Senior Laravel expert for new builds
— and the apps you already run

15+ years building and rescuing production Laravel apps. You work directly with the engineer who writes the code: no agency, no hand-offs.

or write to me directly
afpinedac@gmail.com +57 322 637 5697

60-minute free consultation

Clear next steps, whether you hire me or not

My Achievements

15 +

Years Experience

45 +

Projects Built

I Build

Custom Laravel applications, built to last

From a first version to the product your business runs on. You work directly with me, and you own all the code.

Custom web applications

Customer portals, marketplaces and business apps designed around how your company works.

SaaS products & MVPs

A first version in front of users quickly, on a foundation that can grow: billing, teams, roles.

Internal tools & admin panels

Replace spreadsheets and manual work with dashboards and back offices.

APIs & integrations

Connect your app with payments, CRMs, ERPs and third-party services.

How a build works

  1. 1

    Free call

    We talk through the idea, the users and the must-haves.

  2. 2

    Scope & quote

    A written scope and a price: hourly from $60, or a fixed quote.

  3. 3

    Weekly progress

    Working software on a staging site every week, not just status updates.

  4. 4

    Launch & support

    I deploy to production and stay on for fixes and new features.

I Fix

Already have a Laravel app? Let's fix what's holding it back

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Upgrading PHP / Laravel

Stuck on an old version? I can help with safe, tested upgrades.

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No automated tests

Ship with confidence using proper test coverage.

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Recurring bugs

Eliminate those frustrating issues that keep coming back.

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Security issues

Protect your application and user data with security best practices.

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Slow performance

Speed up your app with performance optimization.

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Messy architecture

Implement clean, maintainable code structure.

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Outdated dependencies

Update safely with compatibility checks.

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Not getting value from AI

I'll help you optimize your workflow with AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor and MCP servers.

What I Offer

What you get from the free 60-minute call

Whether you're planning a new app or fixing the one you have, you leave with a clear plan.

Planning a new app

  • A realistic scope for a first version
  • The right architecture and stack
  • A price range and timeline

Fixing an existing app

  • A diagnosis of what's holding it back
  • A prioritized list of fixes
  • An estimate for the work

No Commitment

Zero obligation and no spam - just actionable insights

15+ Years Experience

Benefit from over a decade of Laravel expertise

Flexible Delivery

Choose between a video call or detailed written feedback

Why Choose Me?

Andrés Pineda, senior Laravel consultant
Andrés Pineda

IEEE article

Andrés Pineda, Ph.D.

Software Architect

Transforming Laravel Applications for Over a Decade

I help companies build scalable, maintainable Laravel applications that stand the test of time. My approach combines technical excellence with practical business understanding.

15+

Years Experience

Deep expertise in Laravel and PHP ecosystem

45+

Projects Launched

From startups to enterprise solutions

Follow industry best practices and standards.

Covers of Laravel and software engineering books, from Laravel: Up & Running to Clean Architecture

Tools I Master

Technologies I Use to Optimize Your Laravel Apps

From debugging to deployment, I leverage the best tools
in the Laravel ecosystem.

Core Stack

PHP PHP
Laravel Laravel
Livewire Livewire
Inertia.js Inertia
Alpine.js Alpine
Vue.js Vue.js
React React
Tailwind Tailwind
Composer Composer
JavaScript JavaScript
Node.js Node.js
Python Python
Java Java
Bootstrap Bootstrap
Sass Sass

Infrastructure & DevOps

Laravel Forge Forge
Nginx Nginx
Docker Docker
Redis Redis
MySQL MySQL
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
MongoDB MongoDB
Elasticsearch Elastic
MeiliSearch MeiliSearch
Algolia Algolia
AWS AWS
Google Cloud GCP
DigitalOcean DO
GitHub GitHub

Debugging & Profiling

Xdebug Xdebug
Blackfire Blackfire

Testing & Quality

Pest Pest
PHPUnit PHPUnit
Postman Postman
k6 k6

Monitoring

Sentry Sentry
New Relic New Relic
Datadog Datadog

IDEs & AI Tools

PHPStorm PHPStorm
VS Code VS Code
Cursor Cursor
Claude Claude
Gemini Gemini
MCP Servers

Let's Work Together

Let's talk about your Laravel project — for free.

60-minute consultation call

Actionable recommendations

No strings attached

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15+

Years Experience

45+

Projects Delivered

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"Our legacy Laravel app was becoming a bottleneck. The insights from the initial audit were spot-on, and the subsequent performance optimization work dramatically reduced our server load and sped up key user actions."

Michael Ross

Lead Developer, Innovate Solutions

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"We were stuck on an old PHP and Laravel version. The team handled the entire upgrade process smoothly, including addressing breaking changes and ensuring our test suite passed. Highly recommended for complex upgrades."

Kristin Rivera

Prooject Manager, Startup Hub

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"The free audit quickly identified architectural issues we suspected but couldn't pinpoint. The follow-up refactoring resulted in cleaner, more maintainable code and fewer recurring bugs. Great communication throughout."

Scott Boruta

Founder, SaaS Platform Co.

Andrés Pineda

join the companies who improved their Laravel applications

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Still Have Questions?

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about the free consultation and my services

It's a focused session about your project. If you are planning a new app, we go through the idea, the users and the must-haves, and you leave with a realistic scope, the right architecture and a price range. If you already have one, we discuss its pain points (performance, bugs, outdated code, etc.): you can share your screen, show specific code snippets, or describe the issues, and I'll identify likely root causes and suggest actionable next steps. Either way, you leave with a clear plan, whether you hire me or not.

No, full access is not required for the 60-minute call. You can share specific code snippets via screenshare or describe the problems you're facing. If we decide to work together on a larger project, we can discuss secure access methods then, often via a temporary, read-only account on your Git repository.

I specialize in tackling common Laravel issues like slow performance (database queries, N+1 problems, caching), upgrading older Laravel/PHP versions, fixing complex bugs, improving application architecture for maintainability, implementing automated tests, enhancing security, and updating outdated dependencies safely. Beyond fixing existing applications, I also build custom Laravel applications from scratch.

Hourly work starts at $60 USD per hour. After the free call, if you'd like to proceed, I'll send a detailed proposal with clear deliverables and pricing options: hourly, a fixed project fee, or a retainer. Fixed fees depend on the project's scope and complexity.

I work with both! I can augment existing development teams by providing specialized Laravel expertise, help train your team on best practices, or take on specific refactoring/optimization tasks. I also work directly with businesses or solo developers who need dedicated help improving their Laravel applications.

The "Help Me Now" service is a paid, 1-hour priority consultation session designed for urgent issues that require immediate attention. It costs $120 USD, you get a slot within 24 hours, and we spend the hour working on the problem itself, not just diagnosing it. Book it on my booking page, or message me on WhatsApp or iMessage at +57 322 637 5697.

The free call is a 60-minute introductory session to discuss your project or your application's general health, identify potential areas for improvement, and see if we're a good fit to work together on larger tasks. It doesn't guarantee immediate problem-solving for urgent situations like the "Help Me Now" session does.

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