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Cartago, Costa Rica
I'm a Senior PHP Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using Laravel and CodeIgniter. I help businesses create reliable web applications with clean architecture, RESTful APIs, and solid database design. I specialize in building robust PHP applications with a strong focus on API integrations, microservices, and relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL. I've led full-cycle development of scalable systems using modern PHP frameworks, ensuring clean architecture and long-term maintainability. What I bring to your project: - 10+ years of hands-on experience building SaaS platforms and business-critical systems - Expert-level development with Laravel and CodeIgniter - Scalable microservices and modular architecture design - RESTful API development and third-party integrations - Database modeling, migrations, and performance optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL) - Secure authentication, access control, and session management - Docker-based development and deployment workflows - Background jobs, queues, and asynchronous processing in Laravel - Maintenance and custom development for WordPress sites Projects I've worked on include: - Point of Sale and Invoicing System: A full-featured POS and electronic billing solution for small and mid-sized businesses, with inventory control and multi-user support. - Donation Management Platform: A web system for an international NGO to manage donors, recurring contributions, and financial reports, with advanced role-based access and localization features. - Airline Loyalty Program Backend: A reward points system backend for an airline, including complex rules for earning and redeeming miles and customer segmentation. - Condominium Management CRM: A SaaS platform for managing residential properties, including payment tracking, maintenance requests, and tenant communication tools. - WordPress Site Administration: Long-term maintenance and optimization for several WordPress websites, including custom plugin work and performance tuning. I write clean, maintainable code and focus on solving business problems, not just coding tasks. I’m a proactive communicator committed to building long-term relationships. I approach each project not just as a coder, but as a problem-solver who aligns technology with your business goals. If you think I might be a good fit, feel free to send me a message—I look forward to connecting with you.
- PHP
- Back-End Development
- API Integration
- Custom PHP
- PHP Script
- Laravel
- CodeIgniter
- RESTful API
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Microservice
- Web Development
- JavaScript
- Golang
- WordPress Development
Sabana Redonda, Costa Rica
Backend developer with 8+ years of experience designing and building scalable systems and APIs. I work across multiple stacks including PHP (Laravel), .NET Core, and Node.js (NestJS), choosing the right tool depending on the problem. Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server, as well as system integrations, authentication flows, and complex business logic. I’ve worked on high-traffic platforms, distributed services, and long-term maintainable systems..
- PHP
- Custom PHP
- PHP Script
- C#
- Git
- MySQL
- Laravel
- GitHub
- Jira
- Linux
- JSON API
- JavaScript
Perez, Costa Rica
Web developer with experience in development of full websites using Javascript with libraries like React and php usin CMS like Wordpress.
- PHP
- Custom PHP
- PHP Script
- Web Application
- JavaScript
- React
- WordPress
- Web Development
- WordPress Theme
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