About

I'm a seasoned PHP Developer with over a decade of experience in Laravel, along with skills in VueJS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Firebase. I've built and maintained robust web apps and mentored junior devs along the way. Your gig for a Senior PHP Developer caught my eye. I'm all about clean, scalable code and love diving into innovative solutions. Let's chat about how I can bring my skills to your projects.

Basic Information
Email:
lexisvar@gmail.com
Phone:
+61 450-514-844
Address:
Sydney, Australia
Language:
Spanish, English
Professional Skills
Laravel
90%
Ruby on Rails
85%
VueJS
80%
MySQL
85%
Python
75%
Linux (Unix)
90%
Node
65%
jQuery
80%
Wordpress
70%
Codeigniter
85%
Angular
30%
Flutter
50%
ElasticSearch
80%
PostgreSQL
90%
MongoDB
75%
Git
95%
Work Experience

Feb 2022 - CURRENT

Shore Canada
Ruby on Rails Developer

As a Ruby Developer at shore, I have been responsible for developing and maintaining web applications using Ruby on Rails. I built scalable and efficient systems that met diverse project requirements. My experience with this framework enabled me to create well-structured, maintainable, and high-performing backend solutions. Additionally, I worked extensively with PostgreSQL for database management, wrote large SQL queries, and used Vue.js to integrate the frontend with the backend. I also utilized Elasticsearch for enhanced search capabilities and created comprehensive reports for transplant donor field projects, providing valuable insights and analytics. As part of a team of developers, I collaborated effectively in an Agile environment using sprints and Jira for project management. My ability to deliver high-quality work and work well within a team has allowed me to make valuable contributions to the company and its clients.

Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

Grupo Bien Pensado
PHP Laravel Developer

As a PHP Laravel Developer at Grupo Bien Pensado, I was responsible for creating and maintaining APIs for multiple projects. Using Laravel, a powerful PHP framework, I was able to build robust and scalable APIs that met the requirements of each project. My experience with this framework enabled me to create well-structured, maintainable and performant APIs, that enabled different systems and applications to communicate with each other. I gained a deep understanding of API development best practices and experience in developing scalable and secure backend systems. My ability to deliver high-quality work and ability to work as a team helped me to become an expert in backend development and make valuable contributions to the company and the clients.

Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

HandyCommerce
PHP Analyst

As a PHP Analyst at HandyCommerce, I was responsible for maintaining and improving existing e-commerce products using a wide range of technologies such as WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, Angular, VueJs, jQuery, and Elasticsearch. I collaborated with a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions to clients, ensuring that the products met their needs and requirements. The use of technologies like Laravel, as a modern and powerful PHP framework, and WordPress and WooCommerce as a CMS and e-commerce platform respectively, allowed us to build robust, scalable and secure web applications, and with Elasticsearch as the search engine we could provide high-performance search functionality. My experience in using these technologies and ability to work collaboratively enabled me to make valuable contributions to the team and helped me deliver on time and with quality. The experience gained has allowed me to sharpen my technical skills, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Jan 2015 - Nov 2017

Solvitio
Project Manager

As a leader and developer at Solvitio, I was responsible for building and leading a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions to our clients. We developed POSnube.com, a Point of Sale software, and other websites for our clients, using a range of technologies such as Laravel, Codeigniter, MySQL, PHP, jQuery and others. I was responsible for managing the project, communicating with clients, gathering requirements, and delegating tasks among the team. With the use of technologies like Laravel, as a modern and powerful PHP framework, and Codeigniter, a well-established PHP framework, we were able to build robust, scalable and secure web applications, and with MySQL as the database engine, we could handle and store data efficiently. I was able to successfully lead the team to deliver projects on time and under budget, and received positive feedback from clients for the quality of our work. The experience gained has allowed me to sharpen my leadership skills, team management, and project management abilities.

Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

Factoria Digital
Linux Server Support

I was responsible for maintaining and managing the company's hosting services, with the main focus on providing customer support, setup DNS, domains, install sites, clean malware, fix websites, and other related tasks. Utilizing my knowledge in Linux server management and experience with CMS like Prestashop, WordPress, Magento, I was able to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and efficiently, ensuring the smooth operation of the websites. I was able to provide a high-quality service to customers and help to increase customer satisfaction. I also gained a deep understanding of the customer needs and how to meet them.

Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

Grupo i33
PHP Developer

As a PHP developer at Grupo I33, I worked on several projects using the CodeIgniter framework to create custom websites for clients. I was responsible for implementing new features, maintaining and troubleshooting existing code, and ensuring that the websites were functional and user-friendly. Some of the websites that I helped to develop include vinadictos.com, asadosla80.com, and grupoi33.com. My experience at Grupo I33 helped me to improve my skills in web development and gain hands-on experience in the industry.

Education

Mar 2024 - Feb 2024

C1 Advanced
Cambridge Exam Preparation

English Language Company (ELC)

Cambridge English qualifications can help you gain entrance to university, improve your job prospects and provide evidence of your English for employers. Our preparation courses will enable you to make progress in your all-round English ability whilst developing skills and techniques for exam success.

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

B2 First
Cambridge Exam Preparation

English Language Company (ELC)

Cambridge English qualifications can help you gain entrance to university, improve your job prospects and provide evidence of your English for employers. Our preparation courses will enable you to make progress in your all-round English ability whilst developing skills and techniques for exam success.

May 2023 - Nov 2023

Upper-intermediate
General English Course

Astley English College

The General English Course aims to develop students’ social practical communication skills in terms of four English skills: listening, speaking and pronunciation, reading and writing including grammar.

Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

Special Course
Basic Electronic

SENA

Recognize the basic elements of an electrical circuit. The Basic Electronics course consists of several modules, being module 1 Electric and Electromagnetic Fundamentals.

Aug 2009 - Nov 2015

Unversity
Informatic Engineering

Rémington University

Through my studies, I gained expertise in using frameworks such as Laravel, Node.js, Ruby on Rails and MySQL to create high-performance, scalable, and maintainable backend systems. I also gained a solid understanding of server-side architecture, data modeling and API design, allowing me to create robust and secure systems. Overall, I am prepared to be an efficient and proficient backend developer

Feb 2003 - Dec 2007

High School
Academic Bachelor

Institución Educativa Policarpa Salavarrieta

I attended high school in Apartado, Antioquia, where I was introduced to the fundamentals of math and developed a passion for computer science. It was here where I got my first PC and started to develop my skills in the field, which ultimately led me to pursue a degree in Systems Engineering at the University in Medellin. My high school provided a solid foundation in both academics and personal growth, and it was a crucial step towards achieving my goals.

Contact Me

Address

Sydney, Australia

Phone

+61 450-514-844

Email

lexisvar@gmail.com