LK

Tbilisi/Georgia

Lasha
Kapanadze

Senior PHP/Laravel Developer

Available for new opportunities
Lasha Kapanadze

About

Profile

Senior PHP/Laravel Developer with 5+ years of experience architecting and delivering high-performance backend systems, RESTful APIs, and full-stack web applications. Demonstrated expertise in CakePHP and Laravel frameworks, database optimization, and scalable system design. Proven ability to lead development efforts independently and within cross functional teams, including delivering a complete SaaS product from scratch.

Capabilities

Tools, craft and
communication.

Core skills

PHP (5+ years, expert level) Backend · 5 years
90%
Laravel Framework (primary stack) Backend · 5 years
80%
CakePHP Backend · 1 years
70%
NestJS Backend · 1 years
50%
RESTful API Design & Development Backend · 5 years
100%
MySQL — Query optimization & schema design Database · 6 years
100%
JavaScript / HTML / CSS Frontend · 5 years
90%
Object-Oriented Programming & SOLID Backend · 4 years
80%
Git / Version Control GIT · 5 years
99%
Agile / Cross-functional team collaboration Management · 3 years
90%

Languages

Georgian Native
English C1 — Advanced
Russian A2 — Elementary

Experience

A record of
meaningful work.

2025 — Present · Italy, Ortona

Laravel / CakePHP Developer at QBIND — Remote (Italy, Ortona)

— Led backend development and maintenance of production systems using CakePHP and Laravel. — Executed Actual Statistic Migration — a critical data migration project restructuring legacy statistical data into a modern, optimized schema, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime. — Architected and implemented new feature modules, expanding system capabilities in alignment with evolving business requirements. — Built and maintained robust RESTful APIs consumed by front-end and third-party integrations. — Designed and optimized relational databases; improved query performance across high-traffic endpoints. — Collaborated with distributed cross-functional teams to deliver stable, scalable, and secure web applications.

2024 — 2025 · England

Laravel Specialist (Contract) at Gamdom / Smein Organization — Remote

– Engaged as a short-term expert in Laravel framework for rapid feature development under tight deadlines. – Delivered high-performance web application features and RESTful API enhancements.

2024 — Present · Tbilisi

Laravel / PHP Developer at LEPL Information Technology Agency — Tbilisi

– Delivered high-performance PHP solutions for government-grade web applications. – Implemented and maintained RESTful APIs enhancing cross-system integrations. – Optimized database queries resulting in measurable improvements to application response times. – Applied responsive design practices to enhance multi-device user experience

2022 — 2024 · Tbilisi

Middle Full-Stack Developer at PSP-Pharmacy — Tbilisi

– Developed scalable web applications, boosting user engagement by 30%. – Streamlined backend processes, reducing page load times by 50%. – Implemented responsive UI designs, significantly improving mobile experience. – Optimized database queries, improving data retrieval speed by 40%. – Collaborated with cross-functional teams to consistently deliver projects on schedule

2021 — 2022 · Tbilisi

Web Developer at TDG-Consulting / Callapp — Tbilisi

– Integrated third-party APIs, expanding platform capabilities and user feature set. – Implemented SEO strategies, increasing organic traffic by 40%. – Optimized site performance, reducing load times by 50% for improved UX. – Conducted user testing sessions and iterated on designs based on real feedback

2018 — 2022 · Tbilisi

Junior Programmer at Georgian Gas Transportation Company — Tbilisi

– Gained foundational hands-on experience with enterprise-grade technologies and systems

Selected work

Projects with
purpose.

Preview of Salon management platform

Salon management platform

— Designed and built MEA — a full-featured SaaS management platform for beauty salons — entirely as an independent project.

Laravelblademysql
Preview of Book Store

Book Store

Agora Books is a Georgian publishing house and online bookstore specializing in high-quality translations of world literature, philosophy, social sciences, and children's books, bringing internationally acclaimed authors closer to Georgian readers

Laravelblademysql

Achievements

Milestones worth
remembering.

01

2026 · mea.ge

Fully functional salon management website

Independently designed and launched MEA — a full SaaS product for beauty salon management (2024–2025). Final version published on 01/01/2026

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02

2026 · QBIND

Actual statistic migration in CRM

Led critical Actual Statistic Migration at QBIND with zero data loss and minimal downtime.

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03

2025 · ITA-Information Technology Agency (Ministry of health)

Performance improvement

Achieved 50% load time reduction and 40% traffic growth through performance work.

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Education

Foundations and
continued growth.

2021 — 2023

BTU Business and Technology University · Master

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Business administration

2017 — 2021

BTU Business and Technology University · Bachelor

Bachelor's Degree — Information Technologies

2011 — 2017

Komarovi Campus School N199 · School

High School Diploma

2005 — 2011

Tbilisi N160 public school · School

School

Contact

Let’s make
something useful.

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