Richard Franchuk

Senior Software Engineer - Systems Architect

PHP · Laravel · JavaScript · CRM · SalesForce · Apex · SQL · Telephony · Docker

Contact

📱 (902) 789-7425
✉️ rick@transpect.ca
🌐 https://transpect.ca
🏢 Halifax NS, Canada

Skills

Languages & Frameworks
PHP, Laravel, Apex, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, SQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap

Platforms & Tools
Docker, AWS, GitHub/GitLab, Twilio, Zapier, Postman, PhpStorm, Cursor, VS Code

CRM Platforms
Salesforce, Filevine, LawRuler, Lead Docket, Litify, CXOne

Infrastructure & Systems
Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS, VPN, DNS, CIFS/NFS, firewall administration, infrastructure automation

Profile

  • Senior software engineer with extensive experience building web platforms, integrations, and infrastructure
  • Specialist in CRM, telephony, and marketing automation integrations
  • Architect of scalable PHP/Laravel, Salesforce, and API-driven systems
  • Experienced in high-velocity startup environments delivering business-critical software

Experience

Senior Software Engineer 2015 – Present
Consumer Attorney Marketing Group – Woodland Hills, CA camginc.com
  • Architected and led development of PHP and Laravel-based web applications supporting national legal lead-generation and call-center operations
  • Designed and implemented integrations with CRM, telephony, and third-party marketing platforms, enabling automated lead routing, reporting and follow-up
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and webhook architecture supporting internal microservices and external vendor integrations
  • Implemented, maintained, and improved LAMP infrastructure including monitoring, backups, redundancy and staging environments
  • Collaborated across product, marketing, and operations teams to design and deliver time-critical systems supporting high-volume national campaigns
  • Modernized legacy systems through containerization (Docker), framework upgrades and Salesforce/Apex migration projects
Senior Developer 2012 – 2015
Newscrafted LLC – Woodland Hills, CA
  • Designed and implemented infrastructure for an online on-demand printing and publishing platform
  • Developed genetic algorithm-based layout optimization for automated advertisement placement
  • Built scheduling, billing and production management systems
  • Managed IT infrastructure, including server administration, network security and backup systems
  • Streamlined QA and deployment processes, improving release stability and turnaround time
Lead Developer 2008 – 2012
Broker's Helper – Woodland Hills, CA
  • Architected and led development of a workflow automation platform for real-estate professionals
  • Built interactive web interfaces using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript
  • Developed automated DNS and domain registration for customer onboarding
  • Implemented contact management, task management and automated website generation tools
  • Directed or contributed to the design and implementation of all platform components including billing, production and customer service systems
Lead Developer 2004 – 2007
ITVN - Canoga Park, CA
  • Developed core systems for an innovative streaming video over broadband set-top platform
  • Implemented customizable user interfaces and back-end systems supporting subscriber services
  • Designed and implemented systems for content management and delivery, customer support, warehouse, RMA, and billing operations
  • Platform recognized as “Most Innovative Product” by PC Magazine at DigitalLife 2005
    (see: https://www.pcmag.com/archive/best-of-show-162692)