Kellan Stevens
Fullstack Software Engineer with expertise in PHP, Laravel, and modern web stacks, passionate about building scalable applications.
About
Fullstack Software Engineer with extensive experience in PHP-based web development, specializing in Laravel. Proven track record in building and maintaining scalable web and mobile applications using React, VueJS, MySQL. Adept at Linux server management, CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting, and infrastructure security. Strong background in Agile methodologies and client-focused development, with hands-on experience in Proxmox virtualization and containerisation. Committed to continuous learning and improving developer productivity through tooling and best practices.
Work Experience
Jan 2026 - Present Full Stack Software Engineer
Mar 2024 - Dec 2025 Full Stack Software Engineer
Developed web and mobile apps using React, Vue, PHP (Laravel), and MySQL. Led mobile initiatives, optimizing performance and UX. Built automation scripts, and drove infrastructure improvements, including CI/CD pipelines and security hardening.
Jan 2023 - Feb 2024 Software Developer
Developed and maintained a SaaS platform, contributing to feature implementation, bug fixes, and client-facing solutions. Engaged directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Managed server maintenance, SSL certificates, and database operations. Utilized bash and batch scripting for internal automation and supported Microsoft SQL projects.
Additional Experience
Dec 2025 - Present Committee Member
Actively participate in community-driven tech events and initiatives, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among local developers and entrepreneurs.
Jun 2025 - Present Facilitator
Facilitate tech events, supporting an open and collaborative environment for developers, entrepreneurs and the likes.
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 Technical Mentor
Mentored first-year students in technical skills, guiding them through peer-to-peer learning and curriculum delivery. Onboarded new cohorts to Git and in-house LMS systems. Provided constructive feedback on projects and supported student success in a rigorous coding bootcamp environment.
Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 Videographer, Photographer
Led the creation and rollout of student ID cards across the Cape Town campus. Collaborated with content teams in Johannesburg and Durban to produce social media content, including video and photography, enhancing institutional visibility and engagement.
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 Technical Support
Provided technical assistance and troubleshooting for internal systems and digital infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations and user support across departments.
Education
2021 - 2022 Higher National Diploma, Information Technology in Systems Development