About
Hi, I'm a Developer based in Katowice, Poland. With over 17 years in the industry, I still learn new things every day (for instance, recently, it is Web3, which looks very interesting to me). Outside of work, I enjoy trekking and music. If you're interested in learning more about my work, please feel free to explore my portfolio.
Backend Developer
I specialize in backend development with a focus on PHP, although I also have experience with Python, JavaScript, and other languages.
- Website: lukaszbacik.com
- Phone: (+48) 506 857 787
- City: Katowice, Poland
- Preferred operating mode: Remotely
- Degree: Master
- E-mail: lukasz@lukaszbacik.com
- ceidg.gov.pl
- Preferred employment type: B2B
Skills
I have expertise in several PHP frameworks, including Symfony, API Platform, Laravel, Yii2, and Slim. I am also skilled in Python (FastAPI) and JavaScript (Node.js, React, Angular). My experience includes working with various databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, and MongoDB, as well as caching services like Redis and Memcached. I have worked with messaging services such as RabbitMQ, search engines like Elasticsearch and Solr, and containerization platforms such as Docker and Lxc. Additionally, I have experience in Kubernetes and cloud-based environments, including Azure, AWS, and other providers.
Resume
Below, you can find the most important facts from my resume - if you are interested in its full version, don't hesitate to contact me.
Summary
Łukasz Bacik
Developer with 15+ years of experience in PHP, 3+ years of experience in team management, and 5+ years of experience in PHP tech leading.
- 40-759 Katowice, Poland
- (+48) 506 857 787
- lukasz@lukaszbacik.com
Teamwork and Collaboration Experience
2004 - present
- Small teams - one, two developers
- Teams up to 8-10 members, including developers, qa, designers, project/product managers, product owners, scrum masters
- Mixed teams - cooperating with developers/stakeholders from USA and Europe
Education
Master in Computer Science
1998 - 2004
University of Silesia
Master's thesis: "Evolutionary model of the BIST structure" - application written in C++ for designing BIST structure using genetic algorithm, for a given unit described in ISCAS
Bachelor's thesis: "Thermal energy flow controller" - the goal was to design and craft (including the PCB and the case) the device with the microcontroller, LCD, buttons, and ports to (1) control the heat source and (2) communicate with the digital thermometers utilising the 1-wire protocol. Code has been written in Assembler for 8051 microcontrollers.
Professional Experience
PHP Developer / PHP Tech Lead / Team Leader
2014 - present
Different companies
- Experience with PHP frameworks: Symfony, Laravel, Lumen, Yii2, Slim
- Testing frameworks: PHPUnit, phpspec, Behat, Codeception
- PIM/CMS/e-Commerce solutions: Pimcore, Shopware
- Experience with frontend frameworks: Vue, React, Angular
- Databases: MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- other: Redis, Memcache, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, Solr, Docker, Kubernetes
- Clouds: Azure, AWS
Head of IT Systems Administration
2011 - 2014
Liberty Poland (Polkomtel / Polsat)
- Administration of IT infrastructure (server room, computer network)
- Maintenance and development of software
- Team management
IT Specialist / Developer
2004 - 2011
Ticketpro Poland / Systel Systemy Teleinformatyczne
- Maintenance of IT infrastructure (Cisco, D-link, MikroTik, GNU/Linux)
- Server/service administration
- Software development (PHP, e-commerce, company web page, services admin panel)
- Server configuration / Hosting platform development
Contact
Location:
Szojdy 35, 40-759 Katowice
Email:
lukasz@lukaszbacik.com
Call:
(+48) 506 857 787