Building scalable backend systems & real-time applications.

3+ years of experience engineering high-performance APIs, WebSocket architectures, and robust web applications with Laravel, Node.js & AWS ecosystems.

Technical Expertise

Technologies and tools I use to build robust solutions.

Backend

  • Laravel (PHP)
  • Node.js & Express.js
  • RESTful APIs & GraphQL
  • MySQL / PostgreSQL

Real-time & System

  • WebSockets & Socket.io
  • Queue Management
  • Redis Caching & Queues
  • JavaScript (ES6+)

DevOps & Tools

  • AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)
  • Docker & Docker Compose
  • Git & GitHub Workflows
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Work Experience

My professional journey and key achievements.

Backend Engineer

Upwork (Freelance)
Oct 2025 – Apr 2026
  • Architected full-stack game engine utilizing Laravel, jQuery, and custom CSS.
  • Designed background queue architecture using Laravel Horizon & Redis for real-time planet interactions and automated game state processing.
  • Developed fast, scalable microservices using Node.js and Express.js for real-time data handling.
  • Deployed applications to AWS instances (EC2) and built automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions.

Backend Developer

Proshore
Nov 2022 – Oct 2025
  • Engineered and maintained core survey data-collection infrastructure using Symfony.
  • Built custom reporting engines to aggregate large survey datasets into accurate user reports.
  • Developed custom Zendesk apps using Laravel & React with real-time webhook sync.
  • Managed cloud deployments leveraging AWS services for scalable architecture.
  • Wrote comprehensive PHPUnit unit and feature test suites to minimize production regressions.

Featured Work

A showcase of complex systems and architectures I've built.

High Concurrency & Queues

Flash Sale Concurrent Checkout Engine

Building a robust flash sale backend capable of handling 1,000 concurrent user checkouts simultaneously. Features advanced queue locking, inventory synchronization, and race-condition prevention under heavy loads.

  • PHP 8.x
  • Laravel
  • Redis
  • MySQL Locks
Laravel & Horizon

Space Warfare Strategy Engine (Ogamex Clone)

Developing a browser-based space strategy game clone featuring asynchronous backend ticks, fleet movements, and resource building handled entirely through Laravel Queues and monitored via Horizon.

  • PHP 8.x
  • Laravel
  • Laravel Horizon
  • Redis
React & WebSockets

Real-Time Pictionary Multiplayer Game

Building a real-time drawing and guessing multiplayer game from scratch, featuring live canvas synchronization, instant chat guesses, and room management powered by WebSockets.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB
  • WebSockets

Let's Work Together

Available for freelance contracts on Upwork or full-time remote backend engineering roles. I am always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions.