Amitkumar Shah
[PHP|LARAVEL|FULL-STACK|REACT] Web API Developer
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly skilled Full-Stack PHP Developer with 18+ years of experience specializing in Laravel and ReactJS web application development. Adept at leveraging Laravel features (Eloquent ORM, Lumen Microservices, Queues, Caching, Lazy Loading) to build scalable, performant, and optimized applications. Proficient in ReactJS and PHP for building interactive front-end experiences. Extensive experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and integrating with AWS cloud services (S3, EC2, Lambda) for secure and reliable data storage, hosting, and serverless functionalities. Strong understanding of SOLID principles and applying Agile methodologies with unit testing experience. Skilled in version control systems (Git, Git-Flow, SVN, CVS) and database management (MySQL, MSSQL, Informix).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Web Application Developer
SGCM PTE LTD (SGCarMart Singapore, Toyota Company)
12.2022 - Current
- Automated Data Acquisition for Operations (Laravel Scheduling, Node.js, Puppeteer): Built a data automation application using Node.js and Puppeteer for web scraping. This solution leverages Laravel's built-in scheduling and jobs features to run automatically at set intervals, reducing the manual data retrieval workload for the operations team by 60%. This frees up valuable time for core tasks and ensures data consistency and timeliness.
- Spearheaded CRM Data Optimization ( PHP, MySQL): Leveraged MySQL normalization and migration techniques to reduce data redundancy by 40%, maximizing data integrity & reliability.
- Enhanced API Performance for Improved User Experience (PHP, Laravel, JIRA, Git): Following CRM data optimization, redesigned and optimized the API, leading to a significant reduction in response time by 30%. This improvement in API performance directly translated to increased customer satisfaction. Collaborated effectively with the team via JIRA, Teams & Git for seamless project management.
- Automated Real-Time Data Integration (REST APIs): Developed an automated solution for synchronizing real-time data with external Customer Engagement platforms via REST APIs. This empowered the marketing team with high-quality, up-to-date data for improved data segmentation and targeted campaign deployment.
Sr. Software Programmer (PHP/Laravel/ReactJS/MySQL)
DL IDEAS PTE LTD
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Led Digital Transformation (Laravel, ReactJS): Streamlined operations for Singapore housing board cleaning contractors with a bespoke web application (Laravel, Lumen) & MySQL database, boosting efficiency by 30%. Built a user-friendly interface with ReactJS for a seamless experience.
- Efficient & Collaborative Dev (JIRA, GitFlow): Thrived in remote, culturally diverse teams, fostering seamless collaboration and achieving a 20% reduction in project turnaround time through JIRA, GitFlow, Bitbucket, and communication tools (Discord, Zoom, Slack).
- Optimized Codebase (Laravel): Leveraged repository pattern & Eloquent query builder for 40% less query bugs, 30% improved maintainability, and promotes code reusability through adherence to SOLID principles (SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, DIP).
- Enhanced Security & Performance (JWT, Laravel): Integrated secure JWT authentication with dynamic expiry and refresh. Engineered a custom Laravel package for standardized JSON responses, optimizing response times by 20%.
Team lead (PHP/Laravel/Angular/React)
Avista Web Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Led High-Performing Team: Delivered end-to-end projects on time using ReactJS and Laravel/Lumen for a scalable codebase. Established rigorous coding standards for optimal workflow.
- Streamlined Development Processes: Championed Git (Gitflow) with Bitbucket/Jira for efficient CI/CD and fostered seamless team collaboration. Leveraged AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) to optimize infrastructure, reducing bugs and maintenance costs by 20%.
- Delivered Client-Centric Solutions: Collaborated with clients to understand complex scenarios and deliver solutions with RESTful APIs and web services backend. The future-proof architecture allows for integration with Angular/ReactJS and mobile apps.
- Achieved 100% On-Time Delivery: Meticulously designed project structures and workflows aligned with business needs and quality standards (Slack, Teams, VS Code, cloud services).
- Boosted Team Efficiency by 30%: Increased team efficiency through regular training on cutting-edge technologies and a module-based Agile methodology.
Sr. R&D Engineer
Aztech Group
06.2012 - 02.2018
- Revamped Cross-Browser UI: Led a team to revitalize a cross-browser GUI control panel for embedded devices (routers, etc.) using jQuery, JS, AJAX, JSON, and modern web frameworks. Focused on user experience (UX) with customization, rebranding, and accessibility features. (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap)
- Collaboration & Team Player Across Departments: Demonstrated strong collaboration skills by steering multi-team collaboration (firmware, business development, clients) to gather requirements and create project roadmaps. Fostered a team environment that prioritized innovative solutions, leading to a user-centric experience and client satisfaction. Mentored interns, boosting their project quality by 30%.
- Streamlined Development & Enhanced Performance: Advocated for responsive design principles with Bootstrap. Leveraged Firebug for debugging and optimized user interactions. Conducted load testing, achieving a 30% reduction in load time and 70% code size reduction through JavaScript minification. (Linux, SSH)
Sr. Software Engineer
Prakash Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Project Management & Sales Growth (30% Increase): Collaborated closely with sales and marketing to gather requirements, delivering well-documented solutions with accurate estimates. This resulted in securing 30% more profitable projects, driving a 20% increase in company sales and revenue.
- Enhanced Efficiency & Client Satisfaction: Improved project clarity by 25% through direct client consultations and agile roadmaps. Reduced troubleshooting by 20% with online support. Increased development efficiency by 30% through module-wise development and regular updates. Maintained transparent communication with end users throughout the workflow.
- Team Leadership & Platform Development: Led a team of 3 developers to build an online article content ordering platform (Joomla, WordPress, PHP, MySQL, jQuery, Ajax) that streamlined writer/editor workflows. Ensured seamless content delivery and mass weekly PayPal payments. Efficiently coordinated with the QA team using Mantis/Jira, promoting bug resolution and smooth live deployment via FTP/SSH/Linux.
Sr. Software Engineer
American Computer Connections
10.2008 - 04.2011
- Automated Data Management & Reporting (PHP, CSV): Redesigned data processing (CSV, PHP scripts) for telecom industry, achieving an 80% reduction in processing time. Built an admin and reporting web interface for efficient data reconciliation and reporting.
- Centralized Customer Support System (PHP): Engineered a comprehensive Trouble Ticket System (TTS) with automated email parsing to streamline customer complaint tracking and reduce response time by 30%. Additionally, integrated Livezilla chat support using custom PHP code, leading to a further 30% reduction in response time.
- Streamlined Invoicing & Communication (PHP): Developed a system for dynamic PDF generation (with logos) and automated email sending with attachments (PHP libraries) for invoicing, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual effort and improved communication efficiency.
Software Design Engineer
Direct Information Pvt Ltd
11.2005 - 10.2008
- Enhanced Domain Monetization Platform (jQuery, Ajax): Managed development, analysis, and maintenance of the admin and reporting interface for a domain monetization product. Integrated auto-refresh and drag-and-drop features using jQuery and Ajax, leading to a 25% increase in operational efficiency. Additionally, introduced IDNA support for internationalized domains, seamlessly connecting them to a keyword splitting tool for revenue optimization, resulting in a 15% revenue boost.
- Secure Cross-Domain Login & Testing (PHP): Implemented secure cross-domain parallel login integration for multiple web applications, utilizing tokenization and ensuring cross-browser compatibility. Pioneered PHP unit testing tools to enhance testing efficiency.
- Automated Monitoring & Alert System (PHP): Developed an innovative AdSense drop alert system with dynamic graph generation for improved monitoring. Facilitated communication with stakeholders via automated email alerts.
Technical Assistant and Trainee Programmer
The M.S.University of Baroda
07.2003 - 10.2005
- Network & System Administration (Linux): Oversaw client-server network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, ensuring efficient lab maintenance. Streamlined exam data upload to a live MySQL server with backups, reducing legacy system workload by 70%.
- Technical Skills Development (Linux, PHP, MySQL): Played a key role in developing in-house university projects. Mentored students on presentations and dissertations, fostering their technical skills. Facilitated training sessions for 100+ IT staff on Linux, open-source tools, and introductory PHP-MySQL, enhancing their IT capabilities.
Education
Post Graduate Dimploma in Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara, India01.2003
Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation - Instructional Technology
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara, India01.2002
Skills
- Back-end: PHP/Laravel (Oops), LAMP Full-stack, Restful APIs, SOLID, NodeJS, Microservices, Agile Frameworks: Laravel, Lumen, WordPress, Joomla, CodeIgniter, Loopback, MVC
- Front-end: ReactJS, NextJS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular, Ajax, JSON,
- Databases: MySQL, Postgre, Infomix, RDBMS, SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB
- Version Control: Git, Gitflow, SVN, Bitbucket, Composer, npm
- Cloud and SDKs: AWS-EC2, EBS, EFS, S3, Lambda, Serverless, Linux, Ubuntu, Google Map, Load Balancer, SSH, FTP, CI/CD, API-Gateways
- Bug Tracker: Jira, Mantis
Accomplishments
- Enhanced Internal Communication: Implemented an internal messenger chat software, streamlining communication and collaboration within the organization.
