Hardik Thakkar — Senior PHP Developer

- Proficient in PHP, with knowledge of PHP 7+ and object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
- Experienced in the Laravel framework, with the ability to build scalable web applications, handle routing, and implement middleware.
- Familiar with the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern and practical experience with Laravel's Eloquent ORM for database interaction.
- Skilled in working with Laravel's Blade templating engine to create reusable templates and layouts.
- Capable of designing and developing RESTful APIs using Laravel's built-in functionality or packages like Dingo API, Laravel Passport, or Laravel API Resources.
- Experienced in integrating Laravel applications with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
- Knowledgeable in Composer, the PHP package manager used in Laravel projects, and able to manage dependencies and create custom packages.
- Proficient in deploying Laravel applications to production environments, including familiarity with server configurations, web servers, and deployment tools.
- Skilled in integrating third-party APIs into Laravel applications, such as payment gateways, social media APIs, or cloud service APIs.
- Experience with WebSocket, WebRTC, and Google APIs, specifically in the development of real-time web applications, audio calling, and video calling.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.