Muhammad Suleman Resume

Contact

[email protected]

http://suleman-help.me/

https://linkedin.com/in/suleman996/

Skills

PHP (5, 7 and 8)

Excellent

NodeJS

Excellent

CMS (WordPress / Netlify CMS / prismic)

Excellent

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS / GCP / OCI / Azure / Alicloud)

Excellent

IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)

Excellent

CI/CD (GitLab CI, Github Actions, CircleCI, AWS CodePiplines, etc...)

Excellent

Dockerization and Kubernetes

Excellent

Laravel/Symfony PHP Framework

Good

PHPUnit

Good

Monitoring and Logging (Grafana, NewRelic, sentry.io, etc...)

Excellent

Javascript (vanilla, underscore, Backbone, jQuery etc...)

Excellent

TypeScript

Excellent

ReactJS / VueJS

Excellent

MySQL

Good

Algorithm implementation

Very Good

C / C++ / Rust

Very Good

Hardware Development / IoT

Very Good

Web-based software engineering

Very Good

Git/SVN

Excellent

Muhammad Suleman

Lead Software Engineer

Highly skilled and accomplished Web Engineer with a proven track record of 10+ years in designing and developing web applications. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities, consistently delivering solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive operational efficiency. Known for implementing cost-effective measures that simultaneously increase profitability.

Work History

2024-02 - Current

Lead Engineer | Consultant Self-Employed , Remote

Provide consultaion of cloud migration of AWS, GCP and OCI
Lead and improve CI/CD processes, Docker images, and coding standards to establish consistent development environments.
Provide consultaion on Wordpress & Laravel Developmnet, Migration and scaling of application
Lead project in Javascript & TypeScript

Technologies:

PHP & WordPress
NodeJS
JavaScript & TypeScript
MySQL / Database management
Vue.js / React.js
AWS / GCP / OCI
Ansible / Chef
IaC: Ansible / Chef / Terraform / Vagrant

2022-08 - 2024-01

Lead Backend Engineer Ciklum Ltd. , London

Provide extensive backend support to WorldFirst, an Ant Group subsidiary, ensuring the optimal functioning of their websites.
Resolve issues and enhance the capabilities of WorldFirst sites as a skilled backend developer, improving performance and user experience.
Develop and improve CI/CD processes, Docker images, and coding standards to establish consistent development environments across local, INT, UAT, and Prod stages.
Ensure on-time delivery of project deliverables, effectively managing timelines and meeting client expectations.
Continuously strive to enhance the application, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary optimizations.

2022-04 - 2022-08

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Created a user-friendly and intuitive user interface for UP-Sight, a bio-science device, focusing on delivering a seamless user experience.
Managed a team of developers and served as the key point of contact between the client and the development team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Ensured timely completion of project deliverables, adhering to project timelines and meeting client requirements.
Actively pursued opportunities for application improvement, implementing enhancements and addressing any identified areas for optimization.

2021-03 - 2022-04

Senior PHP Developer

Maintained and supported the client's child care web application, DreamLab, ensuring its smooth operation and functionality.
Implemented new features and functionalities to enhance the child care web application, contributing to its continuous improvement.
Ensured seamless communication and integration between applications, facilitating efficient data exchange and interoperability.
Improved the overall performance of the application through performance optimization techniques and code enhancements. Resulted in 300% Performance improvement.

Skills:

Backend development
Troubleshooting and issue resolution
CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) processes
Docker containerization
Coding standards and best practices
Project management and delivery
Application improvement and optimization
Team management and communication
User interface design
Client communication and collaboration
Performance optimization

Technologies:

WordPress
Laravel (PHP framework)
JavaScript and TypeScript
Vue.js (JavaScript framework)
Gutenberg (WordPress block editor)
Docker (containerization platform)
CircleCI (CI/CD platform)
AliCloud (Cloud computing platform)
Jenkins (Automation server)

Accomplishment

Lead a team of 6 developers.
Deliver projects with high complexity and created with a mix of technologies like AWS, Alicloud, Cloudflare, Bamboo for building, Terraform for deployment, Grafana & NewRelic for monitoring and docker for environments
Improved the overall performance of the application through performance optimization techniques and code enhancements. Resulted in 300% Performance improvement.
Lead a frontend team to develop a web application to control an IoT device
Understand the Infrastructure and then work as a middleman to convey feature requirements between teams
Establish and enforce the use of coding standards through tools and PRs

2022-01 - 2023-04

Web Engineer 10up , Remote

Rebuilt websites using WordPress, ensuring modern design and functionality.
Developed high-performance websites and web applications, focusing on speed and user experience.
Implemented new features and enhancements in existing applications, improving functionality and usability.
Transferred features from various platforms into WordPress, Drupal, or other PHP frameworks, optimizing compatibility and performance.
Provided technical support for backend systems, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes, and application servers as needed.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Proactively identified areas for improvement within applications, optimizing performance and enhancing user experience.
Successfully completed projects including:
- GroundWorks and its subsidiaries: Overcame the challenge of migrating these projects from different platforms to WordPress.
- SFERS: Rebuilt the website with limited access to data, overcoming the associated challenges.
- BREIT: Rapid Development was a big challenge while mantaining quality and standards of development.
- HFMA: Managed projects with diverse technology stacks, including WordPress, Vue.js, React.js, Salesforce, and Piano for personalization.
- WooCommerce plugins and addons: Developed solutions to enhance e-commerce functionality.

