Laravel PHP & Rest Api

I'm looking to build a Laravel PHP & Rest API to help me with a project. I'm looking for an experienced, knowledgeable developer who is comfortable working with REST APIs. I have existing models that need to be integrated, and this API should require authentication to access, for security purposes. This is a challenging and complex task, and I'm searching for the right expert to handle it. Experience with Laravel PHP & Rest APIs is essential. If you think you could take on the job and provide me with a reliable solution, then please get in touch!