I'm Muhammad Shahab Khan, a senior software engineer with over nine years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering robust web applications and APIs. I specialize in PHP and Laravel back-ends, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, Node.js microservices, and scalable architectures that handle real-time features and security at scale. I also love front-end work with modern JS frameworks (Vue.js, React) and a solid DevOps mindset—CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and collaborative agile practices. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, secure solutions and mentoring teams to ship high-quality software on time.

Muhammad Shahab Khan

I'm Muhammad Shahab Khan, a senior software engineer with over nine years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering robust web applications and APIs. I specialize in PHP and Laravel back-ends, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, Node.js microservices, and scalable architectures that handle real-time features and security at scale. I also love front-end work with modern JS frameworks (Vue.js, React) and a solid DevOps mindset—CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and collaborative agile practices. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, secure solutions and mentoring teams to ship high-quality software on time.

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I’m Muhammad Shahab Khan, a senior software engineer with over nine years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering robust web applications and APIs. I specialize in PHP and Laravel back-ends, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, Node.js microservices, and scalable architectures that handle real-time features and security at scale.

I also love front-end work with modern JS frameworks (Vue.js, React) and a solid DevOps mindset—CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and collaborative agile practices. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, secure solutions and mentoring teams to ship high-quality software on time.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

MIS Specialist at Sindh Social Protection Authority
June 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Develop and maintain information systems to support business operations, data management, and decision-making. Analyze user requirements and recommend appropriate hardware and software solutions. Design, implement, and optimize databases to ensure data integrity, security, and performance. Generate and automate reports using SQL, Excel, Power BI, or other reporting tools to support data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data workflows and system integration. Maintain system documentation, including configurations, manuals, and process maps. Coordinate with vendors and IT service providers for system upgrades, maintenance, and support. Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to improve information systems.
Senior Software Engineer at Absolutely Digital
May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Lead the design and development of robust web applications and APIs using PHP (8.x) and Laravel (v8+) for a mind games platform. Use Node.js to build asynchronous services and microservices for real-time updates in a game environment. Optimize backend logic for data-intensive games using caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) and MySQL (v5.7). Develop and deploy RESTful and GraphQL APIs for high-performance game features, including scoring and player progress tracking. Manage source control with GIT/GITLab, applying best practices for branching and code review in game development. Drive Agile and SCRUM processes to ensure timely completion of project milestones and game feature releases.
Senior Software Engineer at Inoviotech Pvt Ltd
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Lead the design and development of high-performance web applications using PHP (7.x, 8.x) and Laravel (v8+). Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for frontend and mobile apps, integrating with third-party services. Use Node.js to develop microservices and manage asynchronous tasks for high-load systems. Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment on AWS and Google Cloud. Manage and deploy applications on Linux servers (Ubuntu, CentOS) using Docker for scalable infrastructure. Use GIT for version control, applying best practices for branching and collaboration. Facilitate Agile/SCRUM practices, including daily standups and sprint planning.
Senior Software Engineer at VServices Ltd.
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Built scalable, high-performance PHP (5.x, 7.x) web applications with a focus on security. Utilize PHP frameworks, especially Laravel, for backend development. Design and manage MySQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and advanced query handling. Develop RESTful APIs for integration with other services, supporting frontend frameworks. Integrated server-side logic into Vue.js applications for dynamic, high-performance interfaces. Utilize JavaScript (ES6+) and jQuery to enhance frontend interactivity and create responsive web components. Use GIT for version control, ensuring smooth collaboration and code quality.
Junior Software Engineer at Govalued.com
May 31, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Develop and maintain PHP (v5.6) web applications using the CodeIgniter framework for efficient backend performance. Work on MySQL databases to manage, store, and retrieve data effectively. Use HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap to design responsive, user-friendly web interfaces. Enhance user experience with jQuery and JavaScript for dynamic, real-time features.
Website Designer & Developer at Menrva Global Solutions
March 31, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Design, develop, and maintain websites using PHP 5, ensuring high performance and responsiveness. Create visually appealing and user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap. Enhance user experience with JavaScript and jQuery for interactive elements.
Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead at Sindh Social Protection Authority
June 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Led design and development of robust web applications and APIs using PHP (8.x) and Laravel (v8+); built RESTful and GraphQL APIs; implemented Node.js-based microservices; optimized backend performance with MySQL 5.7 and Redis caching; established CI/CD pipelines; ensured security practices and collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science at IQRA University
January 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at IQRA University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Pre Engineering at Govt. Degree College Gulshan-e-Iqbal
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Matriculation - Science at Dawn Public School
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at IQRA University, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Matriculation (Science)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2008
Intermediate Pre-Engineering
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Master of Science in Computer Science
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Gaming