You will get a full audit and rescue of your slow or messy Laravel codebase
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You inherited a Laravel app that's slow, fragile, or just plain scary to touch. Maybe the original developer is gone. Maybe it ships fine but falls over under load. Maybe you're about to hand it to a new team and you need to know what you're handing them. That's what this fixes.
I'm a senior Laravel and PHP engineer. I've audited and rescued codebases that were through multiple failed developers — including one where I cut load times by over 60 percent. Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% job-success rate.
This project gives you a clear-eyed audit and, if you want, the fixes to go with it: performance problems found and measured, security holes closed, messy code refactored, and tests added around the parts that matter. You get before-and-after numbers, not vague promises.
Pick the tier that fits:
• Starter: a full written audit with a prioritized fix list
• Standard: the audit plus performance and security fixes implemented
• Advanced: audit, fixes, refactor, and test coverage for the critical paths
If you only buy the audit, you still walk away with a document you can hand to any developer. Not sure how bad it is? Start with the audit and we'll find out together.
I'm a senior Laravel and PHP engineer. I've audited and rescued codebases that were through multiple failed developers — including one where I cut load times by over 60 percent. Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% job-success rate.
This project gives you a clear-eyed audit and, if you want, the fixes to go with it: performance problems found and measured, security holes closed, messy code refactored, and tests added around the parts that matter. You get before-and-after numbers, not vague promises.
Pick the tier that fits:
• Starter: a full written audit with a prioritized fix list
• Standard: the audit plus performance and security fixes implemented
• Advanced: audit, fixes, refactor, and test coverage for the critical paths
If you only buy the audit, you still walk away with a document you can hand to any developer. Not sure how bad it is? Start with the audit and we'll find out together.
Programming Languages
PHP, JavaScript, TypeScriptCoding Expertise
Performance Optimization, SecurityWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$400
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Standard
$1,400
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Advanced
$3,200
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 4 days | 12 days | 21 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
Number of Pages | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Design Customization | - | - | - |
Content Upload | - | - | - |
Responsive Design | - | - | - |
Source Code |
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Cody H.
Jun 27, 2026
Snap Fitness Andover - CRM Sub-Account Build
Another great project working with Dawood. He's reliable, communicates well, and delivers quality work on time. It genuinely feels like working with a coworker rather than a contractor. I'll continue bringing him onto future builds without hesitation.
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Cody H.
Jun 16, 2026
PHP, Laravel - JavaScript, Node.js Web Developer with GoHighLevel CRM Expertise
This is one of several projects with Dawood and he continues to impress. He's a strong full-stack developer with deep knowledge of PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, and Node.js, and he pairs that with real-world GoHighLevel expertise that's genuinely hard to find on Upwork. He understands GHL workflows, custom values, API endpoints, and webhook architecture at a level that lets him build solutions that actually work in production, not just on paper. Throughout the project he was responsive, thoughtful in his approach, and willing to dig into the details when something needed extra attention. He also pushes back constructively when an idea won't work the way I expected, which I appreciate because it saves time on the back end. I've got more work lined up for him and have no plans to look elsewhere.
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Cody H.
Jun 10, 2026
Snap Fitness Hood River - Automation Build & Dashboard Integration
Dawood is the kind of contractor you want on every project. He knows GoHighLevel inside and out, communicates clearly, and gets the work done right without needing his hand held. He flagged potential issues before they became problems and delivered exactly what was scoped. Easy to work with, reliable, and genuinely good at what he does. Will absolutely hire again.
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Cody H.
May 20, 2026
Trivvo Admin Dashboard -- GHL White Label Integration
Dawood built a custom admin dashboard that integrates with my white-label GoHighLevel (GHL) system, giving my clients a simple, intuitive way to edit their SMS and email messages without ever needing to log into GHL itself. The final product is significantly easier to use than the native GHL editor, and he handled everything from role-based permissions and the Custom Values Manager to the WYSIWYG editor, contact action integrations, and a custom login URL that matched my white-label branding. What stood out most was his technical depth, flexibility, and honesty. He absorbed an expanded scope mid-project without pushback, communicated clearly throughout, and was upfront when something fell outside the original scope rather than silently dropping it. I'll 100% be hiring him again and already have additional GHL and dashboard projects lined up to send his way. If you're looking for a developer who can handle GoHighLevel work, API integrations, custom dashboards, or white-label setups, Dawood is a strong choice.
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Cody H.
May 8, 2026
GHL Automation Audit, Fix & Optimization - Snap Fitness (2 Locations)
Dawood was outstanding. He took over a project that had been through three failed freelancers and delivered exactly what I needed. His attention to detail was exceptional. He didn't just fix what was broken, he identified inefficiencies and proposed better solutions before making changes. When I didn't understand a concept, he took the time to walk me through it until it clicked. Communication was always clear, proactive, and honest. He never overpromised, and everything he delivered was tested and working. I've already hired him for my next project and will continue to bring him work. Highly recommend.
About Dawood
Senior Laravel + Node Developer | Custom Backends & CRM Integrations
100%
Job Success
Multan, Pakistan - 2:33 am local time
If you've been burned by a developer before — vague communication, missed deadlines, code your team can't read — that's the gap I fill. I take ownership, communicate clearly every week, and don't stop until the result is right.
— WHAT I DO BEST —
▸ Custom backends & REST APIs — Laravel, Node, Express, PHP
▸ CRM integrations end-to-end — GoHighLevel (GHL), Zenoti, MindBody, Boulevard, PatientNow, Konnektive, Checkout Champ, ActiveCampaign, Shopify, Sticky, WooCommerce, PropertyRadar, SkipTraceButler
▸ AI integration into existing products — OpenAI API, Claude API, n8n, Make, Zapier
▸ Real-time analytics dashboards — including Meta Marketing API
▸ Performance audits & code rescue — recent job cut load times by 60%+
▸ Full-stack web apps when the project needs one person who owns it all (Vue, React, Inertia, Tailwind, Livewire)
— RECENT PROOF —
▸ Built an AI-powered SaaS for a US copywriter — 5,000+ paying subscribers, OpenAI integration, end-to-end Laravel
▸ Took over a GoHighLevel automation rescue after 3 failed freelancers — audited, fixed, optimized
▸ Diagnosed and fixed an API authentication issue (403/401) in hours that another developer called "beyond their ability"
▸ Migrated a WordPress + MindBody integration from API v5 to v6 under tight deadline
▸ Built a custom Laravel admin dashboard integrated with white-label GoHighLevel — repeat client engagement
— WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME —
▸ Top Rated on Upwork — top 10% of freelancers globally
▸ 100% job-success score — every project I've accepted, I've delivered
▸ Clear weekly communication — no jargon, no ghosting, no surprises
▸ Senior-level architecture — clean, secure, maintainable code that survives team handoffs
▸ Honest scoping — if something is outside scope or outside my expertise, I say so before we start
— HOW WE'D WORK TOGETHER —
▸ Open to long-term retainers, hourly engagements, and fixed-scope projects
▸ Available US/EU business hours overlap
▸ Average response: 0–4 hours
▸ Money-back guarantee — if the agreed deliverable isn't right, you don't pay
— TECH I REACH FOR —
Backend: PHP · Laravel · Livewire · Node · Express
Frontend: Vue · React · Inertia · Alpine · Tailwind CSS · TypeScript
Database: MySQL · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · SQLite
Infrastructure: Docker · AWS · Git · cPanel / WHM
AI / Automation: OpenAI · Claude · Make · n8n · Zapier
— LET'S TALK —
Send me an Upwork message describing what you're building or fixing. I'll reply within 4 hours with honest scoping — including whether I'm the right fit for your project. If I'm not, I'll often point you toward someone who is.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Dawood can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Dawood receives requirements from you.
Dawood works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Codebase review and audit
I go through the codebase — architecture, queries, security, dependencies, and tech debt. You get a written report grading each area, with the specific problems found and a prioritized list of what to fix first. The full deliverable for Starter.
Prioritize and plan the fixes
We agree on what to tackle based on impact — usually performance and security first. I scope each fix with a rough effort estimate so you decide what's worth doing now versus later. No surprise work; everything is agreed before I touch code.