Web Development, Architecture, and Automation with PHP

Blog

This blog is where I record notes on things I’m working on, problems I run into, and interesting resources I come across. Most of it is mainly for my own reference, but I hope some of it can be useful to others too. Posts range from quick observations to deeper dives into PHP, system design, and web development -- basically a peek into how I solve problems and experiment with ideas. [more ...]

Reference

This section collects practical reference material for PHP, web development, and related topics. It’s meant as a quick way to look up concepts, functions, best practices, and patterns you’ll encounter while building, maintaining, or operating real-world systems. Over time, the collection will grow to cover a wider range of subjects beyond PHP, but for now it focuses on the essentials and things [more ...]

PHP Solutions & Services: Architecture, Consulting, Development

I design and build robust PHP systems, tested in live production sites -- including this very site. 15+ years PHP experience and following best practices. Clean, maintainable architecture with interfaces, dependency injection, and separation of concerns. Preferred stack: Debian / Ubuntu + Apache / Nginx + PHP + MariaDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL. Experience not only in building software, but also in operating [more ...]

About

Coming to this About page, you most likely already know this site is about web technology and PHP. But I am not your typical tech professional. **My Story (Short Version).** Worked as a portfolio manager during the financial crisis of 2007-2009. Left traditional finance to pursue a more quantitative and independent path. Learned Python and SQL to process and analyze financial data. Freelanced on financial [more ...]