Hey there! I’m John Gacugu Kahuria, a Senior PHP / Laravel Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya, passionate about building web applications that truly make a difference.
With 5+ years of professional experience, I’ve designed and developed solutions that are fast, scalable, and secure — mainly using Laravel, MySQL, and Vue.js. I enjoy transforming ideas into real-world systems and collaborating with passionate people who love what they do.
I thrive in teams where innovation meets execution — and I’m always open to working on exciting projects, whether it’s a startup MVP, a large-scale web platform, or open-source collaboration.
Backend Development
PHP 8+, Laravel (Eloquent ORM, Queues, Jobs, Events, Policies, Gates, Notifications), RESTful APIs, OOP, SOLID Principles, Design Patterns, Secure Coding (OWASP)
Database Management
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Query Optimization, Database Design, Redis, Caching, Migrations, Seeders, Factories
DevOps & Deployment
Docker, Git/GitHub/GitLab CI/CD, Composer, Linux Server Management, Nginx/Apache, WHM/cPanel, AWS Cloud Deployment
Frontend Integration
JavaScript (jQuery, Alpine.js, Vue.js Basics), Blade, Livewire, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
Testing & QA
PHPUnit, Pest, TDD, Code Reviews, and Debugging
Team Workflow
Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Code Reviews, Release Management
I’m always looking to:
- Collaborate with founders, designers, or fellow developers on impactful web projects
- Contribute to open source or community-driven tech initiatives
- Help teams scale Laravel apps or optimize backend performance
- Join forces on freelance / remote projects that challenge and inspire
If you’re working on something exciting — let’s talk! 🚀
- Machine Learning & AI Integration with Laravel
- Data Science for intelligent web automation
- Open Source Contributions and developer mentorship
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📧 johngacugu10@gmail.com
📱 +254 746 749 765
🌐 Portfolio
🐙 GitHub
“Code with clarity, build with purpose, and share with passion.” — John Gacugu Kahuria
Let’s connect, collaborate, and create something amazing together! 💪🏽