Profile

Backend developer with 5+ years of experience designing and delivering production APIs, data-intensive workflows, and business applications. Specializes in PHP/Laravel, with additional experience in JavaScript/Node.js, Python/FastAPI, and Go.

Built real-time streaming platforms, AI-assisted document and quotation workflows, analytics systems, large-scale CSV ingestion pipelines, and receipt-scanning SaaS integrations. Experienced with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, queues, WebSockets, SSE, MQTT, Stripe, and Google APIs.

Comfortable owning backend delivery from architecture and testing through AWS deployment, CI/CD, background processing, and production operations. Works effectively with product, frontend, QA, and AI teams in Agile environments, with a focus on maintainable systems, reliable integrations, and clear business outcomes.

Professional Experiences

Backend Developer (Remote)

High Ground⁠
06/2025 – Present

Backend Engineering: Designed, developed, and maintained scalable backend systems, REST APIs, Agentic AI workflows, admin panels, and data workflows using Laravel, Filament, Livewire, PHP, Python, and FastAPI.

Team Delivery: Collaborated with project managers, product owners, QA engineers, and frontend/mobile developers in Scrum workflows to clarify requirements, resolve blockers, review implementations, and deliver production features.

Agile Development & Collaboration: Participated in a Scrum environment with daily stand-ups to align on plans and address blockers. Attended meetings to discuss features, bugs, and backlog planning. Tracked tasks and integrated QA feedback for quality code delivery, producing daily reports for project management and the CEO.

Quality Assurance & Testing: Ensured the robustness and reliability of backend solutions by implementing comprehensive testing strategies and participating in code reviews.

Backend Developer (Remote)

Pixels Magic Asia⁠
12/2023 – 06/2025 | Hong Kong

December 2023 – May 2025 (Full-time)

June 2025 – Present (Part-time)

  • •Developed and maintained dynamic content management systems using PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, Next.js, Laravel, Strapi, and Yii frameworks, delivering robust and scalable solutions that improved site performance and efficiency.
  • •Client Projects: Contributed to the development of CMS solutions for major global brands, including Qeelin, Shiseido, Serge Lutens, Issey Miyake, and Narciso Rodriguez, enhancing their digital presence and content management capabilities.
  • •Database Management: Ensured data integrity across multiple servers by implementing database migrations and updates while adhering to best practices for reliability and performance.
  • •Cloud Computing: Managed AWS infrastructure using EC2 for hosting (React, Vue, WordPress, Laravel), EBS for storage, and AWS Backup for data resilience. Implemented serverless solutions with API Gateway and Lambda, and ensured security by managing IAM access and configuring security groups with least privilege principles.

    • Web Developer (Remote)

    MySkinRecipes⁠
    02/2023 – 12/2023Bangkok, Thailand
  • •E-commerce Platform Development: Developed and maintained an e-commerce platform using Prestashop 8.0. Implemented customized modules for payment processing, tax calculations, and shipping functionalities, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • •Web Application Development with Automation: Developed a web application utilizing Laravel and Roach PHP to automate hourly data scraping. This project demonstrates proficiency in data extraction and efficient scheduling.
  • •Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical website issues. Optimized website performance and implemented robust security protocols, contributing to a secure and efficient e-commerce platform.
  • •Quality Assurance and Documentation: Conducted thorough quality assurance testing to ensure the highest standards in application functionality. Maintained comprehensive development documentation for future reference, fostering knowledge transfer and ongoing maintenance.

