Fifteen years shipping and modernizing systems that real businesses run on. PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Redis, React, Node.js and AWS. I scaled a referral SaaS to 100K+ users, took a crypto platform to 9M+ users after its previous build failed under load, and rebuilt legacy codebases in place without stopping the product. Open to Technical Lead and Senior Engineering roles.
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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 do not just hire a developer. You get someone who owns the outcome.
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Modernize outdated PHP codebases with clean, maintainable, and scalable architecture.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
Databases Nov 06, 2026
Should your PHP app move from MySQL to PostgreSQL? Usually not yet.Most PHP apps running well on MySQL should not move to PostgreSQL just because it is popular. Here is when the move is worth it, when it is not, what actually breaks in a PHP app, and a step-by-step migration guide with the commands.
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Security Oct 25, 2026
PHP2Shell: the PHP sites in real danger are the ones nobody upgradedPHP2Shell (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) lets attackers run code on PHP servers without logging in. The fix shipped on 21 October 2026. The sites in real danger are the ones on PHP 8.1 and older, which get no official patch. Here is who is at risk, how to check your version, and what to do today.
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Security Oct 18, 2026
Your WordPress site got hacked. Changing the password will not lock them out.A hacked WordPress site is not fixed when you change the admin password. On a site I cleaned up, the attacker had planted three Application Passwords that survive a reset. Here is how I investigated it, file by file and table by table, what I rebuilt, and a 10-minute check you can run on your own site.
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