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PHP Laravel Developer

Hi, I'm Mike Wall

I create elegant, robust web applications with PHP and Laravel. From concept to deployment, I build solutions that scale.

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Web Development
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UX/UI Design
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Mike Wall
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About Me

I'm a passionate PHP Laravel developer with over 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications. Specializing in backend development, I craft elegant solutions to complex problems.

PHP & Laravel

Expert in building robust web applications with Laravel framework

Database Design

Proficient in MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and database architecture

API Development

Creating RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless integration

Frontend Integration

Experience with Vue.js, React, and building SPAs with Laravel

DevOps

CI/CD pipeline setup, Docker containerization, AWS deployment

Performance Optimization

Application profiling, caching strategies, and query optimization

My Journey

I began my development career building custom websites for small businesses, which quickly evolved into a deep passion for Laravel and backend development. Since then, I've worked with agencies and tech startups and large businesses to deliver high-quality web applications and services.

My approach combines technical expertise with a focus on business goals. I believe in writing clean, maintainable code that solves real problems and delivers value to users and businesses alike.

// Passionate about open source and community

Professional Experience

2011 - Present

Technical Direct of Marketing and Development and Senior Developer

TJM Promos, Inc.

2007 - 2011

CEO

BargainTShirtsPlus.com

Rendered Image Studio, Inc.

2006 - 2008

VP

Global Promotional Product, Inc.

Latest Projects

A selection of my recent work, showcasing both professional and personal projects. Each project represents unique challenges and solutions.

Couch Sessions Ocala
Personal Project

Couch Sessions Ocala

Website for community art appreciation community event that I co-founded.

Website Laravel
Filament Image Checkbox Group
Personal Project

Filament Image Checkbox Group

A custom Filament PHP Form component to display checkbox group options as image-based selectable buttons.

Open Source Filament PHP Laravel Livewire
Size Visualizer Field for FilamentPHP
Personal Project

Size Visualizer Field for FilamentPHP

Filament PHP field for visualizing the size of round objects

Open Source Filament PHP Laravel Livewire
Design By McGowan

Design By McGowan

Service website design and build for a local landscaping company.

Website Laravel PHP
Patches4Less.com

Patches4Less.com

Website created and designed while at TJM Promos, Inc

Laravel PHP Wesite SEO
ChallengeCoins4Less.com

ChallengeCoins4Less.com

Website created and designed while at TJM Promos, Inc

Laravel PHP SEO

Recent Blog Posts

Latest insights and thoughts on web development, Laravel, and technology.

Avoiding Duplicate Key Errors in PostgreSQL

Avoiding Duplicate Key Errors in PostgreSQL

April 15, 2025
5 min read
Tips & Tricks Postgres SQL Databases
Running into duplicate key errors after a PostgreSQL import? It’s likely your sequences are out of sync. Learn how to fix this common migration issue and keep your app running smoothly.
Smooth Animations with CSS @view-transition

Smooth Animations with CSS @view-transition

February 6, 2025
2 min read
Web Development CSS
Are you ready to take your website's animations to the next level without wrestling with hefty JavaScript libraries? Check out CSS's @view-transition API, a game-changer for creating silky smooth page transitions!