Immediately Joiner Senior PHP Tech Lead

AJAY KUMAR

Senior PHP Developer Technical Lead REST/SOAP APIs React.js AI-Assisted Development *******@*****.*** +91-851******* linkedin.com/in/ajay-kumar-1301ab16/ Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior PHP Developer and Technical Lead with 13 years of experience building scalable web applications, backend systems, REST/SOAP APIs, and complex third-party integrations across insurance, fintech, SaaS, e-commerce, CRM, facilities management, and social media platforms. Strong expertise in PHP, Laravel, CakePHP, CodeIgniter, MySQL, JavaScript, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, payment gateways, and external API integrations. Experienced in client-facing requirement gathering, solution design, code review, estimation, team coordination, production support, and end-to-end delivery. Hands-on experience building API-first backends for React applications and integrating Google, payment, messaging, social media, and financial service APIs. Currently expanding capabilities in AI-assisted development and AI API integration.

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages : PHP (Expert), JavaScript, Python (familiar) Frameworks : Laravel, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, ERPNext / Frappe, Symfony Frontend/CMS : WordPress, WooCommerce, OpenCart, Shopify, React.js Databases : MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB (Familiar)

APIs & Integrations : REST, SOAP, AWS/Docker (Familiar), Webhook, Payment Gateway Integration Third-Party APIs : Google APIs/ Business/ Analytics, Razorpay, Twilio, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp Business, Gupshup

AI Tools : GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI API familiarity Development Tools : Git, SVN, CI/CD,Postman, WAMP, XAMPP, LAMP, MAMP Architecture : MVC, API-first architecture, Microservices (familiar), Database Optimization Leadership : Requirement Gathering, Client Communication, Code Review, Estimation, Team Leadership, Agile delivery, Production Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance — Independent Software Consultant Jan 2026 – Present BS Foundation & Save The People foundation — NGO Platform, Focused on community development and social Welfare, sports development, women’s empowerment, education and environment sustainability. Stack: Laravel, REST API, MySQL

Developed a scalable and responsive foundation management platform featuring initiatives, events, donations, volunteer engagement, content management, forms, social integrations, and SEO/performance optimization MobiTM — Fintech Platform, A Comprehensive Digital Financial Solution (mobitm.com) Stack: CakePHP 5.1.5, REST API, MySQL, GIT,

• A centrally-administered web platform with four distinct role tiers: Admin, Super Distributor, Distributor, and Retailer.

• Integrated wallet, settlement, hold-and-release, and vendor-switching workflows for hold transactions.

• Full transaction reporting, ledger, and analytics across every role tier.

• Pre-integrated API stack covering Utility, IMPS Payout (Basic & Advanced), DMT, UPI Payout, and other supporting services

Vayner Media India Pvt. Ltd. Module Lead Apr 2024 – Jan 2026 Push Sports Arena — Sports, Facilities & Maintenance Management (pushsports.in) Stack: WordPress, REST API, MySQL, GIT, Google API, Gupshup, Razorpay, React.js

• Designed and built REST APIs consumed by a modern React frontend, enabling seamless mobile and web integration.

• Architected and optimized MySQL database schema to support real-time sports facility bookings.

• Integrated Razorpay payment gateway handling live transactions for facility bookings. Fabretail — Single Platform for Leads & Social Media Data (fabretail.in) Stack: WordPress, REST API, MySQL, GIT, Facebook, Instagram, Google Business, Google Analytics, WhatsApp, LinkedIn & React.js

• Built a unified social media data aggregation platform pulling live data from Facebook, Instagram, Google Analytics, WhatsApp Business, and LinkedIn APIs.

• Developed REST APIs for a React frontend, enabling real-time social media insights per user. Fabweddings — Multivendor system for wedding planners Stack: Laravel, REST API, MySQL, GIT, Google Analytics

• Developed a custom multi-vendor platform connecting wedding planners, vendors, and customers, supporting communication and collaboration throughout the wedding planning process. Events Management — Boss Fragrances, Adidas, KylieCosmetics (Vayner X)

• Provided backend and API support for global brand event campaigns. Infrablok (formerly Miri Infotech) Sr. Software Engineer (Module Lead) Dec 2020 – Mar 2024 eSSETS — Asset, Facilities & Maintenance Management SaaS (app.essets.com) Stack: CodeIgniter, MySQL, SVN, Google Places API, Twilio, AJAX

• Led weekly requirement gathering sessions with US-based clients to implement modular feature changes.

• Developed an internationalized address template system by integrating Google Places API, enabling global address support across the dashboard.

• Integrated Twilio Messaging API to send automated vendor notifications for task status updates, reducing manual follow- up by the operations team.

• Built a custom URL shortening system for use in SMS and email templates, improving click-through rates.

• Optimized jQuery, controller logic, and database queries — improving page load performance by an estimated 25%.

• Tracked all work using Rally (Agile task management), maintaining 100% sprint delivery consistency. Comba Telecom — CRM Pricing & Quotation Module (crm.combausa.com) Stack: ERPNext, Frappe Framework, Python, MariaDB, RESTful API

• Customized sales invoices and purchase invoices within ERPNext to align with US inventory and pricing workflows.

• Delivered daily and weekly requirement changes on staging before live promotion — zero rollback incidents. In House — Task Assignment, Role-Based Access Control(HR, Manager, Employee) Stack: Symfony 6.3, MySQL, AJAX

• Attendance Integration, REST API, File sharing & Activity logs EasyPolicy Web Aggregator (MangoTree) PHP Developer Oct 2016 – Dec 2020 EasyPolicy / InureJoy — Insurance Aggregator Platform (insurejoy.com) Stack: CakePHP 3+, MySQL, GitHub, AJAX, REST & SOAP APIs

• Built and maintained integrations with 6+ major insurance providers including HDFC ERGO, Go Digit, Shriram, Bajaj, TATA AIG, and United India using RESTful and SOAP APIs.

• Implemented full motor insurance policy flows for two-wheelers and four-wheelers — comparison, product selection, payment, and policy issuance.

• Managed production support, bug fixes, and new feature implementation across the insurance aggregation platform serving thousands of daily users.

• Coordinated directly with insurance company technical teams to align on API contracts and data formats. Rowley Auto Ltd — Garage Management (rowleyautoltd.co.uk) Stack: CakePHP 3+, MySQL, AJAX

• Built a UK-based garage management system covering bookings, job tracking, and vehicle service history. WebAppMate (Fly On IT) PHP Developer Jun 2015 – Sept 2016

• Developed and maintained WordPress-based business websites for multiple clients.

• Implemented responsive layouts, custom plugins, and jQuery/AJAX enhancements for improved UX. Pragyanet Technology PHP Developer Jan 2013 – June 2015

• Built WordPress and OpenCart websites for clients including government, retail, and service sectors.

• Handled requirement gathering, client interaction, implementation, and deployment for 6+ projects including rajnathsingh.in, westcosecurity.com, and academicfoundation.org. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MCA, IGNOU, Delhi – 2011 BCA, IGNOU, Delhi — 2006 Certificate in Computing — IGNOU, Delhi -- 2001

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