Backend & Architecture
Laravel, PHP, REST API design, MVC architecture, OOP, authentication and authorization, event-driven architecture, queues.
Building scalable business software with Laravel and modern web technologies
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
+92-3242882166 | zaidsalman831@gmail.com | LinkedIn
Senior Laravel Developer and Engineering Team Lead with 4.5+ years of experience architecting, building, and scaling high-performance web applications, ERP systems, and inventory platforms. Strong across REST APIs, queues, event-driven architecture, and MVC design, with leadership in mentoring teams, managing SDLC, and converting stakeholder needs into maintainable technical solutions.
Core Skills
Frontend
JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3.
Database
MySQL design, optimization, and performance tuning.
DevOps & Automation
GitHub Actions CI/CD, n8n workflow automation, Linux server management, Cloudflare Tunnel, self-hosted deployments.
Leadership & Process
Team leadership, technical mentoring, SDLC management, stakeholder communication, system design.
Tools
Git, Postman, Cloudflare.
Work Experience
Development Team Lead — Cubitrek Pakistan
March 2024 - Present
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team through the full SDLC and code delivery lifecycle.
- Architect and deploy large-scale inventory and operations platforms for international clients.
- Integrate REST APIs with third-party services and biometric attendance hardware for HRMS platforms.
- Design n8n automation pipelines to improve business process efficiency.
- Build CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate testing and release workflows.
- Engineer high-performance backend systems with Laravel queues and event-driven architecture.
- Built Valov AI reporting solution using Next.js and React.js for manufacturing report automation.
- Manage Linux servers, self-hosted services (Uptime Kuma, Passbolt), and Cloudflare Tunnel setup.
Full Stack Developer — Dynamic Global Links
March 2023 - February 2024
- Developed and maintained full-stack applications using Laravel and modern JavaScript.
- Built scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs for multi-client applications.
- Created responsive interfaces using React.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Improved application performance via optimized queries and backend logic.
Software Engineer — ExpoBird Pakistan
August 2022 - February 2023
- Developed full-stack business applications and SaaS platforms using Laravel.
- Delivered APIs for accounting, inventory, and product management systems.
- Implemented authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.
- Designed and optimized MySQL schemas for performance and reliability.
Intern Software Developer — Digital Dividend
October 2021 - December 2021
- Assisted with web application development, testing, and debugging tasks.
- Built small modules and UI components under guidance of senior developers.
- Gained practical SDLC and Git-based collaboration experience.
Key Projects
Chinese Companies Dashboard System
Centralized Laravel dashboard for multi-company operations with dynamic reporting and analytics.
Kingen Inventory Management System
End-to-end inventory platform with stock tracking, order management, and optimized reporting queries.
Gansu Operation Management System
Operations platform with automated workflows, secure APIs, and integrated business modules.
ERP & CRM Systems (BM Pakistan / BM Iraq and others)
Enterprise modules covering sales, accounts, HR, and customer management for international clients.
Medical Examination System (USA Client)
Secure backend workflows and APIs for managing medical examination processes and sensitive data handling.
Workflow Automation System (n8n-based)
Automation pipelines integrating multiple APIs/services to reduce manual operations at scale.
Supply Management System
Developed a supply management platform that streamlines procurement, inventory flow, and vendor coordination, helping businesses improve operational planning, reduce delays, and scale growth with better data-driven decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science — Iqra University, Karachi (2018 - 2022)
Intermediate — NCR-CET College, Karachi (2016 - 2018)
Matriculation — The Educational World (2014 - 2016)
Certifications
Web Designing and Development — Skill Development Council (2021)
Web Designing and Development — Skills 4 You (Online, 2020)