Senior Full-Stack Engineer building software that scales
I build scalable web applications, SaaS platforms, and AI-powered products for businesses that need reliable, production-ready software from backend architecture and APIs to modern React and Next.js interfaces
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- UTC+5
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience

Currently
Accepting new projects and long-term software development engagements.
Background
I've spent the last eight years building and improving web applications, SaaS products, and business platforms. My core work is in PHP, Laravel, React, Next.js, databases, APIs, and third-party integrations, with a strong focus on building systems that remain reliable as products and teams grow.
I usually work on the parts of a product that require more than just adding another feature, complex database queries, API integrations, performance problems, backend architecture, AI integrations, and applications that have outgrown their original implementation. I like understanding how the system works as a whole and then improving it without creating unnecessary complexity.
I've worked on property intelligence, safety management, digital signage, reputation management, logistics, event management, AI-powered applications, and other business platforms. I work comfortably across the backend and frontend, and I can take a feature from database and API design through to the user interface and production deployment.
I take on a limited number of projects at a time, usually where an experienced engineer can make a meaningful difference — whether that's building a new SaaS product, improving an existing Laravel application, optimizing a database, integrating AI, or helping a team move a product from prototype to production.
At a glance
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official Resume (PDF)
- Based in
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Timezone
- UTC+5
- aqibj.pro@gmail.com
- Engagements
- Contract · Long-term · Consulting
Career Progression & Experience
From 2017 to Present
Eight years of hands-on engineering evolution — from core web foundations to full-stack platforms and AI leadership.
WordPress & eCommerce Engineering
Specialized in WordPress development, custom themes and plugins, WooCommerce, and eCommerce integrations. Built business websites and online stores while improving page speed, usability, responsive design, and conversion-focused user experiences.
WordPress & eCommerce Engineering
Specialized in WordPress development, custom themes and plugins, WooCommerce, and eCommerce integrations. Built business websites and online stores while improving page speed, usability, responsive design, and conversion-focused user experiences.
Technologies & Focus
Senior Full-Stack Engineering
Progressed into senior full-stack development, designing and maintaining production applications across Laravel, React.js, Vue.js, WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify. Worked across backend architecture, frontend development, API integrations, CI/CD automation, performance optimization, and technical problem-solving.
Senior Full-Stack Engineering
Progressed into senior full-stack development, designing and maintaining production applications across Laravel, React.js, Vue.js, WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify. Worked across backend architecture, frontend development, API integrations, CI/CD automation, performance optimization, and technical problem-solving.
Technologies & Focus
Web Development Foundations
Started my professional software engineering career building responsive, user-focused web applications and interfaces with PHP, JavaScript, React.js, and Vue.js. Worked closely with backend teams to integrate APIs and improve performance across web platforms.
Web Development Foundations
Started my professional software engineering career building responsive, user-focused web applications and interfaces with PHP, JavaScript, React.js, and Vue.js. Worked closely with backend teams to integrate APIs and improve performance across web platforms.
Technologies & Focus
Laravel & Backend Development
Moved deeper into backend engineering with Laravel and MySQL, developing scalable application backends, RESTful APIs, authentication systems, and database-driven features. Focused on secure integrations and reliable communication between frontend and backend systems.
Laravel & Backend Development
Moved deeper into backend engineering with Laravel and MySQL, developing scalable application backends, RESTful APIs, authentication systems, and database-driven features. Focused on secure integrations and reliable communication between frontend and backend systems.
Technologies & Focus
AI Platforms & Tech Leadership
As CTO, lead the architecture and development of AI-powered business platforms, including real-time safety management solutions. Built AI-driven features using OpenAI integrations, automated document generation, intelligent chat experiences, customizable workflows, and supporting backend systems while coordinating development across teams.
AI Platforms & Tech Leadership
As CTO, lead the architecture and development of AI-powered business platforms, including real-time safety management solutions. Built AI-driven features using OpenAI integrations, automated document generation, intelligent chat experiences, customizable workflows, and supporting backend systems while coordinating development across teams.
