I'm an MSc Cyber Security (Distinction) graduate with strong hands-on experience in full-stack development, building secure and scalable web applications using JavaScript, Python, PHP, and modern frameworks. I enjoy solving complex security and software delivery challenges and am committed to writing clean, maintainable code.\n\nI am seeking a graduate role in cyber security to deepen my expertise in secure systems, threat mitigation, and software development. I look forward to contributing to protecting digital infrastructure, supporting security audits, and helping develop secure applications and services at a forward-thinking cybersecurity company.

Sabeeh Murtaza Mirza

I'm an MSc Cyber Security (Distinction) graduate with strong hands-on experience in full-stack development, building secure and scalable web applications using JavaScript, Python, PHP, and modern frameworks. I enjoy solving complex security and software delivery challenges and am committed to writing clean, maintainable code.\n\nI am seeking a graduate role in cyber security to deepen my expertise in secure systems, threat mitigation, and software development. I look forward to contributing to protecting digital infrastructure, supporting security audits, and helping develop secure applications and services at a forward-thinking cybersecurity company.

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I’m an MSc Cyber Security (Distinction) graduate with strong hands-on experience in full-stack development, building secure and scalable web applications using JavaScript, Python, PHP, and modern frameworks. I enjoy solving complex security and software delivery challenges and am committed to writing clean, maintainable code.\n\nI am seeking a graduate role in cyber security to deepen my expertise in secure systems, threat mitigation, and software development. I look forward to contributing to protecting digital infrastructure, supporting security audits, and helping develop secure applications and services at a forward-thinking cybersecurity company.

