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I’m Pipiasi Bogdan 27-year-old self-taught web developer from Romania, currently living in Italy. With a deep passion for technology and cybersecurity, my journey began with curiosity and evolved into a wide-ranging skill set in web development, server administration, and automation. Over the years, I’ve built and optimized digital solutions for gaming communities, businesses, and e-commerce platforms.

Security-First Development

With a passion for cybersecurity, I focus on building secure and reliable systems to safeguard users and businesses

Tech-Driven Problem Solving

I specialize in creating efficient and scalable solutions, turning complex challenges into streamlined, actionable outcomes

Customer-Centric Innovation

My work is all about delivering impactful, user-friendly solutions by combining cutting-edge technology with real-world practicality

Where It All Began (2008–2010)

At just 10 years old, my curiosity about the internet transformed into a quest for understanding how websites worked. Using the “Inspect Element” tool, I began exploring HTML and CSS, diving into how webpages were structured and styled.

I was captivated by concepts like IP addresses, ports, and how domain names connected to websites.
This early hands-on approach ignited a fascination with web technologies and laid the groundwork for my developer journey.

Gaming Community Ventures (2011–2013)

From 2011 to 2013, I immersed myself in the gaming world, developing websites and managing servers.

Created HTML-based Website Intros for gaming platforms and communities, helping others customize their sites on platforms like phpBB, IPB, MyBB, WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.
Developed gaming servers using SteamCMD on Linux (Ubuntu) and gained experience in MySQL database management.
Delved into MMORPG private servers, crafting and editing websites, in-game shops, and ranking systems that enriched the gaming experience.
Gained expertise in server administration tools such as GameCP, Open Game Panel, gsp-panel, and TCAdmin, managing hosting environments efficiently.

Gaming Community Leadership (2014–2017)

In 2014, I co-founded a gaming community that grew to over 10,000 active members and ranked #1 on Google for several years.

Focused on SEO strategies, optimizing titles, tags, and site structures to enhance online visibility.
Expanded my server management skills with Pterodactyl, handling multi-region dedicated servers.
Delivered a variety of services, including:
- Hosting game servers.
- Managing voice servers (e.g., TeamSpeak, Discord).
- Providing web hosting and Linux system administration.
- Ensuring security, uptime, and performance across all platforms.

This period helped me master community management and reinforced the importance of delivering reliable solutions.

Transition to Web Hosting & Programming (2017)

In 2017, I shifted my focus to web hosting and software development, launching my own hosting platform and expanding my technical expertise.

Built and managed a portfolio of over 40 domains for 50+ clients, including news sites, forums, and e-commerce stores.
Worked with leading hosting providers such as OVH, Vultr, Bluehost, Namecheap, and SiteGround.
Gained proficiency in hosting tools and platforms:
- WHMCS for client management.
- Virtualizor and VMware for virtualization.
- Control panels like cPanel, HestiaCP, VestaCP, Ajenti, and Froxlor.
Specialized in:
- Website speed optimization using NGINX and caching tools.
- Firewall management and DDoS protection.
- CDN integration with Cloudflare.

This phase sharpened my skills in hosting environments and helped me bridge the gap between development and infrastructure.

Exploration and Innovation (2019–2023)

The COVID-19 lockdown provided an opportunity to dive deeper into programming and explore ambitious projects:

Game Tracker Platform Website:
- Designed and built a platform to track 100,000+ gaming servers over a year.
- Developed real-time features using Node.js (Redis) and PHP (MariaDB).
- Enhanced understanding of socket communication and server-to-server interactions.
E-commerce Solutions:
- Launched and managed a WooCommerce store, integrating payment systems like PayPal, Stripe, Paysafe, Revolut, and cryptocurrency platforms like Coinbase and Binance.
- Automated workflows for dropshipping and sales optimization.
Personal Projects and Tools:
- Built simple, efficient UI components using TailwindCSS and Bootstrap.
- Developed my own MVC framework, used to create a gaming statistics website.
- Expanded my PHP expertise with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.
- Improved workflows with GitHub, ensuring clean code management and version control.

Through trial and error, I gained insights into user needs, technical reliability, and scalability.

Present Day

Today, I specialize in delivering high-quality, secure digital solutions tailored to client needs. My work spans:

Custom websites and e-commerce stores.
Automation tools for streamlining website management.
Scalable and secure hosting environments.
API integrations for payment systems and third-party services.

I’m focused on making web technologies accessible and empowering businesses to thrive while letting me handle the technical complexities.

Core Technologies and Tools

Here’s a detailed look at the technologies I use to build efficient solutions:

Programming Languages

PHP (Object-Oriented Programming, MVC frameworks).
JavaScript (Frontend: React, jQuery, AJAX, Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Socket.IO).
HTML5, CSS3, SCSS.
Python (for automation, scripting, backend tasks).
C# (.NET Core for gaming updaters/patchers using binary comparison, Binary Diffing).
Bash scripting (Linux server automation).

Frameworks & Libraries

TailwindCSS, Bootstrap (UI/UX frameworks).
React.js (Building interactive UIs, hooks, and state management).
Node.js & Express.js (Backend services, API development, and server-side rendering).
Socket.IO (Real-time bidirectional communication for web apps, e.g., live chat or game server updates).
WordPress (Theme development, plugin integration, and custom website management).

Database Management

MySQL, MariaDB (Relational databases for dynamic web applications).
Redis (In-memory data structure store, caching, real-time applications).

Hosting & Server Administration

Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian).
Web Servers: Apache, NGINX.
Virtualization & Containers: Virtualizor, VMware, Docker.
Hosting Panels: cPanel, WHMCS, HestiaCP, VestaCP, Ajenti, Froxlor, Pterodactyl.
DNS and CDN Services: Cloudflare, custom DNS setups.

E-commerce Platforms

WooCommerce (Storefront customization, API integrations, automation).
Shopify (Automated workflows, store management).

APIs & Integrations

Payment Gateways: PayPal, Stripe, Revolut, Coinbase, Binance.
SMS Payment Systems.
Other APIs: Google Maps, Discord bots, third-party integrations.

Version Control

Git, GitHub (Versioning, branching, collaboration).

Automation & Tools

Cron jobs (Task scheduling on Linux).
CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment workflows).
Cloud infrastructure (VPS, dedicated servers management).

Networking & Communication

Socket Communication (Real-time interactions, game server sync, live data updates).
Protocol Handling (Decoding game server data like Valve’s communication, for instance, for gaming server updates or multiplayer game data streams).

Gaming & Data Management

Gaming Tools: Creation of custom game servers, in-game systems, game data parsing, and backend systems for multiplayer games.

C# (.NET Core, building efficient patchers and update systems using Binary Diffing for lightweight updates).

My passion for technology keeps me motivated to learn and build solutions that simplify life for individuals and businesses. Let’s work together to turn ideas into impactful digital experiences!