About This Project

EventMania is a full-featured event ticketing and discovery platform that connects event-goers with live entertainment experiences. The platform serves primarily Spanish-language communities and Latin music enthusiasts across the United States.

Key Features

• Event Discovery: Searchable database of upcoming events with filters by location, date, and genre
• Seat Selection: Interactive seat maps with real-time availability
• Secure Checkout: 10-minute seat hold during purchase with secure payment processing
• Artist Profiles: Dedicated pages for performers with upcoming shows and bios
• Venue Information: Detailed venue pages with maps, parking info, and accessibility details
• Partner Portal: Vendor partnership system for promoters and organizers to list events

Technical Architecture

• Backend: Laravel with Livewire for reactive components
• Performance: New Relic monitoring for real-time performance analytics
• CDN: Content delivery via B-CDN for fast asset loading
• Analytics: Google Analytics and Tag Manager integration
• Marketing: AdRoll integration for retargeting campaigns

Challenges Solved

• Real-time Inventory: Handling concurrent ticket purchases without overselling
• Seat Holds: Implementing time-based reservation system during checkout
• Scale: Supporting high-traffic periods during popular event on-sales
• Multi-vendor: Building a partner ecosystem for event promoters

Role

As Full Stack Developer & Web Operations Specialist, I'm responsible for the platform's development, performance optimization, and operational reliability.