Independent senior developer — you work directly with me, not a team

I build prototypes that ship fast and platforms that don't collapse later.

I'm Davide Garlaschini. For 10+ years, I've helped startups validate ideas and enterprises rebuild messy systems. I specialize in rapid prototypes (weeks, not months), Pimcore/Symfony ecosystems, Shopify stores, and API-driven architectures.
No agencies, no middlemen. Just clear scope, working software, and straight talk. Fluent in English & Italian.

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Pimcore Symfony Shopify Webflow Bynder GraphQL/REST GA4/GTM Snowflake/BI

What I do

I focus on three areas where speed and quality matter most: launching new products, managing complex data, and growing online stores.

Prototype to Production

Turn your idea into a working product in weeks. I build the core features, authentication, and admin panel so you can test with real users fast.

Scope definition + realistic roadmap
Working API + user interface
Login, user roles, admin tools

Pimcore & Data Platforms

Build a single source of truth for product data, digital assets, and content. Connect your CRM, e-commerce, and marketing tools without the chaos.

API design (GraphQL & REST)
Data automation & quality checks
Catalog-to-PDF automation

Shopify & E-commerce Growth

Custom Shopify themes that load fast and convert better. Plus proper analytics so you can actually see what's working.

Custom theme development
Analytics setup (GA4 / GTM)
Data warehousing (Snowflake / BI)

Recent work

See examples of how I've helped teams in different situations — from enterprise rebuilds to startup launches.

Enterprise teams

Multi-system integrations, data governance, and predictable delivery for large organizations using Pimcore.

E-commerce brands

Custom Shopify themes, conversion optimization, and analytics that actually help you make decisions.

Startups

From idea to working prototype in weeks. Clean architecture that won't need a full rewrite in 6 months.

Want to see specific project types?

Browse detailed examples: enterprise platform rebuilds, catalog automation, headless commerce, analytics pipelines, and more.

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About me

Who I work with

Over the past 10+ years, I've worked with early-stage startups testing product ideas, growing e-commerce brands scaling their Shopify stores, and enterprise teams rebuilding legacy systems that became too expensive to maintain.

Common thread? They needed someone who could understand the business problem, not just write code.

How I work

I prefer small, focused sprints over big plans. You'll see working software every week, not a timeline in a spreadsheet.

Direct communication — no account managers or ticket systems
Weekly demos with working links you can click
Honest about risks, tradeoffs, and realistic timelines

Let's talk

Tell me what you're trying to build or fix. I'll be honest about whether I'm a good fit and what the realistic path forward looks like.

Email me

[email protected]

Include: what you need, timeline, and budget range. I'll reply within 24 hours.

Book a call

Prefer to talk it through? Pick a 30-minute slot and I'll come prepared with questions.

Schedule a call

Based in Italy (CET timezone). Available for calls EU/US hours. Async communication works great too.