Technical Lead PHP/Laravel, Web Apps, 12+ yrs

Prafful K Panwar Bangalore, India

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Professional Summary

Result-oriented Technical Lead with over 12 years of experience in architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and JavaScript frameworks. Demonstrated expertise in delivering end-to-end solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and translating business requirements into robust applications. Experienced in civic tech, fintech, and wellness domains, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and user experience.

Key Highlights

• 12+ years of hands-on experience with PHP (mainly Laravel, previously CodeIgniter), JavaScript, and RESTful APIs consumed by both web and mobile applications across multiple domains.

• Leveraged AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, and Claude to accelerate development workflows, including code generation, API testing, and documentation.

• Successfully led and delivered projects with cross-functional teams (including developers, UI/UX designers and testers) up to 8 members.

• Working knowledge of Redis integration in Laravel projects, primarily for caching and queues, using Laravel’s built-in configuration and support.

• Exposure to cloud storage (Amazon S3), CI/CD, and third-party API integrations.

• Strong communicator and collaborator across product, business, and technical teams.

• Recognized for analytical thinking and problem-solving by proactively refactoring legacy codebases, resulting in improved performance, scalability, and team onboarding experience.

• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability by navigating evolving tech stacks, remote team dynamics, and AI-driven tools, maintaining high delivery standards across changing project scopes.

Technical Skills

• Backend & Languages: PHP (Laravel primary), JavaScript, SQL, XML, JSON, Node.js

• Frontend (basic exposure): jQuery, HTML, CSS, React, Angular, AngularJS

• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB

• Web Servers: Apache2, Nginx

• Architecture & Patterns: MVC, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, Microservices, Agile

• DevOps & Tools: Git, Jira, Trello, Postman, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Claude

• OS: Windows, Linux, macOS

Professional Experience

Nous Infosystems — Technical Lead

Apr 2023 – Nov 2025 - Collaborated with client Envestnet to implement new features and resolve production issues. - Interfaced with vendors like Raymond James and UBS to understand user needs and enhance application usability. - Led enhancements to align the application with business vision.

Project: 401kplans.com

- Tech Stack: Laravel (API), MySQL, AngularJS, Angular, Bootstrap, Redis, Queues

- Team Size: 10

- Role: Technical Lead

- URL: https://www.401kplans.com

Freelancing — Software Consultant

Feb 2022 – Mar 2023 - Led end-to-end delivery of multiple client projects as the primary point of contact. Collaborated closely with clients to gather requirements, define architecture, and plan development. Worked with a small team of developers and designers to deliver complete solutions across web, iOS, and Android platforms. Used Laravel to build robust APIs and backend systems, integrated with Redis and MySQL. Oversaw the entire development lifecycle — from UX planning and UI implementation to deployment — ensuring scalable and intuitive applications. Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy — Technical Consultant Apr 2021 – Feb 2022 - Migrated legacy application to SBM 2.0 in response to 2021-22 budget announcement. - Maintained and enhanced civic-tech platforms including mobile and web integrations.

Project: Swachhta

- Tech Stack: PHP 7/8, CodeIgniter, Laravel, Lumen (API), MySQL, Redis, AngularJS

- Platform: Web, Android, iOS

- Government of India’s complaint redressal civic app enabling real-time engagement and voting on issues. - URL: http://swachh.city

AyurUniverse — Technical Consultant

Jun 2019 – Apr 2021 - Added new features and modernized tech stack to enhance user experience. - Maintained and scaled wellness booking platform across 300+ locations. Project: AyurUniverse

- Tech Stack: PHP 7/8, Laravel, MySQL, Node.js, AngularJS, Redis, S3

- URL: https://www.ayuruniverse.com

Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy — Technical Associate Jul 2016 – Jun 2019 - Contributed to civic-tech products: Swachh Manch, Swachhta, and I Change My City. - Played key role in development, support, and version upgrades. Bloom Consulting Services — Sr. PHP Developer

Jul 2015 – Jul 2016 - Developed applications such as Kalakshetra Hall Booking, EC2WIN, Human Dynamic.

Web Date System Pvt. Ltd. — Sr. PHP Developer

Oct 2014 – Apr 2015 - Built internal CRM, HRM, and support ticketing tools. Hogo Works Solution Pvt. Ltd. — Software Developer Feb 2013 – Oct 2014 - Developed modules like HRM, CRM, SMS portals, and consultancy systems.

Education & Other Details

• MCA, Bangalore University – 2013 – 61.5%

• BCA, Ajmer University – 2009 – 61.5%

• Languages: English, Hindi, Marwari

• Hobbies: Staying current with software engineering trends, exploring practical AI tools, contributing to GitHub, and casual gaming.

• References: Available on request

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