Guido Faecke

I build systems that work, and keep working — whether it’s modern PHP apps, Vue/React frontends, or legacy RPG systems finally getting a proper PHP facelift. Think of me as a legacy archaeologist, uncovering old code and turning it into something that actually shines in PHP. I’ve been writing software for 35+ years, with PHP since 1999 — long enough to see trends come and go (and watch AI try to tell me how to write code).I bridge the old and the new: turning RPG into awesome PHP, modernizing legacy systems into maintainable, modern PHP applications without creating spaghetti, and applying SOLID principles, unit testing, and static analysis so the next developer doesn’t cry. I also improve IBM i DB2 performance, leveraging ACS tools to make old databases hum.What I actually do:Architect high-performance PHP applications (Mezzio, Doctrine, Laminas)Full-stack development in PHP and JS (Vue, React, Nuxt, Next)Legacy modernization: turning RPG into PHP, integrating old systems efficientlyIBM i DB2 performance tuning using ACSCI/CD, Docker, and k3s clusters running on Raspberry Pis — because why not?Code quality enforcement: PHPUnit, PSALM, static analysisMentorship, knowledge sharing, and occasionally stopping “best practices” gone wildI’ve shipped software for banks, insurers, and government entities where security, performance, and compliance are non-negotiable. I focus on making code that survives reality, not just theory.💡 Why I do itBecause messy code, broken integrations, and “trendy frameworks only” make me twitch. I thrive where engineering meets architecture — building systems that actually last. And yes, I enjoy proving that decades of experience still beats AI autocomplete (most of the time).