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Senior Laravel & PHP developer
in Barcelona.

I build the booking engines, APIs, and back-office systems that keep travel and rental businesses running.

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Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain15+ years experienceLaravel · PHP · Filament · APIs
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About

About Aamir Rasool

I am a Senior Laravel and PHP developer based in Barcelona, Spain, with 15+ years building booking platforms, REST APIs, and back-office systems for travel and rental businesses. I combine deep expertise in software development, system integration, and technical operations with the leadership experience to bridge engineering teams and business stakeholders.

15+
Years shipping software
10+
Years leading IT operations
7
Certifications earned
4
Languages spoken

Languages

  • UrduNative
  • PunjabiNative
  • EnglishFluent
  • SpanishDELE A2
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Experience

Apr 2014 — Present

My Space Barcelona Apartments

Barcelona, Spain
Technical Operations Manager / IT Manager
  • Developed and maintained web applications in PHP (Laravel) and ASP.NET, integrating XML/JSON APIs with the ICNEA PMS and Channel Manager to sync reservations, pricing, and availability across OTAs (Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, VRBO, Agoda).
  • Managed property technology — PMS, Channel Manager, and SALTO smart access — ensuring real-time inventory accuracy and 24/7 technical support.
  • Handled B2B partnerships, distribution channels, Google Ads campaigns, and analytics, acting as the bridge between technology, operations, and business.
2009 — Present

Passion Events SL

Barcelona, Spain
IT Project Manager (Freelance)
  • Developed an online booking tool (football ticket resale panel) with PHP, Laravel, web services and SQL.
  • Integrated Redsys virtual POS and managed VPS hosting via WHM.
  • Provided hardware maintenance, Microsoft Exchange administration, and end-to-end IT support.
Aug 2026

MaxLift Equipment Rental L.L.C.

Abu Dhabi, UAE (remote)
Freelance Web Developer
  • Developed a modern, responsive corporate website for a heavy equipment rental company using WordPress and Elementor.
  • Built page structures and content presentation optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Nov 2025

Barcelona Mini Bus Transfers

Barcelona, Spain
Freelance Web Developer
  • Built a corporate website with a booking-request system for private transport services.
  • Delivered custom booking forms, technical SEO, and performance optimization for fast load times.
Dec 2024 — Dec 2025

CJ Cars Trànsit Barcelona S.L.

Barcelona, Spain
Freelance Web Developer
  • Developed and maintained the CJ Transfers Barcelona platform for private transfers and corporate transport.
  • Implemented booking and request forms, technical SEO, responsive design, and ongoing maintenance.
Nov 2012 — Apr 2013

Akaza, S.L.

Spain
Technical Support & Web Developer
  • Built and maintained the company website (akaza.net) and managed online reservations.
  • Carried out search engine optimization and supported marketing activities.
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Selected Projects

Passion Events Platform

2009 — Now

Full lifecycle build for a Spanish football ticketing brand — planning, Laravel + MySQL development, Redsys virtual POS integration, and ongoing content management.

  • Laravel
  • MySQL
  • Redsys
  • JavaScript
  • APIs

Barcelona Monthly Rentals

2014 — Now

Developed a scalable rental platform using Laravel and Bootstrap, with a responsive interface for managing and showcasing monthly rental properties. Integrated ICNEA Webservices for real-time property, availability, pricing, and booking synchronization. Implemented Redsys payment gateway integration to provide secure online payment processing and a seamless booking experience.

  • Laravel
  • ICNEA Webservice
  • Booking Engine
  • SEO
  • Multi-Language

My Space Barcelona

2014 — Now

Vacation-rentals platform with ICNEA PMS + Channel Manager sync, multi-language content, and SALTO smart access integration for an apartment-rental agency.

  • PHP
  • ICNEA
  • Channel Manager
  • SEO
  • i18n

CJ Transfers Barcelona

2024 — 2025

Booking platform for private transfers, airport transport, and corporate transportation — booking forms, technical SEO, and responsive design.

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • Booking Engine
  • SEO

Barcelona Mini Bus Transfers

2025

Corporate website with a booking-request system for private transport and transfer services, with custom forms and performance optimization.

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • SEO

MaxLift Equipment Rental

2026

Modern, responsive corporate website for a heavy equipment and machinery rental company, built with WordPress and Elementor.

  • WordPress
  • Elementor
  • Responsive UI

Akaza Web & Reservations

2012 — 2013

Company website and online reservation management with search engine optimization and marketing support.

  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • SEO
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Stack & Tools

Languages & Frameworks

  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • FilamentPHP
  • Livewire
  • ASP.NET
  • VB.NET
  • JavaScript
  • Vue.js

Frontend & UI

  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • Elementor
  • Responsive UI

Platforms & Infrastructure

  • MySQL
  • Git
  • Linux
  • VPS / WHM / cPanel
  • Active Directory
  • Windows Server

Integrations & APIs

  • REST APIs
  • XML / JSON
  • ICNEA PMS
  • SALTO Access
  • Redsys POS

AI Platforms

  • Cursor AI MCP
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Codex
  • Laravel Boost

Marketing & Analytics

  • Google Ads
  • Google Analytics
  • SEO
  • Amazon SES
  • Sendy.io
  • UTM Tracking
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Certificates & Education

Certificates

  • DevOps Platforms & Source Control

    Microsoft

    2026

  • Secure Coding in Laravel Specialization

    Infosec

    2026

  • Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize

    Infosec

    2026

  • Laravel Protections

    Infosec

    2026

  • Laravel Additional Security

    Infosec

    2026

  • Python

    Santander | Open Academy

    2026

  • Certificate in Computer Programming

    Islamic Asian College Kharian

    2008

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science (B.S.)

Virtual University Pakistan

2004 — 2008

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Contact

Let's build something
reliable.

Looking for a Laravel or PHP developer in Barcelona? Whether it's a booking engine, an API integration, or keeping an existing platform healthy — I'm happy to talk through it.

info@aamirrasool.com
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