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Hi there! I’m Emmanuel Hagan, a Senior Backend and Full-Stack Engineer focused on building scalable web, mobile, and SaaS platforms using PHP (Laravel), Python, and modern frontend tech. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready solutions and optimizing systems to handle high traffic with reliability. I’m comfortable working in remote, cross-functional teams and in Time & Materials delivery models across financial services, retail, telecommunications, and SME-focused solutions. My strengths include RESTful APIs, database optimization, payments, BI platforms, and AI-driven automation, with a passion for continuous improvement.…Hi there! I’m Emmanuel Hagan, a Senior Backend and Full-Stack Engineer focused on building scalable web, mobile, and SaaS platforms using PHP (Laravel), Python, and modern frontend tech. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready solutions and optimizing systems to handle high traffic with reliability. I’m comfortable working in remote, cross-functional teams and in Time & Materials delivery models across financial services, retail, telecommunications, and SME-focused solutions. My strengths include RESTful APIs, database optimization, payments, BI platforms, and AI-driven automation, with a passion for continuous improvement.

Emmanuel Hagan

Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, Web Developer, +2

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Hi there! I’m Emmanuel Hagan, a Senior Backend and Full-Stack Engineer focused on building scalable web, mobile, and SaaS platforms using PHP (Laravel), Python, and modern frontend tech. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready solutions and optimizing systems to handle high traffic with reliability. I’m comfortable working in remote, cross-functional teams and in Time & Materials delivery models across financial services, retail, telecommunications, and SME-focused solutions. My strengths include RESTful APIs, database optimization, payments, BI platforms, and AI-driven automation, with a passion for continuous improvement.…Hi there! I’m Emmanuel Hagan, a Senior Backend and Full-Stack Engineer focused on building scalable web, mobile, and SaaS platforms using PHP (Laravel), Python, and modern frontend tech. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready solutions and optimizing systems to handle high traffic with reliability. I’m comfortable working in remote, cross-functional teams and in Time & Materials delivery models across financial services, retail, telecommunications, and SME-focused solutions. My strengths include RESTful APIs, database optimization, payments, BI platforms, and AI-driven automation, with a passion for continuous improvement.

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Hi there! I’m Emmanuel Hagan, a Senior Backend and Full-Stack Engineer focused on building scalable web, mobile, and SaaS platforms using PHP (Laravel), Python, and modern frontend tech. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready solutions and optimizing systems to handle high traffic with reliability.

I’m comfortable working in remote, cross-functional teams and in Time & Materials delivery models across financial services, retail, telecommunications, and SME-focused solutions. My strengths include RESTful APIs, database optimization, payments, BI platforms, and AI-driven automation, with a passion for continuous improvement.

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Lead Full-Stack Engineer – Backend, Platform & AI Automation (PHP / Laravel & Python) at Kola Market

October 1, 2023 - Present

Led end-to-end delivery of the Kola Mobile App, Web App, and BI SaaS Platform for SMEs. Designed backend architecture using Laravel, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Redis, and service-layer patterns. Built RESTful APIs for orders, inventory, payments, BI reporting, and RBAC. Implemented automation features enabling task-based workflows, API-driven execution, and AI-assisted business processes. Delivered AI-powered WhatsApp automation integrating GPT, Meta Cloud API, and payment services. Reduced order processing time by 45% through API and database optimization. Achieved a 98% payment success rate via secure transaction verification. Established Dockerized environments and CI/CD workflows to improve deployment reliability. Collaborated with product, frontend, and ML teams in a Time & Materials delivery model.

Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel) at Sovereign Payment Solutions

July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023

Developed Laravel backend services for transaction-heavy payment platforms. Built secure REST APIs with audit trails and real-time monitoring. Optimized MySQL queries, improving performance by 20%. Supported ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of production systems.

Full-Stack Developer at Dataware Tech Ghana

January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Designed and built full-stack platforms supporting data analytics and AI workflows. Developed high-throughput backend APIs and responsive frontend interfaces.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Sensor Web Service

January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Led development of a PHP service platform from concept to deployment. Mentored junior developers and conducted architecture and code reviews.

Full-Stack Developer at Easy Creative Solutions

September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Built PHP web applications and WordPress platforms. Reduced page load times by up to 50% through performance optimization.