Naren Thaker
I'm Naren Thaker, an independent Senior Laravel and PHP Developer with over 13 years of experience building secure, scalable, and reliable business applications.
I specialise in Laravel-based SaaS platforms, Background Verification systems, Online ISMS applications, CRM, CMS, marketplaces, eCommerce platforms, REST APIs, and third-party integrations.
I work directly with startups, agencies, and businesses across requirement analysis, backend development, API integration, payment systems, application audits, performance optimisation, AWS deployment, and long-term production support.
My primary stack includes Laravel, PHP, Livewire, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, AWS, Python, Django, and WordPress. Let's discuss your project.
Core expertise: Laravel, PHP, Livewire, REST APIs, Django, Django REST Framework, WordPress, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Alpine.js, Git, SaaS, CRM, CMS, and eCommerce.
Experience
Independent Senior Laravel & PHP Developer
I help startups, agencies, and businesses build, improve, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable web applications.
I work on custom web solutions across Background Verification (BGV), SaaS and Online ISMS platforms, information security, healthcare, eCommerce, CRM, CMS, marketplaces, and other business applications.
- Develop custom web applications using Laravel, PHP, Python, Django, Livewire, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Build admin panels, REST APIs, webhooks, and integrations for web, Android, and iOS applications.
- Develop SaaS, BGV, CRM, CMS, marketplace, and eCommerce platforms.
- Integrate services such as Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, Twilio, SendGrid, Mailgun, Mailchimp, and Google Analytics.
- Handle requirement analysis, client communication, project planning, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
- Provide AWS, Linux, Nginx, performance optimisation, bug fixing, security improvements, and production support.
Senior PHP/Laravel Developer
Worked on the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of web applications using PHP, Laravel, Python, Django, MySQL, PostgreSQL, WordPress, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), and REST APIs.
- Developed CRM, CMS, eCommerce, marketplace, and other custom business applications.
- Built Laravel and Django applications using MVC/MVT architecture and reusable components.
- Designed and managed MySQL and PostgreSQL databases and improved query performance.
- Developed REST APIs, webhooks, payment gateways, and third-party integrations.
- Handled multiple projects, client communication, planning, testing, deployment, and delivery.
- Coordinated with developers and designers to complete projects on time.
- Maintained live applications, fixed bugs, improved performance, and implemented new features.
- Managed Git deployments, server configuration, and ongoing technical support.
Junior PHP Developer
Started my professional career as a Junior PHP Developer, working on website development, customisation, and bug fixing.
- Developed and customised web applications using Core PHP, MySQL, AJAX, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Worked on WordPress websites, plugin customisation, and theme-related changes.
- Gained practical experience with CodeIgniter and MVC-based web application development.
- Fixed application issues and implemented small feature enhancements.
Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi, India
Saurashtra University
Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Skills
- Backend: PHP, Laravel, Livewire, Python, Django, Django REST Framework
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Alpine.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
- APIs and Integrations: REST APIs, webhooks, third-party APIs, authentication APIs, and mobile application APIs
- CMS and eCommerce: WordPress, custom CMS, marketplaces, and eCommerce platforms
- AI Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI API, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted development
- AWS EC2, S3, RDS, SES, DigitalOcean, Linux, Ubuntu, Nginx, and Apache
- Payment integrations using Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, and Stripe Connect
- Email, SMS, voice, and notification integrations using Amazon SES, SendGrid, Mailgun, Twilio, and MSG91
- Google APIs, social APIs, analytics tools, and other third-party services
- Git-based deployment, Docker, CI/CD, application monitoring, performance optimisation, and production support
- SaaS, Background Verification, Online ISMS, CRM, CMS, marketplace, and eCommerce application development
- Use ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor for code review, debugging, refactoring, documentation, and development support.
- Integrate OpenAI APIs for text generation, document processing, workflow automation, and AI-powered application features.
- Create prompts and AI-assisted workflows for SaaS platforms, business applications, and internal process automation.
Laravel Development Services
Let's Discuss Your Project
Looking for help with Laravel development, REST APIs, SaaS platforms, application maintenance, AWS deployment, or third-party integrations? Send me your requirements or book a meeting. I usually respond within one business day.