Available for work

// hello, world

I'm Anjana
Shakya

Backend Developer | Laravel & PHP Specialist

Dhapasi, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Shipped a SaaS platform with OCR document extraction and Stripe billing
  • Production experience with Laravel, PostgreSQL, and RESTful API architecture
  • Comfortable in existing enterprise codebases — refactoring without breaking prod
  • Focused on clean architecture, secure auth, and query performance
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anjana@portfolio: ~
$ whoami
> backend_developer --stack=laravel,php
$ cat experience.json
> { "years": "1+", "focus": "SaaS & APIs" }
$ ./build --production
> ✓ shipping reliable systems
$

// quick intro

Building scalable, secure, and maintainable web applications with Laravel and modern backend technologies.

1+

Years experience

5+

Projects shipped

11+

Technologies

2

Client reviews

// what i can help with

Services built for shipping real products

Laravel Application Development

Designing and developing secure, scalable, and maintainable Laravel applications from concept to deployment.

REST API Development

Building well-structured, versioned, and thoroughly documented APIs for web and mobile applications.

SaaS Development

Developing multi-tenant SaaS solutions with subscription billing, role-based access, and scalable architectures.

Database Design & Optimization

Designing efficient database schemas and optimizing queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL applications.

Payment Gateway Integration

Integrating secure payment solutions, including subscriptions, one-time payments, and webhook-driven billing systems.

Performance Optimization

Improving application performance through query optimization, caching strategies, and eliminating common bottlenecks such as N+1 queries.

// tech stack

PHPLaravelREST APILivewireNode JSMySQLPostgreSQLQuery OptimizationMongoDBReactVuePHPLaravelREST APILivewireNode JSMySQLPostgreSQLQuery OptimizationMongoDBReactVue
HTMLCSSBootstrapJavaScriptTailwindNextJSGitLinuxcPanel DeploymentDockerVS CodeHTMLCSSBootstrapJavaScriptTailwindNextJSGitLinuxcPanel DeploymentDockerVS Code

// journey so far

Experience

Laravel Developer (Full-time)

Current

Genesis Web Technology

Mar 2025 — Present

Maintained and extended existing Laravel projects (v9–v13), refactored legacy code, and added new features without disrupting live production systems. Developed SaaS modules including subscription management, tenant isolation, and multi-role dashboards. Built reactive UI with Livewire, managed media with Spatie, designed full API backends consumed by React/Vue, implemented Sanctum/JWT auth with RBAC, integrated payment gateways and notification APIs, and optimized slow database queries.

Intern — Laravel Developer

Genesis Web Technology

Jan 2025 — Feb 2025

Started as an intern working on production Laravel codebases before transitioning to a full-time role.

Contributor / Data Manager

Timalsina Samaj Nepal

Jan 2024 — Dec 2024

Maintained and updated family genealogy (Bamsawali) records using Adobe Illustrator. Collected and verified community data for long-term record keeping.

Full resume

// selected work

Featured projects

FeaturedWeb

Online Khabar Calendar

Maintained and enhanced an existing calendar/news platform with feature updates and performance improvements.

LaravelMySQL
FeaturedSaaS

VisaRecord - Visa Management SaaS

A visa management SaaS platform with OCR document extraction, task management, checklists, and Stripe billing.

LaravelPostgreSQLStripeOCR+1
FeaturedAcademic

Household Service Providing System

A platform connecting users with household service providers featuring multi-role auth and a booking workflow.

LaravelPostgreSQLRESTful APISanctum

// case studies

How I approach real problems

// kind words

What people say about working with me

“Anjana quickly understood our existing Laravel codebase and successfully delivered complex OCR and billing features without disrupting production systems. Reliable, proactive, and easy to collaborate with throughout the project.”
P

Project Lead

Engineering Manager · Genesis Web Technology

“Delivered clean API designs and a well-structured administration dashboard while clearly communicating technical decisions and trade-offs. The project was completed on schedule and met all expectations.”
C

Client

Product Owner · Household Service Platform

// let's build something

Let's build something meaningful

Currently open for: Backend Developer roles · Full-stack development · Freelance and contract opportunities · SaaS product development · REST API development and integrationst.

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