Sahil
Kumar
I build real business systems — not just websites. From the IT infrastructure that keeps organizations running, to the full-stack platforms that digitise their workflows, to the brand identity that represents them. Based in Fiji, operating at a production level.
Sahil Kumar
IT Manager & Developer
8+
Years Exp
300+
Projects
5+
Industries
About
More Than a Developer
I operate at the intersection of technology, business, and design — managing IT infrastructure while building the systems that run on it.
Sahil Kumar
IT Manager & Full-Stack Developer
The person behind the systems
I'm an IT Manager and Full-Stack Developer at Lawhill Group of Companies in Fiji — responsible for the full technology environment across multiple business units. That means managing the network infrastructure, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint security, and server operations, while also designing and building the internal web platforms that run daily HR and operations workflows.
Beyond my day-to-day IT role, I've spent 8+ years delivering 300+ projects for clients across Fiji and beyond — from QR-based machine asset management portals and HR platforms, to brand identities, marketing materials, and product design. My work spans retail, hospitality, food & beverage, and professional services, always with a focus on digital transformation and workflow digitisation over generic solutions.
I approach problems from a systems perspective: understand the process, identify what's broken, and build something that's actually adopted. Good technology doesn't just function — it fits the people using it and the business depending on it.
How I think & work
Systems Over Patches
I build foundations that scale, not temporary fixes.
Design Meets Engineering
Every system I build is designed to be used, not just functional.
Business-First Thinking
Technology serves business goals — never the other way around.
Data-Informed Decisions
Good systems generate insight. I make sure they do.
Security by Default
Privacy and security are built in, not bolted on after.
Bias Towards Action
Ship, measure, improve. Repeat with intention.
Core Expertise
What I Do Best
Three interlocking disciplines that let me design, build, and manage complete technology solutions.
Systems & Development
- Full-Stack Web Applications
- React / Next.js / TypeScript
- Node.js / REST APIs
- PostgreSQL / Supabase
- Google Apps Script
- Database Architecture
- API Design & Integration
- Auth & Role-Based Access
IT Infrastructure & Security
- Network Setup & Management
- Server Administration
- Active Directory / Azure AD
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- VPN & Remote Access Setup
- Endpoint Security & MDM
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- IT Policy & Compliance
Design & Product Thinking
- UI/UX Design (Figma)
- Brand Identity & Visual Systems
- Web Design (Responsive)
- Print & Digital Media
- Video Editing & Production
- Product Strategy
- User Research & Wireframing
- Design-to-Code Delivery
Featured Work
Recent Projects
Three recent case studies from 300+ projects delivered across web development, IT systems, and design. Each built end-to-end with real business impact.
Enterprise Internal Platform
Lawhill Staff Portal
Full-Stack Internal HR & Staff Management System
Designed, architected, and built end-to-end: from PostgreSQL schema design and Row Level Security policies through to the Next.js frontend and serverless deployment. The system handles employee leave management, staff directory, announcements, policy documents, onboarding workflows, and executive reporting — with 6 distinct user roles each seeing a tailored interface. Built with Supabase Realtime for live notifications, full audit logging, and leave balance auto-deduction via database triggers.
6
User Roles
10
Modules Built
14+
DB Tables
Live
Status
Features Built
- Leave application, approval workflow & balance auto-deduction via DB trigger
- Searchable & filterable staff directory with photo upload
- Role-based announcements with expiry dates & real-time updates
- Policy document library with category organisation & download tracking
- Staff onboarding with 10 default tasks auto-generated on creation
- Executive summary & org-wide reports for Director/Admin roles
- Complete audit trail — all system actions logged & filterable
- Admin panel: user management, leave types, year-end balance rollover
- In-app notification system with bell UI and unread badge counter
- Email notifications via Office 365 SMTP + Resend-ready API routes
Business Impact
- Eliminated paper-based leave forms and manual HR record-keeping
- Centralised HR operations across all Lawhill business units
- Executive-level visibility with high-level KPIs and org dashboards
- Full audit trail ensures compliance and accountability across the platform
Internal Business Tool / SaaS-Style Portal
Fiji Coffee Machine Assets Portal
QR-Based Machine Service & Asset Management System
This is not a sales system. It is a machine asset and service management platform. Technicians scan a unique QR code on each coffee machine, fill a two-step digital log form, and capture on-site signatures for service reports — which are then auto-generated as PDFs and emailed to management. The customer portal lets clients view their machines, submit service requests, and download reports. Management dashboards track overdue machines, technician activity, and pending approvals — all backed by Google as a zero-cost database via a serverless Google Apps Script API.
