Leonardo Zillo

Software Architecture & Full-Stack Development

I transform Your strategies into scalable, high-performance web systems.

22 years of experience in designing, implementing, and hardening critical applications based on PHP (Laravel/Symfony) and MySQL. Direct specialist consulting with active VAT registration.

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The Pillars of Your Solution

Scalable Architecture

I design web systems using robust design patterns (MVC, SOLID) and modern frameworks (Laravel, Symfony). The result is clean, secure code built to scale over time without rewriting.

Critical Optimization

Beyond development: I focus on advanced MySQL/MariaDB optimization, from schema design to query tuning. I guarantee maximum data processing speed and high uptime (99.9%).

Proactive Hosting & Maintenance

Not just development: I cover the complete lifecycle. Hosting, proactive maintenance, and hardening of production Linux servers. Full infrastructure, deployment (CI/CD), and MySQL/PHP configuration management.

Results That Matter: Data Driven

~93%

Reduction in Deployment Time

Deployment from 3.5 hours to 15 minutes thanks to CI/CD automation.

+40%

Increase in DB Performance

Database performance improvement through advanced indexing and query optimization.

-30%

Reduction in Interaction Latency

Real-time data flow optimization and complex hardware integration.

Real-World Example

Case Study: Modernization of UTRtek Ltd's Management Platform (London)

Context and Goal
UTRtek Ltd, a London-based company specialized in advanced technical diving, relied on an internal management system and client portal built on a legacy PHP framework (phpMyEdit). The outdated platform limited PHP upgrades, caused MySQL query bottlenecks, and introduced vulnerabilities due to obsolete libraries.

Solution
I led a full redesign based on PHP OOP and MySQLi, adopting solid MVC and SOLID patterns. The data flow was re-engineered to lower server load and strengthen security through caching, validation, and structural optimization. I also handle direct hosting and maintenance on optimized Linux servers with continuous performance monitoring.

Results
• +40% overall performance improvement
• Full compatibility with modern PHP versions
• 99.9% uptime ensured through dedicated hosting and proactive monitoring

My Technical Stack at Your Service

Core Languages: PHP (OOP, Frameworks: Laravel, Symfony, including support and migration for Legacy versions < 5.5), SQL (Advanced), JavaScript.

Databases: MySQL / MariaDB (Optimization, Stored Procedures), PostgreSQL.

DevOps: Linux Server Admin (Debian/Ubuntu), Docker, Web Server Hardening (Nginx, Apache), CI/CD.

Methodology: Design Patterns, RESTful APIs, Clean Code, SOLID principles, Testing (PHPUnit).

Ready to Solidify Your Software Performance?

Whether you need to devise a new architecture, optimize an existing system, or solve critical performance issues, I am here to offer direct consulting and measurable results.

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Available as a Freelance Consultant with Active VAT Registration.