I am a software professional with over 20 years of experience in web application development. I specialize in end-to-end product development, with deep expertise in PHP, MVC frameworks, Git, Agile development, AWS, and JavaScript. I am comfortable in both Agile and Waterfall environments and focus on building scalable applications with efficient caching and optimized database models to handle high traffic. I have delivered projects across media groups, e-learning, and enterprise systems; I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust solutions and have hands-on experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs, video processing, and real-time features such as live blogging and automated transcoding for media platforms.

DHARMENDER KUMAR

I am a software professional with over 20 years of experience in web application development. I specialize in end-to-end product development, with deep expertise in PHP, MVC frameworks, Git, Agile development, AWS, and JavaScript. I am comfortable in both Agile and Waterfall environments and focus on building scalable applications with efficient caching and optimized database models to handle high traffic. I have delivered projects across media groups, e-learning, and enterprise systems; I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust solutions and have hands-on experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs, video processing, and real-time features such as live blogging and automated transcoding for media platforms.

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I am a software professional with over 20 years of experience in web application development. I specialize in end-to-end product development, with deep expertise in PHP, MVC frameworks, Git, Agile development, AWS, and JavaScript. I am comfortable in both Agile and Waterfall environments and focus on building scalable applications with efficient caching and optimized database models to handle high traffic.

I have delivered projects across media groups, e-learning, and enterprise systems; I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust solutions and have hands-on experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs, video processing, and real-time features such as live blogging and automated transcoding for media platforms.

