Senior PHP Laravel Backend Developer, Immediate Joiner

NARESH TIKSALI

Senior PHP/Laravel Developer

Jaipur, India +91-998******* *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/nareshtiksali PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Backend Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience specializing in PHP/Laravel development for international e-commerce platforms. Expert in building scalable RESTful Apis and high-performance checkout systems. Proven track record of improving application performance by 30-50%, reducing page load times by up to 50%, and maintaining 99.9% uptime for revenue-critical systems. Demonstrated expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, database optimization, and Agile project delivery. Successfully led the technical ownership of multiple UK-based e-commerce platforms serving global markets.

SKILLS

• Backend Development: PHP (10+ years), Laravel Framework, WordPress, OpenCart, RESTful APIs, Object-Oriented Programming, MVC Architecture

• Frontend Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, Vue.js, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Web Design, AJAX

• Database: MySQL, Database Design, Query Optimization & Indexing, Database Performance Tuning

• Performance & Caching: Redis Cache, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Core Web Vitals Optimization, Code Refactoring, Load Time Reduction, Performance Tuning

• DevOps & Cloud: Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Containerization

• Integration Expertise: Payment Gateways (Stripe, PayPal), Google API, Third-party API Integration, OAuth 2.0

• Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, Version Control Best Practices, Code Review

• AI-Assisted Development: ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude AI and Prompt Engineering, AI Code Generation

• Project Management: Jira, Trello, Agile Methodologies Work Experience

Senior Programmer Analyst October 2012 - December 2025 Dotsquares Technologies, Jaipur, India

• Led backend architecture design and continuous modernization of 4+ UK-based e-commerce platforms serving international customers across multiple markets, maintaining technical ownership over a decade.

• Developed robust RESTful API integrations for real-time supplier product synchronization, payment gateway processing (Stripe, PayPal), shipping provider connections, and third-party service integrations

• Engineered a high-converting custom one-page checkout system that streamlined the purchase flow, re- duced cart abandonment, and improved conversion rates by optimizing user experience

• Optimized complex database queries and implemented comprehensive indexing strategies, reducing query execution time by up to 60% and significantly improving application responsiveness

• Successfully upgraded multiple Laravel applications from legacy versions (5.x) to the latest stable releases

(8.x), ensuring security compliance, modern framework capabilities, and long-term maintainability

• Reduced page load times by up to 50% through Core Web Vitals optimization, lazy loading implementa- tion, and asset optimization strategies

Associate Programmer January 2010 - October 2012

Startbit IT Solutions, Jaipur, India

• Developed pixel-perfect responsive HTML/CSS templates and enhanced user interfaces using JavaScript and jQuery for improved user engagement

• Built 5+ dynamic, data-driven web applications using the Core PHP and Joomla CMS framework, de- livering custom functionality aligned with client requirements and increasing user engagement by 20

• Created custom Joomla components, modules, and plugins tailored to specific business requirements, extending CMS capabilities

PROJECTS

Get Laid Beds – E-commerce Platform for Bedroom Furniture (UK & Worldwide)

• Led a complete backend modernization using the Laravel framework, redesigning the architecture for enhanced scalability, maintainability, and performance

• Designed and implemented a custom checkout flow with a dynamic delivery scheduling system, enabling customers to select preferred delivery dates and time slots

• Optimized application performance through multi-layer caching strategies (Redis, query caching), database query optimization, and code-level improvements

• Integrated with multiple payment gateways and shipping providers via RESTful APIs for seamless order processing

Shirtworks – Custom Apparel Supplier Platform (Bulk Orders & Quote Management)

• Developed an interactive JavaScript-based garment customization tool enabling real-time design render- ing, color selection, and personalized product ordering for bulk customers

• Improved platform responsiveness and overall user experience through frontend optimization and backend performance enhancements

• Successfully upgraded the Laravel framework from legacy versions to the latest stable release with zero downtime, implementing comprehensive testing protocols

• Built a custom quote management system for B2B customers with approval workflows and bulk order processing capabilities

GardenTopSoil – Online Retail for Garden Supplies (Topsoil, Compost)

• Delivered custom Laravel features aligned with evolving business requirements and operational workflows

• Engineered a merchant-controlled delivery calendar system fully integrated within the checkout process, improving operational efficiency

• Enabled administrators to dynamically manage delivery slots, blackout dates, and capacity limits based on real-time operational availability

Fruitfortheoffice – Fruit Delivery Service for Offices & Homes (London)

• Successfully migrated the legacy WordPress application to the modern Laravel framework, restructuring the codebase for better maintainability

• Improved system maintainability, performance, and long-term scalability by 40% through modern archi- tectural patterns.

• Implemented a comprehensive RESTful API architecture with authentication and rate limiting for future mobile app integration

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• Served as the primary backend technical owner and architect for 4+ UK-based e-commerce platforms over 10+ years of continuous development, enhancement, and technical leadership

• Improved overall platform performance metrics by 40% through comprehensive database indexing strate- gies, Redis caching implementation, and systematic backend refactoring

• Designed and launched a custom one-page checkout system with optimized user flow, significantly im- proving purchase completion rates and reducing cart abandonment by 25%

• Successfully upgraded 6+ Laravel applications from legacy versions to the latest releases, ensuring security compliance and access to modern framework features

• Reduced database query execution time by 30% through comprehensive optimization, indexing, and query rewriting strategies

EDUCATION

Higher Diploma in Software Engineering – NIIT (GNIT Program) Ajmer (April 2007) B.Com MDS University, Ajmer (March 2007)

CERTIFICATIONS

AI Tools Workshop – BE10x January (2026)

Certificate: certx.in/certificate/0270772f-3809-4400-b29b-1e1c61cd09971033889

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