PHP/Laravel software contractor

I'm Rick - a backend-first full-stack engineer and technical lead. I design and deliver reliable, well-tested systems: Laravel APIs and data models on the backend, Blade/Vue on the front, and the CI/CD and infrastructure that keep everything stable in production.

What I bring

20+ years of PHP, 10+ years of Laravel experience.
Clear, scalable architecture and modern engineering practices.
CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC); pragmatic DevOps and release processes.
AI & automation that’s GDPR-safe, auditable, and useful to the business.
Calm technical leadership when delivery, stability, or direction needs clarity.

Explore more

Skills - core stack and approach.
Clients - recent companies I’ve worked with.
Projects - open-source work.
Personal - side projects, paintball, martial arts.