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Education
150+ online courses
Laracasts etc · 2013-now
Applied Psychology
Achology · 2021-2023
Computer Science 50
HarvardX · 2012
PHP Web Developer
Syntra AB · 2011
ICT Specialist
Syntra AB · 2009-2011
Company Management
Ursulinen Mechelen · 2009
Languages
Dutch
English
French
Native
Bilingual
Basic
Soft skills
Studious, Creative, Flexible, Solution-Oriented, Responsible, Empathic
Kayleigh Pilgrim
Senior full-stack Laravel developer and sysadmin, building and maintaining web systems since 2008. I care about solid code, scalable infrastructure, automation and security. Open to new opportunities after a three-year role as senior developer and project lead.
Work experience
Senior Developer & Project Lead
Komma Board (now Kubic Consulting) · 01/2023 - 06/2026
- Led a team of developers building a fintech platform enabling accountants to manage employee payouts via microfinancing with isolated accounts
- Architected auto-scaling Terraform infrastructure designed to handle peak load around payroll cycles, scaling seamlessly under high transaction volumes
- Built with Laravel, Vue and Python workers; managed with Puppet and monitored via Icinga2, Prometheus, Grafana and Graylog
- Ensured full compliance with accountancy and microfinance security and privacy regulations
Freelance Consultant
ABS Consultancy (self-employed) · 10/2017 - 12/2022
- Delivered full-stack web development, system administration, cloud, security and network solutions to 300+ clients, including e-commerce, accountancy and hospitality
- Built tailored solutions: webshops with branding and social media automation for retailers; booking and blog sites for psychologists; menu and online ordering platforms for restaurants; websites and WiFi infrastructure for hotels
- Handled end-to-end for small business clients. From application development and server setup to security hardening, disaster recovery, cloud migration and staff training
- Maintained long-term relationships with multiple local businesses and agencies as recurring clients
- Collaborated with a trusted network of freelancers for larger projects and mutual client coverage during unavailability
Server Architect & PHP Developer
Teleweb · 08/2011 - 09/2017
- Built multiple PHP and Laravel websites and applications.
- Hardened shared hosting infrastructure using CloudLinux, Comodo WAF, Suricata and DirectAdmin, eliminating recurring Joomla/WordPress compromises on hosted sites
- Migrated all servers from unmanaged to fully orchestrated infrastructure using Puppet, Icinga2 and Graylog
- Migrated a high-traffic VoIP platform (including medical practices) from a single server to a fully redundant HA Asterisk setup with zero call disruption
- Delivered HA internet failover for multiple businesses using dual-link AirFiber setups
- Deployed remote application environments for accountancy firms, providing a consistent workspace regardless of location
- Delivered ICT training to school administrators across a regional school group
ICT Specialist
Xperta · 09/2008 - 06/2011
- Managed internal ICT infrastructure: local networking, VoIP, employee support and the company website.
Areas of expertise
Development
Laravel, Vue, React, Inertia, Livewire, Node, Next.js, PHP, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Tailwind, REST API, GraphQL, WebSockets, OAuth, PHPUnit, Pest, Git, Design, UI, UX
Infrastructure & Cloud
Linux, Nginx, FrankenPHP, Caddy, Apache, HTTP/3, IPv6, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Hypervisors, Datacenter, VoIP, Asterisk, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
DevOps & Monitoring
Puppet, Ansible, Foreman, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Icinga2, Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Graylog
Security
Firewalls, Suricata, Snort, Fail2Ban, Tripwire, ModSecurity, Comodo WAF, OWASP, Intrusion Detection & Prevention, Hardening, Encryption, Backups & Disaster Recovery
Other
Project Management, Scrum, Agile, SEO, Brand Building, Marketing, Social Media Automation, AI Tooling, Office 365