Tarun Chauhan

Senior Software Engineer — Full-Stack Laravel + AI
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India +91 8091334020 coding.tarun@gmail.com unnatdigital.in LinkedIn GitHub
Professional Summary

Senior Software Engineer specialising in full-stack Laravel development, AI-integrated systems, and high-performance web apps. Since 2022, I've helped clients build scalable platforms, modernise legacy systems, and develop robust REST APIs using Laravel and PHP. At PrimeGurukul, I lead AI-driven development for a 37-module multi-tenant ERP serving Indian K-12 schools, achieving a 4x productivity boost through AI-assisted workflows. Currently learning React Native for mobile. On weekends, you'll find me working in my apple orchard in Himachal Pradesh. Faster delivery, AI-accelerated.

Technical Skills
Backend
PHP 8.x, Laravel 12, Eloquent ORM, REST API (Sanctum), Multi-Tenant Architecture (stancl/tenancy)
Frontend
Alpine.js, JavaScript (ES6+), React Native, Blade, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap 5, SCSS (SMACSS), HTML5
Database
MySQL, Database Design, Schema Migrations, Query Optimization, Multi-DB Isolation
Auth & Security
Spatie Permission, Laravel Policies (232+), Gates, Sanctum, RBAC
Packages
Spatie Media Library, DomPDF, Mews Purifier, Artesaos SEO Tools, Laravel Excel, Razorpay
Tools
Git, GitHub, Vite, Composer, Postman, Laravel Pint, Pest PHP, PHPStan, AI-Assisted Dev, Cursor, Windsurf
Methodologies
SOLID Principles, Agile, Modular Monolith, Service Layer Pattern, TDD
Other
WordPress, OpenCart, Mobile App Dev, AI / LLM Integration, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Content Strategy
Professional Experience
Senior Software Engineer Jan 2025 – Present
PrimeGurukul — Ed-Tech Platform | Remote
  • Lead full-stack Laravel development for an AI-driven academic intelligence platform serving Indian K-12 schools
  • Integrated AI tools into daily workflow (Cursor, Windsurf, LLM-assisted debugging) achieving 4x productivity boost in feature delivery and code review
  • Architected a multi-tenant SaaS platform with domain-based resolution and multi-database isolation for schools
  • Designed a CSP backtracking timetable solver (constraint satisfaction algorithm) from scratch to auto-generate clash-free school timetables
  • Built a Holistic Progress Card PDF engine rendering 1,695+ data fields per student for comprehensive academic reporting
  • Implemented granular role-based access control with 232+ authorization policies across all platform modules
  • Integrated Razorpay payment gateway with webhook handling for subscription billing
Founder & Developer — Baagvaani 2025 – Present
Personal Assistant for Apple Farming | Side Project
  • Building Baagvaani — a personal assistant for apple farming that helps manage day-to-day tasks in the orchard
  • Features include spray schedules, harvest tracking, market linkage, and knowledge sharing for mountain farmers
  • Designed end-to-end using Laravel with a mobile-first approach and REST API
  • Currently learning React Native while building the cross-platform mobile application
Freelance Developer 2024 – Present
Independent | Remote
  • Take on freelance projects when time permits outside of my full-time role
  • Select projects that are unique and help me learn new technologies or solve interesting problems
  • Partner with clients to build scalable and maintainable web solutions using Laravel and modern PHP
Software Developer Aug 2023 – Jan 2024
SASA Infotech Pvt. Ltd. | Remote
  • Modernized complex legacy applications in Core PHP across multiple client projects
  • Managed full-scale e-commerce platform upgrade for Robert Shields (OpenCart 3 to 4)
  • Implemented MYOB and eWay API integrations for the Australian Boat Schools booking platform
  • Prepared the large-scale AIRS Home Therapy EMR system for PHP version upgrade
Founding Freelance Career 2022 – 2023
Self-Employed | Remote
  • 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
Self-Directed Learning & Family Orchard Management
  • 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
HimaFresh Produce Co. | Kotkhai, Himachal Pradesh
  • 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
Open Source

Actively working on open-source projects and contributing to the Laravel ecosystem. Building tools and packages that solve real problems for developers. View my work at github.com/codingtarun.

What Sets Me Apart
Education & Training
B.Tech — Eternal University, Sirmour
2013
Professional Training in PHP & Cloud Computing — Chandigarh
12th Grade — DAV Sr. Secondary School, Chandigarh
2009