Senior Full Stack Developer and Tech Team Lead with 6+ years of experience building scalable SaaS and CRM platforms using PHP (Laravel) and React. I architect RESTful APIs, implement multi-tenant subscription billing and automation workflows, and optimize performance across MySQL and Redis. I lead cross-functional remote-first teams, integrate payment systems (Stripe/PayPal), deploy cloud-ready solutions on AWS and VPS, and deliver real-time features using Pusher, WebRTC, and Twilio—while applying SOLID principles and clean architecture to solve real business problems.

AHSAN SHAHZAD

Senior Full Stack Developer and Tech Team Lead with 6+ years of experience building scalable SaaS and CRM platforms using PHP (Laravel) and React. I architect RESTful APIs, implement multi-tenant subscription billing and automation workflows, and optimize performance across MySQL and Redis. I lead cross-functional remote-first teams, integrate payment systems (Stripe/PayPal), deploy cloud-ready solutions on AWS and VPS, and deliver real-time features using Pusher, WebRTC, and Twilio—while applying SOLID principles and clean architecture to solve real business problems.

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Senior Full Stack Developer and Tech Team Lead with 6+ years of experience building scalable SaaS and CRM platforms using PHP (Laravel) and React. I architect RESTful APIs, implement multi-tenant subscription billing and automation workflows, and optimize performance across MySQL and Redis.

I lead cross-functional remote-first teams, integrate payment systems (Stripe/PayPal), deploy cloud-ready solutions on AWS and VPS, and deliver real-time features using Pusher, WebRTC, and Twilio—while applying SOLID principles and clean architecture to solve real business problems.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
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Work Experience

Tech Team Lead & Senior Full Stack Developer at Interactive Tech Solution (ITSOL)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led a team of 5+ developers building production-grade SaaS and CRM applications with Laravel and React for clients across Europe and Pakistan. Architected and delivered TekTime.io (AI-powered meeting management and LinkedIn newsletter automation using Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI DALL-E), and built/maintained CoreCRM (B2B CRM with sales pipeline, automation workflows, email marketing, and invoicing). Implemented Stripe subscriptions with dynamic free trials, Stripe webhooks, payment recovery flows, and real-time notifications via Pusher. Integrated Cloudflare CDN with Backblaze B2 to reduce media latency/costs. Improved performance using Redis caching, database indexing, and elimination of N+1 queries. Deployed and operated systems on AWS (EC2/S3/RDS) and VPS with Nginx, SSL, cron, and queue workers; enforced code quality through reviews and Git workflow improvements.
Full Stack Developer at NetSol Technologies / Hospitall Official
October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Developed Laravel RESTful APIs for Hospital Management and Pharmacy workflows (doctors, patients, medical stores, and appointment scheduling). Integrated WebRTC and Twilio to enable real-time video consultations. Built and maintained React frontends integrated with Laravel backends to improve responsiveness and reduce full page reloads. Supported production deployments and resolved critical real-user issues to maintain availability of healthcare applications.
Junior PHP / Laravel Developer at VU Software House / NetSol Technologies
September 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Delivered e-commerce features using Laravel and contributed to third-party API integrations. Built foundational skills in MySQL, JavaScript/jQuery/AJAX, and Bootstrap by shipping customer-facing functionality.

Education

BS Software Engineering at Virtual University of Pakistan, Bahawalpur
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
BS Software Engineering at Virtual University of Pakistan, Bahawalpur
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BS Software Engineering at Virtual University of Pakistan, Bahawalpur
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services, Financial Services
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