Gaurang Parekh

Gaurang Parekh

Senior Backend PHP/LARAVEL Developer

Ahmedabad, India

gargpind@gmail.com
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Professional Summary

Available RemoteAvailable WFOMentoring


Senior PHP and Laravel Developer with 12+ years of web-development experience, including 5+ years building Laravel applications, backend APIs and business platforms. Experienced in multi-tenant architecture, role-based access control, REST API development, third-party integrations, database design, MySQL optimization, queues, schedulers and payment workflows. Delivered systems across SaaS, gift cards, logistics, automotive catalogs, community management, invoicing and e-commerce. Strong background in debugging, legacy modernization, secure application development and Git-based Agile delivery.

14
Years exp.
12
Projects
3
Languages

Core strengths

PHP Development95%
PHP & MySQL92%
Laravel Framework90%
Object-Oriented Programming92%
RESTful API Development90%
Third-Party API Integration88%
Database Optimization86%
Code Debugging92%
Security Implementation86%
WordPress Customization88%
Customer Requirements Gathering88%
Problem Solving92%
Attention to Detail90%
Effective Communication85%

Work Experience

Backend PHP/Laravel Developer

Ahmedabad, India

Apr 2025 - Present

Project: Multi-tenant system Backend API

Skills: Laravel, Rest API, Postman

  • Developing Laravel APIs as the backend
  • Designing scalable database architecture for tenant-based systems
  • Managing tenant relationships, roles, permissions, and Super Admin access
  • Developing APIs for modules including Authentication, Staff, Services, Staff Working Hours, and Tenant Content Blocks
  • Stripe booking/payment integration


Project: Smart To-Do Reminder App

Skills: Laravel 12 | RBAC | Permissions | Modules | Auth | CRUD | AI/NLP Parsing

  • Developed a Laravel-based Smart Todo application that converts natural language task inputs into structured reminders. Implemented a scalable reminder engine using Laravel Queues, Jobs, and Scheduler for automated task execution.
  • Enabled multi-channel notifications, including Email, WhatsApp, SMS, and Push Notifications, for timely delivery. Designed an optimized MySQL database structure with logging and retry handling to ensure reliability and performance

Project: RBAC-Based Admin Panel

Skills: Laravel 12| RBAC | Permissions | Modules | Auth | CRUD | POLICY

  • Built a secure Laravel Admin Panel with a custom Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system for managing users, roles, modules, and permissions. Implemented granular access control with middleware-based authorization for all routes and modules. Developed full CRUD operations for admin management and role • GP assignment in a scalable structure. Ensured secure authentication, optimized database queries, and followed clean coding standards for a maintainable architecture.
  • Implemented a tenant-based system enabling multiple organizations to operate independently within the same application using dynamic subdomains

Senior PHP Developer

Ahmedabad, India

Nov 2022 - Mar 2024

Project: MyHSS UK

Skills: CodeIgniter | MySQL | HTML/CSS/JS |Role Management.| Logging | API

  • Developed MyHSS UK, a CodeIgniter-based web system to manage religious community activities, events, and volunteer operations across the UK region. Implemented a hierarchical volunteer structure across Shakha, Nagar, Vibhag, and Kendra, with advanced role and responsibility management. Designed scalable modules with activity logs and performed MySQL query optimization for high-performance data handling. Supported integration with Android/iOS apps, and currently implementing 2FA login using OTP via email and SMS.

Project: GST Invoice integration

Skills: PHP|MySQL|CodeIgniter 3|API third party

  • Developed an AQF - GST Invoice system, a PHP/CodeIgniter 3-based backend system to manage the operational workflow of direct supply, manufacturing, and packaging across India. Implemented an automated GST Invoice Management module to generate and track invoices efficiently. Integrated a third-party GST API to enable GST-compliant invoice creation and deletion, with proper validations and error handling. Designed an optimized MySQL database structure to ensure fast performance and smooth invoice reporting.

Project: Shyygl

Skills: WordPress | WooCommerce |Avada Theme| PHP | MySQL |Custom Plugin Development

  • Built a WordPress WooCommerce store using Avada theme customization, including product pages and checkout setup. Developed an admin analytics plugin for visitor tracking and page history reporting.

