I am a results-driven senior software engineer with 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable web applications across full-stack and CMS ecosystems. I’ve collaborated with multinational teams (Ciklum, CitrusBits) and enterprise clients worldwide, delivering robust PHP/JavaScript solutions, high-performance WordPress and Shopify templates, and reliable RESTful APIs. I excel at translating business needs into maintainable architectures, leading cross-functional engineering efforts at scale, and optimizing performance through agile delivery and automation. I hold an MPhil in Software Engineering and am passionate about building impactful, user-friendly experiences that drive measurable outcomes.

M. Rizwan Aslam

I am a results-driven senior software engineer with 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable web applications across full-stack and CMS ecosystems. I’ve collaborated with multinational teams (Ciklum, CitrusBits) and enterprise clients worldwide, delivering robust PHP/JavaScript solutions, high-performance WordPress and Shopify templates, and reliable RESTful APIs. I excel at translating business needs into maintainable architectures, leading cross-functional engineering efforts at scale, and optimizing performance through agile delivery and automation. I hold an MPhil in Software Engineering and am passionate about building impactful, user-friendly experiences that drive measurable outcomes.

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I am a results-driven senior software engineer with 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable web applications across full-stack and CMS ecosystems. I’ve collaborated with multinational teams (Ciklum, CitrusBits) and enterprise clients worldwide, delivering robust PHP/JavaScript solutions, high-performance WordPress and Shopify templates, and reliable RESTful APIs.

I excel at translating business needs into maintainable architectures, leading cross-functional engineering efforts at scale, and optimizing performance through agile delivery and automation. I hold an MPhil in Software Engineering and am passionate about building impactful, user-friendly experiences that drive measurable outcomes.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Developer at Ciklum
December 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborated with Alibaba’s marketing team as a WordPress consultant, delivering enterprise-grade CMS solutions integrated with Alibaba’s ecosystem. Architected and delivered pixel-perfect WordPress themes from XD/Figma designs using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). Led the full redesign of WorldFirst.com using Elementor, improving UX consistency and page load performance. Engineered Shopify storefronts with SEO best practices, dropshipping integrations, and custom Liquid templates for multiple international clients. Implemented GitHub Husky configurations for pre-commit linting and code quality enforcement. Built WordPress Multisite networks and integrated multiple payment gateways for e-commerce clients. Built HubSpot landing pages for lead conversion optimization and managed end-to-end site speed optimization, achieving Core Web Vitals improvements. Converted PSD/XD/Figma/Sketch designs to responsive HTML, WordPress, and Shopify templates.
Senior WordPress / Shopify / PHP Developer at CitrusBits
December 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Integrated third-party RESTful APIs (Google, Facebook, payment gateways) into client web platforms, enabling robust data flows and automation. Led UI/UX development using the latest UX best practices, delivering responsive sites from Zeplin, Figma, and XD prototypes. Diagnosed and resolved complex frontend and backend issues, reducing bug backlog. Developed and maintained reusable component libraries and scalable WordPress plugin architecture to accelerate delivery across projects.
Senior WordPress / PHP Developer at DevNatives
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Architected custom WordPress themes and plugins from the ground up, handling database schema design and server-side integration. Acted as primary technical liaison with clients, translating business requirements into website architecture and functional specifications. Followed Agile/Scrum methodologies, delivering features within sprint cycles and participating in daily standups and retrospectives. Conducted and monitored website performance tests to ensure optimal load times and system reliability.
PHP / WordPress Developer at Dynamologic Solutions
October 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020
Developed full custom WordPress themes from HTML and built advanced WooCommerce stores with custom payment and shipping logic. Designed and implemented custom RESTful API routes within WordPress for headless and hybrid CMS use cases. Contributed across the full software development lifecycle—from requirements gathering and architecture to testing and deployment.
Backend Developer at 3DDTS
October 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020
Engineered Zoho + Drip API integrations for automated marketing workflows, enabling real-time lead nurturing pipelines. Built and maintained PHP backends for WordPress and Shopify platforms with a focus on performance and optimization. Designed responsive HTML email templates used in large-scale marketing campaigns across client products.
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Developer at Globital
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Optimized landing pages, CTAs, and lead-generation forms to improve funnel conversion rates. Collaborated cross-functionally with content, email, and social teams to align conversion strategies across channels.
PHP Web Developer at System of Solutions
March 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Built content management systems and reusable PHP libraries; contributed to design, development and testing phases of multiple web projects. Analyzed code and processes to troubleshoot issues and identify areas for improvement in performance and maintainability.

Education

MPhil in Software Engineering at Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Software Engineering at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Artificial Intelligence
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
WordPress Theme Development
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Web Development (PHP + MySQL)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
SEO
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Android Studio + Java
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
C++
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Content Writing
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services