I am a results-driven Team Lead and Senior Full Stack Developer with 16+ years of hands-on experience across full-stack development, DevOps, and cloud deployment. I excel at delivering enterprise-grade applications using PHP, Laravel, the MERN stack, Python, React, Node.js, and microservices architectures. I lead cross-functional teams, automate CI/CD pipelines, optimize performance, and ensure cybersecurity compliance. I thrive in Agile environments and am passionate about modernizing legacy systems, building scalable cloud solutions on AWS and Kubernetes, and driving measurable improvements in deployment speed and application reliability.

Niraj Parekh

I am a results-driven Team Lead and Senior Full Stack Developer with 16+ years of hands-on experience across full-stack development, DevOps, and cloud deployment. I excel at delivering enterprise-grade applications using PHP, Laravel, the MERN stack, Python, React, Node.js, and microservices architectures. I lead cross-functional teams, automate CI/CD pipelines, optimize performance, and ensure cybersecurity compliance. I thrive in Agile environments and am passionate about modernizing legacy systems, building scalable cloud solutions on AWS and Kubernetes, and driving measurable improvements in deployment speed and application reliability.

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I am a results-driven Team Lead and Senior Full Stack Developer with 16+ years of hands-on experience across full-stack development, DevOps, and cloud deployment. I excel at delivering enterprise-grade applications using PHP, Laravel, the MERN stack, Python, React, Node.js, and microservices architectures.

I lead cross-functional teams, automate CI/CD pipelines, optimize performance, and ensure cybersecurity compliance. I thrive in Agile environments and am passionate about modernizing legacy systems, building scalable cloud solutions on AWS and Kubernetes, and driving measurable improvements in deployment speed and application reliability.

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Work Experience

Sr. PHP Developer & Team Lead – Laravel Mixed Framework at Musikaar
July 1, 2022 - Present
Leading enterprise application development and DevOps implementation for cybersecurity platforms. Managing cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and credential integration workflows. Improved application performance by 35% through backend optimization and database tuning. Reduced deployment effort by 60% using CI/CD automation and containerized infrastructure. Coordinated cloud deployment processes across AWS and Kubernetes environments.
Team Lead – Laravel at Kunj Services
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Managed a team of 6 developers across multiple enterprise web applications. Delivered 4 enterprise applications with successful production deployments. Modernized legacy PHP applications and upgraded systems to latest PHP versions. Improved team productivity by 25% using Agile and Scrum methodologies. Automated deployment workflows using Docker and CI/CD pipelines. Developed scalable MERN Stack applications for enterprise clients.
Team Leader at Value Chain Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2017 - December 1, 2020
Led enterprise supply chain and analytics application development projects. Improved processing efficiency by 40% through workflow optimization strategies. Increased data accuracy by 30% using enhanced validation systems. Implemented REST API, SOAP API, and Salesforce integrations for enterprise clients. Delivered scalable MERN Stack analytics and ERP solutions.
Developer at Wun System LLC
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Developed scalable product-based systems and enterprise communication modules. Improved client retention through application performance enhancements. Integrated REST API and SOAP API services across enterprise applications. Enhanced backend functionality and optimized MySQL database performance.
Senior PHP Developer at Elsner Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Improved application load time by 30% through backend optimization. Increased database query efficiency by 45% using optimized SQL queries. Developed scalable Laravel and CodeIgniter web applications. Delivered responsive enterprise solutions for international clients.
PHP Zend Developer at Indianic InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Integrated 10+ web services and third-party APIs. Enhanced system interoperability and application functionality.
Junior PHP Developer at Elan Emerging Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012
Developed web and mobile applications from concept to deployment. Contributed to scalable application development and API integration.
Junior PHP Developer at Shah Net Technology Pvt. Ltd.
May 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Contributed to development and maintenance of web applications. Supported backend functionality and database integration.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at Bhavnagar University, Gujarat
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

PHP Web Application Development Mastery
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
AI/ML – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail