Hi, I’m Philip Holland. I’m a Senior Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering high-performance backends and scalable cloud-based systems. I specialize in C++, PHP (Laravel/Symfony), and Node.js, and I enjoy modernizing legacy platforms, optimizing databases, and building robust open-source libraries. In my work, I lead end-to-end cloud deployments on AWS, GCP, and Azure, and I thrive on turning complex requirements into reliable, maintainable software. I’m passionate about crafting clean architecture, mentoring teams, and delivering practical solutions that scale. I also enjoy contributing to open-source libraries and refining database design to ensure high availability and performance across cloud environments.

Philip Holland

Hi, I’m Philip Holland. I’m a Senior Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering high-performance backends and scalable cloud-based systems. I specialize in C++, PHP (Laravel/Symfony), and Node.js, and I enjoy modernizing legacy platforms, optimizing databases, and building robust open-source libraries. In my work, I lead end-to-end cloud deployments on AWS, GCP, and Azure, and I thrive on turning complex requirements into reliable, maintainable software. I’m passionate about crafting clean architecture, mentoring teams, and delivering practical solutions that scale. I also enjoy contributing to open-source libraries and refining database design to ensure high availability and performance across cloud environments.

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Hi, I’m Philip Holland. I’m a Senior Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering high-performance backends and scalable cloud-based systems. I specialize in C++, PHP (Laravel/Symfony), and Node.js, and I enjoy modernizing legacy platforms, optimizing databases, and building robust open-source libraries. In my work, I lead end-to-end cloud deployments on AWS, GCP, and Azure, and I thrive on turning complex requirements into reliable, maintainable software.

I’m passionate about crafting clean architecture, mentoring teams, and delivering practical solutions that scale. I also enjoy contributing to open-source libraries and refining database design to ensure high availability and performance across cloud environments.

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Independent Software Engineer at Freelance
June 1, 2004 - Present
Architect and develop high-performance C++ server backends for Windows and Linux environments. Design and deploy scalable full-stack applications using PHP (Laravel/Symfony) and modern JS frameworks (Vue/React). Manage end-to-end cloud infrastructure migrations and deployments using Docker and Kubernetes. Administer enterprise-level MySQL and PostgreSQL databases to ensure high availability and performance.
Software Developer at Savvior
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Delivered full-stack development solutions within a collaborative team environment. Utilized Git for version control and streamlined deployment workflows.
Software Developer at EXAM VIP, INC.
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Modernized and maintained a legacy PHP 5.6 platform managing medical records for a national US trucking company. Engineered multiple Node.js-based reporting and analytical microservices to enhance data-driven decision-making. Automated accounting, invoicing, and payment settlement processes via Salesforce API integration.
Software Developer at Aegis Collaboratory
July 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Developed responsive desktop and mobile websites utilizing Node.js, React.js, and Vue.js. Collaborated on UI/UX improvements to increase user engagement across platforms.
Software Developer at LifeSuccess Productions
June 1, 2011 - July 1, 2013
Created individual, professional, self-serve websites for a client base of over 1,000.
Software Developer at Imaginary Trout
February 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Created an SEO analysis tool powered by C++ and Lua. Responsible for maintaining and analyzing faults within multiple projects.
Independent Software Engineer at Freelance (Independent Software Engineer)
June 1, 2004 - Present
Architected and developed high-performance C++ server backends for Windows and Linux, designed scalable full-stack applications using PHP (Laravel/Symfony) and modern JS frameworks, and led end-to-end cloud migrations with Docker and Kubernetes. Managed enterprise-level MySQL and PostgreSQL databases for high availability and performance.

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Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare