Available for freelance & contract work

Alpesh Rathod

Senior Software Architect · Full Stack Laravel & AI Automation Engineer

I help startups and enterprises ship secure SaaS platforms, REST APIs, and AI-powered automation — with the clarity of a product partner and the rigor of a senior engineer.

Laravel Core expertise
SaaS & APIs Product systems
AI Automation Workflow intelligence
WhatsApp / SMS Messaging platforms
About

Engineering products that scale — and teams that do too

I’m a results-driven Senior Full Stack Developer and Team Lead with 6+ years architecting Laravel applications, RESTful APIs, and AI automation platforms. I turn complex business requirements into secure, high-performance products that reduce operational overhead and drive revenue.

Whether you need a SaaS MVP, payment gateway setup, WhatsApp Business integration, or an AI-powered workflow — I bring technical depth and project leadership to deliver on time and within budget.

Laravel PHP React Vue.js REST APIs MySQL MongoDB AWS AI Automation WhatsApp API
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Skills

Technical expertise

Six years mastering the full stack — from backend architecture and database performance to modern frontends and cloud deployment.

PHP

95%

Core language for 35+ production projects — e-commerce, SaaS, APIs, and enterprise apps.

Laravel

90%

Team lead building scalable apps at SID Groups — 20% faster deploys, 30% faster queries.

JavaScript (React & Vue.js)

85%

Dynamic SPAs with Vue for seamless UI and React for optimized state management.

MySQL & MongoDB

90%

Optimized schemas and indexing for high-volume apps — query times cut by up to 40%.

HTML & CSS

95%

Responsive, accessible layouts that perform across devices and product surfaces.

Git, Jira, Bitbucket & AWS

85%

Repositories, delivery workflows, and cloud deployments that keep teams shipping.

Specialization

AI & automation expertise

Beyond traditional web development — intelligent systems that automate workflows, integrate messaging APIs, and scale with your business.

AI-powered platforms

Built AI task systems (FinishLine, WeAnswer, Studify) with intelligent prioritization and human-AI collaboration — boosting productivity up to 40%.

SMS & WhatsApp API

Messaging APIs for Fast2SMS and Bulk9 — promotional/transactional SMS, reseller platforms, and WhatsApp Business session management at scale.

Secure API architecture

RESTful APIs for 5+ third-party integrations with secure auth — reducing vulnerabilities 40% across payment, messaging, and data platforms.

Selected work

Featured enterprise projects

Production platforms across messaging, SaaS, e-commerce, and digital marketing — built for real users at scale.

Featured

Fast2SMS

SMS & WhatsApp API for automated promotional and transactional messaging at high reliability.

APIMessagingWhatsApp
Featured

Bulk9

Reseller SMS platform with payment gateway integration and flexible credit management.

LaravelPaymentsB2B

Serpok

SEO & digital marketing platform with real-time keyword tracking and dynamic data integration.

Core PHPSEO

Moon Invoice

Online billing software enhancements that improved invoicing workflows worldwide.

SaaSBilling

DrukwerkMAX / PrintSelect

Feature development for a Dutch online printing platform, elevating customer experience.

E-commerceEU

BloomPost E-Flora

E-commerce features for floral delivery platforms — seamless ordering and logistics.

E-commerce

Hiitme

Fitness app for HIIT training with engagement loops and performance tracking.

Mobile webFitness

Global House Estates

Real estate platform streamlining property buying, selling, and renting.

Real estate

NemiEngineers

Custom WordPress theme with mobile-first optimization.

WordPress

Unismart

E-commerce platform with custom payment gateway integration.

Payments

Vishesh School

School website with event management and student registration.

Education

AataShop

Scalable e-commerce with secure checkout and order tracking.

E-commerce
Freelance

AI & SaaS freelance projects

Selected engagements across AI platforms, task automation, and business web applications — delivering measurable ROI for global clients.

CityHelpBook

Local service directory with location-based search and optimized listings at scale.

BharatNeev

Construction & real estate platform with payments and vendor management.

Fastly

Privacy-focused AI answers — 20% faster response times with hardened privacy features.

FinishLine

AI task management with intelligent prioritization — up to 25% productivity gains.

WeAnswer

Human-assisted AI search with collaboration that improved answer accuracy by 35%.

Tayp

AI video platform with monetization, secure payments, and creator tools.

Studify

AI study companion with personalized learning — engagement up 40%.

Telegraf

Team management with scheduling and real-time collaboration — fewer conflicts, faster delivery.

Experience

Professional journey

From junior developer to team lead — measurable impact through performance, security, and mentorship.

May 2024 — Present

Team Lead — PHP Laravel Developer

SID Groups

Leading scalable Laravel applications with focus on deployment efficiency and database performance.

  • Reduced deployment time by 20% through workflow optimizations.
  • Improved MySQL query performance by 30% via indexing and schema tuning.
  • Resolved security vulnerabilities, enhancing application reliability.
Mar 2022 — Apr 2024

Senior PHP Laravel Developer

Moon Technolabs Pvt. Ltd.

Implemented secure authentication systems, reducing security vulnerabilities by 40%.

  • Mentored 5 developers through code reviews and best practices.
  • Optimized database schemas, decreasing query response times by 25%.
Feb 2020 — Mar 2022

PHP Web Developer — Laravel Framework

DevRepublic

Built RESTful APIs for 5+ third-party integrations with seamless connectivity.

  • Enhanced application performance by 25% through caching and query optimization.
  • Delivered clean, well-documented code following Laravel best practices.
  • Awarded DevHero of the Month twice for outstanding contributions.
Oct 2018 — Oct 2019

PHP Developer

IIH Global

Developed Laravel applications using Eloquent ORM and Blade templating.

  • Optimized MySQL queries, reducing load times by 20%.
  • Wrote maintainable, modular code for easy team collaboration.
Aug 2017 — Aug 2018

Jr. PHP Developer

Design & Coding

Built secure Laravel applications with encryption and validation best practices.

  • Improved application performance by 15% using optimization and caching.
2013 — 2017

B.E. Computer Engineering

Ahmedabad Institute of Technology · CGPA 7.39

Awards

DevHero of the Month ×2

DevRepublic Ahmedabad — January 2022 & October 2020

Testimonials

Trusted by clients worldwide

Long-term partnerships built on clear communication, reliable delivery, and measurable results.

“Alpesh transformed our outdated billing system into a high-performance platform. His Laravel expertise and attention to security exceeded every expectation.”

— SaaS product client

“Reliable, skilled, and always ahead of schedule. Alpesh integrated complex third-party APIs seamlessly and delivered flawless execution.”

— E-commerce platform owner

“Working with Alpesh was a game changer. He built an AI-powered task system that boosted team productivity by 25%.”

— AI startup founder

“Database optimization reduced our query response times dramatically. Clear communication made the entire project smooth.”

— Enterprise web client

“From SMS API integration to payment gateway setup, Alpesh handled everything with professionalism. Highly recommend for Laravel or API work.”

— Messaging platform client

“The best developer we’ve worked with. Consistently delivers quality code, meets deadlines, and goes beyond scope when it matters.”

— Freelance project client
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions from founders and teams considering a development partnership.

What types of projects do you specialize in?

Laravel SaaS platforms, RESTful APIs, payment gateways, SMS/WhatsApp messaging APIs, AI automation workflows, and e-commerce. I work with startups, agencies, and enterprises that need production-ready code.

Are you available for remote freelance work?

Yes. I’m based in Diu, India and collaborate remotely with clients worldwide — async communication, Jira, Git, and Bitbucket across time zones.

What is your typical project process?

Discovery call → scope & timeline → agile sprints with regular updates, code reviews, and staging deploys before production launch.

Which technologies do you work with?

Backend: PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, WordPress. Frontend: React, Vue.js, JavaScript, Bootstrap. Databases: MySQL, MongoDB. Tools: Git, AWS, Jira, Bitbucket — plus third-party APIs for payments, messaging, and AI.

How quickly can you start?

Most projects within 1–2 weeks of agreement. Urgent fixes or small integrations can often start sooner — share your timeline and I’ll confirm.

How do I get started?

Use the contact form below, email alpeshdiu33@gmail.com, or connect on LinkedIn. I typically respond within 24 hours.

Ready to build something great?

Available for freelance projects, contract work, and long-term partnerships. Let’s discuss your Laravel, SaaS, API, or AI automation needs — I respond within 24 hours.

Free initial consultation NDA-friendly Remote & timezone-flexible
Contact

Let’s build your next project

Tell me about your SaaS MVP, API integration, or AI automation system. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Address Vanakbara, Diu, India
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