Muhammad Rasheed

Accomplished and experienced professional with 7+ years of experience in AWS cloud cost optimisation, system scalability, and API integration. Holds a Master's in Computer Science from the UK, providing strong technical foundations and international experience. Proven track record of reducing AWS costs by $20,000/month and improving system performance using event-driven architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and advanced caching.

Skilled in PHP, JavaScript, Laravel, Vue.js, and AWS, with expertise in microservices, serverless computing, and automated testing. Adept at mentoring teams, conducting peer code reviews, and delivering high-quality solutions for international projects using Agile methodologies.

Software Engineer - GivEnergy Ltd - Stoke-on-Trent, UK - Hybrid

(2023-03 - 2026-04)

• Reduced AWS costs by $20,000/month by auditing resources, rightsizing instances, and optimising storage.
• Enhanced IoT reliability by migrating to an event-driven architecture using AWS Kinesis and Lambda, improving real-time data processing.
• Developed a high-traffic, multi-tenant production portal for international customers and installers using Laravel, Inertia.js, and Vue.js, increasing platform efficiency and user satisfaction.
• Implemented Single Sign-On (SSO) and centralised identity management, simplifying authentication across multiple platforms.
• Established CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and PHPStan static analysis, reducing deployment errors by 40%.
• Optimised application performance through advanced caching, logging, and monitoring, improving response times and uptime.
• Mentored developers via peer code reviews and pair programming, enhancing team efficiency and code quality.

Full Stack Engineer - Gradient Technologies - United States - Remote

(2021-01 - 2023-02)

• Delivered full-stack platform features for IoT and energy monitoring products, building scalable Laravel-based services and Vue.js interfaces to support real-time visibility, reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Developed dashboards, live status views, and reporting systems for IoT devices, trackers, and energy harvesters, improving how users monitored device behaviour and accessed actionable operational data.
• Designed and maintained RESTful APIs that enabled reliable data flow between application layers and supported seamless integration of front-end experiences with back-end services.
• Built responsive and user-focused interfaces with Vue.js and Vuetify, helping translate complex device and telemetry data into clear, usable workflows for end users.
• Modelled and optimised MySQL database structures for performance and maintainability, supporting efficient querying and long-term scalability of data-intensive application features.
• Contributed to engineering quality through code reviews, version control best practices, and collaborative delivery processes, helping maintain a reliable and consistent codebase in a remote team environment.
• Supported feature planning and execution through JIRA-based task management and issue tracking, enabling organised delivery of enhancements, fixes, and iterative product improvements.

Full Stack Developer - Freelancing - Self-Employed - Pakistan

(2018-01 - 2022-09)

• Developed full-stack web solutions for international clients, including e-commerce stores, real estate platforms, custom APIs, and business tools.
• Designed responsive front-end interfaces and built scalable back-end architectures with modern web technologies.
• Built and integrated custom APIs, payment systems, booking platforms, CRM tools, and automated workflows to meet client needs.
• Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, from gathering requirements to post-launch support, ensuring successful deployment.
• Maintained top-rated reviews and earned the Top-Rated Seller badge by delivering reliable solutions and clear communication.
• Collaborated with clients across different time zones, ensuring consistent progress and clear project management.

Master - Computer Science - Staffordshire University (2022-01 - 2023-12)

Bachelor Degree - Information Technology - University of Gujrat (2016-01 - 2020-12)