Laravel Update & Performance Boost

I need an experienced Laravel developer to update my Laravel application to the latest version and optimize its performance.

Key Requirements:
- Optimize performance, focusing on:
- Database queries
- Page load speed
- Analyze and index SQL queries

Ideal Skills & Experience:
- Expertise in Laravel and SQL
- Proven track record in performance optimization
- Strong analytical skills
- Familiarity with indexing and query analysis

Please provide examples of similar work done.