Analyst - Software Development

Ahmedabad, India

May 2019 - Sep 2022

Project: Core Gift

Skills: Laravel 9|PHP, MySQL, Laravel, Azure DevOps, Agile Development/GitHub

  • Developed Core Gift, a Laravel 9-based web application built from scratch to manage the complete gift card lifecycle, from import/creation to redemption. The system provides a centralized platform for business owners (shopping malls/centers, retail stores, experience box companies), and partner stores to manage gift card operations efficiently. Implemented key modules, including User Management, Gift Card Management, Claim/Redeem workflow, and Transactions tracking. Designed a scalable database structure with secure validation and audit logging to ensure reliable and traceable gift card processing.

Project: Auto Parts Catalog

Skills: PHP/Laravel/MySQL/Gulp/Bootstrap/Redis/GitHub

  • Maintained an auto parts catalog system for a Finland-based company by enabling auto parts search and listing based on vehicle registration plate/VIN, with detailed part information display. Integrated multiple APIs and custom vehicle filters to fetch accurate vehicle details, resolve Auto ID, and show compatible parts via popup.

Project: ECU Worldwide

Skills: PHP, MSSQL, LARAVEL 8, jQuery, GitHub

  • Developed the ECU Worldwide Admin Panel in Laravel by replicating an existing legacy Core PHP and MSSQL system with the same workflows and database structure. Implemented secure authentication and integrated Laravel with MSSQL, including the execution of complex queries and reporting logic. Built core business modules such as Get Quotes, Bookings, and full CRUD operations, with custom filtering and search. Implemented PDF export, invoice generation/updating, and consolidated data from three company locations into a unified jQuery DataTable interface with advanced customization.

Project: Hefring Marine

Skills: WordPress, PHP, MySQL, GIT

  • Developed a WordPress-based eCommerce system for boat device purchases, with user registration/login, and multi-device checkout. Customized Paid Memberships Pro and integrated Braintree payment gateway to manage device-based memberships with one-time and recurring subscription plans

Project: Inkpet

Skills: WordPress, PHP, MySQL, GIT

  • Built a WordPress ordering platform for customized card designs (wedding, birthday, motivation), with userconfigurable fonts, colors, and formats. Developed a custom plugin to enable secure third-party API login access, and automated order submission workflows.

Sr. PHP Developer

Ahmedabad, India

Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

Project: Rock and Dice

Skills: PHP/MySQL/WordPress

  • A WordPress blog focused on mountain climbing content, including ongoing enhancements, and design updates (custom theme development). Implemented responsive UI improvements (menu/header), and built location-based listings using jQuery AJAX DataTables, with responsive listing/detail pages.

Sr. Software Engineer 2

Ahmedabad, India

Jan 2011 - Jul 2017

Project: WordPress Development and Maintenance

Skills: PHP/MySQL/WordPress/jQuery/HTML/CSS

  • Worked with web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Media Queries, and Bootstrap.
  • Developed and customized WordPress themes, plugins, widgets, and ready-made themes.
  • Performed WordPress website migration between hosting domains without data loss.
  • Handled WordPress website optimization, security hardening, and performance improvements.
  • Managed WordPress website maintenance, including bug fixes, enhancements, and support.
  • Upgraded WordPress core with PHP and database version compatibility updates.
  • Prepared WordPress project estimations and effort planning.
  • Developed and customized WooCommerce stores, including plugin extension development.
  • Managed WordPress theme updates and compatibility fixes.
  • Cleaned hacked WordPress sites, and implemented preventive security measures.
  • Developed and managed WordPress multisite (network sites) solutions

PHP Developer

Ahmedabad, India

Aug 2008 - Sep 2009

Project: Harbansbhalla

Skills: PHP/MYSQL

  • Maintain PHP/MySQL content website for poetry, ghazals, and stories with multi-language support (English & Punjabi). Implemented category/subcategory CRUD with dynamic dropdown navigation, search, next/previous browsing, and PDF download functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Computer Science

First Class

Shri C G Butala Sarvodaya HighSchool

Science Stream

Language fluency

English

Speaking70%
Reading80%
Writing75%

Hindi

Speaking85%
Reading88%
Writing85%

Gujarati

Speaking90%
Reading98%
Writing94%

Interests

YogaAIPHP

References

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