Famory Sissoko

Senior Software Engineer | Expert in PHP, System Design & Architecture

About Me

Hello! I'm Famory Sissoko , a bilingual senior software engineer with 8+ years of experience building robust web applications and system architectures.

I specialize in PHP development using pure PHP or its modern frameworks like Laravel and Symfony , and I’m passionate about scalable backend solutions, clean software design, and developer experience.

My career spans across mission-critical sectors like energy, education, and healthcare — where I’ve led end-to-end projects from architecture to deployment. I thrive in agile teams and love bringing clarity to complex problems using Domain-Driven Design and clean architecture principles .

I bridge business needs with clean architecture and reliable code , ensuring every product I work on delivers long-term value.

Debugging is also one of my core strengths. I’ve worked extensively with tools like Xdebug and Laravel Debugbar to identify and fix performance bottlenecks, integration errors, and backend issues. This expertise has helped accelerate delivery and improve code quality across several high-impact projects.

I'm also experienced in using Docker to manage complex, multi-service environments. I regularly leverage Docker Compose to orchestrate web containers, databases, and background workers, and to streamline workflows like running Doctrine database migrations in Symfony projects.

When I’m not coding, you’ll find me practicing karate, exploring new design patterns, or sharing engineering insights on LinkedIn.

My Tech Stack

Languages

PHP (Expert) JavaScript SQL HTML CSS

Frameworks

Laravel Symfony

Architecture & Design

DDD Clean Architecture System Design Microservices UML SysML

APIs

RESTful APIs SOAP APIs API design

Testing

PHPUnit Selenium Postman

Debugging

Xdebug Laravel Debugbar Postman Console Chrome DevTools

Database

Database design PostgreSQL MySQL Oracle

DevOps

Git GitLab GitLab CI GitHub Docker Jenkins Linux NGINX Apache SonarQube

Cloud

AWS

Selected Projects

PrevXL – Electricity Consumption Forecasting Platform @ EDF (ÉlectricitĂ© de France)

Senior PHP Developer | PHP PHPUnit REST API PostgreSQL

Project Overview :

Developed secure, scalable backend systems for EDF's sales department to forecast electricity consumption of millions of clients across France.

Tasks :

  • Re-architected the backend system to support cleaner separation of concerns, better performance, and future scalability.
  • Built new backend capabilities using PHP 8, applying modern object-oriented programming techniques to ensure code clarity, reusability, and maintainability.
  • Introduced unit testing practices , designed and implemented core test suites using PHPUnit .
  • Used Xdebug to identify performance bottlenecks in core features by profiling execution time and memory usage.

Achievements :

  • ⭐ Led test architecture design and mentored teammates in PHPUnit adoption.
  • Improved performance of a key backend process, cutting execution time by up to 80%.
  • Increased test coverage from 0% to stable baseline, boosting release confidence.
  • Optimized workflows & improved production release pace by 50%.

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SchoolGest – Academic Management System

Lead PHP / Laravel Developer | PHP Laravel SQL REST API

Project Overview :

Built a robust academic management platform using PHP and Laravel , providing schools with tools to manage students, staff, grades, and reports.

Tasks :

  • Designed the Laravel application structure , including user authentication, role-based access control, and academic models.
  • Wrote reusable Laravel services and controllers to handle academic workflows such as scheduling, grading, and attendance.
  • Created RESTful APIs to serve teacher dashboards, student portals, and admin reports.

Achievements :

  • ⭐ Directed backend technical strategy and served as Laravel lead.
  • Standardized academic data management across schools using a unified PHP / Laravel backend.
  • Reduced manual admin work by automating report generation, student registration, and attendance tracking.
  • Delivered scalable and testable codebase with PHPUnit , enabling smooth onboarding of new institutions.

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Patient Portal – Clinical Preadmissions & Document Management @ ELSAN

PHP / Symfony Developer | PHP Symfony SQL Docker

Project Overview :

Developed internal applications to support preadmission scheduling, patient file uploads, and secure document access for ELSAN, a leading French healthcare provider.

Tasks :

  • Designed a recovery mechanism (RESTful API) for patients who deleted their account invitation emails/SMS, avoiding manual interventions by clinic support staff.
  • Designed custom Symfony error pages with user-friendly messages and login redirects to replace default PHP error pages.
  • Used Docker Compose to manage multi-service environments (web, DB, mailer, etc.), run Doctrine database migrations, and streamline local development and testing.

Achievements :

  • ⭐ Improved patient-facing UX through custom Symfony interfaces and system automation.
  • Reduced manual support load and improved user experience by automating the invitation resend process based on account status logic.
  • Ensured detailed Symfony logs for 4XX/5XX errors to support efficient troubleshooting.

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User Portal – Citizen Service Platform @ LibreAir

PHP / Laravel Developer | PHP Laravel REST API Elasticsearch

Project Overview :

Contributed to the development of modular components for LibreAir’s SaaS citizen portal, used by over 200 French municipalities to deliver digital public services.

Tasks :

  • Built RESTful endpoints in PHP & Laravel to support the backend of the citizen portal, enabling service management for municipalities.
  • Implemented features such as appointment management, online forms.
  • Implemented the workflow engine that allowed municipal agents to track, validate, and respond to citizen requests in a structured and timely manner.

Achievements :

  • ⭐ Delivered services allowing citizens and organizations to securely interact with local governments.
  • Automated full portal deployment for municipalities using custom deployment scripts.
  • Deployed new portals from scratch and configured e-services for multiple cities.

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Neomya – Internal CRM Development @ Neomya, Home Construction Company

PHP Developer | PHP CRM Custom Modules Architecture

Project Overview :

Contributed to the customization and maintenance of Neomya’s internal CRM using modern PHP practices and object-oriented programming.

Tasks :

  • Developed reusable modules for lead management and construction tracking using clean OOP principles in PHP .
  • Worked closely with the project manager to implement features aligned with real-world construction workflows.
  • Analyzed legacy code , produced technical documentation, and mapped out application architecture.

Achievements :

  • ⭐ Took initiative in reverse engineering and mentored an intern.
  • Improved stability and modularity through clean, object-oriented architecture.
  • Delivered clear architecture documentation that accelerated team onboarding.
  • Resolved legacy bugs and enabled faster CRM updates and feature releases.

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La Grilladelle – Online Ordering & Booking Platform @ Freelance Client

Freelance PHP / Symfony Developer | PHP Symfony REST API Online Ordering

Project Overview :

Developed a custom backend solution for a restaurant platform supporting food ordering, reservations, and real-time data sync using PHP and Symfony .

Tasks :

  • Built a RESTful API in Symfony to handle menu management, cart sessions and order dispatch logic.
  • Translated complex restaurant operations into maintainable backend modules including dynamic opening hours, table limits, and order throttling.
  • Created secure endpoints for managing restaurant availability, updating menus, and tracking order status in real time.

Achievements :

  • Delivered a fully functional back office system with role-based access control and operational dashboards.
  • Improved maintainability through clean, modular Symfony services and reusable form types.
  • Enabled smooth scaling by isolating ordering, reservation, and notification logic via controller-services separation.

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Let's Collaborate on Your Next Big Project

Whether you're building a scalable backend system, modernizing an existing platform, or launching a new service—I'd love to help you make it a success. Reach out and let's build something great together.

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Location: Montreal, QC (Canada)

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