Lawrence Okongo
@lawrenceokongo
Experienced software developer specializing in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and end-to-end web applications.
What I'm looking for
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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