Saiola Chavan

Experienced Technical Lead & Web Developer with expertise in e-commerce platforms, web application development, and product lifecycle management. Skilled in setting up and customizing online stores, leading development teams, and delivering scalable web solutions. Strong background in PHP, MySQL, WordPress, and Magento, with proven success in building and managing high-traffic websites and online marketplaces.

Administrator at Cubesss Mentoring Services Pvt Ltd (2021-01 – Present)

Supported projects delivering learning solutions to underprivileged pre-school children in India.

• Hosted and maintained WordPress website efa.org.in for nonprofit operations.
• Set up Moodle LMS to track teacher training progress.
• Deployed Microsoft SharePoint websites and shared drives for secure curriculum access.
• Managed printing and distribution of curriculum materials.

Web Developer at Freelance

• Built a responsive WordPress site for BridgeChurch.in with SEO features and custom modules.
• Migrated and redeveloped a WordPress site for a church in Mumbai.
• Created WordPress websites for Justice and Care and other nonprofits.

Technical Lead at Infostretch (2012-04 – 2013-12)

• Enhanced QMetry, a QA test management platform, by developing new features using PHP and ExtJS.
• Managed release cycles and coordinated with QA and support teams.
• Integrated the product with test automation platforms.
• Supervised a redesign initiative in Java.

Technical Lead / Web Developer at Zapak Digital Entertainment (2007-03 – 2011-09)

• Launched and managed shop.zapak.com, an e-commerce portal built on Magento Enterprise.
• Customized Magento modules, developed new features, and optimized backend processes.
• Directed the full lifecycle of the e-commerce platform.
• Designed and delivered m.zapak.com, the mobile web version of Zapak.
• Progressed from Web Developer to Technical Lead, mentoring team members and managing large-scale projects.

PHP Programmer at Web18 (2006-08 – 2007-02)

• Developed modules for Web18 CMS, deployed across portals including tech2.com and compareindia.com.
• Implemented AJAX-based frameworks for improved content management.

Web Developer at J R Technologies (2005-06 – 2006-07)

• Developed and maintained Skybird Fares, an airfare search engine for travel agents.
• Built modules for fare prioritization, advertising, and user registration.
• Designed reports to streamline team performance tracking.

B.E. in Computer Science – Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (2004)