Hi, I'm Salman Sohail, a web developer with 5+ years of experience in building scalable web applications using PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, and Shopify. I have a strong background in REST APIs, cloud deployments, and performance optimization, and I thrive in Agile (Scrum) environments to deliver reliable, business-impactful software. In my free time I enjoy tinkering with new technologies, improving code quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into robust digital experiences.

Salman Sohail

Hi, I'm Salman Sohail, a web developer with 5+ years of experience in building scalable web applications using PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, and Shopify. I have a strong background in REST APIs, cloud deployments, and performance optimization, and I thrive in Agile (Scrum) environments to deliver reliable, business-impactful software. In my free time I enjoy tinkering with new technologies, improving code quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into robust digital experiences.

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Hi, I’m Salman Sohail, a web developer with 5+ years of experience in building scalable web applications using PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, and Shopify. I have a strong background in REST APIs, cloud deployments, and performance optimization, and I thrive in Agile (Scrum) environments to deliver reliable, business-impactful software.

In my free time I enjoy tinkering with new technologies, improving code quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into robust digital experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Web Developer (Remote) at XYZIES
October 3, 2022 - Present
Built over 20 WooCommerce online stores including subscription models, reducing cart abandonment by 25%. Developed 11 custom PHP plugins for real-time service availability checks, improving lead conversions. Created tailored website functionalities like product/service comparisons and dynamic filters using custom code. Converted UI/UX designs from Figma into fully responsive websites with Elementor Pro. Utilized ACF Pro for dynamic content sections, improving backend flexibility. Developed multi-language WordPress sites using WPML, designed 50+ high-conversion landing pages, enhanced website speed from 5s to 1.8s via optimization including AWS CloudFront, boosted organic traffic by 60% through SEO, and integrated third-party APIs such as Facebook API to enhance functionality and campaign performance.
Software Engineer at ZILTEX
September 30, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Designed and developed high-performance frontends using React.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript improving load times by up to 40%. Developed scalable, data-driven web applications using Core PHP and Laravel, integrating backend logic and databases. Built CRM tools achieving 30% higher efficiency by optimizing server-side queries and improving responsiveness. Managed 500+ websites across shared and dedicated environments using WHM/cPanel ensuring uptime, performance, and security. Deployed and maintained custom web applications on AWS EC2 with scalable, cost-efficient hosting including SSL and security hardening, and automated AWS server scaling for 20% cost reduction.
Web Developer at Xyzies
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Developed and maintained scalable WordPress & WooCommerce solutions. Built custom features using PHP, JavaScript, ACF Pro, hooks, and REST APIs. Improved website performance by up to 40% through optimization techniques.
Software Engineer at Ziltex Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Built backend-focused web applications using Laravel and Node.js. Improved system scalability by 30% via cloud optimization. Designed efficient SQL/MS-SQL database structures.
Software Engineer at ZIL TEX Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Built backend-focused web applications using Laravel and Node.js. Improved system scalability via cloud optimization and designed efficient SQL/MS-SQL database structures.

Education

Master's at Gisma University of Applied Sciences
September 11, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Bachelor's at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2020
MSc Data Science, AI, and Digital Business at GISMA University of Applied Sciences
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
BS Software Engineering at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020
BSc Software Engineering at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020
MSc Data Science, AI, and Digital Business at GISMA University of Applied Sciences
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
MSc Data Science, AI, and Digital Business at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
BSc Software Engineering at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020

Qualifications

Backend Web Development (PHP)
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2026
German A2 Language Certification, English B2 Language Certification
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment