Gaurav Bhatia
Architecting the robust digital foundations that power modern applications.
About Me.
I am a seasoned Backend Engineer with a passion for building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. My journey in tech has taken me from a determined newcomer to a senior developer leading teams and architecting complex solutions for e-commerce, logistics, and SaaS platforms.
With expertise in PHP, Laravel, and cloud technologies like AWS and Cloudflare, I specialize in translating complex business requirements into clean, efficient code. I thrive in collaborative, agile environments, ensuring consistent delivery and seamless integration of third-party APIs to create impactful digital experiences.
Professional Journey.
From India to Dubai, a timeline of building and scaling digital products.
May 2024 - Present
Backend Engineer
Al Meqbali Group & Al khanjry Groups, Dubai
- Built and managed reliable backend systems using Cloudflare and AWS to support large-scale applications.
- Improved an e-commerce platform’s backend, boosting sales by 25% with better user experience and secure payments.
- Designed and built scalable APIs using Laravel, connecting booking logic, user flow, and admin dashboards.
- Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) for multi-branch operations and flexible pricing engines for dynamic route management.
May 2023 - Apr 2024
Senior PHP Developer
Code Brew Labs, Chandigarh
- Led development teams, defined strategic objectives in daily Scrums, and developed user-friendly booking systems using REST API and Laravel Lumen.
- Integrated Stripe 3D Secure for secure payments and UPS API for accurate delivery cost calculations.
- Established WebSocket connections using Node.js and PHP for real-time event monitoring.
- Integrated Agora for cross-device video call functionality, enhancing client communication.
Feb 2021 - May 2023
PHP Developer
ToXSL Technologies Pvt Ltd, Punjab
- Grew from a newcomer to a seasoned developer over 2.5 years, excelling in an agile team environment.
- Developed a sophisticated SaaS platform, handling backend code, payment gateway APIs, and security maintenance.
- Crafted a booking platform, collaborating closely with front-end developers to optimize efficiency and user experience.
- Enhanced website performance through strategic caching and database optimization.
Core Competencies.
The tools and technologies I use to build robust solutions.
Laravel
PHP
API Development
AWS
Cloudflare
Node.js
MySQL
WebSockets
Stripe
Agile/Scrum
Education.
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
RAYAT BAHRA UNIVERSITY
2018 - 2021
Get In Touch.
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