Lifna Thankachan

PHP/Laravel Software Developer with experience building and maintaining backend applications, REST APIs, and database-driven systems. Skilled in PHP, Laravel, Eloquent ORM, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Laravel Passport, database migrations, relational data modelling, queues, scheduled jobs, third-party API integrations, debugging, and production support.

Experience with healthcare and e-commerce applications and integrations including Jitsi, Google Calendar, Stripe, AWS S3, and Elasticsearch. Familiar with Git, Docker, Linux, AWS, CI/CD, API testing, automated testing, and AI-assisted development.

Full Stack Developer - Starstack

(2025-10)

• Develop and maintain backend applications using PHP and Laravel.
• Build database-driven features using Eloquent ORM, migrations, relationships, and relational database design.
• Work with MySQL and PostgreSQL in application development and production environments.
• Implement authentication and authorization using Laravel Passport, policies, roles, permissions, and token-based access.
• Develop queues and background jobs for asynchronous processing and implement scheduled tasks for automated workflows.
• Integrate third-party services including Google Calendar, Jitsi, Stripe, AWS S3, and Elasticsearch.
• Optimize database queries and application logic, contributing to an approximately 20% reduction in page-load time.

Backend Developer - Cubet

(2021-04 - 2024-05)

• Designed and implemented REST APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Developed backend APIs for doctor-patient video consultation and appointment systems using Laravel.
• Built backend APIs for worker and supervisor management systems using Laravel.
• Implemented file upload and storage functionality using AWS S3.
• Supported CI/CD deployment processes and production releases.
• Used Docker and Linux environments for development and deployment.
• Collaborated with frontend developers on API design and integration, and participated in code reviews, debugging, and application design discussions.

Full Stack Developer - Cybrosys

(2015-08 - 2016-05)

• Designed and implemented REST APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Built responsive single-page applications using Vue.js.
• Used Jira for project management, sprint planning, and documentation in Agile development processes.
• Used AWS S3 for file storage and application support.
• Managed Git repositories and branching strategies to support version control.

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - KTU University, India (2017 - 2019)

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Calicut University (2012 - 2015)