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Hi, I'm Akshay Patel

Senior PHP / Laravel Engineer & Technical Lead

I design and build scalable web applications and SaaS platforms with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and React.

Rajkot, Gujarat, India | Open to remote opportunities

8+ Years Experience
100+ Projects Delivered
1M+ Users Served
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Akshay Patel - Senior PHP & Laravel Engineer
Laravel Expert
Tech Lead
MySQL Pro
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About Me

My Story

From junior developer to technical leader

I started my journey as a Junior Software Developer at DNB Management Applications, where I grew through the ranks to become Senior Developer and eventually Team Lead. Today, I'm a Technical Lead at TechUp Labs and an active Freelance Full Stack Developer.

My expertise lies in building complex business applications that solve real-world problems. From OpticalCRM serving 3000+ optical stores worldwide to an e-therapy platform handling 1M+ sessions, I've consistently delivered scalable solutions.

Beyond coding, I enjoy mentoring teams, architecting robust systems, and turning complex business requirements into maintainable, high-performance code.

8+ Years PHP & Laravel

Deep expertise in building enterprise-grade web applications

Leadership Roles

Team Lead & Tech Lead experience with mentoring and code reviews

International Clients

Freelance experience with diverse business domains worldwide

8+ Years of Experience
100+ Major Projects Delivered
1M+ Active Users Served
3000+ Optical Stores Using CRM
Tech Stack

Skills & Expertise

Technologies I work with daily

Backend Development

PHP Expert
Laravel Expert
MySQL Expert
REST APIs Advanced
Database Optimization Advanced
Queues & Jobs Advanced

Frontend Development

React.js Advanced
HTML5 & CSS3 Expert
JavaScript Advanced
jQuery Advanced

Tools & DevOps

Git cPanel Jira QuickBooks Deployment CI/CD

Domain Expertise

SaaS Applications MLM Systems CRM E-Therapy Platforms Optical Retail Blockchain
Career Journey

Professional Experience

My career growth and achievements

Technical Lead

TechUp Labs

May 2022 - Present Remote / Gujarat, India
  • Led development of an e-therapy solution supporting 1M+ sessions from 30K+ students across 900+ institutions and 2000+ therapists
  • Implemented KPI dashboards, therapist manager dashboards, QuickBook integration updates, and HR panel improvements
  • Optimized database queries and architecture to significantly reduce page load times
  • Mentored developers, performed code reviews, and handled Jira-based sprint workflows
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Laravel React MySQL QuickBooks Team Leadership

Full Stack Developer

Freelance (Self Employed)

Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 Rajkot, India ยท Remote
  • Delivered multiple Laravel-based applications for international and local clients
  • Innoplore: Innovation management system to measure and foster innovation
  • Kynderway: Platform for nannies, maternity nurses, cleaners, and housekeepers
  • Twitch TV Referral Bonus app: Referral system to boost user engagement
Laravel MySQL jQuery API Integration

Team Lead / Senior Developer

DNB Management Applications

Jun 2014 - Jul 2021 Rajkot, Gujarat
Team Lead 2019 - 2021
Senior Web Developer 2017 - 2019
Junior Developer 2014 - 2017
  • Led creation of OpticalCRM, used by 3000+ optical stores worldwide, designing Sales, Purchase, Inventory, and Accounts modules
  • Automated onboarding via cPanel scripts (database creation, client data import) for faster deployments
  • Completed and led 100+ MLM projects and several blockchain coin projects
  • Started as Junior Software Engineer focusing on MLM applications and PHP-based web apps
  • Promoted to Senior Web Developer and then Team Lead based on performance
PHP Laravel cPanel MLM Systems Blockchain
Portfolio

Featured Projects

Selected work that showcases my expertise

Healthcare / SaaS

E-Therapy Platform

Technical Lead

Comprehensive online therapy platform connecting students, institutions, and therapists with scheduling, session management, and detailed reporting.

1M+ Sessions
30K+ Students
900+ Institutions
Laravel React MySQL REST APIs

Key Contributions:

  • Architected scalable database structure for high-volume operations
  • Implemented KPI dashboards for administrators and therapists
  • Optimized query performance reducing load times by 60%
  • Integrated QuickBooks for financial management
CRM / SaaS

OpticalCRM

Team Lead

SaaS CRM solution designed specifically for optical stores, managing Sales, Purchase, Inventory, and Accounts modules.

3000+ Stores Worldwide
PHP Laravel MySQL cPanel

Key Contributions:

  • Designed and developed core CRM modules
  • Automated onboarding with cPanel scripts
  • Reduced deployment time by 70%
Innovation Management

Innoplore

Full Stack Developer

Innovation management system designed to measure, track, and foster innovation within organizations.

Laravel MySQL HTML/CSS/JS

Key Contributions:

  • Built complete innovation tracking workflow
  • Implemented analytics dashboard for measuring innovation metrics
  • Created user-friendly interface for idea submission and evaluation
Service Platform

Kynderway

Full Stack Developer

Platform connecting households with service providers including nannies, maternity nurses, cleaners, and housekeepers.

Laravel MySQL jQuery

Key Contributions:

  • Developed matching algorithm for service providers and clients
  • Built booking and scheduling system
  • Implemented rating and review system
Enterprise Solutions

MLM & Blockchain Projects

Lead Developer

Led development of 100+ MLM applications and multiple blockchain coin projects at DNB Management Applications.

100+ MLM Projects
Multiple Blockchain Solutions
PHP Laravel Blockchain MLM Systems
Academic Background

Education

My academic qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering

Information Technology

Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

L.E. College, Morbi

2012 - 2014 8.5 CGPI

Diploma of Engineering

Information Technology

Lukhdhirji Engineering College

2008 - 2011 7.5 CGPI
Testimonials

Recommendations

What colleagues and clients say about me

"Akshay has demonstrated exceptional growth as a developer and leader. His strong work ethic, proactive communication, and technical expertise have been invaluable to our team. He consistently delivers high-quality solutions and mentors junior developers effectively."

Saurabh Ajitesh

Colleague & Mentor

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"Working with Akshay was a great experience. His deep understanding of Laravel and ability to architect scalable solutions helped us deliver our e-therapy platform ahead of schedule. His leadership skills and technical knowledge are truly impressive."

TechUp Labs Team

Current Employer

Get In Touch

Let's Work Together

Available for full-time roles, consulting, and freelance projects

Let's build something great together

I'm available for full-time roles, consulting, and freelance projects in PHP/Laravel and full-stack web development.

Email [email protected]
WhatsApp +91 88662 98795
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Location Rajkot, Gujarat, India