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Umar Hayat K.
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Umar Hayat K.

Senior PHP Developer | Laravel | Next.js | Agentic Coding

I am a Senior PHP Developer with extensive experience building, optimizing, and maintaining business-critical web applications. For the past several years I have helped companies fix slow systems, optimize MySQL databases, and maintain legacy PHP applications that power their daily operations. Many businesses rely on systems that were built years ago, and my expertise is in making those systems faster, more reliable, and easier to maintain without requiring a complete rebuild. What I Can Help You With • PHP application development and maintenance • MySQL query optimization and database design • Performance tuning for slow websites and systems • Debugging and fixing complex PHP issues • API integrations and backend automation • Upgrading and maintaining legacy PHP systems My Approach I focus on understanding the root cause of problems, not just applying temporary fixes. Whether it is a slow database query, an unstable application, or a complex integration, I work to deliver solutions that are stable, scalable, and maintainable. Technologies I Work With • PHP • MySQL • Laravel • JavaScript / jQuery • REST APIs • HTML / CSS • Next.js (modern frontend integration) Why Clients Work With Me • Clean and maintainable code • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills • Clear communication and reliable delivery • Experience working with real business systems If you are looking for a developer who can solve difficult back end problems and keep your systems running smoothly, I would be happy to discuss your project.

🇵🇰Rawalpindi, Pakistan$70/hr100% JSS4.94 (611)Since Sep 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$0

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#2,348 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#135 / 52.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0
Total earnings
$539k

Billed in all: $700k

World#2,348 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#135 / 52.9k
Per project
$793
Projects, last 6 months
0
World#209,850 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#32,103 / 52.9k
Projects in all
680

Across 726 contracts

85% fixed15% hourly
World#874 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#112 / 52.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$700kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
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