Rescued a slow API that was blocking user growth
API Performance Optimization

Rescued a slow API that was blocking user growth

Refactored the backend architecture, making the system far more responsive and scalable for the growing user base.

Laravel
Vue.js
TypeScript
AWS
FFMPEG

Challenge

Users were frustrated by slow loading times, which threatened to drive customers away and limited the product's growth.

Solution

Optimized the system's core to run drastically faster, improving user satisfaction and allowing the business to support more customers.

Tech Proposal

Refactored backend API for performance (Laravel 10), implemented efficient media processing services, and optimized cloud resource usage.

Results

Measurable outcomes that drove real business value

10x
API response time improvement

Reduced wait times from 3 seconds to 0.3 seconds

10x
Concurrent users handled

Platform now supports ten times more concurrent users

~40%
Infrastructure cost reduction

Optimized queries and caching reduced server resource consumption

10x
Growth headroom without scaling servers

Enabled user growth without additional server scaling

Endorsed by Technical Peers

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Gregori Maus
Gregori Maus

Senior Backend Developer | PHP (Laravel) | REST APIs, AWS, PostgreSQL | DevOps, TDD, Event Sourcing

I strongly recommend Adriano as a highly competent and qualified back-end developer. I had the pleasure of working with him in the same company and it was always a great experience. He is an experienced professional, always open to new ideas and innovations, and careful with the code, ensuring the quality and efficiency of teamwork. In addition, Adriano has a very positive and collaborative attitude, and it has always been a pleasure to work with him. Undoubtedly, he is a great addition to any development team.
Rafael Camillo
Rafael Camillo

Senior Software Engineer | React | Node.js | AWS | Vue | Angular | Frontend Expert | Fullstack Developer | Tech Lead | Scalable, High-Performance Web Applications

Adriano is a great software engineer. Always with many ideas do add and open to discuss the best approach to create the most scalable software as possible. Adriano is an extremely easy person to work with and very dedicated to their job. It was a huge pleasure to work with him.

Further Reading

Custom Web App Development: Process, Cost & What to Expect (2026)

A founder's guide to custom web applications — from defining scope to understanding what drives costs.

Custom Web App Development: Process, Cost & What to Expect (2026)

How to Build an MVP with Laravel and React: Timeline, Cost & Process

Step-by-step guide to shipping a validated MVP using Laravel and React without over-engineering.

How to Build an MVP with Laravel and React: Timeline, Cost & Process

API Integration Guide: Connect Your Systems and Scale

How to connect your business systems with APIs — REST, GraphQL, security, and real implementation costs.

API Integration Guide: Connect Your Systems and Scale

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