- Custom PHP Booking Engine: Integrated custom database tables and locking queries to handle real-time court scheduling without conflicts.
- Stripe Payment Integration: Integrated Stripe API for split payouts, reservation deposits, and card pre-authorizations.
- Venue Owner Dashboard: Built administrative dashboards for venue managers to handle slot availability, off-peak pricing modifiers, and booking lists.
- Geographical Search Integration: Programmed location-based search filtering across multiple cities (Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Athens).
Overview
Architected and delivered the full-stack backend and API integrations for Pitchfinder.io, the first multi-sport booking marketplace in Cyprus and Greece. Engineered with WordPress and custom PHP modules to manage thousands of concurrent players and sports venue schedules.
Business Problem
Sports facility owners in Cyprus had no unified digital platform to manage bookings, showcase their venues, or handle payments online. Players had to call venues directly or show up in person, leading to double-bookings, lost revenue, and poor user experience.
Project Metadata
Industry Context
Sports & Recreation Technology — Multi-Sport Venue Booking (Cyprus & Greece 🇬🇷)
Engagement Type
Lead Full-Stack Architect & Developer (Sole Developer)
Platform Preview
System Architecture & Integration Flows
graph TD
Client[Web User] --> WP[WordPress Front-End]
WP --> Engine[Custom PHP Booking Module]
Engine --> DB[(MySQL Custom Tables)]
Engine --> Pay[Stripe API Integration]
What Was Built & Engineered
Verified Outcomes & Impact
- ✅ Successfully launched the first multi-sport venue booking marketplace in Cyprus
- ✅ Supported 18 sport categories and dozens of active facility operators
- ✅ Eradicated venue scheduling conflicts through automated transaction locks
- ✅ Shrunk player booking friction from a 15-minute phone call to a 1-minute digital flow
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