Dandara Vladislav
Chisinau,CU
Summary
Full Stack Software Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on development experience and a strong foundation in sports analytics and data-driven platforms. Skilled in building scalable web applications using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL. Combines technical proficiency with a background in operations management and data analysis, bringing a unique perspective to product development. Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions, from responsive frontends to robust backend services, in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Stack Engineer
Rangers Football Club
12.2024 - 04.2026
- Designed and developed an internal scouting dashboard used by coaching staff for player evaluation, video analysis, and performance reporting.
- Built reusable UI components with React, TypeScript, and Styled Components, improving development velocity across the engineering team.
- Integrated GraphQL APIs to deliver real-time data visualizations using Recharts, enabling data-driven decision-making for recruitment and match preparation.
- Collaborated closely with scouts, analysts, and product managers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Freelance Full Stack Engineer
Self-Employed
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Architected and delivered a football analytics platform from the ground up, handling both frontend and backend development as the sole engineer.
- Implemented features for capturing in-game player actions, processing event data, and presenting interactive statistical visualizations.
- Built a responsive, high-performance UI with React, Tailwind CSS, and Zustand for efficient state management.
- Managed the full project lifecycle: requirements gathering, technical design, development, testing, and deployment.
Full Stack Engineer
Software Mind
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and maintained web applications for VitaMojo, a restaurant technology platform, using React, Node.js (NestJS), and MySQL.
- Built user-facing interfaces for online ordering, kitchen workflow management, and operations dashboards.
- Wrote comprehensive unit and integration tests using React Testing Library, contributing to a stable and reliable codebase.
- Participated in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and cross-team collaboration to deliver features on schedule.
Manager, Data Operations
Hudl
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Led data collection and quality assurance processes for football performance analytics, managing a team of analysts.
- Coordinated workflows between data teams, product managers, and engineering to ensure timely and accurate delivery of match insights.
- Developed operational procedures and reporting standards that improved data accuracy and reduced processing turnaround time.
- Gained deep domain expertise in sports data platforms, which directly informed the transition to a software engineering career.
Manager, Data Operations
Wyscout
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed football data operations including match analysis coordination, data validation, and quality control across multiple competitions.
- Supervised a team responsible for collecting, processing, and delivering structured match data to clients worldwide.
- Streamlined data workflows and introduced process improvements that increased team productivity and output consistency.
Banking Officer
ProCredit Bank
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Provided financial advisory services to individual and business clients, supporting loan applications and account management.
- Analyzed client financial data to assess creditworthiness and prepare recommendations for lending decisions.
- Ensured compliance with banking regulations and internal policies across all client-facing processes.
Intern, Banking Department
ProCredit Bank
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Completed a structured internship program covering core banking operations, client services, and financial product management.
- Supported senior officers in client documentation and data entry, ensuring accuracy in routine banking transactions.
- Acquired knowledge of financial regulations and risk assessment, contributing to effective customer relationship management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Finance and Banking
State University of Moldova (USM)
01-2012
Skills
- React
- Nextjs
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Tailwind CSS
- Styled Components
- Redux
- Zustand
- MobX
- Nodejs
- Express
- NestJS
- REST APIs
- GraphQL
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Git
- CI/CD
- Agile/Scrum
- React Testing Library
- Code Reviews
Certification
- The Complete Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp - Angela Yu, Udemy
- Node with React: Build & Deploy a Fullstack Web Application - Uzochukwu Eddie Odozi
- AWS & React: Deploy an Auto-Scaling E-Commerce App with ELB - YouAccelTraining, Udemy
- AWS & Typescript Masterclass: CDK, Serverless, React - Alex Dan, Udemy
- 100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp - Angela Yu
Projects
- Scouting Dashboard - Rangers FC, Built a comprehensive scouting platform featuring video analysis tools, interactive reporting, and task management for coaching staff., React, GraphQL, Recharts, Styled Components, TypeScript, Zustand
- Restaurant Platform - VitaMojo, Enhanced restaurant applications for ordering, kitchen workflows, and operations management., React, Node.js (NestJS), MySQL, REST APIs, TypeScript, Redux
- Football Analytics Platform, Developed end-to-end analytics tool for capturing and visualizing in-game player actions and match statistics., React, REST APIs, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Zustand
Languages
- Romanian, Native
- Russian, Fluent
- English, Fluent, C1
Timeline
Full Stack Engineer
Rangers Football Club
12.2024 - 04.2026
Freelance Full Stack Engineer
Self-Employed
06.2024 - 12.2024
Full Stack Engineer
Software Mind
04.2022 - 01.2024
Manager, Data Operations
Hudl
05.2019 - 02.2022
Manager, Data Operations
Wyscout
04.2016 - 05.2019
Banking Officer
ProCredit Bank
12.2012 - 04.2014
Intern, Banking Department
ProCredit Bank
06.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Finance and Banking
State University of Moldova (USM)