I design and build scalable backend systems, APIs, dashboards, CMS platforms, and enterprise web solutions that support real business operations.

With 10+ years of experience across PHP, Laravel, WordPress, and Python, I turn complex business requirements into reliable, maintainable, and production-ready systems. My work spans global clients across the US, UK, and India, with hands-on experience leading teams, owning delivery, and improving engineering processes.

Portfolio: mayuroza.com

• Backend architecture for scalable web applications, APIs, dashboards, CMS, and enterprise platforms
• Laravel expertise across application design, database modeling, authentication, queues, jobs, integrations, and admin systems
• API-first development for internal platforms, third-party integrations, SaaS products, and business workflows
• Technical leadership across planning, delivery, code quality, mentoring, and Agile execution
• Business-first engineering mindset focused on operational efficiency, maintainability, and long-term system value

Architecture mindset: build systems that are simple to extend, easy to operate, and strong enough to scale with the business.

• Laravel application architecture
• REST API development
• Database design and optimization
• Authentication, authorization, roles, and permissions
• Background jobs, queues, schedulers, and automation
• Modular, maintainable backend design

• REST API design and development
• Third-party API integrations
• Payment gateway integrations across multiple providers
• Salesforce integrations
• SMS gateway integrations
• Email service integrations
• Webhooks and automation workflows
• CRM, dashboard, and business platform integrations
• Secure authentication and data exchange between systems

• Azure-based hosting and deployment experience
• Linode server setup, deployment, and maintenance
• Git workflows for team-based development
• Branching strategies, pull requests, and release coordination
• Server configuration and production support
• Deployment planning and environment management
• Application monitoring, debugging, and performance issue resolution

• WordPress custom development
• CMS architecture and customization
• Admin panels and business dashboards
• Responsive frontend implementation
• Backend-driven UI workflows

For 4+ years, I have led engineering teams through Agile and Scrum-based delivery while remaining hands-on with architecture, backend development, reviews, and production problem-solving.

• Led development teams across planning, sprint execution, delivery, and support
• Mentored developers on Laravel, backend design, clean code, debugging, and delivery discipline
• Improved engineering workflows through task breakdown, code review practices, and release planning
• Owned technical decisions from requirement analysis to deployment
• Collaborated with clients, product owners, designers, QA, and business stakeholders
• Balanced technical quality with business timelines and production realities

Problem
Business teams needed a centralized dashboard to manage operations, reporting, users, and internal workflows without relying on manual spreadsheets or fragmented tools.

Solution
Designed and developed a Laravel-based dashboard with role-based access, structured data management, reporting views, admin workflows, and secure backend APIs.

Tech Stack
Laravel, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, REST APIs

Impact
Improved operational visibility, reduced manual workflow dependency, and created a maintainable system for business users and administrators.

Problem
Clients needed flexible content management capabilities beyond standard templates, with custom workflows, structured content, and easier administration.

Solution
Built customized CMS solutions using WordPress and PHP, including custom post types, admin interfaces, plugin customization, theme development, and backend workflow improvements.

Tech Stack
WordPress, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Impact
Enabled non-technical teams to manage content independently while reducing ongoing developer dependency for routine website operations.

Problem
A business required reliable API integrations between internal systems, external services, and user-facing workflows.

Solution
Developed REST APIs, integration layers, authentication flows, database structures, and backend automation to support connected business operations.

Tech Stack
Laravel, PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, Webhooks

Impact
Improved system connectivity, reduced manual data handling, and enabled smoother integration between business platforms.

Problem
Global clients across the US, UK, and India needed tailored software solutions aligned with their business models, operational workflows, and growth needs.

Solution
Delivered custom backend systems, dashboards, CMS platforms, API integrations, and admin tools with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and practical business usage.

Tech Stack
PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Python, MySQL, JavaScript

Impact
Supported business-critical workflows and delivered reliable software used by teams across different markets and industries.

• Design for maintainability before complexity
• Build APIs and backends that are predictable, secure, and easy to extend
• Keep business goals visible during technical decision-making
• Lead with ownership, clarity, and delivery discipline
• Improve systems, teams, and processes together
• Write code that future developers can understand and safely change

I use GitHub to document engineering work, share backend ideas, improve technical visibility, and contribute more actively to the developer ecosystem.

Current focus areas:

• Laravel architecture patterns
• Backend system design
• API design and integration examples
• WordPress customization patterns
• Practical engineering leadership notes
• Clean, reusable backend components

I use GitHub to document backend engineering work, maintain practical examples, and share reusable patterns from real-world Laravel, API, CMS, and integration projects.

Hiring for a senior backend engineer, Laravel architect, or technical lead role?

I am open to senior engineering opportunities, backend architecture work, Laravel leadership roles, and collaboration on scalable web platforms.

• Portfolio: mayuroza.com
• GitHub: github.com/mayuroza3
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mayur-oza
• Email: mayuroza3@gmail.com