- Improved Customer Support: Integrated Live Customer Support chat software, ensuring faster response times and a more efficient customer service experience.
- Knowledge Sharing & Training: Delivered a presentation to IIST (ISRO) staff on PHP introduction and basic programming concepts, fostering technical knowledge and skill development.
- Automated Email Processing: Developed a PHP script to read and fetch emails directly from an email account, automating data retrieval and processing tasks.
- Efficient Data Management: Implemented memory optimization techniques to efficiently process millions of raw text and CSV data files.
Certification
P. G. Certification in Blockchain Technology: January 2020 (IIIT Bangalore & Upgrad)
Skills: Ethereum, Hyper Ledger Fabric with Solidity, NodeJS
Key Projects
Advance Cleaning (SaaS B2B Platform) | DLIdeas Pte Ltd, Singapore (Mar 2021 - Nov 2022)
Tech Stack: Laravel (Lumen microservices), ReactJS, AWS (EC2, S3)
Project Focus: Streamlined end-to-end operations management for Singaporean cleaning contractors, boosting operational efficiency by 30%.
Results: Increased efficiency by 30% with:
- Automated Task Management & Scheduling (FullCalendar): Reduced administrative tasks and improved scheduling accuracy.
- User-Friendly Interface (ReactJS): Enhanced user experience for cleaners and administrators.
- QR Code Integration: Reduced daily login/logout time by 30% and secured access.
Spa & Saloon Booking Platform | Avista Web Tech. Pvt Ltd, Vadodara (Oct 2018 - Nov 2020)
Tech Stack: Laravel (PHP), FullCalendar, ReactJS, jQuery, Web Worker (JS ES6), Bootstrap 5
Project Focus: Enhanced user experience (30%) and streamlined booking for spas & salons with a web-based booking platform.
Results:
- Seamless Scheduling & Booking: Developed booking interfaces and utilized FullCalendar for efficient scheduling, boosting user experience.
- Dynamic Dashboards: Implemented ReactJS for responsive and interactive dashboards for all user roles (merchants, managers, clients).
- Secure & Streamlined Booking: Integrated JWT authentication, Stripe payment gateway, and Google Maps API for secure and user-friendly booking experiences.
Article Content Delivery Platform | Prakash Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Baroda (Nov 2011 - Mar 2012)
Tech Stack: WordPress 3 CMS, PHP 5.3.0, JavaScript (HTML, CSS, Ajax, jQuery UI)
Project Focus: Streamlined content creation workflow for article delivery to web businesses.
Results:
- Increased Order Processing Efficiency: Reduced workflow time for clients, writers, and editors.
- Faster Content Delivery: Enabled timely delivery of high-quality articles.
- Secure & Streamlined Payments: Integrated PayPal for secure and faster payouts to writers and editors (within 24 hours).
Hobbies
Hiking, Cycling, Cricket, Gardening, Activities that keeps us close to nature and leverage quality time with loved ones
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Web Application Developer
SGCM PTE LTD (SGCarMart Singapore, Toyota Company)
12.2022 - Current
Sr. Software Programmer (PHP/Laravel/ReactJS/MySQL)
DL IDEAS PTE LTD
03.2021 - 11.2022
Team lead (PHP/Laravel/Angular/React)
Avista Web Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 11.2020
Sr. R&D Engineer
Aztech Group
06.2012 - 02.2018
Sr. Software Engineer
Prakash Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd
04.2011 - 04.2012
Sr. Software Engineer
American Computer Connections
10.2008 - 04.2011
Software Design Engineer
Direct Information Pvt Ltd
11.2005 - 10.2008
Technical Assistant and Trainee Programmer
The M.S.University of Baroda
07.2003 - 10.2005
Post Graduate Dimploma in Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation - Instructional Technology
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
P. G. Certification in Blockchain Technology: January 2020 (IIIT Bangalore & Upgrad)
Skills: Ethereum, Hyper Ledger Fabric with Solidity, NodeJS
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