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Hi, I’m Karthick R. Over 20 years of hands-on technical expertise delivering custom web platforms, database applications, automated scraping systems, and stable desktop software.

20+ Years Experience
100% Hands-on Execution
Global Client Delivery
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Karthick R.

Full-Stack & Software Developer
📍 Thiruvallur / Chennai, India
  • ✓ Full-Stack Web (PHP, MySQL, CodeIgniter 4)
  • ✓ WordPress & Elementor Website Design
  • ✓ Desktop Software (VB6, C# WinForms)
  • ✓ Web Scraping, Automation & Data Research
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About Me

20+ Years in Freelancing & Development

Continuous delivery, rock-solid engineering, and customer satisfaction since 2005.

I am a self-employed software and web development professional based in Tamil Nadu, India. Since stepping into the online freelancing arena in 2005, I have partnered with businesses, agencies, and entrepreneurs globally to deliver robust applications, automate manual workflows, and solve complex data challenges.

My background bridges the gap between classic computer software and the modern web. Whether building native Windows desktop utilities, database-driven web platforms in PHP and MySQL, customizable WordPress/Elementor websites, or automated web crawlers, I focus on clean code, dependable uptime, and practical business value.

Clients value my punctuality, transparent communication, and meticulous attention to requirements. Every project is executed with direct personal accountability.

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Pragmatic & Proven

Building software designed for real-world resilience, high maintainability, and clean architecture.

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End-to-End Delivery

From schema design and requirements planning to backend logic, frontend UI, and server deployment.

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Precision Data Ops

High-volume data scraping, structured mining, market research, and catalog management.

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Long-Term Trust

Two decades of positive client relationships built on clear timelines, integrity, and quality results.

Core Competencies

Technical Skillset & Technologies

A comprehensive toolbox developed and refined across decades of active commercial and personal projects.

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Web Frontend Development

Responsive UI, performance & modern standards

HTML5 & CSS3
jQuery & JavaScript
Responsive Web Design
Bootstrap Framework
React
Angular
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Backend & Database

Application logic, data architecture & APIs

PHP (OOP & MVC)
CodeIgniter 4 Framework
MySQL & MariaDB
Relational Schema Design
Query Optimization & Indexing
RESTful API Integration
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CMS & Web Builders

Elementor, site building & optimization

Elementor Page Builder
WordPress Website Design
WooCommerce Store Setup
Site Migration, Speed & Maintenance
Custom Theme & Plugin Customization
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Domains & Hosting Ops

Infrastructure setup, security & maintenance

Domain Registration & DNS Setup
Web Hosting Setup (cPanel / VPS)
Installing SSL Certificates (HTTPS)
Server & Website Maintenance
DNS Records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT)
Email Accounts & Webmail Config
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Desktop Software

Native Windows development & legacy systems

Visual Basic 6 (VB6)
C# WinForms (.NET)
Visual Studio IDE
Windows POS & Billing Systems
Legacy Code Migration & Maintenance
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Automation & Data Ops

Web harvesting, data pipelines & assistance

Python Scripting
Web Scraping & Crawling
Data Extraction & Cleaning
Market & Online Research
E-Commerce Product Entry
Virtual Technical Assistance
What I Offer

Specialized Freelance Services

Tailored engineering and digital assistance to help your business scale efficiently.

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Responsive Web Design & Development

Pixel-perfect, mobile-friendly websites and web applications built using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and jQuery with rapid loading speeds.

HTML5 / CSS3 Bootstrap Responsive
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WordPress & Elementor Website Design

Modern, responsive website design and development using WordPress and the Elementor Page Builder, landing page creation, WooCommerce store setup, site speed optimization, and ongoing maintenance.

Elementor WordPress Landing Pages
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PHP & MySQL Web Applications

Dynamic backends, database schema creation, custom business dashboards, CRM modules, and CodeIgniter-driven applications with secure relational database integration.

PHP MySQL CodeIgniter
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Desktop Software Engineering

Development of business desktop applications in C# WinForms, plus specialized expertise in supporting, refactoring, and maintaining legacy Visual Basic 6 applications.

C# WinForms VB6 Visual Studio
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Web Scraping & Data Automation

Automated extraction of web content, multi-page data harvesting, directory scrapers, and data formatting into clean CSV, JSON, or SQL formats.

Python Web Scraping Automation
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Domain, Hosting & SSL Management

Complete setup and maintenance of your web infrastructure: domain registration, DNS record routing, cPanel/VPS hosting configuration, Let's Encrypt / Commercial SSL installation, and routine server updates.

Domain Setup Web Hosting SSL Certificates
Featured Project

MyFolioVault — Indian Investment Portfolio Tracker

A self-hosted, 100% offline personal wealth management and statutory tax compliance application.

🚀 Live Application & Open Source ✨ Interactive Demo Ready

MyFolioVault

Tailored specifically for the Indian financial market, MyFolioVault runs completely privately on a local machine with zero external CDN dependencies and zero tracking. It tracks multi-broker holdings, computes accurate weighted average pricing (WAP), models Indian capital gains, and manages statutory tax nuances across Equities, REITs/InvITs, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), ETFs, Mutual Funds, and NPS Tier I & II.

PHP 8.1+ CodeIgniter 4 MySQL / MariaDB Bootstrap 5.3.3 (Offline) 100% Air-Gapped / Zero-CDN MIT License

📈 Equities & Corporate Actions

NSE/BSE multi-exchange support with automated bonus dilution, stock split multipliers, rights issue cost integration, and dividend ledgers.

🏢 REITs & InvITs Taxation

Specialized 4-component distribution ledger: dividend income, slab interest, capital repayment cost basis reduction, and other income.

🥇 Sovereign Gold Bonds & Debt

Gram-based SGB holdings with maturity tracking and Indian IT Act Section 47(viic) capital gains tax exemption logic upon RBI redemption.

💼 Mutual Funds & NPS PRAN

SIP and lump-sum investment ledger, ELSS 3-year statutory lock-in tracking, and PRAN-level multi-pension fund manager asset allocations.

Track Record

Client Satisfaction & Freelance Delivery

A reputation earned through attention to detail, timely delivery, and consistent communication.

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Karthick R. — Top Rated Freelancer

Data Entry | Web Research | Web Scraping | WordPress | PHP

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★★★★★ 5.0

"Karthick did an exceptional job. Fast turnaround, meticulous attention to detail, and great communication throughout. Will definitely hire again!"

Data Extraction & Web Research Project
★★★★★ 5.0

"Very dependable and committed professional. Handled large volumes of catalog data with zero errors and met all project milestones on schedule."

E-Commerce Product Entry & Catalog Management
★★★★★ 5.0

"Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Delivered exactly what was required for our web setup without any friction."

WordPress & Web Development Task
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Have a project in mind, need custom web/desktop development, or require data assistance? Reach out directly!

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