Simone Folador

Senior PHP Developer & Technical Architect

Professional Summary

Experienced Senior PHP Developer with over 20 years of expertise in web application development and technical leadership. Specializing in Laravel framework implementation, RESTful API development, and cloud-based architectures. Proven track record of delivering scalable, high-performance solutions across diverse industries. Currently offering freelance services from Varese, Italy with remote availability worldwide.

Core Competencies

• Backend Development: PHP, Laravel, Ruby on Rails, Node.js
• Frontend Technologies: JavaScript, Angular, jQuery, CSS
• Mobile Development: Flutter, Ionic, Cordova, Objective-C (iOS)
• Database Systems: MySQL, MongoDB
• CMS Platforms: WordPress, Drupal
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure
• Architecture Design: Microservices, RESTful APIs, Service-Oriented Architecture
• Team Leadership: Technical mentoring, project planning, agile methodologies

Professional Journey

• Custom Laravel solutions for enterprise clients
• RESTful API design and implementation
• Performance optimization and scalability solutions
• Technical architecture consulting
• Architected and developed Laravel and Rails applications for internal operations
• Implemented Flutter-based hybrid mobile solutions for field representatives
• Managed AWS cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines
• Integrated systems with third-party healthcare platforms via RESTful APIs
• Provided technical leadership for development teams while designing and implementing:
  • Cloud-based microservice architectures on AWS, GCP, and Azure
  • B2B and B2C service platforms with Laravel backend
  • Native iOS applications and hybrid mobile solutions
  • NoSQL and SQL database optimization strategies
  • Angular and Ionic frontend frameworks

Earlier career includes progressive web development roles at various companies and as a freelance developer, building expertise in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and various CMS platforms across projects in Italy and the United Kingdom.

Approach

He brings a consultative approach to every project, focusing on understanding business requirements before recommending technical solutions. His development philosophy emphasizes clean code, thorough documentation, and future-proof architecture that allows for scaling and adaptation as business needs evolve.

Available for freelance projects, consultations, and collaborations.