فاروق شهزاد

Leading backend development using PHP/Laravel for UK Insurance Industry, including data collection and sentiment
analysis using spaCy & NLP APIs.
Developed RESTful APIs and integrated Apple Wallet / Google Wallet, enhancing payment functionality and mobile
App UX.
Migrated monolithic PHP architecture to microservices, boosting 30% web throughput and gain in performance.
Built CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Docker, deployed to Google Cloud infrastructure.
Replaced costly IBM NLP APIs with open-source tools, reducing 50% operational and infrastructure costs.
Implemented public data acquisition using web scraping in Python.
Build serverless API endpoints with Google Cloud Functions for scalable event-driven processing.

Architected and deployed secure APIs and custom solutions for Open Banking, Cryptocurrency, and Direct Debit
integrations.
Designed scalable backend systems with Laravel and Node.js, enforcing security standards per OWASP guidelines.
Supervised a 15-person team, facilitating Agile development and SDLC practices across multiple projects.
Developed smart contracts on Ethereum and led integration into client-facing financial applications.
Designed and developed customer-centric bespoke web applications and services for the UK FinTech industry clients.
Implemented CI/CD strategies for scalable and efficient development of large code base via Github actions.
Facilitated Agile methodologies, including Scrum meeting and Sprint planning for development.

Planned IT infrastructure for a Gamification platform, ensuring scalability and performance.
Deployed platform APIs for seamless third-party API integrations.
Led IT development, website optimization, and UI 2.0 strategies for enhanced user experience.
Provided strategic consulting, including business planning and data-driven online sales strategies.
Developed custom integrations and modernized legacy apps using PHP, JavaScript, and JSON APIs.
Managed comprehensive database migration and optimization, transitioning from Microsoft SQL Server to MySQL.
Configured and maintained Windows workstations for software and hardware testing.
Upgraded legacy PHP applications, migrating to a latest PHP versions and frameworks.
Delivered on-site and off-shore IT consultation services, supporting global development teams.

Built B2B and B2C applications, including internal tools, customer portals, and CMS integrations (WordPress,
SharePoint).
Developed telephony-integrated web platforms with performance-critical PHP and SQL stacks.

I joined TRG as Telephony Web Developer and in my tenure I analysed, designed and developed high speed Web
Applications for Call Center operations which involve requirements of fast and big data storage backend. TRG provides BPO
& Telecoms services in around 29 countries all over the world. I’ve achieved the Best Company Employee of the
Month award twice during my tenure.

I joined LEADConcept as Web Developer, my main responsibilities were to perform requirements analysis, design,
development and implement tasks associated with the client eCommerce initiatives. I was also providing on and off site
support for deployment and maintenance of Turnkey Web Applications like Microsoft SharePoint Server and Microsoft
Content Management Server.