Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience specializing in PHP and Laravel, building scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, and performance-focused MySQL solutions. I work across backend architecture and frontend implementation while following security best practices and Clean Code principles. I adapt quickly to different environments and enjoy delivering end-to-end products—from third-party API/payment integrations and subscription/marketplace features to technical SEO and ongoing maintenance—using Agile/Scrum workflows and collaborative code reviews.

Dagnaldo Machado

Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience specializing in PHP and Laravel, building scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, and performance-focused MySQL solutions. I work across backend architecture and frontend implementation while following security best practices and Clean Code principles. I adapt quickly to different environments and enjoy delivering end-to-end products—from third-party API/payment integrations and subscription/marketplace features to technical SEO and ongoing maintenance—using Agile/Scrum workflows and collaborative code reviews.

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Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience specializing in PHP and Laravel, building scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, and performance-focused MySQL solutions. I work across backend architecture and frontend implementation while following security best practices and Clean Code principles.

I adapt quickly to different environments and enjoy delivering end-to-end products—from third-party API/payment integrations and subscription/marketplace features to technical SEO and ongoing maintenance—using Agile/Scrum workflows and collaborative code reviews.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer (Freelance / Contractor) at Web Colinas
May 1, 2025 - Present
Developed custom web systems and websites for multiple clients, including custom WordPress functionalities and plugins. Customized WordPress and WooCommerce themes with a focus on performance, usability, and user experience. Built platforms using Laravel, Livewire, TailwindCSS, and MySQL, and integrated payment gateways and third-party APIs. Implemented subscription management systems, marketplaces, and service platforms. Delivered ongoing technical SEO improvements, performance optimization, and website maintenance.
Full Stack Developer at CSTC Consulting
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Developed and maintained scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel, designing and integrating MySQL databases with advanced Eloquent ORM usage. Created RESTful APIs secured with Laravel Sanctum and Passport. Managed hosting environments and servers using cPanel and phpMyAdmin. Implemented security best practices to prevent SQL Injection, CSRF, and XSS vulnerabilities. Built frontend interfaces with HTML, Blade, Bootstrap, TailwindCSS, and JavaScript. Worked in Agile/Scrum, including code reviews and pair programming.
Full Stack Developer at Grupo Great, Lda.
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Implemented backend functionalities with PHP and Laravel and integrated/optimized MySQL databases for performance. Developed and consumed APIs and web services for platform integrations. Managed server and website deployments through cPanel. Built frontend interfaces with HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery/AJAX), and Bootstrap. Applied security best practices and code optimization techniques while participating actively in Agile Scrum processes (daily meetings and sprint planning).
Full Stack Developer (Freelance)
February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Developed websites using WordPress and PrestaShop. Built management systems using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery. Customized functionalities and integrated systems according to client requirements.
PHP Developer at Sonit Internacional, Lda.
April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Developed backend functionalities using native PHP and integrated/optimized MySQL databases. Built and consumed web services for platform integrations. Implemented frontend interfaces with HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery/AJAX), and Bootstrap. Applied security best practices and performance optimization techniques.

Education

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Qualifications

Information Technology Course
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services

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