I’m Lucas Giovanny, a software engineer with deep experience in Laravel, PHP, and modern application architecture. Over the years I’ve contributed to core projects like Laravel itself, Pest PHP, and Filament PHP, and have spoken at conferences such as Laracon EU, Laracon India, Laravel Live UK, Laravel Live DK, and FullStack Europe. (You can find more of my open source work and code on GitHub.) I currently lead engineering teams, helping shape systems that are fast, scalable and maintainable.
Laravel Live UK 2023
Beyond day-to-day engineering, I enjoy collaborating on open source projects, sharing knowledge through talks and workshops, and taking on freelance or contract work in web and mobile development. Whether you need hands-on help, architectural guidance, or a speaker for your next event, I’d love to connect. You can check out my latest work or reach me via GitHub, LinkedIn, or through email.
Talks
If you're interested in having me speak at your conference, event or company, please reach out via email.
Generics in PHP: Strong Typing with PHPDocs
Laravel Live UK, London , June 2025
Laravel Live UK 2025
PHP lacks native generics, but with PHPDocs and static analysis tools like PHPStan and Psalm, developers can achieve type safety today. This talk explores using generics in PHPDocs to improve code quality, covering practical examples, best practices, and common pitfalls. Ideal for PHP developers looking to enhance maintainability and type safety in their projects.
Escalate microservices with gRPC and PHP
Laracon EU, Lisbon , January 2023
Laracon EU Lisbon 2023
In the enlightening talk titled "Escalate Microservices with gRPC and PHP," attendees were immersed in a captivating exploration of the powerful combination of gRPC and PHP in the context of microservices architecture. The speaker delved into the intricacies of gRPC, an open-source remote procedure call framework, and elucidated how it fosters efficient communication and scalability among microservices. With a keen focus on PHP, the popular scripting language, the talk unraveled the seamless integration of gRPC into PHP ecosystems, empowering developers to construct robust and high-performing microservices. Participants left the session inspired and armed with valuable insights to revolutionize their microservices development paradigm.
This talk was also given in:
PHP Portugal #10, Lisbon
Laravel Live UK 2023, London
PHP Talks #4, Barcelona
Filament PHP Deep Dive: Speed, Power, and Performance Hacks
Laracon India, Ahmedabad , March 2025
Laracon India 2025
Filament PHP has revolutionized how developers build admin panels and dashboards in Laravel, offering a fast and flexible solution. But as with any tool, performance pitfalls can arise. In this talk, we'll introduce Filament's core features, explore its powerful customization options, and address common performance caveats. I will also introduce brand new features from Filament 4 coming up soon.
From Good to Great: Elevating Your Documentation Skills
FullStack EU, Antwerp , October 2023
FullStack EU 2023
Documentation serves as the bridge that connects users, developers, and stakeholders to your products or services. Yet, moving beyond "good" documentation to achieve greatness can make a substantial difference in user experience, collaboration, and project success.
Discover the transformative journey of turning your documentation from good to exceptional. In this session, explore effective strategies for user-centric content, tools, and collaborative processes that will elevate your documentation's impact, fostering user satisfaction and efficient teamwork.
Laravel CPH, Copenhagen
PHP Portugal #13, Viseu
Laravel Live DK 2024, Copenhagen
PHP 5.3 to 8.2: what are you missing?
WordCamp, Lisbon , May 2023
Wordcamp Lisbon 2023
In this talk, we'll explore the evolution of PHP from 5.3 to 8, and dive into some of the exciting new features introduced in PHP 8. From union types and named arguments to JIT compilation and improvements in error handling, we'll cover all the new features that make PHP 8 an excellent choice for web developers today. Whether you're a seasoned PHP developer or just starting with the language, this talk will provide valuable insights and practical examples to help you get the most out of PHP 8 and build better web applications.
This talk was also given in:
PHP Portugal #2, Lisbon
PHP Portugal #6, Porto
Get in Touch
I’m open to new projects, collaborations, and speaking opportunities.
Available for freelance and contract work focused on Laravel, Filament, PHP, and web or mobile development.
Also glad to contribute to open source initiatives and participate in talks or workshops for events and companies.
