Hi, I'm Michał.
I build efficient e-commerce.
I am a PHP developer, Laravel ecosystem specialist, and PrestaShop solutions architect. I design and fix sales systems to be fast, reliable, and profitable for your business.
Where did "Web Berserker" come from?
When I was starting my own business, I hit a massive creative block trying to come up with a company name. To reset, I played a quick ARAM match in League of Legends. The system rolled Olaf for me - a berserker.
I thought it was a strikingly accurate metaphor. When I enter "broken" code left by previous developers or face a critical error, I act uncompromisingly. I log into the server and methodically clear out whatever is blocking your business.
Your patient advisor
Despite the "combative" company name, I am a very calm and patient partner in client relations. E-commerce can be complicated, and technical documentation can be overwhelming.
My job isn't to throw incomprehensible jargon at you. Instead, I explain step-by-step in human terms why a certain feature isn't working and how to optimally translate technological requirements into real profit for your store.
Putting out technological fires
Clients often come to me when their stores have grown so large that standard solutions have started paralyzing their servers.
Case Study: PrestaShop Back Office Optimization (Solfinity)
One of my client's stores was struggling with a massive performance issue. Opening the profile of a specific, highly active customer in the admin panel (Back Office) caused a complete timeout of the entire server. The store would temporarily stop responding even for regular users.
Where was the problem?
By default, the PrestaShop engine tried to load a massive amount of historical data into the panel view all at once – thousands of old orders, a huge archive of abandoned carts, dozens of related addresses and logs. This generated murderous SQL queries that the database (MySQL) simply couldn't keep up with.
My solution
I conducted a thorough optimization of the database query structure. I rebuilt the controller logic in the Back Office, introducing asynchronous data loading and pagination. The result? The customer profile loads instantly, and the risk of the store administration "taking down" the server has been completely eliminated.
Laravel and PrestaShop. Why them?
When clients ask me why I build e-commerce architecture specifically around these tools, I don't make up an artificial, grand ideology. The truth is much simpler and safer for your business.
I know them inside out
I got to know these technologies once, they fascinated me, and since then I just wanted to work with them every single day. I've spent thousands of hours in PrestaShop and Laravel code. I know where they have vulnerabilities, how to secure them, and how to squeeze maximum performance out of them.
No experiments
I am not a developer who jumps to trendy new frameworks every six months, testing them on clients' systems. I use proven, stable tools, which gives you a guarantee that your system can be easily developed and maintained for years to come.
When I close my laptop...
Working with IT architecture requires massive focus, which is why I find balance in movement. On a daily basis, I stay in shape at the gym and play basketball. I recharge my batteries at metal concerts, and I prefer to spend evenings on long walks with my partner and our dog, or experimenting in the kitchen.
Web Berserker
Looking for experienced support for your B2B or B2C store? Whether you need crisis intervention, constant SLA care, or a custom Laravel module built – feel free to contact me.
- Company: Web Berserker Michał Sobczak
- VAT ID (NIP): 5761591075
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Headquarters:
os. Jana III Sobieskiego 40/2N
60-688 Poznań, Poland