Senior Software Entwickler

Berlinux Solutions GmbH

Jul 2024 - Present

• Developing and managing Deutsche Bahn-collaborated projects using PHP, Joomla, AWS, Docker, MongoDB and shell scripting for robust infrastructure and application solutions.
• Driving CI/CD implementation for existing projects in GitLab and optimizing workflows with Docker-based solutions.
• Tech stack: PHP/Joomla, MariaDB, AWS, Dockers, Shell, MongoDB.

PHP Backend Developer

AlsterSpree Verlag GmbH, Berlin - Germany

Oct 2022 - Jan 2024

• Backend System Development: Crafted a robust multisite CMS platform tailored for companies within the insurance industry, implementing scalable backend services with proper API design and database optimization.
• Performance Optimization: Implemented backend optimization techniques, improving website speed by 40% and reducing bounce rate by 25%, resulting in a 15% increase in online sales revenue through efficient database queries and caching strategies.
• Tech stack: PHP/Laravel, MySQL, VueJS/NuxtJS, Linux/Docker, AWS S3.

Senior Software Engineer

Gastfreund GmbH, Berlin - Germany

Apr 2018 - Sep 2022

• Microservices Architecture: Successfully decoupled a large monolithic application into smaller independent microservices, leveraging expertise in backend development to build robust APIs using Yii2 and Laravel frameworks.
• Backend System Design: Designed and implemented scalable backend services with proper API documentation, database optimization, and caching strategies for high-traffic applications. Integrated AI-powered automation for user workflows and content management.
• Team Leadership: Mentored 2-3 junior developers and shared expertise in coding best practices, code reviews, and engineering standards to help them grow their skills.
• Tech stack: PHP/Laravel/Symfony/Yii2, MySQL, NodeJs/MongoDB, Linux/Docker, AWS S3.

Master Thesis Student (Technical Lead)r

NETVAI UG, Kiel Germany

Feb 2015 - Oct 2016

• Conceptualized and engineered the comprehensive system architecture using Drupal7 framework and JQuery.
• Strategize a business model and wrote a business plan leveraging the robust Business Model Canvas framework as the cornerstone for my thesis and master project.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in strategic planning, meticulously documenting intricate technical details, and orchestrating cohesive system designs, reflecting a mastery of both theoretical and practical aspects of software engineering and strategic planning.
• Tech stack: PHP/Drupal7/Laravel, MySQL, Linux/Vagrant/Shell, Selinium/Cucumber

Key Achievement:

• Won the German Association of Movers and Logistics (AMO) e.V., MoLo award for "Product Innovations for the Industry", which was a great achievement for the company. (https://moelo.de/en/#program)

PHP Developer

naymspace software GmbH, Kiel - Germany

Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

• Crafted WordPress plugins adhering to XLIFF standards, ensuring seamless integration and internationalization capabilities.
• Orchestrated PHP and Symfony framework integration with Node.js to develop a robust e-commerce platform; optimized backend processes, resulting in a 40% increase in site speed and a 25% reduction in bounce rate.

Senior Software Engineer

Folio3 Pvt. Ltd, Karachi - Pakistan

May 2012 - Sept 2013

• Designed and developed a social networking platform for executives and CEOs, combining the functionality of Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Implemented features such as social login, user profiles, newsfeed, messaging, groups, and events.
• Tech stack: PHP/Drupal7, MySQL, Linux/Shell.

Web Developer

Parse Ten Inc., Karachi - Pakistan

Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

• Refactored legacy code to improve reliability, scalability and maintainability. Developed a content management system for a media company that reduced maintenance costs by 35%.
• Tech stack: PHP, MySQL, Facebook API, Google APIs.