Bespoke PHP Development for Complex Systems
Large-scale, high-throughput backend systems. AI-enhanced workflows. 18+ years of serious PHP engineering.
Core Expertise
Bespoke PHP Development
Complex, modern PHP systems built to last. Legacy code transformation and high-pressure delivery.
- Custom PHP 8.x architecture
- Legacy system modernisation
- High-throughput backend systems
Infrastructure & Automation
Ansible automation, Proxmox virtualisation, and bare metal server management. Private cloud preferred.
- Ansible playbooks and roles
- Proxmox virtualisation
- Bare metal server management
Backend Systems
Pure backend development focused on scalable, maintainable PHP architecture. No design work.
- Scalable API design
- Database optimisation
- Microservices architecture
Bespoke PHP Development
Complex, modern PHP systems built to last. Legacy code transformation and high-pressure delivery.
- Custom PHP 8.x architecture
- Legacy system modernisation
- High-throughput backend systems
Infrastructure & Automation
Ansible automation, Proxmox virtualisation, and bare metal server management. Private cloud preferred.
- Ansible playbooks and roles
- Proxmox virtualisation
- Bare metal server management
Backend Systems
Pure backend development focused on scalable, maintainable PHP architecture. No design work.
- Scalable API design
- Database optimisation
- Microservices architecture
CTO-Level Services
Strategic guidance, hiring support, and team training. Technical leadership for complex projects.
- Technical strategy
- Team hiring and training
- Architecture review
AI-Enhanced Development
AI tools for faster development and business AI integration. Modern workflows with traditional reliability.
- AI-assisted development
- Business AI integration
- Workflow automation
TypeScript & Modern JS
Full-stack TypeScript including Node.js backend services, CLI tools, and modern JS architecture.
- Node.js backend services
- CLI tooling
- TypeScript architecture
CTO-Level Services
Strategic guidance, hiring support, and team training. Technical leadership for complex projects.
- Technical strategy
- Team hiring and training
- Architecture review
AI-Enhanced Development
AI tools for faster development and business AI integration. Modern workflows with traditional reliability.
- AI-assisted development
- Business AI integration
- Workflow automation
TypeScript & Modern JS
Full-stack TypeScript including Node.js backend services, CLI tools, and modern JS architecture.
- Node.js backend services
- CLI tooling
- TypeScript architecture
Latest Articles
Defence Before Fix: Preventing Bug Classes with Static Analysis
When you find a bug, ask whether a machine can detect this pattern automatically before asking how to fix it. A systematic approach to converting bugs into permanent static analysis defences across PHP, TypeScript, and Python.
The AI Development Paradigm Shift: Managing the Firehose
AI coding assistants are fundamentally transforming software development productivity and economics. Understanding when to use AI versus deterministic code is now a critical strategic skill.
TypeScript's Honesty System: Why Type Safety is Optional and How to Enforce It
TypeScript provides zero runtime safety and can be bypassed 25+ different ways. The definitive guide to every bypass mechanism - from any to eval to recursive type limits - and how to defend against them with ESLint.
The Art of Modern PHP 8
Co-authored and published by Packt Publishing. Helps developers worldwide upgrade legacy PHP applications to modern standards.
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