Technologies & Focus
Web Development Foundations
Started my professional software engineering career building responsive, user-focused web applications and interfaces with PHP, JavaScript, React.js, and Vue.js. Worked closely with backend teams to integrate APIs and improve performance across web platforms.
WordPress & eCommerce Engineering
Specialized in WordPress development, custom themes and plugins, WooCommerce, and eCommerce integrations. Built business websites and online stores while improving page speed, usability, responsive design, and conversion-focused user experiences.
Laravel & Backend Development
Moved deeper into backend engineering with Laravel and MySQL, developing scalable application backends, RESTful APIs, authentication systems, and database-driven features. Focused on secure integrations and reliable communication between frontend and backend systems.
Senior Full-Stack Engineering
Progressed into senior full-stack development, designing and maintaining production applications across Laravel, React.js, Vue.js, WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify. Worked across backend architecture, frontend development, API integrations, CI/CD automation, performance optimization, and technical problem-solving.
AI Platforms & Tech Leadership
As CTO, lead the architecture and development of AI-powered business platforms, including real-time safety management solutions. Built AI-driven features using OpenAI integrations, automated document generation, intelligent chat experiences, customizable workflows, and supporting backend systems while coordinating development across teams.
Selected Engineering Focus Areas
Selected Engineering Milestones
AI & Automation
Built AI-powered chatbots, intelligent form completion, automated SWMS and SOP generation, and AI-driven content and sentiment analysis across production applications.
SaaS & Platform Development
Developed cloud-based SaaS products for digital signage management, brand reputation management, AI content generation, visitor analytics, and business workflow automation.
Cloud & DevOps
Handled server migrations, deployment automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, Docker-based environments, and production performance optimization.
Technologies, tools & engineering expertise
124 tools across 13 areas
- PHP
- Laravel
- CodeIgniter
- Node.js
- Express.js
- NestJS
- REST API Development
- API Integration
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Webhooks
- Background Jobs
- React.js
- Next.js
- Vue.js
- Nuxt.js
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Tailwind CSS
- Bootstrap
- Material UI
- Vuetify
- Alpine.js
- Livewire
- MERN Stack
- MongoDB
- Express.js
- React.js
- Node.js
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- React Native
- Flutter
- Cross-Platform Mobile Development
- REST API Integration
- Push Notifications
- Mobile Authentication
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- MariaDB
- SQLite
- SQL Server
- Firebase
- IndexedDB
- SaaS Development
- CRM Development
- ERP Systems
- E-commerce
- Booking Systems
- Event Management Systems
- Multi-Tenant Applications
- Subscription Platforms
- Payment Integration
- Business Automation
- AI Integration
- OpenAI API
- AI Chatbots
- AI Sentiment Analysis
- AI Content Generation
- AI-Powered Automation
- AI Agents
- LLM API Integration
- AWS
- Amazon S3
- AWS Lightsail
- Azure
- Docker
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- Laravel Forge
- VPS Management
- Nginx
- Apache
- Linux
- Server Migration
- Production Deployment
- REST APIs
- Third-Party API Integration
- Google APIs
- Google Business Profile API
- Google Maps API
- Stripe
- FedEx API
- UPS API
- WebSockets
- OAuth
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- Shopify
- Custom WordPress Development
- WordPress Plugin Development
- WordPress Theme Development
- Headless CMS
- Strapi
- Craft CMS
- PHPUnit
- Laravel Dusk
- Automated Testing
- API Testing
- Performance Testing
- Load Testing
- End-to-End Testing
- Code Review
- QA & Debugging
- Database Optimization
- Query Optimization
- Caching
- API Performance Optimization
- Technical SEO
- Core Web Vitals
- Website Performance Optimization
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- CI/CD
- Docker
- Laravel Forge
- Agile Development
- Code Review
- AI-Assisted Development
Many of these are backed by formal credentials - see my professional certifications.