# Petru Ceciltan
> Senior Full-Stack Developer & AI Automation Architect based in Limassol, Cyprus. Expert in Node.js, API Design, and Autonomous AI Workflows with 13+ years of experience and 260+ completed projects.

## Core Services
- [Web Development](https://ceciltan.com/#services): Custom full-stack applications from scratch using modern web technologies.
- [AI Automation & Workflow Design](https://ceciltan.com/#services): Intelligent automation using Make.com, n8n, and LLM integrations (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini).
- [API Development & Integration](https://ceciltan.com/#services): REST & GraphQL API design, third-party service connections.
- [Node.js Server Development](https://ceciltan.com/#services): Scalable back-ends, data pipelines, and server-side applications.
- [Social Media Integration](https://ceciltan.com/#services): Platforms connected to websites and CRMs.

## Featured Products
- [Portfolio Analytics](https://portfolio.ceciltan.com): A real-time investment and dividend tracking SaaS built with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL.
- [The Cecil Tan Blog](https://blog.ceciltan.com): Technical deep-dives into AI automation, SEO, and web development.

## Technical Stack
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets
- Frontend: React, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Sass
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- AI & Automation: Make.com, n8n, Zapier, LangChain, OpenAI API (GPT-4), Anthropic Claude API, Google Gemini API, Prompt Engineering
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Heroku, Cloudflare, Docker, Git, CI/CD
- CMS & Landing Pages: WordPress, Unbounce
- MarTech: CRM integrations, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, SendGrid, Twilio

## Current Role

**Head of Marketing Development — [IronFX](https://www.ironfx.com/)** (January 2026 – Present)
- Leads the marketing development team: project pipelines, resource allocation, technical architecture
- Oversees high-performance landing pages, corporate websites, and promotional portals (CRO)
- Primary technical liaison between Marketing, UX/UI Design, and core IT
- Architects CRM integrations, analytics tracking, and marketing automation
- Mentors junior developers; establishes coding standards and QA practices

## Previous Experience

**Full Stack Developer — Marketing Projects, IronFX** (January 2023 – December 2025)
- Built scalable distributed solutions for global marketing campaigns
- Integrated CRM systems, APIs (SendGrid, Zoom, Twilio, Google Sheets), and analytics platforms
- Developed Node.js server-side applications, APIs, and data pipelines

**Marketing Web Developer — IronFX** (March 2022 – December 2022)
- Built websites from scratch using WordPress, Wix, and Unbounce
- Implemented contact forms, OTP/phone verification, and funnel automation

**Frontend Developer / AWS Admin — DRU Digital** (May 2021 – February 2022)

**Freelance Software Developer — PrestigeConsultants** (September 2019 – February 2022)

**IT Manager — Alertica Consultants** (April 2015 – July 2019)

## Case Studies

### Automated Lead Scoring System for Forex
- **Tech:** Node.js, OpenAI API, CRM Integration
- **Problem:** Marketing team manually processed 500+ leads daily across multiple regions
- **Solution:** Built a Node.js middleware using GPT-4 to categorize, score, and auto-route leads to CRM pipelines
- **Result:** Reduced manual lead processing by 80%, increased conversion rates by 35%

### Real-Time Portfolio Analytics Platform
- **Tech:** Node.js, PostgreSQL, REST API, JWT Auth
- **Problem:** Investors lacked a unified dashboard to track multi-asset portfolios with live data
- **Solution:** Architected a full-stack platform with Express backend, PostgreSQL, JWT role-based auth, and live charting
- **Result:** Production application serving real-time analytics with automated data pipelines

### Multi-Channel Campaign Automation Engine
- **Tech:** Make.com, n8n, SendGrid, Twilio, Google Sheets, GPT-4
- **Problem:** Global marketing campaigns required manual coordination across email, SMS, webinars, and CRM platforms
- **Solution:** AI-enhanced automation engine that orchestrates workflows, auto-generates localized content, and syncs leads
- **Result:** Cut campaign launch time from 2 weeks to 2 days

## Portfolio Highlights
- Sensica (hair removal devices) — WordPress + WooCommerce landing pages
- Betty IGaming — online casino campaign pages (Unbounce)
- Stronger U Nutrition — conversion landing pages
- Justice Refund — fund recovery services website
- Croisette Beauty Concept — luxury beauty WordPress site
- Kyle Bunting — application forms and lead funnels
- Mesovounia — luxury villa Limassol property site

## Education
- FrontEnd Developer — CyberBionic Systematics (2019–2020)
- Mathematics & Physics — State University of Tiraspol (2005–2009)
- Cybernetics & Informatics — College of Informatics (2002–2005)

## Recommendations (LinkedIn)
- **Christina Kotziapashi** (Head of Social Media, IronFX): "A rare combination of strategist, engineer, and collaborator."
- **Isabella Ioannou** (Social Media & Growth Marketing Manager, IronFX): "Strong technical skill set combined with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset."
- **Christos Ioannou** (Digital Marketing Manager, IronFX): "Highly skilled Full Stack Developer... reliable, collaborative, and communicates effectively."
- **Niky Tryfonidou** (Head of Marketing Retention, IronFX): "I wholeheartedly recommend Petru. He would be an asset in a dynamic environment."
- **Lucas Estrada Gamarra** (Senior PPC & Analytics, IronFX): "One of the most reliable and solution-oriented professionals I've had the chance to collaborate with."
- **Kaho Chan** (Web Developer): "It's rare to find someone who can blend tech and business so seamlessly."
- **Christos Fanaris** (Web & UX/UI): "Truly a master of his craft and a joy to work with!"

## Pages
- [Home](https://ceciltan.com/) — About Petru, services, skills, testimonials
- [Portfolio](https://ceciltan.com/portfolio.html) — Showcase of completed projects
- [History](https://ceciltan.com/history.html) — Full work history and education
- [Diplomas](https://ceciltan.com/diplom.html) — Certifications and credentials
- [Contact](https://ceciltan.com/contact.html) — Freelance inquiries

## Contact & Social
- Website: [ceciltan.com](https://ceciltan.com/)
- LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/petruceciltan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruceciltan/)
- GitHub: [github.com/ciocoltan](https://github.com/ciocoltan)
- Facebook: [facebook.com/petru.ceciltan](https://www.facebook.com/petru.ceciltan)
- Location: Limassol, Cyprus
- Available for freelance and consulting projects