I'm a Laravel / full-stack developer with six years' experience building SaaS platforms and internal tools. Most of my work has been in the Laravel ecosystem, but I'm quick to pick up whatever stack a project calls for. I care about writing clean, testable code and focus on building solutions that are both practical and maintainable. I've fully adopted an AI-first workflow that has transformed how I approach development—dramatically accelerating my ability to ship features, refactor complex systems, and explore new technologies. AI agents have become central to my daily process, allowing me to maintain the same high standards for code quality while moving significantly faster. I keep up with new tech across the wider software world, continuously experimenting with emerging tools and techniques to stay ahead of the curve.

Chris Mellor

I'm a Laravel / full-stack developer with six years' experience building SaaS platforms and internal tools. Most of my work has been in the Laravel ecosystem, but I'm quick to pick up whatever stack a project calls for. I care about writing clean, testable code and focus on building solutions that are both practical and maintainable. I've fully adopted an AI-first workflow that has transformed how I approach development—dramatically accelerating my ability to ship features, refactor complex systems, and explore new technologies. AI agents have become central to my daily process, allowing me to maintain the same high standards for code quality while moving significantly faster. I keep up with new tech across the wider software world, continuously experimenting with emerging tools and techniques to stay ahead of the curve.

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I’m a Laravel / full-stack developer with six years’ experience building SaaS platforms and internal tools. Most of my work has been in the Laravel ecosystem, but I’m quick to pick up whatever stack a project calls for. I care about writing clean, testable code and focus on building solutions that are both practical and maintainable. I’ve fully adopted an AI-first workflow that has transformed how I approach development—dramatically accelerating my ability to ship features, refactor complex systems, and explore new technologies. AI agents have become central to my daily process, allowing me to maintain the same high standards for code quality while moving significantly faster. I keep up with new tech across the wider software world, continuously experimenting with emerging tools and techniques to stay ahead of the curve.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Laravel Developer at Townsend Music
August 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Implemented new website designs from Figma into the Filament-based platform, integrated templates with dynamic data; Maintained and extended core systems built on Filament; Resolved bugs reported through Sentry and ClickUp; Participated in a rotating support schedule; Monitored and resolved failed jobs and service outages; Created and updated technical documentation for new features and fixes to support knowledge sharing across the team.
Laravel Developer at 59club Ltd
January 3, 2022 - November 30, 2024
Spearheaded system modernisation by resolving critical bugs and implementing new features. Core member of a three-person team rebuilding the flagship software from the ground up using the TALL stack (Tailwind, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire). Delivered a complete mobile solution (cross-platform app with Vue.js and Ionic Framework) and its supporting Laravel API using Sanctum authentication. Independently learned multiple new technologies and delivered both applications to production within a 6-month timeline. Established and configured Laravel Vapor infrastructure, including dynamic PR environments for enhanced testing capabilities. Developed and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines in Bitbucket to ensure smooth deployment processes.
PHP Developer at Jump Twenty Four Ltd
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Led multiple client projects in an agency environment, focusing on modernising legacy applications using Laravel and modern PHP practices. Architected and implemented new features using Inertia.js; Collaborated directly with clients through daily stand-ups to gather requirements and demonstrate feature implementations. Established coding standards and best practices that were adopted across multiple projects.
Laravel Developer at NERIS Analytics Limited
February 14, 2025 - May 14, 2025
Worked closely with the development team via Linear to implement new features and streamline the backlog of support tickets and bug fixes
Full-stack Developer at Everyone Inc
June 16, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Collaborated with the management team and their client to rebuild the website from the ground up using the TALL stack. Developed many of the front-end views with Blade, Tailwind CSS, and Alpine.js.
Fullstack Laravel Developer at App-Hive
November 18, 2025 - Present
Built and maintained Shopify plugins using the TALL stack, implementing features based on customer requests. Utilised AI agents to accelerate development workflows, shipping multiple features within tight delivery windows. Contributed to plugin subscription growth by delivering features that directly addressed customer needs.
Freelance Laravel / Full-Stack Developer at Freelancer
December 1, 2024 - Present

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Qualifications

Open Source Contributor — Laravel Ecosystem
March 8, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Projects collectively receiving 1,000+ GitHub stars, with packages featured on social media and reviewed on YouTube.

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics