# From CakePHP to Laravel Community Architect: The Artisan of the Day Is Abbas Ali.

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Author: Ana Tavares

Published: 2025-08-25T15:49:35Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Laravel Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/laravel-blog.md>)

Topics: [Laravel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/laravel.md>), [PHP](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/php.md>), [Vue.js](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vue.md>), [API](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/api.md>)

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## AI overview

Abbas Ali's move from CakePHP to Laravel helped shape his technical work, business, and community involvement. As CEO and CTO of Ranium Systems, he organizes Laravel meetups, helped launch Laracon India, teaches Laravel and PHP, sponsors students, and supports the wider Laravel ecosystem.

## Source excerpt

Abbas Ali, Director of Ranium Systems, grew with Laravel from CakePHP, building apps, leading meetups, and co-organizing Laracon India.