    • Web Developer (Hybrid)

    Brain Myanmar Co.,Ltd
    06/2020 – 02/2023Yangon, Myanmar
  • •Developed comprehensive project specifications and documentation, including detailed flowcharts to visualize website processes and functionalities.
  • •Utilized JavaScript, PHP, Laravel, Google App Script, and Excel VBA to enhance website functionality and improve user experience by implementing new features and optimizing existing functionalities.
  • •Played an active role in testing and validating website functionalities, conducting rigorous testing to identify and fix bugs, and ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
  • •Generated daily project reports for the Project Manager, providing updates on progress, challenges, and accomplishments, and maintaining clear communication with the project team to ensure alignment and timely project completion.
    • Education

    Diploma in Web Development

    KMD Institute⁠
    02/2019 – 12/2019 | Yangon, Myanmar

    Bachelor of Arts in English

    University of West Yangon⁠
    12/2015 – 12/2019 | Yangon, Myanmar
    Languages
    English — C2 ProficientJapanese — N4 Passed
    Skills
    Languages

    JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Go, Python

    Databases

    MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite, PostgreSQL

    Others

    WebSockets, PHPUnit, REST, GraphQL

    Frameworks

    Laravel, Symfony, Yii, PrestaShop, Node.js, Express.js, Strapi, Gin, Fast API

    DevOps/Tools

    AWS (EC2, Light Sail, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM), Nginx, Apache Supervisor, Shell Script

    Projects

    Signature Fitout — AI-Assisted Fitout Estimation and Quotation Platform

    Objective: Enhance an agentic AI system that coordinates document analysis, scope extraction, quantity calculation, pricing, validation, and quotation drafting for fitout projects.

  • •Improved the multi-stage agent workflow with structured state exchange, tool use, output validation, provider fallbacks, workflow checkpoints, and human-in-the-loop clarification gates.
  • •Strengthened page-aware document ingestion and scope consolidation so downstream agents could use relevant source evidence and traceable candidates.
  • •Built the Laravel Livewire agent workspace and chat UI for monitoring stages, reviewing and correcting quote lines, inspecting audit and cost-basis data, managing currencies, and approving downloadable quotations.
  • •Added regression tests and documentation while collaborating with the team lead who established the pipeline foundation.
  • •Technologies: Laravel 13, Livewire 4, PHP 8.3, Tailwind CSS 4, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, OpenRouter, Firecrawl, Docker, Bitbucket Pipelines.

    • Streaming Service Backend for Korean Meditech Company

    Objective: Build the Laravel system-of-record and API layer for a large real-time meditech streaming platform serving CRM tools, client and host applications, B2C apps, and Raspberry Pi devices.

  • •Designed and implemented the Laravel backend, versioned REST APIs, domain models, and Filament administration for organizations, programs, users, devices, streaming sessions, and connection events.
  • •Built Laravel Sanctum authentication, organization-scoped authorization, device lifecycle controls, host/client connection tracking, session duration calculations, activity logs, exports, and analytics summaries.
  • •Added Server-Sent Events for live connection data and scheduled synchronization with the external streaming service to close stale sessions.
  • •Integrated Stripe subscription and usage-based billing, and connected the wider architecture with a separate MQTT-based Raspberry Pi device server.
  • •Maintained API documentation and Bitbucket CI/CD deployment pipelines while supporting B2B, B2C, CRM, client, host, and device-facing workflows. Technologies: Laravel 12, PHP 8.2, Laravel Sanctum, MySQL, Filament 4, REST APIs, Server-Sent Events (SSE), Laravel WebSockets, MQTT, Raspberry Pi, Redis, Stripe, Bitbucket Pipelines.

    • Aidely (Receipt Scanner SaaS)

    Objective: Build a receipt-scanning SaaS that uses OCR and AI to extract structured receipt data, store receipt images in users' Google Drive, and write organized records to Google Sheets.

  • •Owned backend integrations for Google OAuth, Google Drive and Sheets APIs, Google Cloud Vision OCR, and Groq-based receipt parsing with rule-based fallbacks.
  • •Implemented receipt history, duplicate detection, user-specific spreadsheet management, usage limits, and billing workflows.
  • •Integrated Stripe subscriptions and pay-as-you-go credit purchases, including checkout, customer portal, webhook synchronization, plan changes, cancellations, failed renewals, and refunds.
  • •Established GitLab CI/CD pipelines with automated tests and Prisma generation, plus separate staging and production deployments with database migrations and PM2 process management. Technologies: Next.js 16, TypeScript, React 19, Prisma, MySQL, NextAuth, Google OAuth, Google Drive API, Google Sheets API, Google Cloud Vision, Groq, Stripe, GitLab CI/CD, PM2.

