Cebu City, Philippines

PHP developer in Cebu

Senior PHP and Laravel developer with 14+ years of experience. Available for local projects, on-site collaboration, or remote work. Building web applications for businesses in Cebu and worldwide.

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  • On-site or remote
Richard Joseph Porter - Senior PHP Developer in Cebu City, Philippines specializing in Laravel, Vue.js, and AWS cloud solutions
Cebu-based

Stack

Technical expertise

PHP
14+ years
Laravel
10+ years
MySQL
14+ years
Vue.js
6+ years
AWS
8+ years
React
4+ years

Experience

Professional experience

  1. 2019 - Present

    Senior Software Developer

    CoBabble

    Leading development of educational SaaS platform with Laravel and Vue.js.

  2. 2018 - 2019

    Backend Developer

    Time Machine Co., Ltd.

    Built mobile app backend for Japanese startup using Laravel and AWS.

  3. 2010 - Present

    Freelance Developer

    Various clients

    Delivered 50+ projects for clients in US, EU, Japan, and Australia.

Working locally

Why work with a local Cebu developer?

Benefits of hiring a developer based in Cebu City.

  • Face-to-face meetings

    Available for in-person meetings, workshops, and collaboration sessions in Cebu City.

  • Same timezone

    No timezone challenges for local projects. Real-time communication and quick response times.

  • Local knowledge

    Understanding of local business practices, payment methods, and market needs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are you available for on-site work in Cebu?

Yes, I am based in Cebu City and available for on-site meetings, co-working arrangements, or hybrid work setups for local clients. I can also work entirely remotely if preferred.

What industries have you worked with in Cebu?

I have worked with BPO companies, startups, educational institutions, and e-commerce businesses in Cebu and the Visayas region. My experience spans healthcare, finance, education, and retail.

Do you work with Cebu-based startups?

Absolutely! I enjoy working with local startups and can offer flexible arrangements for early-stage companies. I can help with MVP development, scaling, and technical strategy.

Let's build something great together

Whether you're a Cebu-based company or a global team looking for a skilled PHP developer, I'm here to help bring your project to life.