I do not just write code. I take ownership of the platform your business runs on. I modernize legacy systems, integrate AI without breaking what already works, and stay for years as one accountable partner. My clients keep me for a decade, not a sprint.
Uplers #TalentTalks
In this debut podcast with Uplers, I talk about my software development journey, how I approach complex challenges, and what clients can expect when working with me.
Meet Ankush Shandilya
I help businesses scale with robust backend systems, optimized frontend performance, and smart technical decisions. With 15+ years of experience, I modernize legacy platforms and integrate AI into products that already earn revenue, delivering high-performing solutions that directly impact growth, conversions, and customer experience.
Vetted in the top 3.5% by Uplers, a leading global talent network.
...so you don't just hire a dev. You hire peace of mind.
How I Can Help
Add AI where it actually pays off. I integrate LLMs and the OpenAI API into existing products, build AI features and agent workflows, and roadmap what to ship next, all without breaking the revenue your platform already earns.
Modernize outdated PHP codebases with clean, maintainable, and scalable architecture. I use SOLID principles and smart refactoring to cut tech debt and enhance performance.
Develop and scale SaaS platforms that handle millions of users with ease. I specialize in backend optimization, frontend performance, and cloud-ready architecture for high-growth software products.
Build fast, scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, React, and JavaScript. From database design to frontend UI, I offer end-to-end full-stack development tailored to your business goals.
Seamlessly integrate third-party APIs and build secure, scalable RESTful APIs for your application. From webhooks to background processing, I ensure smooth and reliable data communication.
Streamline your development workflow with Dockerized environments, CI/CD pipelines, and secure server setups. I handle DevOps tasks to ensure your applications deploy faster and scale reliably.
Remote Development Backed by Results
Real platforms I have owned end to end, from first commit to millions of users. Click any project for the full story.
Ideas, Code & Conversations
DevOps Jul 21, 2026
What headless Chrome actually costs on a small serverOne headless Chrome render costs about 250 MB for roughly one second. Measured on a 7.6 GB box with zero swap. Here is how to install it without pulling in snap or breaking a shared Node version, the flags that matter on a server, and why the queue design matters more than the memory number.
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Legacy Modernization Jul 14, 2026
Two MySQL Errors on One Insert (and Why They Are Not the Same Bug)Two error signatures sat on the same line of code, a duplicate-key error and a deadlock. They looked like one problem and were not. Here is how to tell them apart and the two small fixes, no schema change.
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Architecture Jul 10, 2026
How I build reliable email queue systems in PHPReliable email is never about sending the message. It is about the queue around it. Here is how I build PHP email systems that stop being the thing that silently breaks.
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