    • ProHR Admin — Multi-tenant HR Management Platform

    Objective: Develop and deliver a multi-tenant HR and administration platform for managing employee operations, attendance, leave, approvals, timesheets, overtime, and payroll workflows.

  • •Joined part-time as a Senior Developer, leading three junior developers and helping the team meet client deadlines.
  • •Managed task planning and prioritization, reviewed pull requests, and established development workflow guidelines.
  • •Introduced GitHub Actions CI/CD for automated testing, asset builds, and deployment to AWS Lightsail.
  • •Designed and implemented payroll runs, timesheet processing, overtime requests and approvals, attendance corrections, and role-based permission groups.
  • •Added automated tests and performance coverage for key payroll, timesheet, attendance, and approval workflows. Technologies: Laravel 12, PHP 8.2, Blade, jQuery, MySQL, Spatie Laravel Permission, Laravel Sanctum, Laravel Excel, Redis, GitHub Actions, AWS Lightsail, Nginx, PHP-FPM, Vite.

    • Scalable CSV Ingestion and Processing Platform

    Objective: Build a resilient ingestion pipeline for processing large CSV datasets, including imports with more than one million records.

  • •Designed a Laravel asynchronous processing workflow with direct browser-to-AWS S3 uploads through presigned URLs.
  • •Connected S3 object-created notifications to Amazon SQS and built a poller to trigger processing only after uploads completed.
  • •Split CSV data into queue batches and chunks for background processing, updating or creating MySQL records by unique keys while tracking pending, processing, completed, and failed states.
  • •Added Redis-backed Laravel Horizon queues and WebSocket events for live upload progress, completion, and failure updates in the browser.
  • •Added Docker-based development setup and CI automation for environment setup and test execution. Technologies: Laravel 10, PHP 8.3, MySQL 8, Redis, Laravel Horizon, AWS S3, Amazon SQS, Laravel WebSockets, Docker, GitHub Actions.

    • Analytics CMS for US Pharmacy Company

    Objective: Build a Laravel-based analytics CMS and API platform powering an internal iPad application for a large US pharmacy company.

  • •Designed and implemented the Filament admin portal, relational data models, and authenticated REST APIs consumed by the iPad app.
  • •Built validated CSV/XLSX ingestion and export workflows using staged tables, chunked background jobs, bulk database operations, file tracking, and user notifications.
  • •Implemented SSO token exchange with Laravel Sanctum, optimized SQL aggregation endpoints for chart data, and scheduled synchronization jobs.
  • •Created reusable import/export components and automated feature tests for API, calculation, and file workflows.
  • •Maintained Docker/Azure runtime configuration and GitHub Actions deployment workflows for staging and production. Technologies: Laravel 12, PHP 8.2, Filament 3, Laravel Sanctum, MySQL, Maatwebsite Excel, Redis/Predis, REST APIs, PestPHP, GitHub Actions, Azure.

    • MySkinRecipes E-commerce Platform Migration

    Objective: Migration of MySkinRecipes' e-commerce platform to PrestaShop 8.0, significantly enhancing functionality and user experience.

  • •Developed custom PrestaShop modules for product management, tax calculation, order management, and shipping carriers such as DHL Express.
  • •Integrated Stripe for secure payments and built product search, contact form, order history, and product review functionality.
  • •Created data migration scripts to support the transition from the previous e-commerce database. Technologies: PrestaShop, PHP, MySQL, Redis, Symfony Framework, Twig Template Engine (or Smarty Templates), and TypeScript