Shiraz Shaikh

Backend-focused Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using PHP (Laravel). Proven ability to work on real-world production systems, optimize backend performance, and implement clean, maintainable architectures. Strong foundation in database design, RESTful APIs, and third-party integrations, along with hands-on experience in SOLID Principles, Design Patterns and System Architectures.

Currently pursuing a Master's in Data Science, expanding expertise in Python, Linux, Shell Scripting, and Docker, aiming to bridge Backend Engineering with modern data-driven systems.

Associate Software Engineer at Tafsol Technologies (2024-11 – Present)

• Engineered and maintained 8+ production Web Applications, including company's internal HRM system serving 200+ employees, by translating complex business requirements into scalable Laravel-based solutions.
• Integrated Stripe payment gateway with full webhook handling, processed secure transactions end-to-end, built REST APIs, and enhanced backend security.
• Optimized complex database queries, reducing average response time, improve system performance significantly.
• Applied Service & Repository design patterns across the codebase, reducing code duplication by ~40% and improving long term maintainability and scalability.
• Proactively participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and documentation, contributing to improved development standards and team productivity.
• Contributed to system architecture decisions following Clean Architecture principles

Assistant Software Engineer at Cubix PVT (2024-06 – 2024-09)

• Worked on LiveForce, a lead generation platform, contributing to backend development using Laravel & CodeIgniter
• Assisted in API development, debugging, and performance optimization
• Improved system reliability by resolving production issues and enhancing backend logic

Web Developer Intern at Hidaya Institute of Science and Technology (2024-02 – 2024-05)

• Built 3+ full stack web applications, including a Blog Management System, using PHP, MySQL.
• Implemented AJAX-based dynamic features for improved user experience.
• Supported in database design, UI improvements, and feature integration.

MS in Data Science – Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (2026-01)

BS in Software Engineering – University of Sindh (2020-01 – 2023-12)