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Dimitar Tnokovski
Technical Architect & Principal Software Engineer
Director of Cloud Infrastructure & Integrations @ Wonder
18+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, and technical leadership. Designing and delivering scalable AWS-based systems using Terraform, serverless and server-based architectures, TypeScript, Python, and MongoDB.
About Me
Get to know more about my background, skills, and what drives my passion for technology
My Story
I have 18+ years of professional experience in the software development industry, with a primary focus on North American and European markets. I'm passionate about my work, extremely reliable, and always focused on delivering results.
I specialize in cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and optimizing the full software development lifecycle, combining extensive technical knowledge with a strong focus on business goals.
I thrive on solving complex challenges and driving projects from concept to production, always aiming high to create meaningful impact.
Areas of Interest
DevOps & Infrastructure
Technical Leadership
API Development
Cloud Computing
Serverless Architecture
Technical Team Leadership
18+ Years Experience
Principal/Staff Software/DevOps Engineer with extensive industry experience
Technical Leadership
Leading technical initiatives, development teams and managing cloud infrastructure
Cloud Computing Expert
Specializing in AWS, Terraform, Serverless and Infrastructure as Code
Passionate & Reliable
Extremely focused on satisfying business goals through innovative solutions
Work Experience
My professional journey and the roles that shaped my expertise
Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Integrations
Wondersign®
Full-time
September 2024 - Present
Remote
Technical Leadership
AWS
Cloud Computing
Node.js
TypeScript
MongoDB
Python
PHP
Lead Software Engineer
Wondersign®
Full-time
April 2022 - September 2024
Remote
- Led projects with a strong focus on quality, achieving zero critical production defects across releases
- Designed and built scalable APIs and integrations across internal systems and third-party services
- Managed cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Administered Unix-based systems and optimized development environments
- Led containerization efforts for local dev, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployments
- Developed software solutions across multiple programming languages
- Built and deployed serverless microservices architectures
- Implemented logging and monitoring systems with centralized SaaS observability tools
- Diagnosed and resolved issues using logs, metrics, and automated tests
- Wrote high-coverage unit tests to ensure reliability and code quality
- Researched, architected, and documented new features and system improvements
- Conducted detailed code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
- Worked within Agile/Scrum frameworks, contributing to and leading key ceremonies
- Interviewed and evaluated engineering candidates
- Provided technical leadership and mentorship to the development team
- Managed staging and production releases with a focus on stability and performance
AWS
DevOps
TypeScript
Python
MongoDB
E-Commerce
Shopify
Serverless
Senior Software Development Engineer
Wondersign®
Full-time
April 2014 - April 2022
Remote
- Designed and developed a cloud-based digital media distribution platform and retail solutions
- Managed Linux-based infrastructure and automated environment-specific configurations
- Administered cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
- Built deployment and migration scripts and contributed to CI/CD pipeline implementations
- Created reproducible dev environments using containerization and virtualization tools
- Developed backend services and microservices using JavaScript and TypeScript
- Built and maintained RESTful APIs and data processing pipelines for scalable systems
- Implemented data migration, synchronization, and transformation workflows
- Contributed to database optimization and design, including index management, performance tuning, access controls
- Monitored and debugged systems using application performance and logging tools
- Contributed to digital signage and content delivery solutions
- Architected features, wrote technical specifications, and improved existing systems
- Collaborated in Agile/Scrum processes across all development phases
- Conducted technical interviews and created evaluation tasks for backend candidates
- Performed thorough code reviews to ensure quality and alignment with requirements
- Managed and executed production releases
PHP
Node.js
AWS
Serverless
TypeScript
JavaScript
Docker
MongoDB
MySQL
Co-founder & System Administrator / Web Developer
EHost MK
Part-time
September 2009 - August 2015
Macedonia · Hybrid
- Co-founded and operated a web hosting company, delivering scalable hosting solutions to local clients
- Administered Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server systems, including setup, maintenance, and security hardening
- Identified and mitigated security vulnerabilities, preventing unauthorized access across infrastructure
- Managed mail servers (Exim, Dovecot), ensuring reliable delivery and effective spam filtering on shared IPs
- Maintained KVM-based virtualization environments for both host and guest systems
- Designed and developed the corporate website and client portal with order, billing, and invoice management
- Built automated onboarding and domain registration systems for new users
- Integrated payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, 2Checkout, cPay) into client platforms
- Developed custom websites and web applications using PHP, JavaScript, SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and search technologies (Sphinx, Elasticsearch)
- Tested and improved security of CMS platforms like WordPress and Joomla
SysAdmin
PHP
MySQL
Sphinx
Linux
JavaScript
Elasticsearch
Software Engineer / Senior PHP Developer
Nimbus Software
Full-time
April 2013 - April 2014
Macedonia · On-site
- Designed and developed a web-based Payroll and HR management system (PHP, PostgreSQL, JavaScript) on Linux/Apache environments
- Built mobile applications using Cordova/PhoneGap with supporting RESTful backend services
