Senior Backend Engineer (PHP Laravel)

SWARAJ SUGUNAN

Senior Software Engineer PHP Laravel Golang Python

+91-965******* ****************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/swaraj-sugunan-548668108 Kumarakom, Kerala, India

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in backend development, delivering robust and scalable web solutions. Specialized in PHP (5+ years in Laravel, 3+ years in CodeIgniter) with 2+ years in Golang for high-performance backend services. Working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, and report generation. Passionate about clean, maintainable code, software architecture, and user-centric development in agile environments. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages & Frameworks: PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter), Golang, Python, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, React Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap

Databases: MySQL, Supabase, Oracle, MSSQL

Architecture: RESTful APIs, MVC

Tools & Platforms: GitHub, MySQL Workbench, Dreamweaver, Windows, Linux, DB Viewer Other: Stripe Integration, JSON/XML, Excel (.xlsx) & PDF Report Generation, Microsoft Office Suite, Cloud WORK EXPERIENCE

PHP Laravel Developer Consultant (Contract) Right Remote Team Kochi (Remote)Aug 2025 – Mar 2026

• Led full-stack development using Laravel, delivering optimized UI/UX for improved user satisfaction.

• Maintained high coding standards across front-end and back-end modules.

• Designed and managed MSSQL-based backends with a focus on performance and data integrity.

• Handled project estimation, SOW preparation, and deployment processes for smooth delivery.

• Works closely with Devops team and support cloud and crm integrations.

• Helps QA team for test case preparation and testing.

• Prepare different documents like Architecture, implementation etc…

• Project :

1. McDonald’s Mobile Campaign (laravel 7, 12, MSSQL) Senior Software Developer Deepzone Technologies Chennai Oct 2022 – May 2025

• Led front-end and back-end development using Go (Golang), Laravel, and CodeIgniter.

• Optimized site performance through backend refactoring and caching strategies, resulting in noticeably faster load times and improved user engagement.

• Contributed to project documentation and handled HTML-to-code conversions.

• Project :

1. Malaysian govt water authority project (laravel 9, MySQL) 2. Canadian bank project (golang,MySQL, OracleDB)

3. HRMS system (laravel 9, MySQL)

Senior PHP Developer Neork Technologies Kochi Oct 2018 – Sep 2022

• Developed scalable web applications using Laravel, CodeIgniter, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.

• Improved user retention and engagement by optimizing page speed, refining navigation flows, and enhancing overall UI/UX quality.

• Maintained high coding standards and optimized UI/UX across multiple projects.

• Handled HTML conversions and project documentation.

• Project :

1. Hamster Air condition website (laravel 9, MySQL) 2. Foxtech securities (laravel 10, MySQL)

3. Erota systems (codeigniter, MySQL )

4. Pressclub (react-remix, supabase)

5. Sugar factory website (codeigniter, MySQL)

Junior PHP Developer Trainee Ezpina Software Solutions Ernakulam Jun 2017 – Jun 2018

• Collaborated with teams on large-scale PHP-based web applications.

• Worked on MySQL-based backends and responsive front-end interfaces.

• Focused on code quality, debugging, and database optimization.

• Project :

1. Tution website (codeigniter, MySQL)

2. Car rental site (codeigniter, MySQL)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering 2013 – 2016 Mangalam College of Engineering, Mahatma Gandhi University, Ettumanoor Diploma in Computer Engineering2010 – 2013

Dept. of Technical Education, Govt. of Kerala

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 10th December 1992 Nationality: Indian Gender: Male Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place: Kumarakom SWARAJ SUGUNAN

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