The Challenge

Multiple production Laravel applications across dockerized environments were compromised by sophisticated malware—cryptocurrency miners exploiting symlinked storage vulnerabilities and web shells injecting SEO spam. Traditional security measures failed against attackers with deep knowledge of Laravel's architecture.

Engineering Solution

Designed and implemented comprehensive security remediation across containerized infrastructure. Built custom nginx security rules blocking common attack vectors, developed automated malware scanning system with pattern matching for obfuscated PHP, hardened Docker configurations with read-only filesystem mounts and dropped dangerous capabilities, and restructured upload handling to eliminate symlink vulnerabilities with strict permission controls.

Technical Highlights

• Nginx security configurations blocking 15+ attack vectors including shell uploads, suspicious query patterns, and directory traversal
• Automated daily malware scans with pattern-based detection for obfuscated code and suspicious process monitoring
• Docker security profiles preventing container breakout and privilege escalation
• Storage architecture redesign eliminating symlink vulnerabilities with execution prevention
• Reusable security hardening playbook deployed across 10+ applications

The Challenge

ConnectX mobile application suffered from automated bot registrations using throwaway email domains, with attackers rapidly adapting to static blacklist approaches. Traditional domain blocking proved ineffective as fraudsters rotated through legitimate email providers.

Engineering Solution

Architected email validation service transitioning from reactive blacklisting to proactive verification. Built Laravel service layer integrating with EmailListVerify API for real-time validation, implemented multi-layer validation strategy with deliverability checks and risk scoring, designed fallback logic for graceful degradation, and created comprehensive logging system for fraud pattern analysis.

Technical Highlights

• RESTful API service with rate limiting and request validation
• Multi-layer validation: deliverability checks, disposable domain detection, and risk scoring
• Graceful degradation ensuring user experience during API outages
• Fraud pattern analysis reducing false positives by 40%
• Modular design allowing easy provider switching (Abstract API, Kickbox alternatives)

The Challenge

Building custom content management requirements for each client led to duplicated effort, inconsistent implementations, and maintenance overhead across multiple properties.

Engineering Solution

Developed production-grade Laravel CMS engine deployed across 10+ web properties. Built decoupled CMS core with plugin system for project-specific extensions, designed RESTful API layer supporting both web and mobile admin interfaces, implemented hierarchical page/post system with SEO optimization and revision history, and created role-based access control with granular permissions.

Technical Highlights

• Modular architecture with plugin system for project-specific extensions
• API-first design supporting web and mobile admin interfaces
• File upload service with validation, processing, and CDN integration
• Maintenance mode with IP whitelisting for zero-downtime deployments
• Automated testing suite ensuring stability across deployments

The Challenge

Managing multiple Laravel applications on shared VPS infrastructure led to dependency conflicts, difficult rollbacks, and inconsistent environments between development and production.

Engineering Solution

Architected containerized deployment pipeline with automated provisioning. Designed Docker Compose configurations for multi-service Laravel stacks, implemented centralized nginx reverse proxy routing traffic to multiple containerized applications, integrated automated SSL management with certbot, and established environment parity across development, staging, and production.

Technical Highlights

• Nginx reverse proxy with SNI routing for multiple domains
• Automated SSL certificate renewal with certbot hooks
• Docker networks isolating application stacks
• Volume management for persistent data and shared configurations
• Health checks and automatic container restart policies

The Challenge

Mobile app required real-time user management, authentication flow controls, and administrative oversight of Firebase-backed user data without requiring technical stakeholders to access Firebase console.

Engineering Solution

Built Laravel-based admin dashboard bridging Firebase and business logic. Integrated Firebase Admin SDK for server-side user management, implemented bidirectional sync between Firebase auth and Laravel database, created secured Laravel API endpoints consumed by mobile app, and developed admin tooling for user suspension, role management, and activity monitoring.

Technical Highlights

• JWT token verification for Firebase-authenticated requests
• Laravel middleware for role-based API authorization
• Real-time database listeners for user event processing
• Queued jobs for bulk user operations
• Admin UI with search, filtering, and batch actions