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Farouq Umar

@lucasumar29

Senior Laravel Developer, PHP, React, APIs, Bug Fixes

Nigeria
English, Yoruba
About me
Hi, I’m Farouq, a Senior Laravel and Full-Stack Developer with 6+ years of experience building web apps, APIs, admin dashboards, and scalable backend systems using Laravel, PHP, React, MySQL, and JavaScript. I help businesses fix bugs, build custom features, integrate third-party services, and improve performance. I focus on clean code, reliable delivery, and solutions that support real business goals.... Read more

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Full Stack Web Applications
I will fix, debug and customize your laravel web app
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Full Stack Web Applications
I will build custom laravel php web app, backend or admin dashboard
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Portfolio

Work experience

PHP Laravel Developer

Tech Workstations • Full-time

Aug 2025 - Present • 9 mos

Maintain and improve the backend of a Laravel-based dating platform by building new features, fixing production issues, and supporting stable releases. Worked on engagement-focused functionality such as gifting and reels, while collaborating with backend and mobile developers to keep the platform reliable and performant.

Senior Web Developer

Seracodes • Part-time

Jan 2025 - Present • 1 yr 4 mos

Lead development of outsourced software projects including LMS platforms, AI-powered survey systems, OCR tools, and social media applications. Built dynamic interfaces with React and robust backend systems with Laravel and MySQL, while supervising developers, integrating services like Paystack and ZeptoMail, and handling delivery from architecture to deployment.

Freelance

Senior Web Developer

Freelance • Self-employed

Jul 2018 - Present • 7 yrs 10 mos

Designed and developed custom websites and web applications using Laravel, CodeIgniter, Vue.js, and Node.js based on client needs. Delivered 12+ projects from concept to deployment, managed hosting across AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean, and cPanel environments, and improved security and performance with tools like Cloudflare.