Chattogram, Bangladesh · UTC +06:00
Ashok Barua Akas ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
Full-Stack Engineer
PHP · Laravel · TypeScript · Vue · Go
I build scalable, production-ready web applications with PHP, Laravel, TypeScript, and Vue — from backend architecture and APIs to deployment and production operations.
7+ years building real-world systems, including SaaS platforms, payment infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
About
Who I Am
A brief look at what I work on and where my energy goes.
Currently building
Grow More Gaze — a 40,000-user SaaS platform (payments, payroll, HRM)
Side projects
Open-source at @softpulze · AI agent workflows
Skills
My Toolbox
The languages, frameworks, tools, and platforms I work with day to day.
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
DevOps & Tools
AI & Agent Engineering
Work
What I've Built
Open-source work and tools I've built and contributed to.
bizztechsz.com
Client business platform for worldwide bulk-order quotes and company portfolios. Built and maintained part-time alongside a full-time role.
laravibe-vue
Open-source Laravel 13 starter kit with Vue 3 + Inertia.js v3 — auth, SSR, admin area.
clawkit
OpenClaw wrapper image with Linuxbrew + dev tooling, published to GHCR via automated CI/CD.
devpulse-cli
DevPulseCLI: your shortcut through the development grind.
laravel-authorize-attribute
Attribute-based authorization for Laravel — declare permission checks as PHP attributes.
proton-pass-action
GitHub Action for integrating Proton Pass secrets into CI/CD workflows.
Experience
Where I've Worked
Roles and contributions that shape how I build software.
Full Stack Developer
Grow More GazeBuilding a multi-tenant SaaS platform serving 40,000+ customers across payments, payroll, and HRM.
- Built the core platform from scratch — org portfolio, HRM, payroll, invoicing, and internal email campaigns
- Integrated multi-gateway payments: PayPal, Stripe, Paddle, crypto, PayProGlobal, bKash, and Nagad
- Own the full lifecycle: architecture, Laravel/Vue/TypeScript dev, DB design, servers, and CI/CD
- Lead technical planning and set the team’s workflows and best practices
- Weave AI agent workflows (OpenClaw, LLM APIs) into development and operations
Oct 2023 — Present
Senior Software Engineer
Softrobotics Bangladesh LtdShipped SiPay, a banking platform for top-tier Turkish financial institutions.
- Developed merchant banking, mobile banking, and comprehensive payment modules
- Built diverse payment flows: link, P2P/B2B, QR, bill pay, POS, cash out, deposit/withdraw
- Scaled backend services on microservices with Elasticsearch + Graylog logging
- Integrated HSM devices for secure crypto operations and key management
- Led the team for the final 4 months — code reviews and mentoring
Sep 2021 — Sep 2023
Full-stack Web Developer & Designer
Stellar BD LtdBuilt HRM/payroll systems wired to IoT hardware and client web apps.
- HRM & payroll integrated with fingerprint scanners, temperature sensors, smart locks, notice boards
- Real-time IoT sync via MQTT for device communication and management
- Client websites and automation scripts in PHP, JavaScript, Python, and Web2py
- Designed responsive UIs and managed hosting end-to-end
Oct 2019 — Aug 2021
Full-stack Web Developer
Multiplex Web DesignDelivered custom web apps for SMB clients, end-to-end.
- Handled full project lifecycles: requirements through deployment
- Full-stack with PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, and responsive design
- Worked directly with clients on scoping, timelines, and delivery
Mar 2018 — Sep 2019
GitHub achievements
Pull Shark
×3
Pair Extraordinaire
Quickdraw
YOLO
Open source
Active contributor and maintainer across the softpulze ecosystem.
Education
What I Studied
The formal groundwork behind the hands-on experience.
BSc in Computer Science
East Delta University, Chittagong
2018 — 2021
Diploma in Computer Science
Bangladesh Sweden Polytechnic Institute, Rangamati
2013 — 2017