Backend / Full-Stack Software Engineer

Building Laravel APIs, full-stack applications, and automation systems that replace manual workflows.

Software engineer with 5+ years of experience building backend systems, API integrations, internal tools, and end-to-end business applications for logistics and customs operations.

I specialize in Laravel, PHP, REST APIs, workflow automation, and full-stack product development, with frontend experience in modern JavaScript, React-style component architecture, and Vue.

Laravel PHP React / JavaScript Vue 3 REST APIs Workflow Automation External Integrations End-to-End Features
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Work Experience

Backend ownership, automation, integrations, and production workflow systems.

Back End Developer · MIQ

Feb 2021 – Present
  • Built and maintained Laravel-based systems supporting customs filings, parcel processing, EDI generation, and logistics workflows.
  • Automated manual business processes by designing end-to-end backend tools for validation, file generation, status tracking, and operational reporting.
  • Developed API-driven workflows for Type 86, Entry Summary, Cargo Release, and related customs operations.
  • Translated complex business rules and compliance requirements into maintainable backend logic and user-facing workflows.
  • Improved system performance by refining backend logic, data access patterns, and application-level processing.
  • Integrated external APIs including FlightAware to support real-time cargo tracking and reduce warehouse holding costs by 20%.
  • Collaborated directly with operations and business stakeholders to identify pain points and replace repetitive manual processes with software solutions.

PEGA / Software Engineer · Cisco Systems

Feb 2020 – Jul 2020
  • Enhanced enterprise Product Returns and Replacement workflows by identifying bottlenecks and improving business process automation.
  • Contributed to Agile delivery, QA support, unit testing, and workflow improvements in an enterprise software environment.

Software Engineering Trainee · Revature

Oct 2019 – Feb 2020
  • Completed intensive Java full-stack engineering training focused on Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, Agile/Scrum, and unit testing.
  • Built team-based enterprise applications using Git, layered architecture, authentication workflows, and relational databases.

Full Stack Developer Intern · CSU San Bernardino

Oct 2017 – Jun 2018
  • Developed internal web tools and analytics dashboards for academic advisors using PHP, MVC architecture, and MySQL.
  • Built backend workflows and database-backed features to support student monitoring and department-level reporting.

Selected Projects

Laravel, full-stack development, API design, authentication, and workflow automation.

Featured Project

Laravel + Vue Full-Stack Application

Laravel · Vue 3 · Vite · Tailwind · Sanctum · Axios · SQLite/MySQL

A modern full-stack application built with a Laravel API backend and Vue 3 single-page frontend. The project focuses on secure authentication, protected API communication, reusable UI structure, and practical frontend/backend integration.

  • Built a Vue 3 SPA with Vite, client-side routing, nested layouts, reusable components, and Tailwind-based UI.
  • Implemented Laravel Sanctum session-based authentication using CSRF protection and secure cookie-based login.
  • Configured Axios to send authenticated API requests with credentials and XSRF headers.
  • Created protected backend endpoints, request validation, user registration, login flow, and persistent database storage.
  • Structured the app with clear separation between route-level pages, reusable components, API routes, and Laravel controllers.
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Customs Filing Automation

Laravel · PHP · MySQL · EDI · Workflow Automation

Professional backend systems built to automate customs filing workflows, reduce manual processing, generate compliant EDI files, validate shipment data, and track filing statuses.

  • Automated repetitive filing and validation workflows.
  • Built backend logic for file generation, submission, and response handling.
  • Supported complex business rules across customs and logistics operations.

Flight Tracking Integration

Laravel · REST API · External Integration · Logistics Automation

Integrated FlightAware API data into logistics workflows to improve real-time cargo visibility, reduce manual tracking, and support warehouse decision-making.

  • Connected external flight data to internal operational workflows.
  • Reduced warehouse holding costs by 20%.
  • Improved shipment visibility through automated tracking updates.

Business Process Automation Tools

Laravel · PHP · Internal Tools · Operational Workflows

Internal tools and backend features built to reduce manual work, improve data accuracy, and support operations teams with faster, more consistent workflows.

  • Converted manual business steps into repeatable software workflows.
  • Built validation, reporting, and status-tracking features.
  • Worked directly with stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve usability.

Tuition Reimbursement Management System

Java · Spring Boot · JDBC · PostgreSQL · Bootstrap

Enterprise-style reimbursement platform with role-based access, approval workflows, employee reimbursement tracking, and persistent relational data.

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Smart Brain Face Detection App

React · Node.js · Express · MongoDB · API Integration

Full-stack image recognition application with user registration, sign-in, external API integration, and image submission tracking.

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Technical Skills

Focused on Laravel/backend roles with full-stack flexibility.

Backend

PHP, Laravel, REST APIs, MVC, Authentication, Authorization, Validation, File Processing, Business Logic

Frontend

JavaScript, React, Vue 3, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Axios, SPA Routing, Component-Based UI

Automation & Integrations

Workflow Automation, External APIs, EDI Processing, Data Validation, Operational Reporting, Internal Tools

Data & Storage

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Relational Data Modeling, Application Queries, Redis, Database-Backed Features

Tools

Git, Postman, Linux CLI, NPM, Composer, Docker Basics, CI/CD Concepts

Engineering Practices

End-to-End Feature Ownership, Code Reviews, Agile/Scrum, Debugging, Performance Improvements, SDLC

What I’m Looking For

Laravel, PHP, React, JavaScript, backend, and full-stack roles where I can build APIs, automate business workflows, integrate external systems, and own features end to end.

Let’s Connect

Contact

Open to backend and full-stack engineering roles.

Get in touch

RomanIbba95@gmail.com LinkedIn GitHub

Role Fit

Best fit for teams that need an engineer who can own backend-heavy features, work across the stack, automate manual business processes, integrate external systems, and improve existing production workflows.