Syed M.

Syed M.

Islamabad, Pakistan
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About Me

Syed is a Senior Full-stack Developer with 14+ years of industry experience architecting and delivering robust, user-centric web applications using PHP Laravel framework for powerful back-end systems and React for dynamic, engaging front-end interfaces. He applies a results-oriented approach to implement best practices and, delivering innovative software solutions on client projects. Syed thrives in a modern development vibe using tools like Cursor and Claude to accelerate coding and solve complex technical challenges in building clean, efficient, and scalable solutions.

Frontend

Backend

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Full-stack Developer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

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

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Curotec
Curotec
Software Engineer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Working for an outsourcing firm with different clients and technical staff.

  • Working with Hypercontext (previously Soapbox) and PAIRIN.

Terkwaz Business Solutions
Terkwaz Business Solutions
Senior Laravel Engineer
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed and maintained Laravel applications with a React.js front end on portal plus premium service platforms.

  • Built innovative applications and collaborated with the UX team.

  • Integrated multi-lingual versions for Arabic and Chinese, as well as English as a standard.

  • Integrated the application wide multi-currency support with an admin panel for adding new currencies.

  • Worked on back-end data services and contributed to increasing existing data services API.

  • Led the entire web application development lifecycle from conception to delivery and post-launch support.

  • Conveyed effectively task progress, evaluations, suggestions, and schedules, along with technical and process issues.

  • Documented the development process, architecture, and standard components.

  • Coordinated with stakeholders and kept the project manager informed of the development status.

  • Kept abreast of new trends and best practices in web development.

Laravel PHPReact.jsSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Web App Development APIs
RealStrategic Inc
RealStrategic Inc
Senior Software Engineer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed new features on projects, refactored old codebases, and modified MySQL queries to reduce load time by 70%.

  • Iterated new landing page features with complete CMS solutions and social network integrations tasks with auto-generating tokens.

  • Handled Campaign CRMs, Business and Agency branding projects, and RabbitMQ worker’s code refactoring to scrape reviews from social networks.

Matrix Systems
Matrix Systems
Senior Front-end Developer
2013 - 2018 (5 years)
Karachi, Pakistan
  • Developed front-end solutions using Angular 5/6 with back-end RESTful services.

  • Engineered a modular-level component for an autocomplete and popup solution for use in multiple apps and projects.

  • Wrote front-end tests and provided support in app defect resolution.

  • Integrated designs and enhanced app performance through code optimization.

JavaGitJIRAAgile software developmentAngularAngular 6 RESTful Services Database DesignGraphqlERDSOAWeb Architecture Web App Testing
BestHive
BestHive
Full-stack Developer
2012 - 2012
Karachi, Pakistan
  • Developed front-end solutions, back-end RESTful services, and design/payment gateway integrations.

  • Implemented a CPanel for admin use with customizable forms using Entity–attribute–value model (EAV) within a 24-hour window.

  • Revamped and enhanced multiple applications on different frameworks.

  • Redefined database architecture solutions for code scalability, performance, and reusability.

KALSOFT
KALSOFT
Full-stack Developer
2010 - 2012 (2 years)
Karachi, Pakistan
  • Implemented a streaming server solution on a video streaming application, working on front-end and back-end RESTful APIs.

  • Developed a custom front-end and back-end framework to enhance app performance and ensure code reusability.

  • Prevented stream caching on browsers for the application.

Google
Google
Google AdSense Partner
2006 - 2013 (7 years)
Karachi, Pakistan
  • Designed a personal website, implemented Google AdSense for revenue generation, and performed SEO and backlinking.

  • Performed security enhancements on the site from XSS cross-site scripting.

  • Developed user-friendly screens, mobile themes, and ringtones.

jQueryHTMLGoogle AdsenseSEOXSS Cross-site Scripting

Showcase

Senior Software Developer - Reputation Kahuna
Senior Software Developer - Reputation Kahuna
  • Developed and maintained a reputation management tool called Reputation Kahuna.

  • Implemented new features and updated existing code versions within Reputation Kahuna.

  • Designed and executed improvements to system performance, including query optimization and RabbitMQ worker modifications.

Senior Front-end Developer (Angular) - Universal Rebalancer (Portfolio Rebalancing Tool)
Senior Front-end Developer (Angular) - Universal Rebalancer (Portfolio Rebalancing Tool)
  • UNREBAL is a modelling and rebalancing tool.

  • It allows users to create, edit, and maintain models.

  • The project includes reusable components, screen implementation, and frontend testing.

Senior Software Developer (JavaScript/PHP) - The Blimp (Hyperlocal Social Networking)
Senior Software Developer (JavaScript/PHP) - The Blimp (Hyperlocal Social Networking)
  • A social marketplace for streets focused on connecting neighbors.

  • Implemented a Google Maps and places API for hyperlocal activities.

  • Developed a frontend and backend RESTful API for the application.

Senior Software Developer (Angular & PHP) - LetsHangOut (Social Networking)
Senior Software Developer (Angular & PHP) - LetsHangOut (Social Networking)
  • LetsHangOut is a mobile app designed for planning hangouts with friends.

  • The app focuses on facilitating event planning, including movies, restaurants, and more.

  • The project includes the core components and features of the app.

Education

BSc Computer Engineering
BSc Computer Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology - Pakistan
2006 - 2009 (3 years)