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Yousef Chanan Software / AI Engineer

Based in Croatia. You can find me on LinkedIn, or contact me here.

Hi! I am a senior software engineer with 15 years of experience building robust e-commerce solutions, web applications, API and PIM systems, with a focus on reusable components, automated testing, and clean code principles.

For the past 8 years, I've worked as an independent consultant and hands-on engineer, tackling organisations' most challenging projects and building internal platforms. I have handled everything from full project planning and development, to QA efforts, employee workshops, and developer guidance.

I am currently expanding my expertise in AI development, with a focus on Python, React, LangChain, MCP servers, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, multi-agent systems, and emerging AI technologies.

Current Focus

A versatile, high-level programming language known for its readability and simplicity.

Python

A modern front-end library utilizing a component-based approach to building user interfaces.

React

A comprehensive LLM framework for building AI-powered applications integrating data, tools, and workflows.

LangChain

Current Focus

  • Python

    A versatile, high-level programming language known for its readability and simplicity.

  • React

    A modern front-end library utilizing a component-based approach to building user interfaces.

  • LangChain

    A comprehensive LLM framework for building AI-powered applications integrating data, tools, and workflows.

Previous Areas of Expertise

  • E-commerce systems

    Building advanced e-commerce systems on the Sylius platform, with various third-party integrations.

  • Complex web applications

    Building web applications of all shapes and sizes with the industry-standard Symfony framework.

  • API systems

    Designing and building standalone API systems or upgrades for existing infrastructure, using API Platform.

  • Product Information Management (PIM)

    Building on the Pimcore platform to centralize and manage product data effectively.

Current Technology Stack

  • Python

  • FastAPI

  • ChromaDB

  • Redis

  • Nginx

  • Docker

  • Claude Code

  • React

  • LangChain

  • MySQL

  • Elasticsearch

  • Celery

  • Sentry

  • MCP Servers

Achievements

15 +
Years of experience

Implementing robust systems built on reusable components.

30 +
Projects worked on

From web applications to advanced e-commerce systems.

Work Experience

2026

B2B Freelance

Software Engineer, Consultant

Developing various systems for other software development companies and offering consultation services.

Provided services to:
2018

SMSGlobal

Senior/Lead Backend Developer

Developed API systems in the Croatian branch of the international tech company SMSGlobal.

2017

Human Interaction Company

Senior Backend Developer
Lead E-commerce Developer

Led the e-commerce development segment, with an emphasis on robust reusable components built with Sylius.

2015 2012

Fiktiv

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Handled full-stack development of dozens of custom-built applications, websites, and e-commerce solutions.

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