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Lawrence Okongo

@lawrenceokongo

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Experienced software developer specializing in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and end-to-end web applications.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles building scalable web applications where I can lead feature development, optimize performance, integrate APIs, and grow into technical leadership.

I am an experienced software developer with over 8 years building end-to-end web applications for e-commerce, e-learning, and financial reporting systems.

I specialize in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and JavaScript, and I’ve driven measurable improvements like redesigning components to boost performance and integrating PayPal Subscriptions to increase revenue.

I have strong experience with API integration, testing automation, WebSockets for real-time features, database optimization (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and data visualization using D3.js.

I work well in cross-functional Agile teams, contribute to technical documentation and code reviews, and am eager to apply hands-on Golang experience from personal projects to production systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Developer

Vogue Book Consultancy Services

May 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 7 months)

Maintained and enhanced an online learning platform using PHP, Laravel and Vue.js, improving performance and subscription flow and increasing annual revenue via PayPal Subscriptions integration.

PHP Laravel Vue.Js MySQL WebSockets PayPal Google Analytics Unit Testing

Software Developer

Toll & Haben

May 2018 - Apr 2019 (11 months)

Rebuilt a financial reporting system to collect and process XBRL data and built D3.js visualizations, improving data acquisition efficiency and investor-facing reporting.

XBRL Reporting PHP D3.Js Data Processing SQL Performance Optimization

Software Engineer

SaiPali Infotech

Jul 2017 - Apr 2018 (9 months)

Managed and optimized an online examination system and implemented a RESTful API with CodeIgniter, improving UX and security via question randomization.

CodeIgniter REST APIs PHP JavaScript MySQL UI UX Question Randomization Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

International University of East Africa

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2021 - 2022

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science focusing on software development and web technologies from January 2021 to September 2022.

SaiPali Institute of Technology & Management

Diploma in Software Engineering, Software Engineering

2016 - 2018

Completed a Diploma in Software Engineering with coursework and practical projects in web application development from September 2016 to November 2018.