Senior Laravel Developer • PHP Expert
Helping businesses build robust web applications with Laravel
I'm a Senior Laravel Developer with 12+ years of experience in PHP and web development. Based in Recife, Brazil, I specialize in helping startups launch and scale their products with clean, maintainable code and robust architecture.
I've been working with Laravel since version 3 (2012), building everything from MVPs to enterprise-scale applications. My expertise includes:
My approach combines technical expertise with business understanding. I'm not just a developer – I'm a certified Scrum Master and PMI-ACP holder with 15+ years of Agile practice. This means I can help you make technical decisions that align with your business goals.
"Eduardo's sense of professionalism and expert knowledge have helped our company to address critical issues. He has a very pleasant personality and easy to work with. Excellent communicator and provides excellent and comprehensive documentation about his work."
From concept to deployment, I build custom Laravel applications with clean architecture and robust testing. Specializing in SaaS platforms, e-commerce solutions, and business automation tools using Laravel 9-12.
I update legacy systems to modern Laravel versions with zero downtime. Complete with test coverage, CI/CD pipelines, and performance optimization. Expert in migrating from Laravel 5-8 to the latest versions.
I build scalable RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services seamlessly with Laravel. Specializing in payment gateways, subscription management, and API-first development with Laravel.
Laravel: 12 years
PHP: 12 years
Laravel Nova: 4+ years
Laravel Cashier (Stripe/PayPal): 6+ years
Laravel Socialite: 5+ years
Laravel Horizon & Queues: 5+ years
Laravel Sanctum: 3+ years
Laravel Telescope: 4+ years
Laravel Dusk: 4+ years
CI/CD Pipelines: 8+ years
Docker & Containerization: 6+ years
REST API Development: 10+ years
Stripe API Integration: 7+ years
Vue.js with Laravel: 5+ years
I specialize in Laravel SaaS applications, e-commerce platforms, custom CRMs, API development, and legacy system migrations. My focus is on building scalable, maintainable applications with clean architecture and solid testing coverage. I'm particularly experienced with payment integrations, subscription models, and high-performance Laravel applications.
With 12+ years of Laravel experience, I can quickly identify the fastest path to a stable, quality solution. I leverage Laravel's ecosystem tools (Nova, Jetstream, etc.) and things like Tailwind UI to accelerate development. For aggressive timelines, I implement a phased approach, focusing on core features first while maintaining code quality and testing. My background in Agile methodologies ensures efficient project management even under tight deadlines.
My approach follows these steps:
I'm particularly skilled at modernizing legacy Laravel applications and improving performance without complete rewrites.
As a certified Scrum Master and PMI-ACP holder, I bring strong project management practices to all engagements. I typically offer:
My communication style emphasizes clarity, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving.
I work on a straightforward weekly package basis:
This model provides flexibility while ensuring dedicated time for your project each week. To check my current availability and secure your development time, visit my hiring page.
Enterprise Learning Management Platform
New York, NY
Paragon One needed to prepare their Laravel-based enterprise learning management SaaS platform for Y Combinator's Demo Day presentation to investors. The challenge was immense: transform a proof-of-concept into a production-ready, scalable platform within just three months.
The platform needed to handle enterprise-scale user management, course delivery, progress tracking, and reporting while maintaining the performance and reliability that investors and enterprise clients would expect.
I architected and implemented a comprehensive Laravel solution leveraging the framework's ecosystem to accelerate development while ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability.
Designed scalable database architecture with optimized queries and caching strategies for enterprise-scale user management
Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Laravel Forge and Envoyer for zero-downtime deployments and reliable releases
Successfully contributed to securing $1.9 million in seed funding with Y Combinator as the lead investor
Platform successfully launched and attracted enterprise clients, validating the scalable architecture
Delivered production-ready platform in 3 months using Laravel's ecosystem and best practices