Daniel Wang
@danielwang1
Senior full-stack engineer building scalable Laravel and API systems for SaaS, high-concurrency products.
What I'm looking for
I’m an experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years specializing in PHP/Laravel development and high-concurrency systems. I build scalable applications for SaaS platforms, with a focus on backend API integrations, real-time messaging, and performance-driven engineering.
At Disney, I developed and optimized Laravel-based backend services for high-traffic media applications, integrating external APIs for content delivery and monitoring. I delivered end-to-end playback authorization, session monitoring, and operational analytics, while improving reliability under peak load through caching, rate limiting, and fault-tolerance mechanisms.
I also led scalable real-time workloads using queues (Redis, Beanstalkd) and built SSR-based monitoring portals with Laravel + Vue.js to improve load performance, SEO visibility, and internal usability. I set frontend and backend coding standards that increased maintainability and development velocity, and I mentored junior engineers through code reviews and architecture discussions.
Earlier, at Global Logic, I delivered Laravel microservices and real-time dashboards for order and courier tracking using WebSockets, plus RESTful integrations with CRM, messaging, and payments. I’ve also built PCI-aligned, secure transaction services for real-time credit approval and financing workflows, and I’ve modernized legacy systems to reduce technical debt and improve long-term scalability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Disney
Aug 2023 - Jan 2026 (2 years 5 months)
Developed and optimized Laravel backend services for high-traffic media applications, integrating external APIs for content delivery and monitoring. Delivered playback authorization and session monitoring features, improved scalability with queued processing, and built SSR monitoring portals with Laravel and Vue.js.
Full Stack Developer
Global Logic
Apr 2020 - Aug 2023 (3 years 4 months)
Built and maintained Laravel microservices for order management and courier tracking, including real-time dashboards using WebSockets. Designed RESTful integrations for CRM, messaging, and payments, implemented role-based access control, and optimized database queries and caching to improve API response times.
Full Stack Developer
PointNurse
Nov 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Developed a telemedicine platform with real-time messaging to support video consultations and automated patient communications. Integrated Twilio for SMS/voice, built signaling and consultation dashboards, and implemented role-based access control with audit logging for sensitive medical data.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
McMaster University
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Science
2018 -
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at McMaster University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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