I'm Mirza Farhan Akhtar, a results-driven Shopify and e-commerce developer with over five years of experience building and optimizing stores for international clients. I specialize in Liquid templating, theme customization, third-party app integrations, and conversion-focused performance improvements to boost sales and user experience. I thrive in fast-paced digital environments and pride myself on clear communication with clients and cross-functional teams across time zones. I work independently and as part of teams to deliver high-quality, scalable e-commerce solutions. My approach emphasizes responsiveness, quality-driven delivery, and long-term client relationships built on trust and proactive support.

Mirza Farhan Akhtar

I'm Mirza Farhan Akhtar, a results-driven Shopify and e-commerce developer with over five years of experience building and optimizing stores for international clients. I specialize in Liquid templating, theme customization, third-party app integrations, and conversion-focused performance improvements to boost sales and user experience. I thrive in fast-paced digital environments and pride myself on clear communication with clients and cross-functional teams across time zones. I work independently and as part of teams to deliver high-quality, scalable e-commerce solutions. My approach emphasizes responsiveness, quality-driven delivery, and long-term client relationships built on trust and proactive support.

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I’m Mirza Farhan Akhtar, a results-driven Shopify and e-commerce developer with over five years of experience building and optimizing stores for international clients. I specialize in Liquid templating, theme customization, third-party app integrations, and conversion-focused performance improvements to boost sales and user experience. I thrive in fast-paced digital environments and pride myself on clear communication with clients and cross-functional teams across time zones.

I work independently and as part of teams to deliver high-quality, scalable e-commerce solutions. My approach emphasizes responsiveness, quality-driven delivery, and long-term client relationships built on trust and proactive support.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Shopify & Web Developer — Managing Director at Macro Solutions Tools Ltd
September 1, 2025 - Present
Lead Shopify store development and customization for international e-commerce clients, including theme builds from scratch and bespoke feature development. Integrate and configure third-party Shopify apps to extend functionality, automate workflows, and improve conversion rates. Optimize store speed, Core Web Vitals, and UX performance aligned with international e-commerce standards. Manage client relationships across multiple time zones, gathering requirements and delivering iterative improvements. Mentor and lead a development team to ensure consistent code quality and timely project delivery.
Shopify & WordPress Developer at Wattsup
March 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Built and customized Shopify stores for e-commerce clients, implementing custom Liquid templates and theme modifications to match brand requirements. Installed, configured, and optimized Shopify apps (reviews, upsell, inventory, CRM) to meet specific client business needs. Improved store loading performance through image optimization, lazy loading, script deferral, and theme code auditing. Delivered custom PHP functionality for WordPress e-commerce sites alongside Shopify projects. Provided ongoing client support, monitoring, and iterative enhancements post-launch.
Freelance Shopify & Web Developer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Developed 20+ Shopify and WordPress websites for clients across international markets including the UK, US, and Europe. Managed full project lifecycle: scoping, design collaboration, development, testing, deployment, and support. Implemented custom Liquid code, Shopify API integrations, and app configurations tailored to each client’s conversion goals. Built strong repeat-client relationships through proactive communication, on-time delivery, and quality-first approach.
Web & Software Developer at Megtools
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Developed e-commerce web solutions using PHP, WordPress, and .NET in an agile remote team environment. Created custom WordPress themes and PHP-based backend functionality for client projects. Collaborated across distributed teams using Git version control and agile sprint workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Gujrat (Mandi Bahauddin Campus)
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services