Senior Web Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications and backend systems using PHP and Laravel. I specialize in developing custom solutions, REST APIs, and high-performance applications with a strong focus on clean architecture and maintainable code. I’ve worked with clients across different industries, delivering everything from business systems and SaaS platforms to eCommerce and CMS-based solutions. Comfortable handling full development cycles — from planning and development to deployment and optimization. Strong in MySQL, API integrations, and performance tuning, with working knowledge of modern JavaScript and frontend frameworks when needed. Experienced in remote collaboration and delivering reliable solutions in fast-paced environments. Currently exploring AI integrations and modern data-driven applications to build smarter, more scalable systems.…

Syed Hamid Ali Shah

Senior Web Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications and backend systems using PHP and Laravel. I specialize in developing custom solutions, REST APIs, and high-performance applications with a strong focus on clean architecture and maintainable code. I’ve worked with clients across different industries, delivering everything from business systems and SaaS platforms to eCommerce and CMS-based solutions. Comfortable handling full development cycles — from planning and development to deployment and optimization. Strong in MySQL, API integrations, and performance tuning, with working knowledge of modern JavaScript and frontend frameworks when needed. Experienced in remote collaboration and delivering reliable solutions in fast-paced environments. Currently exploring AI integrations and modern data-driven applications to build smarter, more scalable systems.…

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Senior Web Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications and backend systems using PHP and Laravel. I specialize in developing custom solutions, REST APIs, and high-performance applications with a strong focus on clean architecture and maintainable code.

I’ve worked with clients across different industries, delivering everything from business systems and SaaS platforms to eCommerce and CMS-based solutions. Comfortable handling full development cycles — from planning and development to deployment and optimization.

Strong in MySQL, API integrations, and performance tuning, with working knowledge of modern JavaScript and frontend frameworks when needed. Experienced in remote collaboration and delivering reliable solutions in fast-paced environments.

Currently exploring AI integrations and modern data-driven applications to build smarter, more scalable systems.

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Skills

Experience Level

PHP
Expert
Laravel
Expert
API
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Leadership
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
HTML5
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Docker
Expert
Stripe
Expert
Redis
Expert
AWS
Expert
Magento
Expert
PayPal
Expert
Google Cloud
Expert
Authorize.Net
Expert
CSS
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Amazon Web Services
Intermediate
PostgreSQL
Intermediate
Selenium
Intermediate
GraphQL
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
SEO
Intermediate
React JS
Beginner
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Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Pashto, Pushto
Intermediate
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Web Developer at USA E-commerce Private
June 3, 2023 - Present
Junior Web Developer at Arctern Digital Agency
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Contributed to backend development, bug fixes, and application testing; built responsive web interfaces focusing on usability and clean implementation; supported senior developers on international projects while strengthening PHP fundamentals.
Senior Web Application Developer at Arctern Digital Agency
February 1, 2017 - October 1, 2022
Led backend development efforts, enhanced performance, and delivered scalable web applications for international clients. Implemented RESTful APIs, integrated third-party services, and improved data processing pipelines; collaborated across design, product, and engineering teams.
Development Lead at Taxon Technology
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Led a team of four developers; designed and built booking systems, analytics dashboards, internal tools, and REST API integrations for international clients; coordinated cross-functional delivery and ensured timely releases.
Lead Web Developer at Arctern Digital Agency
July 1, 2023 - Present
Engineered automated data pipelines for inventory and pricing synchronization across 500+ global retailers, processing ~50K daily SKU updates; cut manual operations by 60% and reduced pricing errors by ~35%. Delivered end-to-end web apps and led cross-team collaboration; integrated Google Merchant Center and Facebook Catalog for automated product feeds; delivered solutions for US/UK/Canada.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Virtual University of Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment
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    ● Built a Laravel-based e-commerce platform with automated multi-supplier inventory syncing
    ● Developed a data aggregation system for pricing, deduplication, and shipping rules
    ● Implemented queue-based background processing for daily updates
    ● Result: Eliminated daily manual inventory reconciliation (~3 hrs/day), reduced pricing discrepancy errors by ~40%, scaled to 15K+ active SKUs