Setting Default Database Column Values in Laravel Eloquent Models
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10+ years building scalable Laravel applications for tech companies and agencies. Available for immediate start.
200+ successful deployments without production issues
Average 4.9/5 client satisfaction across 50+ projects
Autonomous senior developer = zero hand-holding needed
I only take 2 clients at a time. Currently have 1 spot available.
Tired of These Laravel Project Killers?
Junior devs creating unmaintainable spaghetti code
"Quick fixes" that become technical debt nightmares
Developers who disappear when issues arise
Projects delivered late with "surprise" bugs
Here's What You Get Instead:
Clean, tested code following Laravel best practices
Proactive communication (daily async updates)
Performance-first architecture from day one
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How I Help Engineering Teams
Senior Laravel developer who plugs into your team and ships immediately
Team Augmentation
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- Extra hands for feature development
- Pair programming with junior developers
- Code reviews and knowledge sharing
- No long-term commitment required
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Jump into your Laravel codebase immediately. Ship features while you're still interviewing candidates.
- Productive on day 1 - no ramp-up time
- Integrate with your existing workflow
- Ship critical features this sprint
- Cover for overloaded senior devs
Senior Dev as a Service
Code reviews that actually improve your codebase. Mentor your juniors while shipping features.
- Architect solutions that won't haunt you
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- Write tests your team "never had time for"
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Questions Your CTO Will Ask
(And the honest answers)
Not right for budget options or non-Laravel codebases.
Do you know our stack?
Laravel, React, Vue, Inertia, Livewire, Tailwind. I've shipped production code with all of them. Plus the usual suspects: MySQL, Redis, AWS.
Can you work with our team?
I've integrated with 20+ remote teams. Slack, Discord, Zoom standups - whatever works for you. I adapt to your workflow, not the other way around.
What about our processes?
Jira, Linear, GitHub, GitLab - used most of them. I'll follow your PR process, coding standards, and deployment pipeline from day one.
How fast can you actually start?
48-72 hours if it's urgent. I'll clone your repo, set up locally, and be ready for my first ticket by the next sprint planning.
What if you don't work out?
Month-to-month contracts. No hard feelings if it's not a good fit. Most teams extend because I actually solve problems instead of creating them.
Technical Articles
Laravel tips, best practices, and engineering insights
Laravel Eloquent Advanced Techniques: Mastering Database Relations and Performance
Master advanced Laravel Eloquent techniques including complex relationships, custom query builders, performance optimization, and advanced patterns for scalable applications.
Laravel Mailable Preview System: Streamline Email Development and Testing
Build a comprehensive Laravel mailable preview system to develop, test, and debug email templates efficiently without sending actual emails.
Laravel Nested Route Groups: Organizing Complex Routing Structures
Learn how to use nested route groups in Laravel to create well-organized, maintainable routing structures with layered middleware, prefixes, and configurations.
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Teams I've Helped
- Company
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Role
- Built research portal for SMIT group. Integrated advanced search functionality and multi-language support for academic publications.
- Company
- Cleverbridge
- Role
- Built Quote2Cart solution for enterprise e-commerce. Streamlined quote-to-purchase workflows, reducing sales cycle time by 40%.
- Company
- Urban Sports Club
- Role
- Cut page load times from 12s to 0.3s. Reduced hosting costs by 70%. The booking system I built still runs today.
- Company
- Reed Business Information
- Role
- Built custom dashboard solution for content management. Streamlined editorial workflows and integrated analytics reporting.