HPHarish Porwal
@harishporwal
Experienced full stack PHP developer and technical lead.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
With over a decade of experience in the IT industry, I specialize in full-stack PHP development, leveraging strong technical expertise in Symfony, CodeIgniter, MariaDB, Docker, and AWS. My passion lies in building scalable, high-performance systems while ensuring clean architecture and automation testing. I thrive in environments that align technical execution with business goals, fostering innovation and quality.
In my current role as a Senior Software Engineer at Jadu Ltd, I have developed and maintained a scalable CMS platform for UK local governments, significantly improving application reliability through comprehensive end-to-end test coverage. I lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and manage CI/CD pipelines, streamlining delivery processes. My key achievements include upgrading application stacks for better performance and designing features that enhance user experience.
Previously, I served as a Team Lead at Tech Mahindra, where I led the delivery of PHP/Symfony-based web applications for telecom clients. My experience encompasses liaising with clients, developing backend services, and creating standard operating procedures to enhance workflows. I am committed to driving process improvements and nurturing team growth through mentorship and collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Jadu Ltd
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Developed and maintained a scalable CMS platform for UK local governments using PHP, Symfony, and MariaDB, applying service-based architecture and dependency injection. Built comprehensive end-to-end test coverage using Cypress, significantly improving application reliability and quality.
Team Lead
Tech Mahindra
May 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)
Led end-to-end delivery of PHP/Symfony-based web applications for telecom clients, liaising directly with clients for requirement gathering and issue resolution. Developed scalable backend services and responsive UIs, creating SOPs and LLDs for smoother workflows.
Software Engineer
Tajonline
Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Built a loyalty program backend using CodeIgniter and MySQL, integrating REST APIs for third-party customer data. Supported e-commerce platforms developed in core PHP.
Software Developer
Hungama Digital
Apr 2013 - Present (12 years 4 months)
Developed and maintained WAP sites for a Digital Media company, integrating audio/video streaming APIs. Integrated billing on WAP sites with telecom network providers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NMIMS, Mumbai
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2011 - 2013
Completed a Master of Business Administration at NMIMS, Mumbai. Focused on advanced business concepts and management strategies.
Watumull Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering
2006 - 2010
Studied engineering principles and practices at Watumull Institute Of Engineering And Technology. Gained foundational knowledge in various engineering disciplines.
Availability
Location
India
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