Laravel & AWS Specialist

Modernize Your Legacy Code

14+ Years of Experience at Your Service

I help businesses modernize their applications, optimize their infrastructure, and build robust APIs that scale. Let's transform your project together.

Remote WorldwideBased in Cebu, Philippines2 slots available for January 2026
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50+
Projects Delivered
14
Years Experience
98%
Client Satisfaction
2010
Remote-First Since

Legacy Laravel Upgrade

Modernize Laravel 4.x-8.x applications to latest version with zero downtime.

What's Included

  • Full codebase audit and documentation
  • PHP version upgrade (7.x to 8.x)
  • Laravel framework migration
  • Database optimization
  • Automated test suite implementation
  • CI/CD pipeline setup

Starting at

$500

Timeline

1-8 weeks

Ideal for: Businesses with aging Laravel apps needing security updates

No contracts30-day support
Get Your Free Codebase Audit

Comprehensive audit of your Laravel application

AWS Infrastructure Optimization

Optimize AWS setup for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

What's Included

  • AWS architecture review
  • Cost optimization analysis
  • Auto-scaling configuration
  • Security hardening
  • Monitoring and alerting setup
  • Disaster recovery planning

Starting at

$1,000

Timeline

2-6 weeks

Ideal for: Companies looking to reduce AWS costs or improve performance

No contracts30-day support
Request Cost Analysis

Get a breakdown of potential AWS savings

API Development

Build robust, scalable REST APIs with comprehensive documentation.

What's Included

  • RESTful API design
  • Authentication & authorization
  • Rate limiting and security
  • API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
  • Integration testing
  • Performance optimization

Starting at

$1,500

Timeline

3-8 weeks

Ideal for: Businesses needing system integrations or mobile backends

No contracts30-day support
Discuss Your API Requirements

Schedule a technical consultation

What Clients Say

Real results from real projects. Here's what clients have to say about working with me.

“Richard modernized our legacy Laravel 5 app to Laravel 10 with zero downtime. The codebase is now maintainable and our deployment time dropped by 80%.”
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Wayne Denner

Co-Founder, CoBabble

“After Richard's AWS optimization, our monthly bill dropped by 40% while performance actually improved. The ROI was evident within the first month.”
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Barry Lee Cummings

Strategic Advisor, CoBabble

“The API Richard built handles 10x our original traffic without breaking a sweat. Documentation was thorough and the team onboarded quickly.”
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Ian Soo

CTO, Time Machine Co., Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

I've worked with clients across the globe for over 14 years. I provide regular updates via your preferred communication channel, schedule calls at convenient times, and maintain detailed documentation. My location in the Philippines (UTC+8) provides good overlap with both US and European business hours.
I start with a comprehensive codebase audit to understand the current state and identify potential issues. Then I create a detailed migration plan with clear milestones. The actual upgrade is done incrementally with thorough testing at each step. Finally, I implement automated testing and CI/CD to prevent future technical debt.
Yes, I offer flexible maintenance packages that include security updates, bug fixes, and minor enhancements. For larger ongoing needs, we can discuss a retainer arrangement that provides priority support and guaranteed availability.
I follow industry best practices including comprehensive testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end), code reviews, automated linting, and continuous integration. All projects include documentation and knowledge transfer to ensure your team can maintain the codebase.
I use an agile approach that accommodates changing requirements. We'll have regular check-ins to review progress and adjust priorities. Significant scope changes may affect timeline and budget, but I always provide transparent estimates before proceeding.
Absolutely. I frequently collaborate with in-house teams, whether leading projects or providing specialized expertise. I can integrate with your existing workflows, tools, and communication channels to ensure smooth collaboration.

Your Legacy Code is Costing You Money Every Day

Every week your outdated Laravel app runs, you're risking security vulnerabilities and paying for inefficient infrastructure. Let's fix that.

No long-term contractsPay milestone-by-milestone30-day post-delivery supportFull code ownership
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