A seasoned Senior PHP Laravel Engineer with a wealth of experience in developing robust web applications and services. With a strong foundation in PHP programming and expertise in the Laravel/Symfony/Codelgnitor framework, I have successfully delivered scalable and secure solutions that meet business requirements. Leveraging my extensive DevOps experience, I excel in implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud technologies to streamline development processes and ensure efficient deployments. Committed to driving technical excellence and innovation, I thrive in collaborative environments and continuously seek opportunities to enhance system performance and reliability

A seasoned Senior PHP Laravel Engineer with a wealth of experience in developing robust web applications and services. With a strong foundation in PHP programming and expertise in the Laravel/Symfony/Codelgnitor framework, I have successfully delivered scalable and secure solutions that meet business requirements. Leveraging my extensive DevOps experience, I excel in implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud technologies to streamline development processes and ensure efficient deployments. Committed to driving technical excellence and innovation, I thrive in collaborative environments and continuously seek opportunities to enhance system performance and reliability

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A seasoned Senior PHP Laravel Engineer with a wealth of experience in developing robust web applications and
services. With a strong foundation in PHP programming and expertise in the Laravel/Symfony/Codelgnitor
framework, I have successfully delivered scalable and secure solutions that meet business requirements.
Leveraging my extensive DevOps experience, I excel in implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud
technologies to streamline development processes and ensure efficient deployments. Committed to driving
technical excellence and innovation, I thrive in collaborative environments and continuously seek opportunities
to enhance system performance and reliability

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead PHP/Laravel Engineer at Accenture
February 6, 2024 - January 8, 2026
- Currently leading the design and development of web applications using PHP and Laravel, with full ownership of backend architecture and core business logic. Actively building scalable and maintainable solutions using the TALL Stack (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Livewire) and Filament PHP for modern, efficient admin panels. - Working closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions while ensuring high code quality and on-time delivery. Providing technical leadership through code reviews, architectural decisions, and mentorship of junior developers. - Continuously improving application performance, security, and scalability through query optimization, caching, and refactoring. Developing RESTful APIs, managing database design and migrations, integrating third-party services, and supporting deployment and maintenance workflows in an agile environment.
Senior PHP/Laravel Engineer at Sayeef Digital Agency UK
November 15, 2019 - January 22, 2026
- Designed, developed, and maintained scalable web applications using PHP 7/8 and Laravel following MVC architecture and SOLID principles - Led end-to-end backend development for high-traffic applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and clean architecture - Built and maintained RESTful APIs and integrated third-party services including payment gateways, OAuth, SMS, and email providers - Optimized database performance using MySQL and PostgreSQL through indexing, query optimization, and efficient schema design - Implemented advanced Laravel features such as Queues, Jobs, Events, Observers, Policies, Middleware, and Service Containers Developed secure authentication and authorization systems, including role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-tenant solutions - Collaborated with frontend teams using Vue.js and React to deliver seamless API-driven user experiences - Ensured application security by applying Laravel security best practices, encryption, CSRF protection, and OWASP standards - Wrote clean, reusable, and testable code with unit and feature tests using PHPUnit and Pest - Managed background jobs and asynchronous processing using Redis, Laravel Horizon, and Supervisor - Deployed and maintained applications on AWS and DigitalOcean using Linux, Nginx/Apache, and CI/CD pipelines - Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers to maintain high coding standards and team productivity - Refactored legacy PHP applications into modern Laravel-based architectures - Implemented caching strategies using Redis, Memcached, and Laravel Cache to improve response times and reduce server load - Worked in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives - Implemented file storage and media handling using AWS S3 and cloud-based storage solutions - Stayed up to date with Laravel, PHP, and backend technology trends to continuously improve system quality and development efficiency
PHP/Laravel Web Developer at Goldman Sachs
November 1, 2012 - December 29, 2019
- Designed, developed, and maintained full-stack web applications using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and modern frontend technologiesBuilt scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs while delivering responsive, user-friendly frontend interfaces - Developed dynamic frontend components using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and Vue.js - Implemented secure authentication, authorization, and rolebased access control (RBAC) systems - Optimized application performance through database indexing, query optimization, caching, and code refactoring - Integrated third-party services such as payment gateways, email, SMS, and external APIs - Managed application deployments and server configurations on Linux environments using Nginx/Apache - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions - Conducted code reviews, mentored junior developers, and enforced best coding practices - Worked in Agile/Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, development, and delivery cycles
Intern at Goldman Sachs
January 29, 2012 - October 5, 2012
- Assisted in developing and maintaining web applications using PHP and early Laravel frameworks - Supported implementation of MVC architecture, routing, controllers, and views - Built basic CRUD functionality and assisted with MySQL database operations- Helped integrate frontend components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery - Participated in debugging, bug fixing, and basic application testing - Used Git for version control and followed coding standards and best practices - Collaborated with senior developers to understand application workflows and requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Web Developer (CWD)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
IAAP Certified Web Developer
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Certified Agile Software Developer (CASD)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper Sport Trax

    SportTrax is a complete event management platform for track and cross-country events, helping meet
    directors easily host, organize, and manage events with real-time results and timing system integration. It simplifies tasks like publishing schedules, managing registrations, and communicating with teams, while offering athletes, coaches, and fans a user-friendly app to track performance and get instant notifications. I worked on SportTrax for nearly two years as a core PHP/Laravel engineer, building the entire platform from scratch. I was responsible for both backend and frontend development, using PHP and Laravel for the backend, and Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript for the frontend. My role covered everything from designing the architecture and developing APIs to creating the UI/UX, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for users on both web and mobile.