Production Reliability
Long-term support for business-critical PHP systems — stable deployments, clear debugging, and dependable maintenance.
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer · Laravel · Drupal · AWS
Erwin D. Padilla
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer with 17+ years of experience since 2007, building web applications, APIs, and cloud-hosted systems on PHP, Linux, Bootstrap, and Windows environments.
- Enterprise PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter & Drupal
- MySQL & SQL Server optimization
- AWS deployment, CI/CD & production support
Specialized in:
17+
Years Since 2007
90%
Fewer System Errors
30%
Faster Load Times
Available for: Freelance · Contract · Remote
PHP 8.2+
Laravel
CodeIgniter
MySQL
REST APIs
AWS
Livewire
Tailwind CSS
AI / ML
About
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer with 17+ years of experience since 2007, building secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise web applications.
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer
I design and maintain enterprise web applications using PHP 8+, Laravel, Livewire, CodeIgniter, Drupal, MySQL, SQL Server, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, REST APIs, and AWS cloud hosting.
My experience spans backend architecture, database design, third-party integrations, performance optimization, and long-term production support for business-critical systems across remote teams in North America.
AI & Machine Learning — Fanshawe College
Currently studying · Post-Graduate Co-op Certificate · GAP5 culmination
One-year program focused on building, managing, and administering systems that analyze big data and convert insights into autonomous tasks. Covers AI, machine learning, and data-driven automation for real-world applications.
- Name: Erwin D. Padilla
- Role: Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer
- Location: London, Ontario
- Main Stack: PHP 8+, MySQL, Bootstrap
- Frameworks: Laravel, CodeIgniter, Drupal
- Cloud: AWS Lightsail, GitHub Actions
17+
Years Since 2007
B2B
Enterprise Systems
AI/ML
Post-Graduate
I combine backend engineering, database optimization, and production support to deliver reliable systems — while expanding into artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Resume
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer with 17+ years of experience since 2007.
Professional Summary
Erwin D. Padilla
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer | Laravel, Drupal, AWS
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer with 17+ years of experience since 2007 designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise web applications in Laravel, Livewire, CodeIgniter, Drupal, PHP 8.2+, MySQL, SQL Server, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, REST APIs, and AWS cloud hosting. Optimizing application performance, integrating third-party services, and delivering scalable solutions in remote environments. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and database design skills with extensive experience supporting business-critical applications.
Core Skills
PHP 8.2+
Laravel
Livewire
CodeIgniter 4
Drupal 9/10
MySQL
SQL Server
Stored Procedures
Query Optimization
JavaScript
jQuery
AJAX
Bootstrap 5
Tailwind CSS
Alpine.js
REST APIs
Third-Party Integrations
AWS Lightsail
Linux Administration
Apache
SSH
Git
GitHub
VS Code
Xdebug
Deployment Pipelines
Performance Optimization
Security Best Practices
Education
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Fanshawe College — London, ON · Currently studying · Post-Graduate Co-op Certificate
GAP5 culmination
One-year program focused on building, managing, and administering systems that analyze big data and convert it into autonomous tasks. Covers highly in-demand skills in AI, machine learning, and data-driven automation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
1997 – 2003
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua UNAN – León, Nicaragua
Cloud Architecture
Intellipaat, Mississauga, ON
Computer Networking, Maintenance & Web Development
León, Nicaragua
Professional Experience
PHP / Web Developer
2007 – 2022
J&B Importers — Remote
- Developed and maintained large-scale B2B and e-commerce applications serving customers across North America.
- Designed and implemented custom PHP applications, APIs, and database-driven business solutions.
- Integrated SQL Server, MySQL, UPS APIs, payment gateways, and third-party business services.
- Optimized application performance and database queries, significantly reducing response times.
- Managed Linux and Windows hosting environments, deployments, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
Web Developer
2023
Haya Solutions — Remote
- Built and implemented RESTful APIs using CodeIgniter to integrate with third-party services.
- Improved development time by 20% through cleaner architecture and reusable components.
- Developed custom functions to extend features and support client requirements.
Drupal Developer
2024 – 2025
Y Partners Inc. — Remote
- Created, maintained, and optimized Drupal CMS features to improve speed and stability.
- Worked with front-end teams to build modern, mobile-friendly interfaces using Twig and Bootstrap.
- Built custom Drupal modules to support business logic and new system functionality.
- Reduced load time by 30% through optimization and content-structure improvements.
Portfolio
Selected systems and projects from 17+ years of experience since 2007 — with brief case-study highlights.
15+ years of production support
ERP / Operations Platform
JBI Internal System
Long-running B2B platform for order flow, RGA, invoicing, shipping, reporting, and secure admin operations.
- Built business-critical tools used daily across North American operations.
- Integrated SQL Server, MySQL, UPS APIs, and payment gateways.
- Optimized queries and workflows to reduce response times significantly.
PHP
MySQL
SQL Server
jQuery
Bootstrap
Private Project
20% faster development
API Integration / Backend
Haya Solutions API Integration
REST API endpoints and reusable backend components to connect third-party services with cleaner architecture.
- Built RESTful APIs with CodeIgniter for third-party integrations.
- Improved development speed through reusable components.
- Extended platform features with maintainable custom functions.
CodeIgniter
PHP
MySQL
REST API
Private Project
30% faster load times
CMS Performance / Front-End
Drupal Optimization Project
Drupal CMS performance, custom modules, and responsive front-end work using Twig and Bootstrap.
- Created and optimized Drupal features for speed and stability.
- Built custom modules for business logic and new functionality.
- Reduced load time by 30% through optimization and structure improvements.
Drupal
Twig
Bootstrap
PHP
Client Work
Why Work With Me
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer with 17+ years of experience since 2007 — what clients and teams can expect when we collaborate.
Performance Focus
Database tuning, caching strategy, and front-end optimization that translate into measurable gains in speed and stability.
Remote Collaboration
Clear communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams across North America, from requirements to delivery.
Full-Stack Depth
Backend architecture, APIs, CMS customization, and cloud hosting — one developer who understands the full stack.
Integration Expertise
REST APIs, payment gateways, shipping services, and third-party business tools wired into reliable workflows.
Growing in AI / ML
Currently studying AI & Machine Learning at Fanshawe College — applying data-driven thinking to modern web systems.
Freelance · Contract · Remote — based in London, Ontario
Services
Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer with 17+ years of experience since 2007 — enterprise web development, integration, and production support.
Full-Stack PHP Development
Build secure, scalable web applications with PHP 8+, Laravel, Livewire, CodeIgniter, and Drupal using clean, maintainable architecture.
Database Engineering
Design and optimize MySQL and SQL Server databases with stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query performance tuning.
API & Integrations
Develop REST APIs and connect payment gateways, shipping services, CRM tools, and third-party business platforms.
Security & Compliance
Apply secure coding practices including input validation, CSRF/XSS prevention, session hardening, and production-safe error handling.
Maintenance & Support
Maintain legacy and modern PHP systems — bug fixes, performance improvements, feature extensions, and reliable production support.
AWS & DevOps
Deploy and manage PHP applications on AWS Lightsail with Apache, SSL, GitHub Actions CI/CD, and structured staging/production workflows.
Contact
Let's talk about your website, system improvements, support, or a new project.
Location
London, Ontario, Canada
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