I'm a Technical Lead and Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance applications across fintech, logistics, healthcare, enterprise CMS, and SaaS. I specialize in Laravel and Vue.js, with a proven knack for architecting solutions and modernizing legacy systems while ensuring robust security and performance. As a hands-on leader, I mentor developers, oversee code quality, and serve as the technical bridge between clients and engineering teams. I also drive AWS automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable deployments and maintainable systems, continuously improving codebases and preempting future issues through strategic enhancements.

Deepak Mahat

I'm a Technical Lead and Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance applications across fintech, logistics, healthcare, enterprise CMS, and SaaS. I specialize in Laravel and Vue.js, with a proven knack for architecting solutions and modernizing legacy systems while ensuring robust security and performance. As a hands-on leader, I mentor developers, oversee code quality, and serve as the technical bridge between clients and engineering teams. I also drive AWS automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable deployments and maintainable systems, continuously improving codebases and preempting future issues through strategic enhancements.

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I’m a Technical Lead and Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance applications across fintech, logistics, healthcare, enterprise CMS, and SaaS. I specialize in Laravel and Vue.js, with a proven knack for architecting solutions and modernizing legacy systems while ensuring robust security and performance.

As a hands-on leader, I mentor developers, oversee code quality, and serve as the technical bridge between clients and engineering teams. I also drive AWS automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable deployments and maintainable systems, continuously improving codebases and preempting future issues through strategic enhancements.

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Language

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer (Cofounder, Technical Lead) at Practice Naati Pty Ltd
October 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and developed an AI-powered NAATI CCL exam preparation platform using Laravel, React.js, and MySQL, operating autonomously with minimal manual oversight. Integrated Azure Speech-to-Text/Text-to-Speech, OpenAI LLM, and Gemini LLM APIs to enable intelligent training data generation, analysis and personalized student feedback. Implemented Stripe-based payment processing to support secure and scalable transactions. Led continuous feature enhancements, deployment, and maintenance on a self-hosted Linux VPS environment. Successfully supported 1,000+ students and facilitated 15,000+ practice sessions to date.
PHP Developer at AllTraders Pty Ltd
August 1, 2025 - Present
Led maintenance and bug-fixing efforts for an enterprise-grade CMS (Joomla, Knockout.js) used by large insurance and construction management organisations. Investigated complex production issues across legacy and modern components, delivering reliable fixes with minimal service disruption. Improved maintainability by refactoring high-risk areas and stabilising critical workflows.
Full-Stack Developer (Technical Lead) at Before You Pay
March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Led end-to-end delivery of bank account verification system using Laravel and Vue.js, owning architecture, release planning, and quality. Translated Figma designs into reusable Vue components and accessible UI, coordinating directly with designer and CEO. Integrated Stripe subscriptions/payments and Open Banking (bankstatements.com.au) based account verification.
Backend Software Engineer (Part-Time) at SilentNodes
March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Architected and delivered multi-cloud REST APIs and CLI tools (FastAPI, Python) for AWS, GCP, and Azure storage provisioning with automated security policies, versioning, and latency monitoring. Designed serverless function automation endpoints with VPC integration, concurrency control, and fault-tolerant error handling. Implemented a standards-based authentication framework using OAuth2 and JWT, ensuring secure client access across services. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements, improve API usability, and support ongoing system enhancements.
ODS Developer at Open Data Solutions, Illion
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2025
Led the development of a responsible lending portal (RLP) to improve compliance and UX (Laravel, React). Automated decision metrics creation process, boosting sales efficiency. Implemented bank connection monitoring pages for real-time insights. Maintained 2,000+ unit tests for reliability. Developed and maintained bank account scrapers using Selenium and Puppeteer. Developed REST API endpoints within legacy system to expose the functionalities for RLP development. Designed and implemented new data format standard for client delivery from RLP. Used AWS infrastructure including CloudWatch, CI/CD pipelines, S3, EC2 with load balancers, and RDS databases. Ensured all deliveries pass regular pentesting and comply with strict security policies for financial data. Worked closely with support staff and clients to resolve tickets. Provided on-call support for one week per month.
Software Engineer at Raralabs (Self-Employed)
November 1, 2019 - March 31, 2021
Developed and deployed Laravel/VueJS SaaS applications with embedded monitoring and alerting to ensure uptime and performance. Clarified client requirements, managed overseas teams of 4 developers, and oversaw end-to-end delivery of software applications. Projects included Real Estate Portal: BuySellLease (Laravel, jQuery, MySQL); Logistics Tracker (Laravel, Blade, MySQL); Crypto-Based Reward System (WordPress, Laravel, jQuery, MySQL); Landing Pages and Crypto Redeem System (WordPress, Custom Plugin).
CTO/Co-Founder at Drishya Digital Network
February 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Pokhara, Nepal – Designed and implemented a digital signage solution. Managed infrastructure planning, cost estimation, and hardware selection, including visiting a Chinese manufacturing plant and contract negotiations. Mentored junior developers and technical staff on best practices and operational tasks.
Technical Lead at Southern Logistics PTY LTD
December 1, 2013 - November 30, 2017
Led a team of overseas developers (4-8) to deliver software solutions for partner businesses in Sydney. Built custom WordPress plugins (PHP/MySQL) for specific business needs. Implemented Python Scrapy crawlers for efficient data scraping. Developed a GUI desktop application (C#, WPF, Python, XPath, PostgreSQL) for semi-automating Scrapy crawler code generation.
IT Manager at Pit Stop Recharge PTY LTD
March 1, 2011 - September 30, 2013
Designed and implemented multi-tier software application for monitoring kiosk usage, transactions, and troubleshooting (Python, PostgreSQL, PHP). Managed API integration, testing, and certification with third-party providers (EPAY, Blackhawk, Quest Payment, Scala digital signage and Gaming loyalty platforms). Participated in contract negotiation and Telstra IPWAN network implementation for real-time kiosk connectivity. Facilitated the installation of kiosks in 10 RSL clubs, ensuring a smooth trial and expansion phase.
Software Engineer at Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2011
Translated medical research papers into robust software algorithms. Developed real-time data acquisition and analysis software for MBNW & FOT devices (C#, MATLAB). Built specialized audio players for sleep studies and double-blinding tools for research accuracy.

Education

PG Program in AI and ML: Business Applications at UT Austin
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Master of Software Engineering Studies at UTS Sydney
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology at IIBIT Sydney
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Electronics Engineering at TU, IOE Nepal
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Education