I am Mohammed Riyas, a results-driven Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience architecting enterprise PHP platforms, CRM/ERP systems, and cloud SaaS solutions across healthcare, e-commerce, gaming, travel, and government sectors. I excel in PHP architecture, microservices design, AWS cloud infrastructure, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performance software. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions and measurable business outcomes. Currently, I am pursuing an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and actively integrating AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude AI, and OpenAI APIs into daily engineering workflows to boost productivity and product quality. I enjoy staying ahead of the curve with AI-driven development and partner closely with stakeholders to craft future-ready technology strategies.

Mohammed Riyas

I am Mohammed Riyas, a results-driven Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience architecting enterprise PHP platforms, CRM/ERP systems, and cloud SaaS solutions across healthcare, e-commerce, gaming, travel, and government sectors. I excel in PHP architecture, microservices design, AWS cloud infrastructure, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performance software. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions and measurable business outcomes. Currently, I am pursuing an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and actively integrating AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude AI, and OpenAI APIs into daily engineering workflows to boost productivity and product quality. I enjoy staying ahead of the curve with AI-driven development and partner closely with stakeholders to craft future-ready technology strategies.

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I am Mohammed Riyas, a results-driven Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience architecting enterprise PHP platforms, CRM/ERP systems, and cloud SaaS solutions across healthcare, e-commerce, gaming, travel, and government sectors. I excel in PHP architecture, microservices design, AWS cloud infrastructure, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performance software. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions and measurable business outcomes.

Currently, I am pursuing an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and actively integrating AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude AI, and OpenAI APIs into daily engineering workflows to boost productivity and product quality. I enjoy staying ahead of the curve with AI-driven development and partner closely with stakeholders to craft future-ready technology strategies.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead — PHP Architect at Softscotch Technologies
July 1, 2019 - April 1, 2026
Architected a secure, multi-tenant PHP-based SaaS platform; led a cross-functional team of 5 engineers; implemented microservices, API-first design, and scalable AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) with CI/CD and rigorous security practices. Drove integration with insurance, claims, and patient data workflows, achieving high availability and performance.
Senior Software Engineer (PHP) at XacteQ Innovations Labs Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Architected scalable, SOA-driven PHP web applications (Yii2) with API-first design; built real-time analytics dashboards; managed cloud deployments on Google Cloud VM, AWS, and Azure; led module development, code reviews, and integration with multiple third-party APIs; delivered secure RESTful services for enterprise clients.
PHP Web Developer at Logic Shades Technologies
November 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Built and optimized real-time analytics dashboards using Vue.js and MySQL for mobile and gaming platforms; managed cloud deployments on Google Cloud VM, AWS S3; led module development and peer reviews; implemented AES encryption and secure authentication; integrated multiple third-party APIs for enterprise solutions.
PHP Web Developer at TCoffee Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Developed PHP/CodeIgniter CMS and e-commerce features; optimized MySQL performance; customized PrestaShop themes and plugins to meet business requirements; contributed across full SDLC with a focus on security best practices.
Freelance Web Developer at Independent
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Delivered 15+ client projects across e-commerce stores, custom CMS builds, and third-party API integrations for diverse industries; managed full-stack development, source control via Git, and agile collaboration.

Education

MBA – Artificial Intelligence (Expected 2027) at Amrita University, India
January 1, 2025 - May 12, 2026
B Sc – Computer Science (First Class Honours) at University of Calicut, Kerala, India
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

MBA – Artificial Intelligence (Expected 2027)
January 1, 2025 - May 12, 2026
B Sc – Computer Science (First Class Honours)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Gaming, Government, Travel & Hospitality