Kevin C. Makwana

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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Upwork (Freelance)
February 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Delivered robust, reusable, and scalable software solutions for diverse clients. Built end-to-end features using PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Vue.js, React.js, and Next.js; implemented RESTful and GraphQL APIs; integrated with AWS for deployment; collaborated with clients and project managers to plan and execute development tasks; ensured high-quality code through peer reviews and adherence to coding standards.
Sr. Software Developer at Lightning Pvt Ltd
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Led backend and full-stack development using Laravel, PHP, Node.js, and MySQL; built frontend interfaces with Vue.js and Nuxt.js; developed RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints; deployed applications on AWS for scalability and reliability; mentored junior developers and collaborated with product teams to deliver features on schedule.
Sr. Software Developer at ManekTech
February 28, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Designed and implemented robust, scalable web applications using Laravel, PHP, and Node.js; led development of API services (REST/GraphQL); coordinated with frontend and QA teams; ensured performance optimization and adherence to best practices in software design and deployment.
Jr. Backend Developer at WebLight Solutions
January 31, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Developed backend components and APIs using PHP, Laravel; worked with MySQL and PostgreSQL; collaborated with frontend developers to deliver integrated features; contributed to code reviews and quality improvements.
Internship Trainee at Encrypted Technologies
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Participated in ongoing projects, gained practical development skills, and contributed to research tasks; collaborated with mentors to achieve project goals and documented learnings for future reference.
Full Stack Developer at Founder Lighting Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Developed backend architecture using Laravel, PHP, Node.js, Firebase, MySQL and PostgreSQL; built front-end interfaces with Vue.js, Nuxt.js, React.js, Tailwind CSS; HTML/CSS, JavaScript; debugged and resolved issues; optimized performance; managed Docker containers; deployed on AWS for high availability and scalability; collaborated with team; achieved high-quality deliverables.
Senior Software Developer at Bacancy Software LLP
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Wrote efficient, reusable, and scalable code; delivered robust software solutions using Laravel, Node.js and MySQL; reviewed code; collaborated with project managers and clients; deployed and monitored applications on AWS; managed Docker containers; ensured security and reliability; maintained 100% job success rate of deliveries.
Senior Software Developer at ManekTech
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Developed backend architecture using Laravel, PHP, and Node.js; built front-end interfaces with Vue.js, React.js and Tailwind CSS; deployed on AWS; managed Docker containers; collaborated with teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Jr. Backend Developer at Webelight Solutions
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Assisted in backend development; collaborated with senior developers to design and implement server-side features; learned programming languages; worked with databases; created and modified database schemas and queries; contributed to API development; used version control; worked in an Agile environment.
Internship Trainee at Ncrypted Technologies
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Engaged in learning opportunities; acquired field-relevant practical skills; assisted ongoing projects through research and analysis; documented processes; organized records for future reference; collaborated with team to achieve project goals.
Freelance Software Developer at Uplers (Freelance)
February 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Delivered end-to-end web development projects on a freelance basis, focusing on PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Vue.js, React.js, Next.js and related technologies; optimized performance; collaborated with clients; maintained code quality; worked across multiple platforms (Uplers, Thoughtsseed.space).

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at Marwadi Education Foundation Groups of Institutions
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
BE in Computer Science at Marwadi Education Foundation Groups of Institutions
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Advanced Laravel
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Building RESTful APIs in Laravel
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Building GraphQL Applications in Laravel
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Laravel Testing 101
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Advanced Laravel
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Building RESTful APIs in Laravel
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Building GraphQL Applications in Laravel
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Laravel Testing 101
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment