You will get modern, maintainable upgrade of your legacy PHP app
Project details
Is your legacy PHP or CodeIgniter app slow, fragile, or scary to touch? I modernize and rescue legacy PHP — without breaking what's running.
I'm a senior engineer (8+ years). I built and owned a production platform on CodeIgniter/PHP/MySQL, then migrated it to a modern Django/PostgreSQL stack using a change-data-capture pipeline — moving a live system with zero downtime. I treat legacy code with respect: understand it first, keep it running, leave it better.
What you get:
• A clear audit of your codebase and database, plus a stabilized, running app
• Urgent bugs fixed and a practical modernization roadmap
• (Standard+) Targeted refactoring, upgrades, or new features — safely
• (Premium) Migration of a defined slice to a modern Django/PostgreSQL stack
• A live-sync (CDC) strategy so your site stays up during the move
How I work: we scope the goal together, I work in clear milestones, and I communicate often. Message me about your app and I'll tell you exactly which tier fits.
I'm a senior engineer (8+ years). I built and owned a production platform on CodeIgniter/PHP/MySQL, then migrated it to a modern Django/PostgreSQL stack using a change-data-capture pipeline — moving a live system with zero downtime. I treat legacy code with respect: understand it first, keep it running, leave it better.
What you get:
• A clear audit of your codebase and database, plus a stabilized, running app
• Urgent bugs fixed and a practical modernization roadmap
• (Standard+) Targeted refactoring, upgrades, or new features — safely
• (Premium) Migration of a defined slice to a modern Django/PostgreSQL stack
• A live-sync (CDC) strategy so your site stays up during the move
How I work: we scope the goal together, I work in clear milestones, and I communicate often. Message me about your app and I'll tell you exactly which tier fits.
Programming Languages
PHP, PythonCoding Expertise
Performance Optimization, SecurityWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$350
|
Standard
$1,000
|
Advanced
$2,500
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 5 days | 14 days | 28 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Design Customization | - | - | - |
Content Upload | - | - | - |
Responsive Design | - | - | - |
Source Code |
Frequently asked questions
About Rey Stephen
Senior Python/Django Engineer - E-commerce, APIs & AI Integration
Las Pinas, Philippines - 11:58 pm local time
What I do:
• Backend & APIs — Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL. Clean, documented REST APIs and the full e-commerce domain (catalog, cart, checkout, orders, inventory, vendors, analytics).
• AI integration — I've shipped an AI Virtual Try-On feature (FASHN AI computer-vision API + Real-ESRGAN upscaling) that turns flat product photos into realistic on-model imagery. I integrate vision/payment/third-party APIs into real products.
• Data engineering & legacy migration — I built and originally owned a platform in CodeIgniter/PHP/MySQL, then led its migration to a modern Django/Python/PostgreSQL stack using a binlog-based change-data-capture pipeline — syncing the legacy database live, with no downtime. Modernizing or rescuing legacy PHP apps is squarely my wheelhouse.
• Deploy & infra — AWS S3, DigitalOcean, Cloudflare, Docker, CI/CD. I ship to production, not just localhost.
Most recently I build and operate the e-commerce platform behind InStyle New York — a hub-and-spoke architecture where one Django core powers multiple branded storefronts. I also run Rey WebWorks, where I've independently shipped 5+ production client sites end-to-end.
I move fast, communicate clearly, and own the work start to finish. Available immediately for contract work — let's talk about what you're building.
Stack: Python · Django · Django REST Framework · PostgreSQL · MySQL→PostgreSQL CDC/ETL · AWS S3 · DigitalOcean · Cloudflare · Docker · CI/CD. Building with Next.js/React/TypeScript.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Rey Stephen can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Rey Stephen receives requirements from you.
Rey Stephen works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Audit & document
I review the codebase and database, get it running cleanly, and map out exactly what's there.
Stabilize & plan
I fix the most urgent issues and deliver a clear, practical modernization roadmap.