Eduardo Cruz

Senior Laravel Developer • PHP Expert

Helping businesses build robust web applications with Laravel

About Eduardo Cruz

Who is Eduardo Cruz?

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.

What's your expertise in Laravel?

I've been working with Laravel since version 3 (2012), building everything from MVPs to enterprise-scale applications. My expertise includes:

  • System architecture and performance optimization
  • Laravel upgrade and migration projects (versions 3 through 12)
  • Integration with Stripe, payment systems, and third-party APIs
  • Test-driven development and CI/CD implementation

What makes you different from other Laravel developers?

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.

Client Testimonials

"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."

Ed Anisko
Seek Capital
★★★★★

Laravel Development Services

Laravel Application Development

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.

Laravel Nova Laravel Sanctum TDD

Laravel Upgrades & Migration

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.

Laravel Telescope Laravel Horizon Laravel Forge

Laravel API & Integrations

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 Cashier Laravel Socialite Laravel Passport

Technical Expertise

Laravel Expertise

Laravel: 12 years

PHP: 12 years

Laravel Nova: 4+ years

Laravel Cashier (Stripe/PayPal): 6+ years

Laravel Socialite: 5+ years

Laravel DevOps & Testing

Laravel Horizon & Queues: 5+ years

Laravel Sanctum: 3+ years

Laravel Telescope: 4+ years

Laravel Dusk: 4+ years

Infrastructure & DevOps

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

Certifications

  • Java Certified Professional - Oracle
  • Scrum Alliance Scrummaster - Scrum Alliance
  • PMI ACP - Agile Certified Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Laravel projects do you specialize in?

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.

How do you approach Laravel projects with tight deadlines?

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.

What's your process for taking over and improving existing Laravel applications?

My approach follows these steps:

  • Comprehensive code audit and architecture assessment
  • Setting up proper testing infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
  • Creating a prioritized roadmap for improvements
  • Incremental refactoring without disrupting existing functionality
  • Documentation of code and processes

I'm particularly skilled at modernizing legacy Laravel applications and improving performance without complete rewrites.

How do you handle project communication and management?

As a certified Scrum Master and PMI-ACP holder, I bring strong project management practices to all engagements. I typically offer:

  • Regular status updates via your preferred channel (Slack, email, etc.)
  • Weekly video calls to discuss progress and priorities
  • Documentation of all decisions and technical implementations
  • Transparent issue tracking and roadmapping
  • Clear explanations of technical concepts in business terms

My communication style emphasizes clarity, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving.

What are your rates and availability for Laravel projects?

I work on a straightforward weekly package basis:

  • 10 hours/week or 20 hours/week packages
  • $50/hour rate
  • Weekly billing through Stripe
  • No long-term contracts or complicated pricing structures

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.

Laravel Case Studies

Paragon One

Enterprise Learning Management Platform

Y Combinator W17

New York, NY

Challenge

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.

Solution

I architected and implemented a comprehensive Laravel solution leveraging the framework's ecosystem to accelerate development while ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability.

Architecture & Performance

Designed scalable database architecture with optimized queries and caching strategies for enterprise-scale user management

DevOps & Deployment

Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Laravel Forge and Envoyer for zero-downtime deployments and reliable releases

Laravel 5.8 Laravel Nova Laravel Forge Laravel Envoyer MySQL Redis Vue.js

Results

$1.9M Seed Funding

Successfully contributed to securing $1.9 million in seed funding with Y Combinator as the lead investor

Production Launch

Platform successfully launched and attracted enterprise clients, validating the scalable architecture

Rapid Development

Delivered production-ready platform in 3 months using Laravel's ecosystem and best practices