Muhammad Waqas
Senior Software Engineer | Technical Lead
Lahore,PB
Summary
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience in web application development, specializing in PHP, Laravel, Node.js, and eCommerce solutions. Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications, API integrations, and payment gateway solutions. Adept at leading teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering robust software solutions that enhance business operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead
TEKs (PVT)
07.2022 - Current
- As a senior software engineer and technical lead, I am responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers to ensure the successful delivery of software projects.
- I am highly skilled in software design, coding standards, and software development best practices, and I leverage this expertise to ensure that our team is delivering high-quality, efficient, and well-performing applications.
- I am committed to implementing the best practices in software development, and I encourage my team to follow design patterns and object-oriented rules.
- By doing so, we are able to create software that is not only efficient but also highly maintainable.
- Overall, my primary responsibility as a senior software engineer and technical team lead is to ensure that our team is delivering high-quality software that meets the needs of our clients and end-users.
- I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of software development and continuously improving our processes to ensure that we are delivering the best possible solutions to our clients.
Senior Software Engineer
Smartlane IT Solutions (PVT)
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Smartlane provides a one-window solution for brands to book parcels via API or portal, intelligently assigning couriers for optimal delivery.
- Developed a financial portal integration for payment processing (PHP, Laravel, MySQL).
- Automated the loan approval process, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.
- Built a Courier Assignment Logic Engine to optimize parcel distribution.
- Designed a financial reconciliation workflow for seamless transaction management.
- Developed a Laravel package for courier integrations.
- Created a Shopify App Connector and Magento 2 module to integrate Smartlane with eCommerce platforms.
- Smartlane provides a one-window solution for brands to book parcels via API or portal, intelligently assigning couriers for optimal delivery.
Software Engineer
Webworks (PVT)
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Webworks specializes in eCommerce solutions, providing Magento-based platforms for leading brands.
- Developed full eCommerce websites for Zellbury.com, Sitarastudio.pk, and Generation.com.pk using Magento 2.
- Built a Magento 2 module for SMS notifications.
- Created a Shopify App using Laravel and MySQL.
- Developed Dealwaly (Laravel, MySQL) with a custom admin panel and optimized checkout flow.
- Integrated Bank Alfalah Payment Gateway for secure transactions.
- Webworks specializes in eCommerce solutions, providing Magento-based platforms for leading brands.
Software Engineer
Elementary Logics (PVT)
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Integrated Max POS and SOLDI POS into Laravel applications.
Software Engineer
Arhamsoft IT Solutions (PVT)
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Developed complete websites from scratch using PHP and CodeIgniter.
- Integrated various POS systems into web applications.
PHP Developer
RE2QA (PVT)
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed Latecuts, an appointment booking system (CodeIgniter, MySQL, AJAX).
- Built Online Family Dynamics, a parent-child management system.
- Worked on Play To Win, an online card management platform.
- Developed custom WordPress themes and integrated them for various projects.
Junior PHP Developer
E Global Solution (EGS) PVT
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Developed SFK (Zend, MySQL) including gallery and user management modules.
- Worked on GitaGini, an eCommerce project using ASP.NET.
Education
Bachelor - Computer Science
COMSATS
01.2008 - 01.2012
FSC - Pre-Engineering
Govt Degree College
Daska, Sialkot 01.2005 - 01.2007
Matriculation - undefined
Govt H/S Budha Goraya
Daska, Sialkot 01.2003 - 01.2005
Skills
PHP
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML
MySQL
Redis
ElasticSearch
Node Js
Nodejs
Remixjs
Laravel
CodeIgniter
Magento 1
Magento 2
WordPress
Shopify App
Medusajs
GitHub
Bitbucket
SVN
JIRA
Trello
Payment Gateways
Social Media APIs
REST APIs
SOAP APIs
LAMP Setup
DigitalOcean
POS Integrations
SMS Gateway Integration
Server Deployment
Server Management
Nginx Configuration
Apache Configuration
Database Optimization
Server Security
Server Hardening
PayPal
Stripe
Vipps
Adyen
Cybersource
Certification
Advanced Laravel Development
Projects And Achievements
- Successfully led the development of eCommerce platforms processing millions of transactions annually.
- Designed and implemented highly scalable and optimized APIs for various applications.
- Spearheaded Shopify and Magento integrations.
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead
TEKs (PVT)
07.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Smartlane IT Solutions (PVT)
03.2020 - 06.2022
Software Engineer
Webworks (PVT)
01.2018 - 03.2020
Software Engineer
Elementary Logics (PVT)
06.2017 - 12.2017
Software Engineer
Arhamsoft IT Solutions (PVT)
03.2015 - 05.2017
PHP Developer
RE2QA (PVT)
08.2013 - 03.2015
Junior PHP Developer
E Global Solution (EGS) PVT
09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor - Computer Science
COMSATS
01.2008 - 01.2012
FSC - Pre-Engineering
Govt Degree College
01.2005 - 01.2007
Matriculation - undefined
Govt H/S Budha Goraya
01.2003 - 01.2005