Hello! I’m Irfan Sarwar Khan, a Senior Backend Developer with 14+ years of experience building scalable systems using Laravel, WordPress, and Shopify. I specialize in asset management, rental systems, and ecommerce platforms, delivering production-grade solutions for UAE-based companies and international clients alike. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust APIs, maintainable architectures, and clear business reporting. Beyond code, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and continuously improving system performance and security. In my spare time I contribute to WordPress plugins and open source projects, and I keep up-to-date with the latest backend and cloud technologies to help businesses stay competitive.

Irfan Sarwar Khan

Hello! I’m Irfan Sarwar Khan, a Senior Backend Developer with 14+ years of experience building scalable systems using Laravel, WordPress, and Shopify. I specialize in asset management, rental systems, and ecommerce platforms, delivering production-grade solutions for UAE-based companies and international clients alike. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust APIs, maintainable architectures, and clear business reporting. Beyond code, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and continuously improving system performance and security. In my spare time I contribute to WordPress plugins and open source projects, and I keep up-to-date with the latest backend and cloud technologies to help businesses stay competitive.

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Hello! I’m Irfan Sarwar Khan, a Senior Backend Developer with 14+ years of experience building scalable systems using Laravel, WordPress, and Shopify. I specialize in asset management, rental systems, and ecommerce platforms, delivering production-grade solutions for UAE-based companies and international clients alike. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust APIs, maintainable architectures, and clear business reporting.

Beyond code, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and continuously improving system performance and security. In my spare time I contribute to WordPress plugins and open source projects, and I keep up-to-date with the latest backend and cloud technologies to help businesses stay competitive.

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Work Experience

Senior Backend Developer at Service My Car (UAE)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Handling server-side logic, database management, and API integrations. Managing the backend of systems that track and control company assets and stock. Creating detailed reports for the in-house CRM to support business decisions. Developed an autorent rental system using Laravel and Node.js for seamless operations. Identifying and fixing bugs to ensure smooth system performance. Ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and security. Connecting different systems and services for seamless functionality. Tracking system efficiency and making necessary optimizations.
Software Developer at Service My Car (UAE)
January 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025
Asset Management System. Stock Management System. Developed inhouse project using Shopify Platform. Customization in Shopify theme, and app development.
Software Engineer at Neverstopmedia
January 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Developed cross-platform mobile applications using React Native framework, including navigation route, wishlist module, dark and light mode, native base UI etc. Integrated APIs for enhanced functionality and features.
Technical Lead at Amaxza
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Shopify projects snatch body, implemented designs into a custom Shopify theme. This is a massive big project. Derma Avenue. Totally Bride. Eco Elements is a Wordpress project with custom development in Elementor. Implement Scrum to address complex adaptive problems while delivering high-value products.
Senior UI/UX Engineer at Koderlabs
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Shopify projects immunacy, customization using schema. WordPress custom themes and plugins. MECBD WooCommerce and Magento 1.9 theme development. Real Estate projects. Implement Scrum and deliver high-value products.
Senior PHP Developer at Ossols PVT LTD.
January 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
Full Stack Developer. Developed in house portal and CRM.
Senior Engineer at AXACT PVT LTD.
January 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
I developed lots of Wordpress projects. This is my big project Wordpress custom theme development. E-commerce using OpenCart framework. Magento 1.9 theme development from scratch and modules customization. Assign task to team members and help them with coding.
PHP Developer at Infinite Technologies
January 1, 2017 - September 20, 2025
PHP Developed CRM. CRM Modules, Roles, Fees submitting. CodeIgniter Framework built in house portal development. Modules, Attendance, Roles, Leaves, Desktop Notification, Feedback form, Grievance form, Approval flow, Using Angular for filtering data. OpenCart 2.3 theme develop from scratch. Wordpress theme develop from scratch.
PHP Developer at Quadistic Media
January 1, 2015 - September 20, 2025
Php/Wordpress Team Lead. Improved Frontend Skills. CI Framework built client web application. PHP Wordpress Developer, Wordpress Theme Development and Plugin development.
WordPress Developer at Social Bullets
January 1, 2014 - September 20, 2025
Wordpress theme development from scratch. Wordpress Plugin development. Integration of payment systems etc.
Junior PHP Developer at Golpik
January 1, 2014 - September 20, 2025
Developed PHP forms, Wordpress customization, ecommerce implementation. Plugins development.
Senior Backend Developer at Service My Car
January 1, 2024 - Present
Handle server-side logic, database management, API integrations, and the backend for asset and stock tracking. Create detailed CRM reports, develop an autorent rental system using Laravel and Node.js, fix bugs, ensure secure data storage, connect multiple systems, and monitor performance for optimizations.
Software Developer at Service My Car
January 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025
Developed Asset Management System and Stock Management System. Built in-house Shopify project with theme customization and app development.
Software Engineer at Neverstopmedia
January 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Developed cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, integrated APIs, and contributed to multiple projects (e.g., Maestro app, Chiclefrique).
Technical Lead at Amaxza
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Led Shopify and WordPress projects (Snatched Body, Derma Avenue, Totally Bride) and a recurring client (Eco Elements). Implemented Scrum practices to address complex problems and deliver high-value software.
Senior UI/UX Engineer at Koderlabs
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Shopify project development and customization (Immunacy, Totally Bride, LeafRemedies, etc.), WordPress plugin development, in-house theme customization, and front-end optimization.
Senior PHP Developer at Ossols PVT LTD
January 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
Full stack development for in-house portal and CRM.
Senior Engineer at AXACT PVT LTD
January 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
WordPress projects, OpenCart e-commerce, Magento 1.9 development, and team task management.
PHP Developer at Infinite Technologies
January 1, 2017 - September 20, 2025
CRM development, CodeIgniter framework, in-house portal with modules (Attendance, Roles, Leaves, Notifications), Angular for data filtering; OpenCart and WordPress theme development; some PrestaShop work.
PHP Developer at Quadistic Media
January 1, 2015 - September 20, 2025
PHP/WordPress development; team lead and frontend/backend improvements.
WordPress Developer at Social Bullets
January 1, 2014 - September 20, 2025
WordPress theme development and plugin development; payment system integrations.
Junior PHP Developer at GOLPIK
January 1, 2014 - September 20, 2025
PHP form development, WordPress customization, and e-commerce implementations.
Senior Backend Developer at Service My Car (UAE)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Handling server-side logic, database management, and API integrations. Managing the backend of systems that track and control company assets and stock. Creating detailed reports for the in-house CRM to support business decisions. Developed an autorent rental system using Laravel and Node.js for seamless operations. Identifying and fixing bugs to ensure smooth system performance. Ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and security. Connecting different systems and services for seamless functionality. Tracking system efficiency and making necessary optimizations.
Software Developer at Service My Car (UAE)
January 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025
Asset Management System. Stock Management System. Developed Inhouse project using Shopify Platform. Customization in Shopify theme, and app development.
Software Engineer at Neverstopmedia
January 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Developed cross-platform mobile applications using React Native framework, including navigation route, wishlist module, dark and light mode, native base UI. Integrated APIs for enhanced functionality and features.
Technical Lead at Amaxza
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Shopify projects Snatched Body (30 pages design implemented to a custom Shopify theme), Derma Avenue, Totally Bride; Eco Elements (WordPress with Elementor); Implement Scrum to address complex adaptive problems and deliver high-value products.
Senior UI/UX Engineer at Koderlabs
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Shopify projects with custom development and schema on product pages; MECBD on WooCommerce; Real Estate portal; Implemented Scrum for the team to deliver valuable software.
Senior PHP Developer at Ossols PVT LTD
January 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
Full stack development; Built in-house portal and CRM.
Senior Engineer at AXACT PVT LTD
January 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
Developed multiple WordPress projects; OpenCart e-commerce; Magento 1.9 theme development and module customization; Led task assignments and coding guidance.
PHP Developer at Infinite Technologies
January 1, 2017 - September 20, 2025
PHP development for CRM modules (attendance, roles, fees submission); CodeIgniter framework; Angular-based data filtering; OpenCart 2.3 theme development; WordPress theme development.
PHP Developer at Quadistic Media
January 1, 2015 - September 20, 2025
PHP/WordPress development; team leadership; CI framework for client web applications; frontend improvements.
WordPress Developer at Social Bullets
January 1, 2014 - September 20, 2025
WordPress theme development and customization; plugin development; payment system integration.
Junior PHP Developer at Golpik
January 1, 2014 - September 20, 2025
PHP form development; WordPress customization; e-commerce implementation; plugin contributions (Reservation System, WooCommerce enhancements).
Software Developer at Service My Car
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Built and maintained Asset and Stock Management Systems, improving inventory visibility and reducing discrepancies. Delivered custom Shopify solutions, including theme customization and app development, aligned with business requirements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate backend systems with third-party services and internal tools.
Software Engineer at Neverstopmedia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Developed cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, implementing navigation, theming (dark/light mode), and reusable UI components. Integrated REST APIs to enhance application functionality and ensure smooth data synchronization. Delivered and maintained high-traffic WordPress and Shopify projects, focusing on performance, security, and scalability. Published and maintained WordPress plugins with production users on wordpress.org.
Senior Software Developer at Koderlabs
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Delivered custom Shopify and WordPress solutions for international clients, including schema-based customization and advanced theme logic. Built and maintained real-estate and e-commerce platforms, focusing on performance optimization and maintainable architecture.
Senior Engineer at AXACT PVT LTD
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Developed Enterprise Level WordPress platforms, including large-scale media websites and custom themes from scratch. Worked on Magento and OpenCart e-commerce solutions, handling theme customization and module development.
PHP / WordPress Developer at Multiple Companies
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Built and customized PHP web applications, CRM, and WordPress themes and plugins. Gained strong foundations in backend development, databases, and client-driven solutions.

Education

MS CSIT at NED University of Engineering and Technology
August 1, 2018
Master of Computer Science (MS) at NED University of Engineering and Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Master of Science (MCS) at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master of Computer Science (MS) at NED University of Engineering and Technology, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Master of Science (MCS) at University of Karachi, Department of Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master of Computer Science (MS) at NED University of Engineering and Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Master of Science (MCS.) at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master of Computer Science (MS) at NED University of Engineering and Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Master of Science (MCS) at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Computers & Electronics