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Ion Obreja

Frontend Drupal Developer based in Chisinau. Moldova

15+

Years of Experience

20+

Completed Projects

18+

Satisfied Clients

I’m a Drupal Frontend Developer with 15+ years of experience turning ideas into clean, functional, and user-friendly interfaces. While I specialize in the frontend, I also enjoy exploring the full Drupal ecosystem — from content modeling and views to paragraphs, blocks, and custom theming. My workflow is simple and efficient: modular CSS, PostCSS, Single Directory Components, and only the JavaScript that’s truly needed. This keeps my projects fast, lightweight, and easy to maintain. For me, Drupal isn’t just a platform — it’s where I feel at home, building scalable solutions that last and bringing value to projects of all sizes.

Work Experience

Senior Frontend Drupal Developer

Aug 2021 - Present

Eau de Web

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Romania

  • Collaborated with senior developers to design and implement web applications using Drupal
  • Assisted in debugging and optimizing front-end code to ensure smooth user experiences
  • Participated in code reviews and contributed to improving coding standards within the team
  • Developing and maintaining web applications using Drupal, HTML, and CSS
  • Collaborating with the team to implement new features and fix bugs

Team-lead, Senior Frontend Drupal Developer

Jan 2022 - Apr 2025

SELK

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Moldova

  • Led frontend development initiatives in a hybrid work environment.
  • Managed and mentored development teams, ensuring project delivery and code quality.
  • Specialized in building Drupal-based solutions with a focus on performance and scalability.
  • Designed and implemented clean, modular, and maintainable frontend architectures.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align business goals with technical solutions.
  • Technologies used: Drupal, HTML, PostCSS, CSS, Twig, JavaScript, Git, Astro.js.

Senior Frontend Drupal Developer

Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

Optasy

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Canada

  • Worked remotely as Senior Frontend Drupal Developer for Optasy, a company based in Toronto, Canada.

Senior Frontend Drupal Developer

Nov 2017 - Apr 2020

Insomiac Design / Brand Graphics

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Moldova

  • Assisted in developing client websites and applications
  • Gained hands-on experience with front-end and back-end technologies
  • Focused on creating responsive and user-friendly web experiences

Senior Frontend Drupal Developer

Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

Soft Tehnica

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Moldova

  • Assisted in developing client websites and applications
  • Gained hands-on experience with front-end and back-end technologies
  • Worked on various client projects with modern web technologies

Mid-Senior Frontend Drupal Developer

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

Deeplace

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Moldova

  • Focused on developing and maintaining Drupal-based websites with modern frontend technologies. This role marked an important step in advancing my Drupal expertise and frontend development skills.

Development & Frontend Drupal Developer & Design

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

Freelance

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Moldova

  • This freelance period allowed me to work with diverse clients and projects, gaining valuable experience in project management, client communication, and delivering high-quality Drupal solutions.

Development & Frontend Drupal Developer & Design

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

Camlab

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Moldova

  • Early career position where I developed foundational skills in Drupal development and modern frontend technologies. This role was instrumental in building my expertise in content management systems and web development.

Graphic design

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

IuniePrim

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Moldova

  • This role involved creating print designs and layouts for various publishing projects. Working with Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools, I developed strong visual design skills that later complemented my web development career.

Development, Frontend Development, Web Design, Graphic design

Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

DesignART

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Moldova

  • Worked on various web projects including www.farm.md and www.constructii.md (now offline)
  • Gained foundational experience in web development and design
  • Developed skills in HTML, CSS, and PHP that formed the basis of my web development career
  • Collaborated with clients to create custom websites and web applications
  • Primary role: graphic designer (print media)
  • Created branding materials and marketing collateral (brochures, posters, business cards) to support client campaigns
  • Optimized web assets (images, layouts, typography) for faster loading times and better user experience
  • Introduced new design tools and workflows that improved efficiency in both print and web projects

Certifications

Frontend Developer Certification - FreeCodeCamp (2020)

Drupal 8 Site Building - Acquia (2020)

Acquia Certified Front-End Specialist - Acquia (2020)

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Adobe (2020)

Web Accessibility Fundamentals - W3C (2021)

Education

Sep 2002 - Jun 2006

Faculty of Urban Planning and Architecture

Moldova State University

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Moldova, Chisinau

Major in Architecture and Urban Planning.

Sep 1999 - Jun 2002

Telecomunicatii

Telecommunications High School

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Moldova, Chisinau

High School focused on telecommunications and related technologies.

Sep 1994 - Jun 1999

Ion Creangă Theoretical Lyceum

Ion Creangă Theoretical Lyceum

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Moldova, Falesti

General secondary education with a focus on sciences and humanities.

Hard Skills

Drupal

My main CMS for building websites

Astro.js

A modern framework for building fast websites

HTML

Experienced in crafting structured and semantic web content

CSS

Skilled in styling and designing responsive web layouts

SASS

Proficient in using SASS for advanced CSS styling and organization

PostCSS

Proficient in using PostCSS for advanced CSS processing and optimization

JavaScript

Experienced in building interactive web applications

jQuery

Skilled in using jQuery for DOM manipulation and event handling

PHP

Skilled in using PHP for server-side development

MySQL

Skilled in using MySQL for relational database management

Twig

Skilled in using Twig for templating in PHP applications

Bootstrap

Experienced in building responsive web designs using Bootstrap framework

Git

Proficient in version control and collaborative development using Git

Figma

Proficient in using Figma for UI/UX design and prototyping

Adobe XD

Proficient in using Adobe XD for UI/UX design and prototyping

and a lot of other tools...

Proficient in using various tools for design and development

Soft Skills

Drupal development and theming

Responsive web design

Cross-browser compatibility

SEO optimization

Website performance monitoring and optimization

Bug troubleshooting and fixing

Content management systems (CMS)

User experience design (UX)

Project management and collaboration

Attention to detail

Performance optimization

Web accessibility standards

Front-end frameworks

Version control systems

Interface design and implementation

Code documentation and review

Timeline estimation and technical documentation

Best practices implementation

Languages

Romanian - Native

Russian - Fluent

English - B2