# Andrei Ghenov > Software Engineer at WeSalute Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/andreighenov Software Engineer passionate about architecture and scalability. I design and build systems that grow, last, and perform. From concept to production - turning ideas into reality. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage PBC) Jan 2024 – Present | United States ### Drupal Backend Developer @ FFW Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Moldova During my tenure at FFW, I had the opportunity to participate in a project that facilitated a significant 90% reduction in our client's expenses. This achievement was made possible by the successful migration of their Drupal application from Acquia Enterprise servers to a smaller business server within the company. This accomplishment required extensive re-engineering efforts to optimize the original application and alleviate the load on the Drupal servers. Tasks included transferring the verification process, subscription purchase checkout, user account management, and admin account management away from Drupal. Additionally, the team reengineered the search functionality and implemented cacheability for all front-end user pages, even for logged-in users. I take pride in my contribution to this complex task within the project, and I am grateful to have been a part of this monumental effort. ### PHP Developer @ INDRIVO Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Chisinau, Moldova At INDRIVO, I gained a lot of experience working on a variety of exciting projects: E-learning Systems: Built e-learning platforms with integrated commerce, making it easier for users to learn and pay seamlessly. Real-Time Communication (RTC): Worked on real-time communication features, helping users connect and collaborate better. Drupal Marketplace: Developed custom functionality in Drupal that allowed commerce systems to run marketplace features smoothly. Payment Integration: Added support for multiple payment gateways like PayPal and mPay to improve financial transactions. Infrastructure & Security: Set up secure, scalable server infrastructures to ensure smooth operations. This role helped me dive deep into API development, cross-platform compatibility, and staying on top of new tech to improve performance and scalability. ### PHP Developer @ Soft Tehnica Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Chișinău, Moldova Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Collaborate with internal teams and liaise with managers to ensure project completion. • Generate project estimates in accordance with client specifications. • Provide guidance on the implementation of functionalities within the Drupal platform. • Undertake programming and development tasks on the Drupal platform. ### Full Stack Developer @ IUCOSOFT Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Chisinau, Moldova My responsibilities encompassed the following: • Conceiving and implementing software design and development strategies. • Conducting comprehensive testing and debugging procedures to maintain optimal software performance. • Crafting clean code for both the front and back ends of the software. • Designing user interactions within the web application. • Integrating payment systems, including but not limited to PayPal, Qiwi, Yandex, and WEX. • Establishing servers and databases for the back-end infrastructure. • Ensuring cross-platform compatibility and optimizing software performance. • Testing and maintaining the responsive design of applications. • Developing APIs and RESTful services to enhance system functionality. • Staying abreast of technological advancements to optimize software solutions. • Communicating the effectiveness of emerging technologies to key decision-makers. • Prioritizing considerations of security, maintenance, scalability, and other relevant factors during the development process. ### Full Stack Developer @ Self Employed Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 ### Web Development Intern @ Propeople Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Chișinău, Moldova ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science International University of Moldova Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrei-ghenov-61a003b3 --- Source: https://flows.cv/andreighenov JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/andreighenov/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01