I’m a full-stack shopify developer and technical lead based in Toronto, Canada, with a strong track record delivering enterprise-grade projects end to end. I specialize in application integration, custom extensions, and scalable ecommerce architectures, and I enjoy partnering with solution architects and backend teams to turn complex requirements into reliable, maintainable systems. Across roles, I’ve led Shopfiy-focused initiatives including migrations, theme and storefront development, AI-enabled search/faceting integrations, and performance improvements. I’m also comfortable modern CI/CD workflows, Git-based release processes, and collaborating with global clients—translating business needs into technical solutions while consistently exceeding expectations.…

Sandip Makwana

I’m a full-stack shopify developer and technical lead based in Toronto, Canada, with a strong track record delivering enterprise-grade projects end to end. I specialize in application integration, custom extensions, and scalable ecommerce architectures, and I enjoy partnering with solution architects and backend teams to turn complex requirements into reliable, maintainable systems. Across roles, I’ve led Shopfiy-focused initiatives including migrations, theme and storefront development, AI-enabled search/faceting integrations, and performance improvements. I’m also comfortable modern CI/CD workflows, Git-based release processes, and collaborating with global clients—translating business needs into technical solutions while consistently exceeding expectations.…

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I’m a full-stack shopify developer and technical lead based in Toronto, Canada, with a strong track record delivering enterprise-grade projects end to end. I specialize in application integration, custom extensions, and scalable ecommerce architectures, and I enjoy partnering with solution architects and backend teams to turn complex requirements into reliable, maintainable systems.

Across roles, I’ve led Shopfiy-focused initiatives including migrations, theme and storefront development, AI-enabled search/faceting integrations, and performance improvements. I’m also comfortable modern CI/CD workflows, Git-based release processes, and collaborating with global clients—translating business needs into technical solutions while consistently exceeding expectations.

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Work Experience

Lead Shopify Developer at Zaelab
November 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with solution architects and backend teams to define data models, API contracts, and integration workflows for complex ecommerce ecosystems. Integrated Coveo with Shopify to enable AI-powered search, faceting, and improved product discovery. Developed custom and private Shopify apps using platform capabilities and implemented Shopify Plus theme work, including scalable, high-performance storefronts tailored for B2C and B2B. Managed version control and deployment workflows with Git, Shopify CLI, and modern CI/CD, reducing deployment errors and improving release cycles. Led end-to-end development for Shopify Plus theme implementations, built custom checkout extensions, documented architecture and development standards, and translated client requirements into technical solutions.
Technical Lead / Senior Shopify Developer at Fulcrum Digital
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2025
Led and delivered multiple projects as a lead, building scalable, high-performing Shopify storefronts focused on responsive design, speed optimization, and seamless user experience. Provided technical solutions for 15+ projects, designing technical diagrams to define solutions and streamline development processes. Worked with global enterprise clients including Colgate-Palmolive (ELTA MD), NextLevel Apparel, Gerber Children’sswear, Trainer Warehouse, and Headswear. Assisted sales with client calls, estimates, and effort assessments. Migrated ecommerce stores between Magento and Shopify (Magento to Shopify Plus, Magento to BigCommerce, BigCommerce to Shopify, WooCommerce to Shopify), implementing CI/CD best practices for streamlined Shopify deployments. Developed custom Shopify apps and checkout extensions, customized Liquid theme code, and led Remix-based app development leveraging Fly.io. Worked with Shopify Hydrogen and Storefront API for headless solutions, integrated ERP systems
Full Stack Developer at Colourfast Secure Card Technology Inc.
February 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Developed user interfaces using Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3, and HTML5. Utilized RESTful services with GET/POST/PUT/DELETE methods. Debugged web pages using Firebug and developer tools. Created barcode generation programs and printed high-resolution PDFs. Built backend solutions to manage customer logs and payment transactions, and migrated existing customers from an older system to a new one.
Web Developer / Front-End Developer at EchoLotto Inc.
September 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Enhanced functionality of the Raffle Ticket system and integrated a REST API for application data exchange. Modified front-end templates per management directives and used Angular 6 for front-end development.
Senior Web Developer at Capacity Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2018
Integrated multiple REST APIs and retrieved JSON data for UI display using Angular UI libraries such as UI mapper libraries and Bootstrap variants. Conducted cross-browser testing and debugging using IE Tester and Firebug. Mentored junior developers by providing guidance on project architecture and domain knowledge. Participated in unit testing coordination with QA, code reviews, and agile ceremonies. Developed Shopify apps such as Year Make Model advanced search and Bulk Add to Cart, built custom Shopify themes, and customized BigCommerce store themes. Developed advanced product filter app for BigCommerce (Year Make Model search) using BigCommerce APIs (catalog products, categories, options, and option sets), reviewed peer code, and conducted performance benchmarking tests. Developed and tested APIs to enable seamless data exchange between applications.
Web Developer at Capacity Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
October 1, 2009 - December 1, 2012
Assisted in managing large, complex design projects for corporate clients. Developed flexible web applications that enabled non-technical users to manage website content easily. Created custom Joomla components and modules for booking and payment processing (PayPal) for Ice-Skating: Ice Monster. Migrated websites to Joomla while preserving customer, content, and form data. Integrated backend services and databases to streamline operations, and collaborated closely with other developers/designers to meet business requirements.
Web Developer at Agile Infoways Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Maintained and improved existing codebases, troubleshot bugs, and added new features. Integrated user-facing elements developed by front-end developers. Worked with open-source ecommerce solutions such as osCommerce and Zen-Cart. Conducted cross-browser HTML & CSS testing.

Education

Master of Computer Application at Hemchandrachary North Gujarat University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics

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