- Mentored and guided junior developers, setting goals and supporting professional growth
- Developed ERP/CRM platforms with PHP backends and AngularJS frontends, leveraging HBase and Solr for data and search
- Contributed to a government-backed railway management system for Macedonian Railways using Java, PHP, and MySQL
PHP
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Linux
JavaScript
Solr
Cordova
AngularJS
Software Engineer / Senior PHP Developer
SDC Software
Full-time
March 2010 - April 2013
Macedonia · On-site
- Developed corporate websites, e-commerce platforms, and custom web applications
- Designed and built a modular CMS with full CRUD functionality and third-party integrations (e.g., PayPal, Facebook login)
- Architected and implemented a full-featured e-learning platform with chat, live classes, video communication, and social networking features
- Built a scalable classifieds platform with advanced search, dynamic category fields, interactive maps, and responsive design
- Integrated media handling, messaging (email/SMS), and custom CAPTCHA systems across applications
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to streamline development and deployment
PHP
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Linux
JavaScript
PayPal
CI/CD
CMS
Web Developer / System Administrator
Minet
Full-time
January 2008 - February 2010
Macedonia · Hybrid
- Designed and developed local business websites using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, as well as CMS platforms like WordPress and Joomla
- Built and customized phpBB forum solutions and tailored web applications to client needs
- Administered Windows and Unix-based systems, handling installation, configuration, and maintenance
- Set up and managed network infrastructure, including hardware configuration and system integration
- Implemented video surveillance systems with secure VPN-based remote access
SysAdmin
PHP
MySQL
Linux
JavaScript
WordPress
Joomla
Volunteering
Experiences that shaped my professional growth
Webmaster & Developer
MakRap
Volunteer
December 2004 - February 2010
Remote
- Contributed to an early Macedonian rap music community platform
- Installed and maintained WordPress, developing custom themes and plugins
- Installed and customized phpBB forum with tailored theme development
- Managed and maintained email infrastructure
- Maintained hosting infrastructure and live radio streaming services
SysAdmin
WordPress
PHP
MySQL
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
Team Coordinator / Technical support / Web Developer
Undernet
Volunteer
July 2004 - November 2007
Remote
- Volunteered on the Undernet IRC network, supporting a large-scale online user community
- Provided remote technical support, assisting users in detecting and removing malware infections
- Trained team members in malware detection and remediation as part of the DmSetup initiative
- Documented malware behavior and wrote educational tutorials on cybersecurity topics
- Coordinated with security companies to report emerging threats and malicious software
- Moderated official Undernet forums and contributed to community support channels
- Assisted in mitigating botnet infections and DDoS-related threats via IRC-based response efforts
- Designed and developed the coder committee website using PHP, HTML, CSS, and Photoshop
Technical Support
Cybersecurity
Malware Detection
Mentorship
PHP
HTML/CSS
Network Administrator / Web Developer
IRC Network
Volunteer
April 2005 - February 2006
Remote
- Installed, configured, and maintained IRC chat servers on Linux-based systems
- Implemented security measures for DDoS mitigation, botnet detection, and malware-infected user identification
- Developed automated IRC services, including nickname registration, ban/blacklist management, email services, and channel announcements
- Modified and extended IRC daemon functionality to support network-specific requirements
- Designed and developed the official chat network website
- Created technical documentation, including user guides for registration, routing, and platform usage
SysAdmin
Linux
Cybersecurity
Web Development
PHP
Skills & Expertise
A focus on cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and backend engineering — backed by a broad full-stack toolkit.
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS
EC2
Lambda
ELB
ALB
ASG
S3
CloudFront
API Gateway
CloudWatch
IAM
AMI
VPC
Route 53
SQS
SNS
EventBridge
EBS
Secrets Manager
DynamoDB
ECS
Fargate
ECR
Elastic Beanstalk
Bedrock
Cost Explorer
DigitalOcean
Cloudflare
OVH
Hetzner
DevOps & Automation
Terraform
SaltStack
Docker
CI/CD
Bitbucket Pipelines
SonarCloud
Frameworks & Backend
Serverless Framework
NestJS
Node.js
php-fpm
Apache2
Nginx
HAProxy
Typo3
Smarty
Databases & Search
MongoDB
Atlas Search (Lucene-based)
Mongoose
MongoDB Atlas
PostgreSQL
Supabase
MySQL
Elasticsearch
Sphinx Search Engine
Redis
Programming & Scripting
TypeScript
JavaScript
PHP
Python
Bash
APIs & Integration
REST
GraphQL
SOAP
OpenAPI
AsyncAPI
SwaggerHub
Scalar
Postman
Testing & QA
Jest
Jasmine
pytest
PHPUnit
unittest
Xdebug
TestRail
TestFlight
BrowserStack
Monitoring & Analytics
Datadog
New Relic
Loggly
Pingdom
Bugsnag
Runscope
Loader.io
Build Tools & Package Managers
npm
nvm
pnpm
pyenv
webpack
Gulp
make
poetry
AI/ML & Modern Tech
Amazon Bedrock
AI/ML workflows
Vector Search
Semantic Search
Embeddings
Voyage AI
Transformers (Python library)
E-commerce & Payments
Shopify
BigCommerce
WooCommerce
Stripe
2Checkout
Square
PayPal
Clover
Messaging, Media & Utilities
PubNub
UploadCare
SendGrid
Twilio
short.io
Keen.io
Podium
Vimeo
Frontend & UI
PWA
Capacitor
Ionic
Appflow
jQuery
Bootstrap
Chrome Apps
Cordova
Tools & Productivity
VS Code
PhpStorm
PyCharm
GitHub Copilot
Sublime Text
Git
Jira
Confluence
Studio 3T
Slack
Outline VPN
Google Workspace
Lovable
Bolt
Formats & Markup
HCL
JSON
CSV
XML
YAML
Markdown
HTML5
CSS3
OS & Platforms
macOS
Debian
Ubuntu
Windows
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
Microsoft Certified Professional
CompTIA Security+ Certified
CompTIA A+ Certified
CompTIA Network+ Certified
Get In Touch
Let's discuss your next project or opportunity. I'm always interested in hearing about new challenges.
Let's Connect
Whether you have a project in mind or just want to chat about technology, I'd love to hear from you.
Location
Skopje, Macedonia
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