children's club built with React 18, TypeScript, and Vite. Features include interactive animations (GSAP, Granim.js), advanced form handling with React Hook Form and Yup validation, event calendar with react-big-calendar, Google Maps integration with place reviews, admin panel for reservations, image gallery with lightbox, parallax effects, and responsive design. Backend includes Firebase Cloud Functions for Google Places API integration and real-time data management. Styled with Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui components, and Ant Design.
- React 18
- TypeScript
- Vite
- Tailwind CSS
- GSAP & Granim.js
- Firebase
- Cloud Functions
- Ant Design
