<?php
class Kayrah87 extends Developer implements Creator, Musician, Maker
{
private array $identity = [
'pronouns' => 'she/her',
'role' => 'PHP Full Stack Developer',
'journey' => 'Career changer since 2018 - from postal management to code',
'mindset' => 'Took a 60% pay cut to follow my passion for development'
];
public function getCurrentFocus(): array
{
return [
'learning' => ['Python', 'Rust', 'React'],
'building' => 'Scalable web applications with Laravel',
'exploring' => 'Server administration and homelab projects'
];
}
public function getPassions(): array
{
return [
'tech' => ['Coding', 'Networking', 'Server Admin', 'Homelabs'],
'creative' => ['3D Printing & Design', 'VRChat Worlds', 'Music Production'],
'lifestyle' => ['Heavy Metal DJing', 'Motorcycling', 'DIY', 'Car Maintenance']
];
}
}💡 "Embracing neurodiversity in tech - where different minds create innovative solutions"
- 🔧 Backend Development: Building robust, scalable applications with Laravel and modern PHP
- 🌐 Full Stack Solutions: Creating seamless user experiences with Livewire and Vue.js
- 📚 Continuous Learning: Expanding into Python for automation, Rust for systems programming, and React for modern frontend
- 🖥️ Homelab Projects: Experimenting with server configurations, networking, and self-hosted solutions
- 🎨 Creative Tech: Developing VR worlds, 3D printing designs, and exploring the intersection of code and creativity
graph LR
A[Postal Management<br/>High-Paid Role] -->|2018: 60% Pay Cut<br/>Following Passion| B[Junior PHP Developer]
B -->|Growth & Learning| C[PHP Full Stack Developer]
C -->|Continuous Evolution| D[Current: Expert Laravel Developer<br/>& Tech Creator]
| 🎸 Music & Performance | 🛠️ Making & Creating | 🏍️ Active Lifestyle |
|---|---|---|
| 🎵 Heavy Metal DJ Streaming | 🖨️ 3D Printing & Design | 🏍️ Motorcycling |
| 🎸 Guitar & Drums | 🌐 VRChat World Building | 🔧 DIY Projects |
| 🎼 Music Production | 💻 Homelab Networking | 🚗 Car Maintenance |
"Neurodiversity is a superpower in tech" - My ADHD drives hyperfocus on complex problems, while autism brings pattern recognition and attention to detail that makes me excel at debugging and system architecture.
- SOLID Architecture: Every project deserves clean, maintainable code
- Continuous Learning: Technology evolves, and so do I
- Inclusive Development: Building accessible solutions for all users
- Work-Life Integration: Balancing professional growth with creative pursuits
⭐️ Crafted with 💜 by Kayrah87 - A proud transgender woman in tech
Wife-certified "Nerdy" and loving it! 🤓