Projects
Real backend solutions with clear impact.
30-minute Laravel task manager project demonstrating fast execution, clean code, and essential CRUD functionality.
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URL shortener using PHP and MySQL. Link coming...
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References
I am writing this recommendation for Alayna whom I hired and worked with at Jay Group. Alayna began working for me as a Junior Web Developer and quickly became a Senior Developer skilled in Jay Group's full stack of technology.
Alayna shows a particular resilience and professional behavior that makes her a pleasant and very cooperative team member. Alayna’s unshakable positive attitude allows her to handle many priorities without being flustered and always has a pleasant demeanor.
Alayna learns very fast and can apply what she learns easily to the current and future tasks. Alayna was called on to build new and repair existing code which she was able to handle with little or no guidance. Knowledgeable in Webservices and API design and support using Python, PHP and SQL, Alayna would bring talent and experience beyond what her resume would report.
I am very confident that you will find Alayna Galbraith to be energetic and professional and quickly become a star performer in any application development role. Please contact me if you would like to discuss Alayna’s experience working for me at Jay Group in detail.
Mike Berg
Former Director of IT,
JayGroup
I am writing to offer my highest recommendation for Alayna Lusky. Alayna worked under my supervision as a Developer at The YGS Group/GregoryScott for the past 14 months. Regrettably, her position was eliminated in December 2025 as part of a wider economic reduction in force; I am confident she will bring immediate value to her next employer.
Alayna was instrumental in our digital transformation efforts. She was tasked with the complex challenge of refactoring and migrating business logic from a legacy environment (Classic VB and Access DB) into a modern, scalable architecture using PHP Laravel and MySQL. She did not simply port code; she architected automation handlers that streamlined how orders move through our system, significantly modernizing our operations.
What stands out most about Alayna is her autonomy. She requires very little hand holding and attacks problems with a solution-oriented mindset. She is capable of taking a vague requirement, investigating the legacy code to understand the logic, and implementing a modern solution with precision. Alayna combines technical proficiency with the reliability and communication skills necessary for a high-functioning engineering team. I firmly believe she will be a strong addition to your development staff.
Matt Roy
VP Engineering,
GregoryScott/The YGS Group
I am happy to write a recommendation for Alayna Galbraith. She worked with me at Jay Group as a Senior Web Developer and reported to me as Integration Manager.
Alayna has been an indispensable part of our team. She is an independent, self-starter that needs very little direction to be successful. Her attention to detail and ability to identify and solve problems is excellent. She is diligent in following up on issues and system alerts. Alayna very often was the only IT member on a project team and handled the requirements gathering as well as the design and development of the software changes.
Alayna is experienced in a variety of web tools such as PHP and python. She has extensive knowledge of working with web services and RESTful APIs. She also has strong SQL skills.
Given her technical expertise, attention to detail, and exemplary work ethic, I have no doubt that you will find Alayna Galbraith to be an invaluable contributor to the software development team, and I highly recommend her. Please contact me at the email or phone number listed here if there is any other information I can provide in support of her candidacy.
Joy Bailey
Former Integrations Manager,
JayGroup
Discipline, Creativity and Code- Engineered for Impact
From serving in the Army Military Police to leading kitchens as an executive chef and guiding families as a natural childbirth instructor, I’ve built a careers on discipline, creativity, and problem-solving. Today, I channel that experience into software engineering, with nearly 8 years of developing high-quality, scalable applications. I earned my degree in Application Development from Central Penn, graduating summa cum laude, and I’m driven by a passion for continuous learning and building software that makes an impact.
Languages and Tools
PHP
Linux
Docker
Angular
C#
Python
HTML/CSS
React
PostgreSQL
SQL Server
APIs
Laravel
Github
MySQL
Experience Matters
I design and build scalable backend systems, from reverse-engineering legacy platforms to developing API-driven architectures and automation workflows that support high-volume, mission-critical applications
Roles
Software Engineer
The JayGroup
2018-2024
Over six years, I progressed from Web Developer to Software Engineer, developing RESTful and GraphQL APIs and integrating diverse third-party e-commerce and shipping systems with SQL databases and WMS platforms. I also built user-facing interfaces for account managers and clients, maintained technical documentation in Confluence, and managed version control and deployments via Bitbucket.
Footlocker
2018
Remotely configured and deployed POS systems using VMware, providing global hardware and software support for Foot Locker stores. Delivered Tier 3 technical assistance to ensure smooth operations across international locations.
Software Developer
Gregory Scott/The YGS Group
2024-2025
Led the modernization of a mission-critical VB6/C# platform by rebuilding all business logic in a scalable Laravel-based order automation system. Translated undocumented legacy workflows into clean, maintainable services, designed an API-driven automation layer for high-volume processing, and ensured zero regression while documenting both legacy behavior and the new architecture
Software Support
Specialist