4
User Roles
20+
API Actions
Zero-Cost
Infrastructure
Live
Status
Features Built
- QR code per machine — scanning pre-fills the service log form automatically
- Two-step service log: details + on-site digital signature capture via canvas
- Digital service reports generated as PDFs via Google Apps Script + DriveApp
- Automated email notifications with PDF attachments to all admins/supervisors
- Customer portal — view own machines, submit service requests, download reports
- Admin portal — manage all machines, logs, requests, users, and analytics
- Analytics dashboard: logs by day, top technicians, service type breakdown
- Overdue machine tracking with configurable per-machine service intervals
- Photo upload per log entry — stored in Google Drive, linked in timeline
- Role-based access: Admin, Supervisor, Technician, Customer — each seeing scoped data
Business Impact
- Replaced paper service logs with a fully traceable digital record system
- Eliminated manual service report writing — signed PDFs generated and delivered automatically
- Customers can now self-serve: view machine history and raise requests digitally
- Management has live visibility into overdue machines and technician performance
Internal SaaS Platform / Business Intelligence
Marketing Asset Management System
Full-Stack SaaS-Style Internal Business Platform
Built on a zero-infrastructure architecture using Google Apps Script as a REST API and Google Sheets as the database — enabling scalable deployment without server management or hosting costs. The platform serves three distinct roles (Admin, Management, Staff) with scoped dashboards, an interactive analytics suite with 5 chart types, advanced filterable records with CSV export, drag-and-drop image uploads to Google Drive, and a full branch and customer management system. Dark mode, keyboard shortcuts, and a mobile-responsive layout make it a complete internal SaaS product.
3
User Roles
5
Chart Types
Zero-Infra
Architecture
Live
Status
Features Built
- Role-Based Access Control — Admin, Management, and Staff with scoped views
- Interactive analytics dashboard with 5 chart types via Recharts
- Advanced records table with multi-column filters, search, and CSV export
- Drag-and-drop image uploads with Google Drive integration
- Customer and branch management system with full CRUD operations
- KPI dashboard with real-time calculated metrics across all business units
- Dark mode with persistent state across sessions
- Keyboard shortcuts for fast navigation and power users
- Mobile-responsive layout across all pages and dashboard views
- Framer Motion animations for smooth UI transitions and micro-interactions
Business Impact
- Centralised marketing asset tracking across multiple business units and branches
- Eliminated fragmented spreadsheet-based workflows and manual data entry
- Improved visibility into distribution patterns, cost trends, and asset allocation
- Enabled data-driven decision-making through real-time analytics and KPI tracking
- Reduced administrative overhead and manual tracking time significantly
Three recent highlights from a portfolio of 300+ projects — spanning web applications, IT infrastructure, brand identity, and design across Fiji and beyond.
IT Infrastructure
The Systems That Run It All
Beyond software — I manage the hardware, networks, security, and cloud infrastructure that organizations depend on daily.
Network Architecture
Multi-site enterprise networks with FortiGate firewalls, VLAN segmentation, Starlink and fibre WAN links, access control policies, and ongoing monitoring across all Lawhill locations.
Server & Systems Administration
Windows Server setup, maintenance, group policy management, and Active Directory administration — supporting multiple business units from a single managed environment.
Microsoft 365 & Azure AD
Full M365 administration: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Azure Active Directory, Intune MDM for mobile & endpoint management, and licence management across all staff.
Security & Compliance
FortiGate firewall configuration, VPN management, phishing protection, endpoint security policies, access auditing, and IT security policy creation for production environments.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Automated backup schedules, offsite data storage, recovery testing, and documented disaster recovery plans protecting critical business systems and data.
Device & Endpoint Management
Device provisioning, Intune-based MDM, software deployment, remote support, and helpdesk operations across all staff devices — phones, laptops, and desktops.
