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Ashok Barua Akas
Full-Stack Engineer - PHP · Laravel · TypeScript · Vue · Go
Chattogram, Bangladesh +880 1829 853914ashokbaruaakas@gmail.comgithub.com/ashokbaruaakasashokbaruaakas.com
Professional Summary
Senior full-stack engineer with 7+ years of experience building and maintaining production web applications, with deep expertise in PHP and Laravel. Experienced in designing scalable backend systems, REST APIs, database architectures, third-party integrations, payment platforms, microservices, and SaaS products serving 40,000+ customers. Comfortable owning the full development lifecycle from architecture and implementation to deployment, monitoring, and production support, with a strong focus on maintainable code, reliability, and AI-augmented development workflows.
Technical Skills
Languages
PHP, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, Rust, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS
Frameworks
Laravel, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, React, Next.js, Inertia.js, Tailwind CSS
Databases
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
DevOps & Tools
Linux, Nginx, Docker, Git, GitHub Actions, VPS, CI/CD, Elasticsearch, Graylog
AI & Agent Engineering
OpenClaw, MCP, LLM APIs, Prompt Engineering, AI-Augmented Development
Experience
Full Stack Developer - Grow More GazeOct 2023 — Present
- Built the company's core platform from scratch — a multi-tenant application serving 40,000+ customers with org portfolio, HRM, payroll, invoicing, and internal email campaigns
- Integrated multi-gateway payment collection across PayPal, Stripe, Paddle, cryptocurrency, PayProGlobal, bKash, and Nagad
- Own the full software lifecycle: architecture, development (Laravel/Vue/TypeScript), database design, server administration, and CI/CD deployment
- Lead technical planning, coordinate team efforts, and establish development workflows and best practices
- Integrate AI agent workflows (OpenClaw, LLM APIs) into development and operations processes
Senior Software Engineer - Softrobotics Bangladesh LtdSep 2021 — Sep 2023
- Developed SiPay, a banking platform serving top-tier Turkish financial institutions, featuring merchant banking, mobile banking, and comprehensive payment modules
- Implemented diverse payment flows — link payments, P2P/B2B transfers, QR payments, bill payments, POS machine integration, cash out, and deposit/withdraw operations
- Built scalable backend services using microservices architecture with Elasticsearch and Graylog for centralized logging and monitoring
- Integrated HSM devices for secure cryptographic operations and key management across payment processing
- Served as team lead for final 4 months — coordinating development, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers
Full-stack Web Developer & Designer - Stellar BD LtdOct 2019 — Aug 2021
- Built HRM and payroll systems integrated with IoT devices — fingerprint scanners, temperature detectors, smart door locks, and digital notice boards
- Implemented real-time data synchronization via MQTT for IoT device communication and management
- Developed client websites and automation scripts using PHP, JavaScript, Python, and Web2py
- Designed responsive interfaces and managed hosting environments end-to-end
Full-stack Web Developer - Multiplex Web DesignMar 2018 — Sep 2019
- Delivered custom web applications for SMB clients, handling end-to-end project lifecycles from requirements to deployment
- Built across the full stack using PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, and responsive design
- Collaborated directly with clients on scoping, timelines, and delivery
Projects
bizztechsz.comLive
Client business platform for managing worldwide bulk order quotes and company portfolios. Built and maintained part-time alongside full-time role.
LaravelVue.jsTypeScriptTailwindMySQL
Docker wrapper image around OpenClaw with Linuxbrew and development tooling. Published via automated CI/CD with multi-tag versioning to GHCR.
DockerGitHub ActionsCI/CDOpenClawGHCR
LaraVibe-VueGitHub
Open-source Laravel 13 starter kit with Vue 3 + Inertia.js v3, SSR, authentication, account management, admin area, and type-safe route helpers. Published under @softpulze.
Laravel 13Vue 3Inertia.jsTypeScriptTailwind
Education
BSc in Computer Science — East Delta University, Chittagong2018 — 2021
Diploma in Computer Science — Bangladesh Sweden Polytechnic Institute, Rangamati2013 — 2017
Languages
Bengali (Native)English (Fluent)