Drupal • WordPress • Laravel • SDLC & DevOps • CI/CD & Docker • AI/ML Enthusiast

Welcome to my GitHub profile! I'm an experienced Software Engineer with 9+ years in PHP-focused web development, passionate about building scalable solutions and modern architectures.

📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

April 2025 - Present | Toronto, ON

• Guide technical strategy and infrastructure planning as Associate Co-founder and Board Member
• Collaborate with founding team on MVP launch and fundraising preparations
• Foster open communication and collaboration to drive company growth

October 2024 - Present | Toronto, ON

• Developed RESTful APIs using Laravel and Eloquent ORM with OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
• Engineered modular React components with Zustand state management and Chakra UI
• Architected scalable database schemas for distributed systems
• Integrated Stripe Connect for payments and Agora SDK for video conferencing
• Enhanced authentication flows with security best practices

August 2024 - December 2024 | Markham, ON

• Optimized SEO performance with dynamic meta tags and Google Structured Data
• Secured platform using Cloudflare to mitigate DDoS attacks
• Enhanced Joomla frontend with custom features and improved usability
• Collaborated directly with stakeholders to align technical goals

August 2024 - October 2024 | Toronto, ON

• Terraformed AWS infrastructure deploying Lambda API Gateway and ReactJS applications
• Created multi-platform deployment configurations using Terraform

December 2023 - July 2024

• Laravel e-commerce application development
• ReactJS proposal management application
• Drupal virtual photo studio platform
• NodeJS & AWS AI helper library
• Various web application consultations

June 2019 - December 2023 | Kerala, India

• Led 15+ developers delivering client projects with Agile methodologies and ISO compliance
• Architected cloud-based solutions (Azure/AWS) with enhanced scalability and security
• Migrated legacy Drupal 7 to Drupal 8/9 applications
• Developed custom Drupal LMS (Opigno) with gamification features
• Built RESTful APIs for OpenCart billing systems
• Automated CI/CD pipelines for Azure deployments
• Designed Linux containerized environments using Docker

July 2015 - June 2019 | Kerala, India

• Collaborated with clients on responsive web application design and development
• Integrated third-party plugins and optimized existing websites
• Utilized Ajax and jQuery for enhanced user experiences
• Mentored junior developers and managed WordPress agency teams

🎓 Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University (2010-2014)

📜 Professional Certifications:

• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for IRCC - World Education Services
• CSS Essential Training
• Functional Programming with PHP
• Microsoft Techdays
• Verified International Academic Qualifications

• 🚀 AI/ML Integration in web applications
• ☁️ Cloud Architecture patterns and DevOps automation
• 🔧 Home Automation with Google Home and Alexa
• 💻 Custom PC Building and media server setups
• 📚 Continuous Learning of emerging technologies

DDEV Tailscale Router: Seamlessly integrates DDEV local development environments with Tailscale networking.

Advanced e-commerce solution with modern PHP architecture and payment integration.

Dynamic proposal application with real-time collaboration features.

Innovative photo studio platform built on Drupal with custom functionalities.

AI-powered helper library leveraging AWS services for intelligent automation.

• Malayalam - Native/Bilingual
• English - Full Professional Proficiency
• Hindi - Elementary

• 🎯 Problem Solver: If a project needs a skill I don't have, I learn it - most programming languages share similar logic!
• 🔧 Tech Enthusiast: Love building custom PCs, setting up media servers, and home automation
• 🌍 Global Collaborator: Experienced working with distributed teams across different time zones
• 📖 Continuous Learner: Always eager to tackle new challenges and emerging technologies
• 🚀 Full-Stack Mindset: Comprehensive understanding from design to deployment

This README was crafted with ❤️ by Ajith Thampi Joseph