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I'm K.Wai Yan.

I'm a Japan-based Full-stack Web Developer, currently working at Outward, Inc., helping build scalable and maintainable web applications using modern web technologies.

In my free time, you can catch me playing football, watching UFC, or reading books.

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About me

I build scalable and maintainable web applications using PHP (Laravel), Java, MySQL, React, and Next.js. Passionate about clean code, continuous learning, and solving real-world business challenges through technology.

  • Location:Japan, Chiba
  • Age:31
  • Nationality:Myanmar
  • Interests:Football, UFC, Reading
  • Study:University of Yangon
  • Employment:Outward, Inc.

Education

Master Degree in Zoology

University of YangonDecember 2010 - March 2017

My academic background provided me with hands-on experience in scientific research and laboratory work. For my master's thesis, I studied the toxicology of naturally occurring mercury in fish, strengthening my analytical thinking and research skills.

IT.Web 学科

中央情報専門学校April 2022 - March 2024

Built a strong foundation in web development through hands-on projects using Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL. Also explored Python and introductory AI concepts while strengthening problem-solving and software development skills.

Work

Junior Web Engineer

Outward, Inc.April 2024 - Present

Primarily working with PHP (Laravel) to build and maintain scalable web applications. Collaborating with senior developers and international team members to develop new features, resolve issues, and continuously improve application quality and performance.

Skills

This section showcases my technical skills and experience.

Spoken languages
English
Japanese
Burmese
Frontend development
React
Typescript
Next.js
Backend development
PHP (Laravel)
Node.js
Java
Cloud & DevOps
Docker
Linux
AWS

Recent Projects

Here are a few of my recent projects.

Golf Club Fitting Management System

Golf Club Fitting Management System

Developed customer management, fitting history, authentication, and search features using PHP (Laravel) and MySQL while collaborating with an international development team.

Kirawai Online Store

Kirawai Online Store

Developed a full-stack e-commerce platform using Laravel, Next.js, and MySQL, featuring authentication, RBAC, content management, and a loyalty & rewards system with well-defined business logic.

Nishispo-CMS

Nishispo-CMS

Developed core CMS features using PHP, jQuery, and MySQL, including photo uploads, AJAX forms, CSV export.

Employee Management

Employee Management

Built employee scheduling, time tracking, task assignment, and reporting using PHP, and Bootstrap, with a focus on security.

Hokkaido-CMS

Hokkaido-CMS

Built CMS features like advertisement management, media upload, and editor tools using PHP, jQuery, and MySQL.

Blog

Check out some of my latest articles and thoughts.

Cookies & Sessions in PHP — Complete Guide for Developers

Cookies & Sessions in PHP — Complete Guide for Developers

Learn the differences between cookies and sessions in PHP, and see practical examples of how to use them effectively for user authentication and state management.

phpweb dev
Mar 23, 2026
Complete Guide: Using AWS Features in Laravel (Beginner → Advanced)

Complete Guide: Using AWS Features in Laravel (Beginner → Advanced)

Discover how to leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS) in your Laravel applications. This guide covers everything from basic setup to advanced integrations.

laravelaws
Mar 24, 2026
10 Most Useful PHP Functions Every Developer Should Know (With Practical Examples)

10 Most Useful PHP Functions Every Developer Should Know (With Practical Examples)

Explore the top 10 essential PHP functions that will streamline your development workflow. Includes practical examples for string handling, array manipulation, and more.

phpcode
Mar 15, 2026

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Location
Chiba, Japan
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