Experience & Projects

Senior Software Engineer @ PrimeGurukul

2025 - Present

Leading AI-driven full-stack Laravel development at PrimeGurukul, an ed-tech platform focused on professional growth and training. Own the entire product lifecycle — from system architecture and UI design through development to production deployment. Applying advanced Laravel capabilities including queue management, event broadcasting, Horizon, Telescope, and service container patterns to deliver scalable platforms.

Founder & Developer — Baagicha

2025 - Present

Building Baagicha — a community platform and mobile app for the mountain farming communities of Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. The platform connects hill farmers with markets, knowledge, and each other, bridging the gap between traditional orchard farming and modern digital tools. Designed and developed end-to-end using Laravel, with a mobile-first approach and REST API at its core.

Modern Freelance Developer

2024 - Present

Working as a full-time freelance developer, partnering with clients to build scalable and maintainable web solutions. Focused on diving deep into the Laravel ecosystem, creating robust REST APIs, and crafting beautiful user interfaces with Bootstrap. Enhanced productivity by integrating AI tools and adopting Agile and SOLID principles to deliver high-quality, efficient code.

Software Developer @ SASA Infotech

2023 - 2024

Joined SASA Infotech as a full-time Software Developer (Aug 2023 – mid 2024). Maintained and modernized complex legacy applications. Gained extensive experience with Core PHP, performing major framework upgrades for clients like CRDFIX (CodeIgniter) and Robert Shields (OpenCart), and integrating third-party APIs such as MYOB and eWay for the Australian Boat Schools platform.

Founding Freelance Career

2022 - 2023

Began my journey as a full-time freelance developer, gaining real-world experience through referrals. Started learning Laravel and advanced PHP OOP. The highlight was collaborating with other freelancers to build the complete backend and REST API for the Mawadiy e-commerce application.

The Career Transition

2020 - 2022

Managed the family apple orchards while implementing regenerative farming practices. Made a deliberate move into web development — starting with WordPress and foundational PHP, then progressively levelling up through Laravel. Built first client sites and laid the groundwork for a full-time career in tech.

Floor Manager & Grading Technician

2014 - 2020

At HimaFresh Produce Co., began as a Technician for a MAAF RODA grading machine. Promoted to Floor Manager — managed the full operational pipeline from apple procurement and quality assurance to packing and market deployment. Left in October 2020 to pursue agriculture and technology.