Full-Stack / Backend Developer

I build business software that solves real problems.

PHP developer focused on backend systems, APIs, reporting, automation, dealership platforms and practical web applications. Experienced with Laravel, Symfony, MySQL/MariaDB and modern JavaScript tooling.

About

Practical engineering with a strong business focus.

I work across backend development, internal platforms, data-heavy reporting, infrastructure and workflow automation. I enjoy translating complex business rules into reliable, maintainable software.

Backend development

Server-side applications, REST APIs, integrations, authentication, business logic and database-driven systems.

Business systems

Experience with dealership workflows, job cards, stock, sales, parts, invoicing, workshop operations and reporting.

Automation & infrastructure

VPS deployments, Linux scripting, scheduled tasks, Windows Server, IIS, Plesk, Docker and self-hosted tooling.

Selected work

Projects and systems I have worked on.

A selection of the kinds of problems I solve: internal business platforms, reporting, automation, browser tooling and infrastructure projects.

01 / DEALER MANAGEMENT

Dealership management platform

Development across stock management, vehicle sales, job cards, workshop scheduling, parts, invoicing, user permissions and operational workflows.

PHP MySQL JavaScript jQuery Business Logic
02 / REPORTING

Executive reporting & Excel exports

Built reporting features involving workshop performance, technician hours, costs, sales data, operational KPIs and structured Excel exports.

PhpSpreadsheet SQL KPIs Excel
03 / BROWSER EXTENSION

YouTube Fresh Home

Chrome extension designed to improve the YouTube home feed by tracking previously seen recommendations and helping surface fresh videos.

Chrome Extension JavaScript Browser APIs UX
04 / DEVICE MANAGEMENT

Android kiosk & MDM deployment

Worked on managed Android tablet deployments including kiosk mode, application restrictions, web access control and self-hosted device-management tooling.

Android MDM Docker Self-hosting
Skills

Technologies I use.

I prefer tools that are reliable, maintainable and appropriate for the problem rather than chasing complexity for its own sake.

Backend
PHP 8+ Laravel Symfony Laminas / Zend CodeIgniter Yii2 REST APIs
Databases & data
MySQL MariaDB SQL PhpSpreadsheet CSV / Excel processing
Frontend
HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript jQuery Bootstrap Vue Chart.js
Infrastructure & tools
Git Linux Windows Server IIS Plesk Docker VPS Nginx / Apache
Experience

How I approach development.

My work is strongly oriented around production systems, real users, operational constraints and measurable business outcomes.

Full-stack development

Building and maintaining PHP applications across backend logic, database design, interfaces, reports and third-party integrations.

Complex business rules

Implementing workflows involving sales approval, workshop efficiency, technician time, stock costing, VAT, parts and operational reporting.

Problem solving & debugging

Diagnosing production issues across PHP, SQL, hosting, browsers, Windows, Linux, networking and deployment environments.

Continuous improvement

Improving systems through better automation, safer workflows, clearer interfaces and more useful reporting.

Contact

Let’s build something useful.

I’m interested in backend, full-stack and business software projects, especially where there is a real operational problem to solve.