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Language

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Work Experience

Principal Software Engineer at SysReforms International (Pakistan)
January 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Led full stack development of the Pathway Information System using ReactJS, NodeJS, and MSSQL, delivering over 100 modular features across 20+ pages. Integrated role-based access control (RBAC) and JWT-based authentication, improving data security and user segmentation. Reduced frontend load times by 35% with React Query, lazy loading, and optimised SQL queries. Established CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions for automated builds, testing, and rollbacks. Implemented caching strategies using Redis, doubling API response times.
Team Lead Software Development at SysReforms International (Pakistan)
October 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Designed full-stack architecture for the Minimum Wage Information System (MWIS) collaborating with the International Labour Organisation, using Laravel, MySQL, and ReactJS. Integrated AES encryption and two-factor authentication for GDPR compliance and secure access across 100+ countries. Refactored WHO’s EMRO e-ACR portal backend to improve system uptime to 99.9% by resolving memory leaks and optimising server log processing. Mentored a cross-functional team of 8 developers and conducted international workshops, onboarding over 100 users. Created interactive data dashboards with Chart.js and AJAX APIs, increasing reporting efficiency by 60%.
Team Lead Software Engineer at Tech Hive (Pakistan)
June 30, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Developed and deployed easyrentsale.com, a Laravel-based real estate platform with 10,000+ property listings and complex user roles and filters. Led delivery of 3 e-commerce portals using Laravel, Bootstrap, and Stripe API, driving up to 40% sales growth. Improved database performance through SQL tuning and indexing, reducing query times by 25%. Implemented RESTful APIs for frontend and mobile app consumption.
Team Lead - Software Engineer at Softvilla Technologies (Pakistan)
December 31, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Built and scaled Edu Solution, a school ERP adopted by 100+ schools, managing student, finance, and HR modules. Automated report generation, attendance tracking, and payroll processing, reducing administration workload by 45%. Resolved over 20 critical bugs during bi-weekly sprints, maintaining 98% SLA compliance. Integrated role-based dashboards and user-specific analytics using AJAX and jQuery.
Principal Software Engineer at SysReforms International
January 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Led full stack development of the Pathway Information System using ReactJS, Node.js, and MSSQL, delivering over 100 modular features across 20+ pages. Integrated role-based access control and JWT-based authentication to improve data security and user segmentation. Reduced frontend load times by 35% using React Query, lazy loading, and optimized SQL queries. Set up CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions for automated builds, testing, and rollbacks. Implemented caching strategies with Redis, doubling API response times.
Team Lead Software Development at SysReforms International
October 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Designed full-stack architecture for the Minimum Wage Information System, collaborating with the International Labour Organisation, utilizing Laravel, MySQL, and ReactJS. Integrated AES encryption and two-factor authentication to ensure GDPR compliance and secure access across 100+ countries. Refactored backend of WHO’s EMRO e-ACR portal, enhancing system uptime to 99.9% by resolving memory leaks and optimizing server log processing. Mentored a cross-functional team of 8 developers and conducted 5 international workshops onboarding 100+ users. Created interactive data dashboards that improved reporting efficiency by 60%.
Team Lead Software Engineer at Tech Hive
June 30, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Developed and deployed easyrentsale.com, a Laravel-based real estate platform supporting 10,000+ property listings, user roles, and advanced filtering logic. Led end-to-end delivery of three e-commerce portals using Laravel, Bootstrap, and Stripe API, contributing to up to 40% sales growth for clients. Enhanced database performance by tuning SQL queries and adding indexing, reducing average query time by 25%. Implemented RESTful APIs for frontend and mobile app integration.
Team Lead - Software Engineer at Softvilla Technologies
December 31, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Built and scaled Edu Solution, a school ERP using CodeIgniter adopted by over 100 schools, managing student management, finance, and HR modules. Added automated report generation, attendance tracking, and payroll processing, reducing administrative workload by 45%. Resolved 20+ critical bugs during bi-weekly sprint cycles, maintaining 98% SLA compliance. Integrated role-based dashboards and user-specific analytics using AJAX and jQuery.
Principal Software Engineer at SysReforms International
January 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Led full-stack development of the Pathway Information System using ReactJS, NodeJS, and MSSQL, delivering over 100 modular features across 20+ pages. Integrated role-based access control (RBAC) and implemented JWT-based authentication, improving data security and user segmentation. Reduced frontend load times by 35% via React Query, lazy loading, and optimized SQL queries. Set up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions for automated builds, testing, and rollbacks. Implemented caching strategies using Redis, enhancing API response times by 2x.
Team Lead Software Development at SysReforms International
October 31, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Designed full-stack architecture for the Minimum Wage Information System (MWIS) in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation, using Laravel, MySQL, and ReactJS. Integrated AES encryption and two-factor authentication, ensuring GDPR compliance and secure access across 100+ countries. Refactored the backend of WHO’s EMRO e-ACR portal, improving system uptime to 99.9% by resolving memory leaks and optimizing server log processing. Mentored a cross-functional team of 8 developers and conducted 5 international workshops (Egypt, Oman, Dubai), onboarding 100+ users. Created interactive data dashboards using Chart.js and AJAX APIs, improving reporting efficiency by 60%.
Team Lead Software Engineer at Tech Hive
June 30, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Developed and deployed easyrentsale.com, a Laravel-based real estate platform supporting 10,000+ property listings, user roles, and advanced filtering logic. Led end-to-end delivery of 3 e-commerce portals using Laravel, Bootstrap, and Stripe API, resulting in up to 40% sales growth for clients. Improved DB performance by tuning SQL queries and adding indexing, reducing average query time by 25%. Implemented RESTful APIs for frontend consumption and mobile companion apps.
Team Lead - Software Engineer at Softvilla Technologies
December 31, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Built and scaled Edu Solution, a school ERP using CodeIgniter, adopted by 100+ schools, handling student management, finance, and HR modules. Added automated report generation, attendance tracking, and payroll processing, cutting admin workload by 45%. Resolved 20+ critical bugs during bi-weekly sprint cycles, maintaining 98% SLA compliance and customer satisfaction. Integrated role-based dashboards and user-specific analytics using AJAX and jQuery.

Education

MSc Cyber Security (Distinction) at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
BS Software Engineering at Superior College Lahore – Pakistan
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2020
MSc Cyber Security at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
BS Software Engineering at Superior College Lahore – Pakistan
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020
MSc Cyber Security (Distinction) at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
BS Software Engineering at Superior College Lahore – Pakistan
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Retail