Technical foundation
PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, and SQL at the core, with Magento, Laravel, and modern frontend stacks in daily use.
About
Design-minded development, with operational awareness.
I work best where a project needs more than code. Storefronts, serious systems, security-minded builds, and search-aware sites all benefit from someone thinking across design, implementation, and daily use at the same time.
Who I am
Kenneth D'Silva, builder of systems.
I'm a developer focused on ecommerce storefronts, CMS platforms, ERP systems, and custom web applications. Magento and Shopify are the specialisation; WordPress, Laravel, Vue, and React are all part of the daily mix. I aim for builds that are technically sound, visually considered, search-conscious, and still maintainable years after launch.
Design thinking
Clarity, usability, interaction quality, and visual hierarchy. Sites and systems should feel intentional rather than accidental.
Long-term value
Performance, search, security, and maintainability are part of the delivery promise, not extras added afterwards.
Depth
Where I'm strongest.
Self-assessed, and deliberately conservative. The top of this list is where I'd stake a deadline.
Magento 2 Primary
Shopify / Liquid Primary
PHP / Laravel Daily
Vue / React / Next.js Daily
Technical SEO Applied
Security & hardening Applied
How I work
Three principles that decide most of the arguments.
Goal-aligned thinking
Every decision traces back to a business goal, a user need, or an operational reality. Cosmetic work without a purpose is not the point.
Security first
Patching, updates, access control, and production safety are core responsibilities rather than optional line items.
Performance maturity
Fast loads, crawlability, and search structure are built in from day one, because retrofitting them costs more than doing them.
Questions
Quick answers for hiring teams and clients.
Do you only work on Magento and Shopify?
No. They are the strongest current specialisations, but I also work across CMS platforms, custom sites, ERP-style systems, internal tools, and broader frontend and backend stacks.
Can you handle both design and development thinking?
Yes. I work comfortably where brand presentation, UX decisions, frontend interaction, and implementation detail all have to stay aligned.
Do you consider SEO and security during the build?
Yes. Technical SEO and platform safety are part of build quality here, not afterthought add-ons.
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