Professional Summary

Backend-focused PHP & Laravel Developer with 6+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable server-side applications. Strong expertise in core PHP, Laravel architecture, REST APIs, database design, and Linux server environments. Hands-on experience with AWS EC2, Apache, NGINX configuration, and performance tuning. SEO knowledge used as a technical advantage to build search-optimized, high-performance applications.

Professional Experience

Senior PHP / Laravel Developer

ITV Network

September 2025 – Present

  • Developing and maintaining Laravel-based backend systems for media platforms
  • Designing RESTful APIs and service layers for internal/external consumption
  • Implementing authentication, role-based access, and secure API endpoints
  • Optimizing backend performance using query optimization, caching, and lazy loading
  • Deploying and maintaining applications on AWS EC2 (Linux)

Tech Stack: PHP 8+, Laravel, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS EC2, NGINX, Apache

Senior PHP & Laravel Backend Developer

Iconsultify LLP

Jan 2023 – August 2025

  • Built custom backend applications using core PHP and Laravel
  • Developed modular Laravel services, controllers, middleware, and queues
  • Designed and maintained MySQL & PostgreSQL schemas with optimized indexing
  • Implemented API integrations (payment gateways, analytics, third-party services)
  • Improved application performance by 30–40% through caching and query refactoring

Tech Stack: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS EC2, NGINX, Apache

Confidential Role

Leading News Media Company

Jan 2021 – December 2022

(Non-Disclosure Agreement signed; details cannot be disclosed)

  • Developed custom PHP applications for business and enterprise clients
  • Created admin dashboards, role-based systems, and CRUD applications
  • Designed relational databases and optimized queries
  • Deployed applications on shared & VPS servers

Key Projects

Legally Speaking

Laravel & OpenAI Integration

  • Architected comprehensive legal platform using Laravel and MySQL
  • Integrated OpenAI API for automated legal document summarization and smart search
  • Developed secure RBAC system to manage sensitive legal data
  • Optimized database schemas and query performance for large datasets
  • Configured production environment on AWS EC2 with NGINX, SSL security

Technical Skills

Backend Architecture

PHP 8+, Laravel, REST APIs, Modular Design, Service Layers, Middleware, Queues

Databases & Infrastructure

MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS EC2, Linux, NGINX, Apache, Redis, SSL, Cron Jobs

Frontend Development

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, Fetch API, Blade Templates, Responsive Layouts

CMS & SEO

WordPress (Custom Logic & Plugin Dev), Technical SEO, Schema Markup, Core Web Vitals, Crawl Optimization

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications

LJ University, Ahmedabad

GPA: 3.4/4.0

Relevant Coursework: Web Development, Database Management, Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Certifications

  • Content Marketing Certification - HubSpot Academy (2023)
  • Advanced SEO Techniques - SEMrush Academy (2022)
  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) - Google (2022)
  • SEO Certification - Moz Academy (2021)