Senior Laravel Developer delivering rapid, reliable solutions
Hey there! 👋 I'm a Laravel specialist with 17+ years of development experience. I help small to medium businesses build scalable web applications that handle millions of users and process billions of records. I focus on writing clean, maintainable code that scales with your business needs.
Whether you need a new Laravel application built from scratch, legacy code modernized, or an existing system scaled up, I bring both technical expertise and business understanding to deliver solutions that drive real results. I specialize in clear communication, transparent development processes, and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Arno is the consummate modern "full stack" developer, equally able and experienced in all aspects of web application implementation, from attractive and professional user interfaces, through complicated process programming and large database management and data design challenges. His expertise led me to choose him as my successor for leading DartConnect's technical direction.
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My DartConnect
Transformed DartConnect's member platform into a revenue-driving powerhouse. By modernizing the payment system and enhancing user experience, we achieved a 52% increase in renewal rates and 25% growth in member creation. The redesigned platform now processes thousands of transactions annually while maintaining 99.9% uptime, directly contributing to business growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Skills
Achievements
Comprehensive member dashboard providing instant access to statistics, match history, and subscription management.
FIFA-style player cards showcasing individual statistics and achievements, powered by AWS Lambda.
Detailed performance analytics with historical trends, averages, and improvement tracking.
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Having collaborated with Arno on multiple occasions, I can strongly recommend him for nearly any project. Arno is not only a highly proficient full-stack developer but also excels in server management and database architecture. Importantly, he's a team player, making the work enjoyable whilst keeping the focus on finding solutions.
Gofundo
Innovative bank statement analysis by GoFundo: Quickly transforms statements for accurate insights, saving time and reducing errors.
Key Skills
Comprehensive financial analysis dashboard providing instant insights into transaction patterns and business performance metrics.
Streamlined transaction management with advanced filtering and categorization capabilities.
Comprehensive transaction analysis system with automated verification for loans, payments, and compliance monitoring. Advanced tracking for factoring, seizures, and storno transactions.
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⏳ Awaiting Myrte's testimonial...
Breaking Records: Revolutionizing Digital Steel Tip Darts with 6000+ Players
The TOTO Dutch Open Darts 2024 made history as the world's largest digital steel tip darts tournament ever conducted. While traditional large tournaments manage 600-800 players, we successfully scaled to handle over 6,000 entries - a feat never achieved before. This groundbreaking achievement required extensive platform stabilization, deep understanding of customer needs, and innovative technical solutions to handle the unprecedented scale.
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Achievements
A triumphant moment captured after four intense days of competition at the Dutch Open. Every challenge overcome, every goal achieved.
Innovative Technical Solutions
Custom-built player card system with QR codes, reducing entry time by 75% while managing 6000+ entries efficiently
Real-time monitoring and control system managing 100+ dartboards simultaneously with zero downtime
Real-time scoring system with perfect synchronization across multiple boards, powering live TV broadcasts and streaming
A groundbreaking sight: over 90 dart boards, each equipped with an iPad running DartConnect scoring software. This unprecedented digital integration transforms the traditional dart hall into a modern arena where every throw is instantly captured and recorded.
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TV DartConnect
Revolutionized tournament broadcasting by creating a premium viewing experience that reaches millions of fans worldwide. Our solution reduced production costs by 40% while increasing viewer engagement by 65%. Tournament organizers now save 20+ hours per event on broadcast setup, while viewers enjoy professional-quality content across all devices.
Key Skills
Achievements
Real-time match tracking with professional overlays and instant statistics updates.
Immersive viewing experience with real-time scoring, statistics, and interactive features.
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I have worked with Arno now for a few years and he is an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. His knowledge experience and project management are excellent. He has a great balance of providing input and recieving feedback. As a designer, many programmers/developers are tough to work with simply because they do not want to take the time to understand UX and Design. This could not be further from the truth with Arno. He will ask questions and take the time to make subtle changes creating better products and experiences for users.
RegConnect
Eliminated costly manual registration processes and data errors for tournament organizers. By automating player registration and validation, we reduced organizer workload by 75% and completely eliminated duplicate entries. This solution not only saved thousands in administrative costs but also improved participant experience with a 98% satisfaction rate.
Key Skills
Achievements
Centralized hub for browsing and registering for upcoming tournaments, with clear event details and registration deadlines.
Comprehensive event information with tournament format, prize details, and registration requirements.
Streamlined registration flow with support for multiple events and partner selection.
Integrated payment processing with PayPal and Stripe, providing a secure and seamless checkout experience.
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I had the pleasure of working closely with Arno Poot as a Laravel developer, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional professional. Arno consistently demonstrates a proactive approach, excellent problem-solving skills, and an ability to work independently. His capacity to remain composed under pressure is truly commendable.
TV Scoreboard
With DartConnect's scoring app, tournament organization has become a breeze. While matches are viewable on DartConnect TV, it essentially mirrors the scoring app. Recognizing this, we've introduced a more professional solution suitable for TV broadcasters and streamers during tournaments.
Key Skills
Achievements
Professional TV broadcast integration with real-time scoring updates and customizable overlays for major tournaments.
Arno is amazing to work with! Reliable and always available when his expert support is needed.
Sightclub
Revolutionized optical retail by creating a 24/7 digital storefront that increased sales opportunities by 300%. Our solution reduced product selection time by 50% and improved conversion rates by 35%. Optical stores using our platform reported a 40% increase in customer satisfaction and a 25% boost in average order value.
Key Skills
Achievements
Elegant digital showcase allowing customers to browse collections anytime, anywhere.
Eyestaff
Created the first specialized job platform for the optical industry, reducing hiring time by 45% and recruitment costs by 30%. The platform achieved a 60% faster placement rate compared to traditional recruitment methods, while maintaining a 92% long-term placement success rate. Now serving 1000+ optical professionals and processing 500+ active job listings monthly.
Key Skills
Achievements
Dedicated platform connecting optical professionals with career opportunities.
Scaling DartConnect's Infrastructure
Transformed DartConnect's aging infrastructure into a high-performance platform handling 10x more traffic at 40% lower costs. The modernization eliminated system outages during peak events, reduced deployment times by 70%, and enabled the platform to scale automatically with demand. This directly improved customer satisfaction and reduced support tickets by 65%.
Key Skills
Achievements
- Unmaintained Node.js 6 codebase
- Single MySQL server (no redundancy)
- Single MongoDB instance
- Manual deployment processes
- Limited test coverage
- Modern Laravel framework with TDD practices
- High-availability Percona Cluster
- Distributed MongoDB cluster
- Automated deployment pipelines
- Comprehensive test coverage
- Real-time monitoring and alerting
Modernizing Real-time Infrastructure
Transformed DartConnect's legacy WebSocket architecture into a modern, scalable Socket.IO solution. This critical infrastructure upgrade significantly improved reliability and maintainability while enabling seamless scaling for thousands of concurrent connections across multiple tournaments.
Key Skills
Achievements
- Manual VPS snapshot creation and deployment
- Basic WebSocket implementation without fallback
- Manual DNS record management
- Limited monitoring capabilities
- No high availability support
- Kubernetes-based automated scaling with multiple pods
- Socket.IO with WebSocket and long-polling fallback
- Redis-powered message synchronization and caching
- Comprehensive monitoring with Socket.IO Admin UI
- Sticky sessions (DOWS cookie) for connection stability
- Proper CORS configuration for multiple domains
- Health monitoring and graceful shutdown procedures