Senior Web Developer

Backend PHP Developer

Manolis Xatziemmanouil

I am an experienced PHP web developer focused on backend applications, legacy system maintenance, and practical problem-solving. I build and improve reliable production systems, with strong emphasis on debugging, long-term maintainability, and delivering work that solves real business needs.

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Why me?

Big Picture Thinking

I do not just follow requirements at face value. I try to understand the broader context so that my work supports the overall direction of the project, not only the task in front of me.

Practical Problem Solving

When issues appear, I focus not only on identifying the cause, but also on proposing realistic and workable solutions that fit the project’s actual constraints.

Reliable Presence

I aim to be someone people can rely on when work needs to move forward — present, responsive, and focused on getting things done without unnecessary friction.

Continuous Improvement

I keep improving my skills and working methods over time, learning what is useful in practice and adapting to the needs of each project and team.

Education

2013

Degree in Automation Engineering

ΤΕΙ (Τechnological Εducational Ιnstitution) of Automated Systems

The purpose of this faculty is to provide a comprehensive education in both the theory and practice of automatic control systems. It encompasses a diverse range of subjects, including electrical engineering, electronics, programming languages such as C++, assembly, and ladder logic, CNC technology, robotics, and optimization theory for automated systems. The aim is to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of the various disciplines required for the design and implementation of automatic control systems, such as in factory production chains.

2017

Certificate of Competency in English, University of Michigan

English — C2 Proficiency

English is an essential part of my daily work, through technical documentation, programming resources, and communication in international project environments.

2021

Certificate of Competency in German, University of Austria

German — B2

Developed German language skills through extensive involvement in German-language projects and professional communication.

Experience

2012 - Current

Freelance Web Developer

Independent work alongside long-term corporate collaborations, delivering websites, WordPress projects, Laravel applications, maintenance, migrations, and technical troubleshooting for clients

2017 - Current

PHP Developer

FactSet

Contributed to business-critical PHP web applications for FactSet through a long-term assignment via PROCON, a Greek professional consulting company, focusing on implementation, maintenance, debugging, and enhancement within an international team.

2014 - 2017

PHP Developer

Interactive Data

Worked on enterprise web applications for Interactive Data through PROCON, contributing to implementation, maintenance, issue resolution, and production support. The work later continued under FactSet ownership.

August 2013 - March 2014

PHP Developer

European Infosystems

Worked on NSRF-funded digital projects, including Digi Retail, Digi Lodge, and Digi Content, developing subsidized websites and e-shops based on the company’s custom platforms. My main responsibility was to upgrade and improve vCart, the platform used to implement e-shops, and later to train and coordinate a team building customer websites with the upgraded version.

November 2012 - May 2013

Intern Developer / Technical Support

Honest Partners

Completed an internship providing technical support for websites and the company’s internal platforms.

Core Web Stack

PHP / Laravel

95%

MySQL / SQL

90%

JavaScript / jQuery

85%

WordPress

85%

Core Engineering Strengths

Legacy System Maintenance

95%

Troubleshooting & Debugging

95%

Independent Delivery

90%

System Modernization

90%