Zeshan Ahmed — Full Stack Laravel Developer

Expertise in Full Stack Web (12.0 yr.), Back-End Web (12.0 yr.).

Last verified on September, 2025

Core Skills

Bio Summary

Seasoned Full Stack Laravel Developer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and over a decade of experience in crafting scalable web applications and SaaS solutions. Proven track record in utilizing Laravel 5–11, PHP 8.3, and modern front-end technologies such as Vue.js and React, combined with a strong foundation in databases and DevOps. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL API integration, microservices architectures, and cloud-based deployment, which includes expertise in AWS services, Docker, and Kubernetes. Instrumental in achieving significant performance gains by optimizing code and queries, exemplifying technical prowess in leading development teams, promoting best practices in software engineering, and delivering projects with high business impact.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages	PHP
UI Frameworks, Libraries, and Browsers	Bootstrap 4
Mobile Frameworks and Libraries	Crashlytics
PHP Frameworks	Laravel, Lumen, Symfony
PHP Libraries and Tools	PHPUnit
JavaScript Frameworks	React, Vue.js
JavaScript Libraries and Tools	Webpack
Databases & Management Systems / ORM	AWS ElasticSearch, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis
Amazon Web Services	AWS ElasticSearch
SDK / API and Integrations	API
Collaboration, Task & Issue Tracking	Atlassian Trello, Jira
QA, Test Automation, Security	Cypress, PHPUnit, Postman
Virtualization, Containers and Orchestration	Docker Compose
Version Control	Git, Github Actions
Deployment, CI/CD & Administration	GitLab CI, Jenkins
Mail / Network Protocols / Data transfer	IEEE 1394
Web/App Servers, Middleware	Nginx
Message/Queue/Task Brokers	RabbitMQ
Other Technical Skills	Inertia.js, Npm/yarn, Pest

Work Experience

Sr. Lead Full Stack Laravel Developer, SaaS CRM Platform

Duration: Feb 2021 – Present

Summary: Multi-tenant CRM solution with AI-based features for lead management and reporting.

Responsibilities: Designed and implemented scalable SaaS solutions. Built SPAs with Vue.js and Inertia.js integrated into Laravel. Created microservices architecture. Set up CI/CD pipelines. Integrated payment systems for global clients. Mentored developers and established agile workflows.

Technologies: Laravel 11, Vue.js, Inertia.js, Docker, Kubernetes, Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay

Sr. Lead Full Stack Laravel Developer, E-Commerce Hub

Duration: Feb 2021 – Present

Summary: Headless e-commerce solution with robust API and multiple frontend integrations.

Responsibilities: Designed and developed frontend and backend integrations for headless e-commerce solution. Integrated payment systems and managed team.

Technologies: Laravel API, React.js, GraphQL

Sr. Lead Full Stack Laravel Developer, FinPay Wallet

Duration: Feb 2021 – Present

Summary: FinTech platform focused on wallet solutions with AI-based fraud detection.

Responsibilities: Built a scalable FinTech platform with a focus on real-time transfers and fraud detection. Integrated payment gateways.

Technologies: Laravel, AI

Senior Laravel Developer, Enterprise SaaS platforms

Duration: May 2018 – Jan 2021

Summary: Enterprise SaaS platform with microservices architecture for improved performance.

Responsibilities: Led a development team in maintaining SaaS platforms. Implemented microservices using Laravel Octane + Swoole. Optimized MySQL and Redis. Deployed applications on AWS. Established CI/CD pipelines.

Technologies: Laravel Octane, Swoole, MySQL, Redis, AWS, Docker

Senior Laravel Developer, School Management System (SaaS)

Duration: May 2018 – Jan 2021

Summary: Multi-tenant SaaS app for school management with role-based access control.

Responsibilities: Designed and developed a multi-tenant SaaS platform for educational institutions. Integrated payments and webhooks.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js

Senior Laravel Developer, E-commerce Platform

Duration: May 2018 – Jan 2021

Summary:

Comprehensive headless e-commerce platform with Laravel backend and Vue
js frontend

Responsibilities: Responsible for developing the API backend and Vue.js frontend for an e-commerce platform. Handled entire lifecycle.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js

Senior Laravel Developer, ERP modules & LMS

Duration: July 2015 – May 2018

Summary: ERP system development with modules like HR, Inventory, and Finance.

Responsibilities: Developed ERP modules and a learning management system. Built RESTful APIs for mobile integrations. Implemented advanced search with Elasticsearch and reduced query response with Redis caching.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, Elasticsearch, Redis

Senior Laravel Developer, EduPro LMS

Duration: July 2015 – May 2018

Summary: Custom LMS design including gamified learning experience.

Responsibilities: Developed a learning management system with quizzes, assignments, and interactive dashboards.

Technologies: Laravel, Inertia.js, Vue.js

Senior Laravel Developer, ShopMart Marketplace

Duration: July 2015 – May 2018

Summary: Multi-vendor e-commerce system with an advanced checkout process.

Responsibilities: Built marketplace solution including vendor management and custom checkout flows utilizing Laravel and Vue.js.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js

Senior Laravel Developer, MediTrack

Duration: July 2015 – May 2018

Summary: Healthcare system enabling real-time communication between patients and doctors.

Responsibilities: Developed MediTrack - a healthcare system that supports real-time interactions between patients and healthcare professionals.

Technologies: Laravel, real-time patient-doctor communication

Laravel Developer, CMS & ERP Systems

Duration: May 2013 – Dec 2015

Summary: Developed CMS and ERP systems with an emphasis on scalable architectures.

Responsibilities: Developed custom CMS and ERP systems. Implemented role-based authentication using Laravel Passport and scalable REST APIs for mobile app integration.

Technologies: Laravel, Laravel Passport, REST APIs

Laravel Developer, Healthcare Portal

Duration: May 2013 – Dec 2015

Summary: Patient management and telemedicine portal using Laravel for healthcare industry.

Responsibilities: Created a healthcare portal which included patient management and telemedicine modules. Integrated role-based authentication and scalable RESTful APIs.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, telemedicine module

Laravel Developer, Retail ERP

Duration: May 2013 – Dec 2015

Summary: Comprehensive retail ERP for inventory management and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities: Built a retail ERP system with inventory, billing, and vendor management capabilities using Laravel and PostgreSQL.

Technologies: Laravel, PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
Superior University, Lahore
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Certification

Laravel Certification – Laravel Certified Developer
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
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Docker & Kubernetes for Developers – Udemy
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