HELLO THERE!

I'm Bren. I build scalable and bespoke PHP web applications that integrate with everything.
From SaaS platforms (AWS, Digital Ocean, Cloudflare, etc) to traditional ERP, CMS, CRM systems, LLM/AI agents, REST APIs, LIMS and whatever else. I'm also quite proficient with moving data around (ETL, data pipelines, backups), maintaining fleets of Linux virtual machines, and automating all the things.
I've been privileged to work with many project and cross-functional teams to build applications great and small, delivering pragmatic, maintainable, high-quality products and solutions through SDLC best practices.
When I'm not coding for fun and/or profit, I love getting outside and playing games with my kids and wife, tinkering with computer/networking/IoT hardware, and thinking about new house projects I'll probably never get to.
Anyway, feel welcome to click around this thing to learn more about how I might help your team build big things. My curriculum vitae is available to download, print, and place on your fridge.
I have availability for short term consulting engagements.
Expertise
Language Proficiency | PHP (Laravel, Symfony), SQL, bash / shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript (vanilla / jQuery) |
Software Concepts | SDLC, MVC, OOP, CI/CD, agile, REST APIs, middleware, autoscaling, OAuth, ETL, data warehousing, stress testing, containers, git, automated web crawling, Information Retrieval, RegExp, contingency planning, SOPs, flowchart / system diagrams |
RDBs / NoSQL | MySQL, MariaDB, Aurora, BigQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redis/Valkey |
SaaS Platforms | WS DMS, EC2, VPC, RDB, ELB / ALB, WAF, SQS, S3, Lambda (via Laravel Vapor), Route53, eCommerce (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net), BigQuery, rsyslog, Cloud MTAs, Segment, ElasticSearch, Azure, Rackspace Cloud, Digital Ocean, HubSpot, OpenAI, Mistral, Laravel Forge etc. |
Experience
Start | Company / Industry | Summary |
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2025 | Franchise Business Review B2B Services |
Enhanced a custom Laravel-based survey and analytics platform with new features and integrations, including HubSpot, Metabase, and custom AI agents. |
2023 | SECLOCK Distribution |
Transitioned from consultant to employee, taking on multifaceted technical roles and building scalable PHP applications and ETL pipelines to manage data for 7M+ SKUs, while aiding migration to a serverless Laravel Vapor infrastructure. |
2018 | Tamilio Consulting LLC Consulting (owner) |
Worked as an independent contractor developing Laravel-based web apps, REST APIs, and ETL pipelines using Amazon, Azure, and Google cloud platforms. |
2013 | The Outfit, Inc. Consulting (co-owner) |
Led architecture and development of custom PHP applications and APIs, including Bigboard™, a SaaS platform for real-time data aggregation, while managing full client engagement throughout sales and development. |
2011 | StudyPoint, Inc. Education |
Developed PHP and JavaScript web apps for operations and marketing, migrated infrastructure to AWS, managed servers and contingency planning, and supervised one direct report. |
2009 | Beckman Coulter Genomics Bioinformatics |
Developed full-stack B2B applications using PHP, NetSuite, and APIs, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, integrate acquired systems, and implement SOPs and contingency plans. |
2003 | Neptune Web, Inc. Consulting |
Jack-of-all-trades consultant for local businesses. Extended CMS product while also supporting pre-sales, training, project management, and server administration. |
2001 | NorthernLight
Search Applications |
Led development of content filtering components for an enterprise search platform in OO Perl, collaborating with analysts and engineers while supporting sales and implementation efforts. |
2000 | Razorfish Consulting |
Built marketing, ecommerce, and intranet web applications for global brands, collaborating directly with clients and development teams, frequently on-site. |

Tamilio Consulting
Est. 1998 | LLC 2018
I am selectively available for smaller fixed-price projects or by-the-hour at $165 USD.
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PHP Application Development
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SaaS Platform Integration
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Data Integration & ETL
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Linux SysAdmin & DevOps
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Technical Project Leadership