Iqbal A.

About Me

Iqbal is a Senior PHP Developer who takes on the most challenging technical implementations and contributes to a complex suite of projects for clients. He has the engineering versatility to grapple with fullstack issues and solutions - leveraging mastery in PHP and VueJS. He designs, implements and maintains fullstack solutions - shipping easy-to-use features on time and to specification.

Frontend

Backend

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

10Pearls
10Pearls
Senior Software Engineer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Pakistan
  • Worked on the americaslanguages.org project for the University of Texas - combining technical skills with project goals.

  • Built and deployed an innovative OPD platform to help companies manage employee OPD expenses and insurance.

  • Designed and developed Jeenie, an on-demand interpreter service built as a ZApp (Zoom App).

Plug & Play
Plug & Play
Senior Software Engineer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Lahore, Pakistan
  • Utilized both technical and relational skills in leading largescale projects to completion.

  • Developed and owned high-quality code across the stack on projects - handling implementation, testing and release.

  • Modelled solid engineering practices around architectural design, scalability and maintainability on solutions for clients.

Freelance
Freelance
Technical Lead
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Lahore, Pakistan
  • Designed and implemented scalable and high-performing solutions for clients.

  • Made architectural decisions and recommendations in converting prototypes into mature, beautiful products.

  • Identified and resolved issues, managed servers and DevOps on projects.

Teczon Labs
Teczon Labs
Senior Software Developer
2015 - 2019 (4 years)
Pakistan
  • Managed the entire development lifecycle of projects - working on prototypes, implementations, shipping, and maintenance.

  • Worked on making different web solutions more performant, scalable, and delightful on projects.

  • Liaised with other engineers to design solutions, fix defects, resolve issues and raise questions about requirements.

Grove86 Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
Grove86 Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
Team Lead
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
Pakistan
  • Developed projects through their entire lifecycle - working on code reviews, maintenance tasks and upgrades.

  • Drove the development of complex features and web apps on projects.

  • Developed and implemented high-quality solutions to support Bidsquare’s business needs.

Cognitive Axis
Cognitive Axis
Software Engineer
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
Lahore, Pakistan
  • Created, maintained, and improved PHP-based websites for clients.

  • Identified and resolved complex issues on a learning management system and Plasticair's fan selection platform.

  • Wrote scripts and high-quality codes to enable web pages/sites to meet client objectives.

Showcase

Senior Developer - KYX World
Senior Developer - KYX World
  • KYX World is a limited-release sneaker subscription program.

  • It offers over 275 hottest drops without requiring a 'plug' or resale market.

  • The project was developed using Vue.Js and Laravel framework by a Senior Developer.

Senior Developer - Jeenie
Senior Developer - Jeenie
  • A modern interpreting platform that connects users to live, qualified interpreters instantly.

  • The platform leverages Zoom (Zapp) Applications for on-demand language assistance.

  • Developed using Vue.js and Laravel framework.

Education

BSc. Computer Engineering
BSc. Computer Engineering
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
2008 - 2012 (4 years)