Neraj Lal S

Full Stack Developer | Laravel & Shopify Specialist | PHP | React | Java | SpringBoot

A passionate full stack developer with real-world experience in React, Java, PHP, and ML.

About Me

To build scalable, efficient, and client-focused applications using technologies like PHP, Laravel, Shopify, and React. My goal is to enhance digital platforms and streamline business processes through full stack solutions.

My Mission

To contribute to impactful web applications that bridge user needs with business goals. I aim to use technologies like React, Spring Boot, and Laravel to build scalable, secure, and innovative systems.

What Drives Me

Continuous learning, hands-on experimentation, and team collaboration. I enjoy hackathons, exploring new tools like Machine Learning, and crafting full-stack apps that serve real communities.

Full Stack Developer

ML Enthusiast

Hackathon Winner

Open Source Contributor

Clean Code

Maintainable and optimized codebase

PHP, Laravel, Shopify

Experienced in Laravel, Liquid, and API integrations

Full Stack

Backend to frontend integration

Responsive UI

Seamless design across devices

30+

Academic Projects

Live Projects

20+

Technologies Used

Hackathons Winned

Skills & Expertise

Full stack developer proficient in Java, PHP, and ML, with practical experience gained from academic, self-learning, and real-world projects.

Frontend Development

React.js 80%

JavaScript 92%

HTML5 & CSS3 97%

Tailwind CSS 85%

Backend Development

Java (Spring Boot) 88%

PHP (Laravel) 85%

Node.js / Express 80%

Python (Django) 60%

Database & Cloud

MySQL 95%

SQL 90%

Oracle 85%

Firebase 68%

Design & UI

Bootstrap 90%

Tailwind CSS 90%

UI/UX Design 75%

Responsive Layouts 92%

Tools & Technologies

Git & GitHub 95%

VS Code / Eclipse 95%

Postman / REST APIs 75%

Sublime / CLI Tools 90%

Soft Skills

Team Leadership 88%

Communication 90%

Problem Solving 95%

Hackathon Participation 85%

Technologies I Work With

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

JDBC

Spring MVC

React.js

Oracle

SQL

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

Python

Django

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Git

Tailwind CSS

Machine Learning

Bootstrap

REST APIs

Hostinger

Digital Ocean

Experience & Achievements

Practical experience from internships, real-world projects, and student leadership initiatives — building a strong foundation in full stack development.

Professional Experience

PHP Full Stack Developer

Full-time

Task19 Technologies

2025 - Present

Kollam, Kerala

Developing and maintaining web apps using PHP, Laravel, and Shopify's Liquid engine.
Integrated third-party APIs and payment gateways across client stores.
Managed application deployment and configuration on DigitalOcean.
Collaborated with designers and backend teams to implement scalable and secure modules.

PHP

Laravel

Shopify

JavaScript

DigitalOcean

Java Full Stack Intern

Internship

QSpiders, Kochi

2024 - 2025

Kochi, Kerala

Developed responsive frontend interfaces using React.js.
Integrated backend APIs using Spring Boot.
Participated in technical discussions, debugging sessions, and peer code reviews.
Built secure and scalable modules aligned with client requirements.

React

Hibernate

JDBC

Spring MVC

Spring Boot

MySQL

Postman

Git

Community Lead (IEDC) & Web Developer

Part-time

Serve Techno Research

2022 - 2024

Kollam, Kerala

Developed and maintained full-stack applications for real-world clients.
Worked on 30+ academic projects and 5+ live client projects including E-commerce.
Created and managed databases using MySQL and optimized system design.
Led client meetings, participated in IEDC hackathons, and collaborated with industry experts.

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

Hostinger

Key Achievements

Winner - 24-hour Hackathon

IEDC Kerala

2023

Campus Ambassador

Devtown, GDSC, Microsoft Learn

2023

Freecodecamp Certifications

Freecodecamp.org

2023

2nd Place - Coding & Debugging Challenge

Intercollege Event

2022

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Sree Narayana Institute of Technology, Kollam (University of Kerala)

2022 - 2024

B.Sc. Computer Science

IHRD College of Applied Science, Kundara (University of Kerala)

2019 - 2022

Featured Projects

Showcasing real-world applications built with hands-on experience and modern technologies.

Full Stack

Serve The Needy

A MERN stack platform to reduce food wastage and scarcity by connecting donors and shelters. Ensures traceability, location-based matching, etc.

Key Features:

Food donation

Shelter management

Admin dashboard

Geo-based matching

Technologies:

MongoDB

Express

React

Node.js

GPS

AgroTech

Farming Assistant

A PHP-based web platform that enables farmers to sell products, manage inventory, and allow admin approval. Includes buyer and retailer modules.

Key Features:

Farmer registration

Product listing

Admin approval

Retailer support

Technologies:

PHP

JavaScript

MySQL

HTML

CSS

Charity

Social Welfare System

A Django-based portal aimed to coordinate social welfare efforts for orphans and old-age homes. Includes donor participation and integrated organization support.