Helga Helvegen
Backend Engineer
I build reliable software with Laravel, PostgreSQL, APIs and cloud infrastructure.
My work focuses on architecture, integrations, automation and maintainable systems that remain manageable as complexity grows.
Key Strengths
System Thinking
I look beyond individual features to understand how systems interact and where the hardest problems actually live.
Architecture
I design backends and APIs that stay understandable and maintainable as products grow in scope and traffic.
Product Mindset
I care about the problem being solved—not just the implementation—so trade-offs stay aligned with real user needs.
Research Driven
I explore unfamiliar domains, map constraints, and turn research into practical, well-reasoned technical decisions.
Featured Project
I'm building a scheduling platform for music teachers and students—a product shaped by architecture, integrations, and product thinking, starting from a real problem before evolving into a full platform.
Key capabilities:
- Google Calendar Synchronization
- Booking Management
- Scheduling Automation
- Teacher Workflow Tools
At a Glance
7 Years
Professional experience building web applications, APIs and internal tools across backend-heavy products.
Backend Engineering
PHP, Symfony, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker and the infrastructure that keeps systems reliable at scale.
Product Thinking
From messy ideas to clear systems—designing APIs, improving codebases and shaping products that remain manageable over time.
Personal Projects
Real-world case studies in this portfolio—from scheduling platforms to automation tools, integrations and data pipelines.