Portfolio · software engineer 8+ years experience

Leotrim Lota

Full-Stack Engineering · Laravel · Node.js · Vue

I build backend systems, APIs, integrations, and full-stack product features with Laravel, Node.js, Vue, PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and Redis. I'm comfortable working across new builds and existing production systems, with a focus on clean architecture, reliable delivery, and maintainable software.

Also active on

Proxify
Turing
Upwork

Portfolio focus

Where I spend most of my time

Backend-first work across Node.js and Laravel; details shift with product needs. For depth on tools, jump to Tech stack.

Backend services & system architecture

I build service-oriented backend systems with clear API boundaries, async workflows, queues, and database structures that support growth without adding unnecessary complexity.

  • Service boundaries
  • Queues & async flow
  • Clear APIs

APIs & integrations

REST APIs, workers, internal tools, and external integrations in Node.js or Laravel/PHP—product features that need reliable data flow and clean ownership.

  • REST APIs
  • Workers
  • Third-party hooks

Data that fits the product

PostgreSQL, MySQL-family engines, MongoDB, and Redis: schema evolution, sane indexing, caches, and trade-offs spelled out upfront.

  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Indexing & migrations

Approach

I start from the product and the system constraints, then choose the simplest architecture that can scale. Sometimes that means a Laravel/Vue feature, sometimes a focused Node.js service, sometimes a queue, integration, or database improvement. The goal is practical progress without creating unnecessary operational weight.

Selected work

Teams & products

Logos from collaborations—direct engagements and work through agencies and product companies.

Novonordisk

Novonordisk

Global Health Education Group

Global Health Education Group

Sightview

Sightview

Solarglas

Solarglas

Allard Pierson

Allard Pierson

Dutch Culture USA

Dutch Culture USA

No Place for Sex Trafficking

No Place for Sex Trafficking

Rijnboutt

Rijnboutt

Manifesta Biennial

Manifesta Biennial

Flamenco Biënnale NL

Flamenco Biënnale NL

Thonik

Thonik

Max Foundation

Max Foundation

Brasserie Van Baerle

Brasserie Van Baerle

Laco Zaandam

Laco Zaandam

Capabilities

What engagements tend to include

Backend services and APIs with Node.js or Laravel/PHP, product-facing features full-stack where needed, integrations, and Vue surfaces when the roadmap calls for them. Practical delivery, incremental risk, readable code.

Backend services & software architecture

Service-shaped backends with explicit API boundaries, async paths and queues when they earn their keep, and persistence that scales with the product. Microservice-style decomposition is one option among many when constraints call for it.

Internal Process Optimization

Streamline your business operations by eliminating paper-based processes, reducing email overload, and consolidating communication channels into efficient digital workflows.

LLM Integration & Solutions

Implement Large Language Model solutions to enhance your business operations and customer interactions, including chatbots, document analysis, and content generation.

Legacy System Modernization

Transform older systems toward maintainable architectures and clearer modules, using stacks that fit the team, without a forced migration storyline.

Technical Consultation

Get expert guidance on technology strategy, system architecture, and implementation approaches tailored to your specific business needs and goals.

Full-Scale Development Team

Access a dedicated team of experts for major application development projects, from initial planning to deployment and maintenance.

Custom Software Development

Build bespoke software solutions tailored to your unique business requirements, from small productivity tools to enterprise-grade applications.

Tech stack

Backend services in Node.js and Laravel/PHP, with strong experience in Vue, PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL/MariaDB, and production integrations.

JavaScript

JavaScript

Node.js

Node.js

Vue.js

Vue.js

Python

Python

MySQL / MariaDB

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Laravel

Laravel

PHP

PHP

WordPress

WordPress

n8n

n8n

Node.js and Laravel/PHP for services and integrations; Vue, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MySQL/MariaDB alongside when the roadmap calls for them.

Contact

Let’s talk

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