Current Role
IT Manager · Lawhill Group of Companies · Fiji
Managing production IT infrastructure across hotel, supermarket, hardware store, and multiple other business units — FortiGate, Starlink, M365, Azure AD, and the internal software platforms built on top of it all.
Design & Creative
Where Tech Meets Craft
Design isn't a separate department — it's how I approach every system, interface, and communication I build.
Brand Identity Systems
Full brand packages — logo, typography, color system, brand guidelines for businesses across Fiji.
Web Design (UI/UX)
Designed interfaces for web apps and marketing sites with precision, accessibility, and product thinking.
Video Production
Promotional and corporate video content — scripted, shot, edited, and delivered for Fijian businesses.
Print & Digital Media
Brochures, banners, flyers, social media content, and marketing collateral for diverse clients.
Social Media Presence
Strategy, content creation, and management for brands building their online presence in Fiji.
Award-Recognized Work
Design work recognized at a national competition — a point of pride for craft that earns results.
Award-Recognized Design Work
National-level recognition for creative & design excellence in Fiji
Systems Thinking
How I Approach Complexity
I don't just build features — I design systems. Here are the principles that guide how I think.
"A system is greater than the sum of its parts — but only if the parts are designed to work together."
— How I approach every project, from an IT network to a full-stack application.
8+
Years building systems
5+
Industries served
300+
Projects delivered
0
Duct-tape fixes shipped
Understand the whole, design the parts
Every feature exists within a system. I map the full context before writing a single line of code or drawing a single diagram.
Data integrity is non-negotiable
I design schemas, access controls, and validation rules that prevent corrupt data before it enters the system.
Failure modes matter as much as success paths
I think about what happens when things break — network outages, edge cases, user errors — and design for resilience.
Automation over repetition
If a person does the same thing more than twice, I build a system to do it. Automation frees humans for meaningful work.
Every decision has a trade-off
I document why choices were made — not just what was built. Future teams should understand the reasoning, not just the code.
Tech Stack
Tools of the Trade
The technologies and platforms I use to build, manage, and ship production systems.
Frontend
Backend & Data
Infrastructure
Tools & Design
Core Competencies
Production systems · App Router · SSR · Full-stack
Schema design · RLS · Triggers · Real-time
Exchange · Teams · Intune MDM · Licence management
Serverless backend · PDF generation · Email dispatch
FortiGate · VLANs · Starlink · Multi-site WAN
Figma · System design · Brand identity · Marketing
Experience
Where I've Applied It
A track record of delivering real solutions for real organizations.
IT Manager
Lawhill Group of Companies
Managing the full IT environment across Lawhill Group's business units — responsible for everything from network infrastructure and endpoint security, to Microsoft 365 administration, to building and owning the internal software platforms that run daily HR and operational workflows.
- Multi-site network management — FortiGate firewalls, VLANs, Starlink and fibre WAN links
- Microsoft 365 administration: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Azure AD, Intune MDM
- Designed and built the Lawhill Staff Portal — 10-module HR platform with 6 user roles
- Endpoint security, backup strategy, disaster recovery planning and testing
- IT procurement, vendor management, and hardware lifecycle oversight
- IT policy creation, access auditing, and compliance across all business units
- Staff IT training, onboarding, and ongoing helpdesk support
Full-Stack Developer & Systems Architect
Independent / Freelance
Delivering custom software systems, brand identities, web applications, and IT consulting for clients across Fiji and beyond — spanning retail, hospitality, food & beverage, and professional services. Always focused on real workflow problems, not generic solutions.
- Built the Fiji Coffee Machine Assets Portal — QR-based service management system with digital sign-off, PDF generation, and automated email dispatch
- Full-stack web application development across multiple client engagements
- Brand identity design: logo systems, typography, colour guidelines, and full brand packages
- Web design and development for marketing and operational websites
- IT infrastructure setup and consulting for Fijian SMEs
- Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 setup and ongoing administration
- Photography, video production, and digital content for Fijian brands
Contact
Let's Build Something
Have a project, system, or idea? I'd love to hear from you. Based in Fiji, working worldwide.
Get in touch
What I can help with
- Full-Stack Web Development
- IT Infrastructure & Setup
- Systems Architecture
- UI/UX & Brand Design
- Microsoft 365 / Azure Admin
- IT Consulting & Strategy