Skills:

Website rebuilding and redesign
High-performance website and web application development
Speed optimization
User experience (UX) design and improvement
Feature development and enhancement
Platform migration (WordPress, Drupal, PHP frameworks)
Technical support for backend systems
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes
Collaboration and teamwork
Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Technologies:

PHP & WordPress
NodeJS
JavaScript & TypeScript
MySQL/Database management
Drupal (optional)
Vue.js
React.js
Salesforce
Piano for personalization
WooCommerce

Accomplishment

Lead a team of 3 developers.
Deliver high complexity projects with high performance to handle large user base
Migrate projects from different technologies to WordPress and Laravel
Develop CI/CD pipelines with CircleCI, GitHub actions, and GitLab actions.
Document project each step for fast onboarding of developers and handovers
Implement high coding standards to meet the quality of deliverables

2016-10 - 2021-05

WordPress Theme & Plugin Developer Themify Inc , Toronto

Resolved reported website problems promptly by integrating innovative solutions into existing platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
Collaborated closely with design and project developers to understand project scope, leveraging strong problem-solving skills to provide elegant, creative, and scalable solutions.
Utilized in-depth knowledge of WordPress core components to manipulate admin and theme elements, customizing websites to meet client requirements.
Worked collaboratively with cross-functional development team members to analyze evolving client requirements, proposing effective system solutions and ensuring client satisfaction.
Modified existing Themes & Plugins to rectify coding errors, enhance interfaces, and optimize overall performance, resulting in improved user experience and increased user engagement.
Contributed to the development and enhancement of various notable themes and plugins, including Themify Ultra, Themify Float, Themify Music, Themify Shoppe, Themify Parallax, Themify Fullpane, Themify Builder (along with its 7-8 addons), Themify PTB (with its 5 addons), Themify Store Locator (created by me), Themify Updater (created by me), Announcement Bar, Themify Product Filter, Conditional Menus, and WooCommerce Shopdock.

Skills and Technologies:

Proficient in WordPress development, with expertise in customizing core components.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, working effectively with design and project development teams.
Detail-oriented with a focus on timely problem resolution.
Knowledgeable in modifying and enhancing existing themes and plugins.
Familiarity with Themify themes and plugins, including Themify Builder and Themify PTB.
Proficient in identifying and resolving coding errors for improved performance.
Proactive in staying up-to-date with the latest WordPress trends and technologies.

Accomplishment

Develop products with integration to many 3rd party tools (at least 10)
Work with team members working from different time zones.
Develop extremely high complexity products like page builder
Provide support to customers to resolve issues with the integration of products.

2021-01 - 2021-03

Full Stack Developer Embrace-IT (PVT) Ltd. , Islamabad

Provided exceptional technical support to Denmark-based clients, ensuring timely issue resolution and high customer satisfaction
Created an attractive and functional landing site using ReactJS, headless WordPress, and gatsby static site generator for their product.
Demonstrated proficiency in WordPress and Gatsby platforms, leveraging them to develop high-quality websites and applications.

Notable Clients:

Helsemin
Local Spirits and Nordic spirits
Action Planner
WorkSpace, an HR software-as-a-service similar to BambooHR

Product Platform:

WordPress
Gatsby
NodeJS

2020-03 - 2021-02

WordPress Developer Mobinspire (Pvt) Ltd , Islamabad

Proactively addressed reported website issues by implementing innovative solutions that seamlessly integrated with existing platforms.
Fostered collaboration with design and project developers to gain a comprehensive understanding of project scope and deliver elegant, creative, and scalable solutions.
Demonstrated an in-depth understanding of WordPress core, utilizing it effectively to manipulate admin and theme components.
Engaged in cross-functional collaboration with development team members to analyze evolving client requirements and propose effective system solutions.

Notable Products Worked On:

Mobinspire
Odtap
Cabstartup
SolarSalar,
AmigoEstate
WareWink
Cabstartupplus
kamalia khaddar

2015-01 - 2016-08

Web Developer Freelancer At Fiverr

Determined coding requirements for site creation, including e-commerce capability and specialized scripts.
Designed, implemented and monitored web pages and sites for continuous improvement.
Optimized and repaired corporate website based on Web technology.
Used programming capabilities in PHP, SQL and JavaScript and other libraries as needed.

Highlighted Projects

WorldFirst

As a senior developer, understand and gather requirements for the backend tasks. split them between team members based on expertise.
Communicate between the teams of DevOps, Backend, frontend and marketing teams for successful implementation of features.
Understand the entire infrastructure from configured domains to the usage of Cloudflare, AWS load balancer, AliClouid load balancers, EC Instances for different environments, services hidden behind VPNs, etc...
Make and maintain docker images for the local environment to production environment usage and ensure that each environment is similar.
Implement and enforce the use of design patterns in the team for quality development.
Work alongside the DevOps team for changes to infrastructure and implementation of CI/CD.

Up-Sight

Develop a dashboard with TypeScript & VueJS to control the Up-Sight device through the Web application.
Implement gRPC to handle stream data from device scans.
As a senior developer, understand the task and communicate between the frontend and the backend team for implementation of the task.
Develop complex JS features to control the device inputs and outputs. features like zooming of device scanners, area of scan, gates of device, etc...

SuperCarBlondie

Help in migration from WordPress to headless WordPress and Blazor (.net) framework.
Resolve issues related to WordPress, GraphQL and SEO related.
Communicate between stakeholders and team to convey the requirements and monitor the direction of the development.
Understand the infrastructure and help in the grayscale deployment of the new site.

RFID Card Reader for CSD

Migrate the old (2013) RFID card reader script to NodeJS
Write scripts to communicate with the device in GNetPlus Communication Protocol.
Develop a web application to communicate with the device from the billing counter of the store.

Other important Projects

Education

Bachelor of Science : Electrical Engineering Technologies

Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) - Faisalabad

Diploma Associate Engineering : Electrical

Al-Rehman Polytechnic - Jaranwala

Certifications

Microsoft Certified : Azure IoT Developer Specialty

AWS Certified : Cloud Practitioner

Interests

Reading Novels

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