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Work Experience

PHP Architect - Development at India Today Group, Noida, India
March 1, 2015 - Present
Maintained and developed all digital applications for the group's websites, integrating with CMS. Developed microservices like commenting applications using PHP Rest API and JavaScript. Created automated live blogging systems for elections ensuring real-time updates. Implemented video transcoding solutions across websites. Designed and managed reporting dashboards for key insights.
PHP Architect - Development at vSplash Technolabs Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, India (Client: Buzz Board, San Francisco, California)
March 1, 2015 - July 11, 2025
Led development of Buzz Board, a web and iPad sales enhancement application for U.S. sales representatives using MySQL, REST APIs, XML, cURL, and jQuery. Developed IVR Nurture Product, a web-based CRM integrating telephonic support with platforms using Phalcon Framework, MySQL, XML, cURL, jQuery, IVR, and Twilio APIs.
PHP Architect at Ed Ventures E-Learning Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, India (Client: iDriveSafely, San Marcos, CA)
March 1, 2013 - July 11, 2025
Developed iDriveSafely.com, an online e-learning and certification platform using Flex, HTML5, CodeIgniter, MySQL, SOAP, XML, cURL, Perl, and jQuery. Built DVD-based defensive driving courses and CRM applications with advanced reporting features managing multiple products.
Senior PHP Developer at Media International Ltd.
May 1, 2010 - July 11, 2025
Developed Incentive Management Systems and travel booking platforms using Zend and MySQL. Created online video editor applications using FFmpeg, Zend, SOAP. Built printing and job listing platforms, and SEO promotion solutions using PHP, MySQL, SOAP, cURL, and AJAX.
Senior PHP Developer at Dimension India Networks Pvt. Ltd, Noida, India
March 1, 2008 - July 11, 2025
Designed and developed multiple web platforms including e-Learning systems, MLM games, search aggregation, online stores integrated with POS, business listing directories, eBay clone marketplaces, and online printing stores with image upload and processing functionalities.
Assistant Programmer PHP at Delhi Sales Tax Dept., Ministry of IT, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, India
September 1, 2006 - July 11, 2025
Developed DVAT Online Banking System for tax data submission by various national banks. Managed official websites providing tax services and developed ECS Transaction System for offline VAT return submissions to dealers via RBI.
PHP Developer at Kanoesoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
April 1, 2005 - July 11, 2025
Developed company and matrimonial websites for Indian communities using PHP and MySQL.
PHP Developer at Hexa Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, India
March 1, 2004 - July 11, 2025
Built various online stores and community platforms for US clients using PHP and MySQL, including wholesale pet products, DVD stores, craft marketplaces, lawyer review communities, golf stores, neem product e-commerce, MLM applications, and job portals.
Programmer / Web Developer at Penta-Infoway Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, India
July 1, 2001 - July 11, 2025
Developed alumni networking platforms, Indian real estate marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms for surgical instruments.
PHP Architect - Development at India Today Group, Noida, India
March 1, 2015 - Present
Maintained and developed all digital applications for group websites including AajTak.in, IndiaToday.in, DailyO.in and others, integrating with CMS. Developed a commenting application as microservices using PHP Rest API and JavaScript for front end. Created automated live blogging systems for elections to ensure real-time updates. Implemented video transcoding solutions across all group websites and designed reporting dashboards to generate key insights for various reports.
PHP Architect - Development at vSplash Technolabs Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, India
March 1, 2015 - July 11, 2025
Developed Buzz Board, a web and iPad application designed to enhance sales performance for U.S. sales representatives using MySQL, REST APIs, XML, cURL, and jQuery. Built IVR Nurture Product, a web-based CSM application integrating telephonic support platforms using Phalcon Framework, MySQL, XML, cURL, jQuery, IVR, and Twilio APIs.
PHP Architect at Ed Ventures E-Learning Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, India
March 1, 2013 - July 11, 2025
Developed iDriveSafely.com, an online e-learning and certification platform for U.S. vehicle drivers using Flex, HTML5, CodeIgniter, MySQL, SOAP, XML, cURL, Perl, and jQuery. Built defensive driving courses DVD-based platform TakeHome.com / SellerServer.com and a CRM system to manage 30+ company products with advanced reporting, using CodeIgniter, MySQL, SOAP, XML, cURL, Perl, and jQuery.
Senior PHP Developer at Media International Ltd.
May 1, 2010 - July 11, 2025
Developed an Incentive Management System for calculating employee incentives using Zend and MySQL. Built Abhipra Travel Portal for flight and hotel reservations using Zend Framework and Galileo API. Created an Online Video Editor using FFmpeg and Zend. Worked on multiple platforms including online printing solutions, job listing aggregation, and SEO promotion solutions with technologies like PHP, MySQL, SOAP, XML, cURL, AJAX.
Senior PHP Developer at Dimension India Networks Pvt. Ltd, Noida, India
March 1, 2008 - July 11, 2025
Worked on multiple projects including e-Learning platform, MLM games, search aggregation platforms, online stores integrated with offline POS, business listing directories, eBay clone marketplaces, online printing stores, travel voucher platforms, and RSS-based job listing websites. Managed websites allowing personalized e-announcements across multiple platforms.
Assistant Programmer PHP at Delhi Sales Tax Dept., Ministry of IT, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, India
September 1, 2006 - July 11, 2025
Developed DVAT Online Banking System for submitting tax data by national banks. Maintained the official DVAT website providing tax services. Built ECS Transaction System for submitting VAT returns via Reserve Bank of India.
PHP Developer at Kanoesoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
April 1, 2005 - July 11, 2025
Developed the official company website and a matrimonial platform catering to the Uttarakhand community using PHP and MySQL.
PHP Developer at Hexa Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, India
March 1, 2004 - July 11, 2025
Developed e-commerce platforms and community-based websites serving U.S clients, including wholesale pet products, online DVD stores, craft marketplaces, lawyers community platform, golf stores, neem products e-commerce, MLM applications, and job portals, mostly using PHP and MySQL.
Programmer / Web Developer at Penta-Infoway Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, India
July 1, 2001 - July 11, 2025
Developed alumni networking and real estate marketplace platforms as well as an e-commerce platform for surgical instruments.
PHP Architect - Development at India Today Group
March 1, 2015 - Present
Maintained and developed digital applications for major group websites integrating CMS, created commenting applications as microservices using PHP Rest API and JavaScript, developed automated live blogging systems for elections, implemented video transcoding solutions, and designed reporting dashboards to generate key insights.
PHP Architect - Development at vSplash Technolabs Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Developed Buzz Board, a web and iPad application to improve sales performance for U.S. sales reps using MySQL, REST APIs, XML, and jQuery. Created the IVR Nurture Product, a web-based CSM telephonic support application, utilizing Phalcon Framework, MySQL, XML, cURL, jQuery, IVR, and Twilio APIs.
PHP Architect at Ed Ventures E-Learning Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Developed iDriveSafely.com, an e-learning and certification platform for U.S. vehicle drivers using CodeIgniter, Flex, HTML5, SOAP, and jQuery. Created TakeHome.com and SellerServer.com, DVD-based defensive driving courses. Built CRM for iDriveSafely.com managing 30+ products with advanced reporting.
Senior PHP Developer at Media International Ltd.
May 1, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Developed an Incentive Management System using Zend and MySQL. Built Abhipra Travel Portal with Zend Framework and Galileo API. Created an Online Video Editor using FFmpeg, Zend, and SOAP. Developed Printe-Z.com, an online printing solution, and Ojoby.com, a job listing platform aggregating multiple RSS feeds. Worked on TestWithTheBest.com, JobTrio.com, and Growth Engine SEO solutions.
Senior PHP Developer at Dimension India Networks Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2008 - July 23, 2025
Worked on multiple projects including an e-Learning platform, MLM game RoyalMoney.com, SearchSalad.com search aggregator, SwissJunction.com online store with POS integration, HighDubai.com business listing, 247Online.com marketplace clone, and various personalized e-announcement websites.
Assistant Programmer PHP at Delhi Sales Tax Dept., Ministry of IT, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
September 1, 2006 - July 23, 2025
Developed DVAT Online Banking System for tax data submission by national banks, maintained the DVAT Official Website providing tax services, and developed ECS Transaction System software for submitting VAT returns via RBI.
PHP Developer at Kanoesoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2005 - July 23, 2025
Developed company website KanoeSoft.com and matrimonial platform UttarakhandShadi.com using PHP and MySQL.
PHP Developer at Hexa Solutions Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2004 - July 23, 2025
Built various e-commerce and community platforms including PetWholesaler.com, online DVD stores CentrePrice.com and StrictlyDVDs.com, ElegantCraftsStore.com, LawyerReviews.com, UnitedStatesGolfTrader.com, NeemExchange.com, MLM applications GoldenMovement.com and BigWay4U.com, and U.S.-based job portal TheDiversityGroup.org.
Programmer / Web Developer at Penta-Infoway Pvt. Ltd
July 1, 2001 - July 23, 2025
Developed alumni networking platform GeorgiansOnline.com, Indian real estate marketplace PropertyIndya.com, and surgical instruments e-commerce Surgific.com.
PHP Architect - Development at India Today Group
March 1, 2015 - November 3, 2025
Maintained and developed all digital applications for group websites (AajTak.in, IndiaToday.in, DailyO.in, iChowk.in, thelallantop.com, cosmopolitan.in, readersdigest.in, Pakwangali.in, HeadlineToday.in, Visual Stories, and Cricket Live Score), integrating with CMS. Implemented commenting microservices via PHP REST APIs and JavaScript frontend. Led automated live blogging systems for general and assembly elections to deliver real-time updates. Implemented video transcoding solutions for seamless processing across group properties. Designed and managed reporting dashboards to surface insights for multiple group reports.
PHP Architect - Development at V Splash Technolabs Pvt. Ltd.
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Buzz Board: web and iPad application to enhance sales performance for U.S.-based reps, built with MySQL, REST APIs, XML, cURL, and jQuery. IVR Nurture Product: web-based CRM integrated with multiple platforms, built using Phalcon, MySQL, XML, cURL, jQuery, IVR, and Twilio APIs.
PHP Architect at Ed Ventures E-Learning Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
iDriveSafely.com: online e-learning and certification platform for U.S. drivers, developed using Flex, HTML5, CodeIgniter, MySQL, SOAP (Client/Server), XML, cURL, Perl, and jQuery. TakeHome.com / SellerServer.com: DVD-based defensive driving course; CodeIgniter, MySQL, XML, cURL, Perl, and jQuery. CRM for iDriveSafely.com: CodeIgniter-based CRM with advanced reporting capabilities.
Senior PHP Developer at Media International Ltd.
May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Incentive Management System for employee incentives, developed with Zend and MySQL. Abhipra Travel Portal: travel booking for agents with Zend Framework, Galileo API, SOAP, MySQL, XML, and cURL. Online Video Editor: FFmpeg-based video editing with Zend, SOAP, MySQL, and cURL. Printe-Z.com: online printing/shopping platform with PHP OpenCart/CakePHP; Ojoby.com: job listing via RSS; TestWithTheBest.com: medical study listings with admin postings; JobTrio.com: business listings; Growth Engine: SEO promotions.
Senior PHP Developer at Dimension India Networks Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2008 - March 1, 2008
e-Learning platform admin for institutes, courses, students, and more. RoyalMoney.com (MLM), SearchSalad.com (search aggregation), SwissJunction.com (online store with Polaris POS integration), HighDubai.com (business directory), 247Online.com (eBay clone), Grapheex.com (online printing with image uploads), VacationScape portals, GovLife.com (RSS job portal), and multiple shared-solution projects with unique UI.
Assistant Programmer PHP at Delhi Sales Tax Dept., Ministry of IT, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006
DVAT Online Banking System for banks to submit DVAT data with validation. DVAT Official Website as the tax portal. ECS Transaction System: offline software for VAT returns submission to RBI.
PHP Developer at Kanoesoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2005 - April 1, 2005
KanoeSoft.com corporate site; UttarakhandShadi matrimonial platform; PHP/MySQL-based solutions.
PHP Developer at Hexa Solutions Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2004 - March 1, 2004
PetWholesaler.com wholesale portal; CentrePrice/StrictlyDVDs online stores; ElegantCraftsStore (ASP/MySQL); LawyerReviews.com; UnitedStatesGolfTrader.com; NeemExchange.com; MLM/various portals; diverse job portal and e-commerce projects.
Programmer / Web Developer at Penta-Infoway Pvt. Ltd
July 1, 2001 - July 1, 2001
GeorgiansOnline.com alumni network; PropertyIndya.com real estate marketplace; Surgific.com surgical instruments e-commerce.

Education

Master of Computer Application (MCA) at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, India
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science at Delhi University, India
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Master of Computer Application at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, India
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor of Science at Delhi University, India
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Master of Computer Application at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor of Science at Delhi University
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Master of Computer Application (MCA) at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, India
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science at Delhi University, India
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services