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Shakir Mirza, Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead

Shakir Mirza

Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead·Horizoonx

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 2 months

Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead

March 2024 - Present

Horizoonx

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

March 2024 - Present

• Tech Lead for multiple SaaS and marketplace products, architecting backend systems with Laravel, defining APIs for
native mobile apps, and building scalable Filament (Livewire) admin panels.
• Led agile team workflows, code reviews, and technical planning to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery aligned with
business goals.
• Integrated AI features (Google Gemini, OpenAI) for automation, intelligent trip creation, and enhanced operational
insights.
• Delivered B2B Marketplace (HorizoonX) with buyer/seller apps, driver app with live tracking, and full admin
operations dashboard.
• Built Travel SaaS (Terhali) and Cloud POS SaaS (HorizoonX RMS) using Laravel + ReactJS, including web portal, QR
menu, cashier/TV apps, and AI-powered features.
Company industry:
IT Services

Full Stack Developer

October 2023 - February 2024

Allup

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates •Remote

October 2023 - February 2024

• Led development of a scalable gym management platform using Next.js (React) for the dashboard and NestJS
(Node.js) micro services for backend architecture.
• Designed micro services-based system with PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Docker to ensure modularity, scalability, and
reliable inter-service communication.
• Deployed containerized services on AWS, enabling a streamlined CI/CD pipeline from development to production.
• Integrated RFID-based e-gate entry system with the platform for automated member access control and real-time
attendance tracking.
Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior Software Engineer

January 2022 - June 2023

FrogAsia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia •Remote

January 2022 - June 2023

• Developed enterprise-grade applications using Laravel and React.js with a strong focus on performance, scalability,
and clean architecture.
• Containerized services with Docker and orchestrated deployments using Kubernetes with a robust CI/CD pipeline.
• Led design reviews and flow-mapping sessions with stakeholders to align technical execution with business objectives.
• Enforced unit testing, code reviews, and usability best practices to maintain high code quality and reliable releases.
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior Software Engineer

April 2019 - December 2021

Al Raqtan

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

April 2019 - December 2021

• Led development of custom e-commerce platforms using Laravel, Livewire, and Alpine.js, delivering high
performance, interactive user experiences.
• Built and maintained robust Laravel backend systems and APIs for native apps including Ekuep and Qavashop,
improving customer engagement and platform reliability.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior Software Engineer

January 2019 - April 2019

Express News

Karachi, Pakistan •Hybrid

January 2019 - April 2019

I have led enterprise-level applications using Laravel, Node.js, NestJS, and modern cloud and DevOps practices (Docker, AWS, CI/CD).
Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior Software Engineer

January 2018 - December 2018

Axact

Karachi, Pakistan

January 2018 - December 2018

Development of a scalable education management platform using Next.js (React) for the dashboard and NestJS
(Node.js) micro services for backend architecture.
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

PHP Developer

February 2017 - December 2017

CodivStudio

Karachi, Pakistan

February 2017 - December 2017

Laravel, Node.js, NestJS, PHP
Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology

March 2017

March 2017

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3.55 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.55 out of 4

Computer Engineer

Skills

Full SDLC

Expert

Management

Expert

Leadership

Expert

GitHub Copilot

Intermediate

Claude

Intermediate

Agentic AI

Intermediate

ChatGPT

Intermediate

OpenAI

Intermediate

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate

COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING

Intermediate

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION

Intermediate

FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

Intermediate

INTERFACE DESIGN

Intermediate

INTUITIVE NAVIGATION

Intermediate

NODE JS JAVASCRIPT LIBRARY

Intermediate

REACT JS JAVASCRIPT LIBRARY

Intermediate

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS

Intermediate

Cursor

Intermediate

FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT

Expert

COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING

Expert

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS

Intermediate

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate

SCALABILITY

Intermediate

REACT JS JAVASCRIPT LIBRARY

Intermediate

NODE JS JAVASCRIPT LIBRARY

Intermediate

Laravel

Expert

PHP

Expert

MySql

Expert

MongoDB

Intermediate

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Intermediate

COMPUTER HARDWARE

Intermediate

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

Intermediate

FLUX REACT JS

Intermediate

FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

INTUITIVE NAVIGATION

Intermediate

JAVASCRIPT FRAMEWORKS

Intermediate

LARAVEL

Intermediate

REQUIREMENTS ELICITATION

Intermediate

VUE JS JAVASCRIPT LIBRARY

Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

English

Intermediate

Urdu

Native Speaker

Hindi

Native Speaker

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Mar 2017

Hobbies and interests

Cricket Pakistan:
Watching Movies