About Me

Hi, I'm Muhammad Shahzaib Siddiqui

Sr. Software Engineer

6+ years building production full-stack systems with Laravel, React, and Next.js. Led a team of 10 engineers at PLUTON, delivered SAML-based SSO for a multinational enterprise client at Giftkarte, and built a document-based AI system with RAG and Groq LLM integration. I focus on clean architecture, reliable delivery, and staying current with the stack.

Years of Experience

Projects Delivered

Team Members Led

Muhammad Shahzaib Siddiqui

Sr. Software Engineer

Available

6+Years

500+Projects

5Companies

Vision & Approach

As a Sr. Software Engineer, I thrive on collaboration to deliver innovative solutions. My approach is simple: analyze the core problem, brainstorm strategically with the team, and execute with precision and efficiency.

Innovation & Efficiency

Throughout my career, I have driven innovation in web and mobile development, as well as cloud-based solutions. By combining creative problem-solving with streamlined processes, I consistently deliver high-performance, scalable results.

Mentorship & Growth

I guide teams in adopting best practices and agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning. I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow, believing that dedication and commitment are the keys to success.

My Talent

Professional Skills

Highlighting the skills and competencies developed through years of experience and practice.

Core Proficiency

95%

JavaScript

90%

PHP

92%

React / Next.js

90%

Laravel

80%

Node.js

70%

Python

88%

MySQL

72%

Docker / DevOps

All Technologies

💻Programming3

JavaScript PHP

PHP

Python

🎨Frontend Frameworks4

React

Next.js

Angular

Vue

⚡Backend Frameworks3

Laravel

Node.js

Django

📊Databases3

MySQL

MongoDB🔥Firebase

☁️Cloud & DevOps9

AWS

Digital Ocean Vultr

Vultr▲Vercel🌐Netlify Render

Render

Docker🔁CI/CD Argo CD

Argo CD

📱Mobile1

React Native

🛠️Tools & Practices8

Agile / Scrum Jira

Jira

Git

Codacy🧩Design Patterns🧪TDD📋BDD🧱SOLID

🤖AI Dev Tools7

🖱️Cursor🐙GitHub Copilot🛠️Replit Agent⚡Bolt.new🧠Claude🚀Warp💖Lovable

My Journey

Professional Experience

A snapshot of my professional growth, responsibilities, and real-world experience over the years.

Companies I've Worked With

Giftkarte

Small World Financial Services

GADITEK

PLUTON

Just Digital

Giftkarte

Small World Financial Services

GADITEK

PLUTON

Just Digital

Giftkarte

Small World Financial Services

GADITEK

PLUTON

Just Digital

Giftkarte

Sr. Software Engineer

Aug 2024 - Present· 1 Year - 5 Months

Optimized workflows and automated manual processes to improve operational efficiency.
Designed and implemented integrations across multiple internal and external systems.
Delivered SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO) for a multinational enterprise client.
Collaborated with cross-functional and international teams to meet security standards.
Drove continuous improvement initiatives for scalable and reliable operations.
Built a document-based AI chat system with RAG, Hugging Face embeddings, Groq LLM integration, and modular APIs for vector database support.

Small World Financial Services

PHP Backend Engineer

Nov 2023 - July 2024· 8 Months

Role ended due to company closure

Managed SQL databases for high performance and reliability.
Developed and maintained web applications using Laravel with Java integration.
Deployed applications with Docker and Argo CD for consistent environments.
Integrated SOAP APIs and monitored applications using Grafana within Agile frameworks.
Applied TDD and BDD practices with Git-based workflows.

GADITEK

Sr. Software Engineer

Apr 2022 - Oct 2023· 1 Year - 7 Months

Enhanced backend performance through refactoring and continuous improvement.
Developed microservices using Django and React, and applications with Laravel and Angular.
Created RESTful APIs and optimized ORM queries.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines and followed SOLID principles within Agile development.
Monitored and resolved backend issues using Sentry and Grafana.

PLUTON

Software Engineer — Team Lead

May 2021 - Apr 2022· 1 Year - 2 Months

Led a team of 10 developers, conducting code reviews and mentoring for quality assurance.
Planned and delivered projects while managing resources, timelines, and workloads.
Developed applications using Laravel/CI, MERN, MEAN, Vue.js, and decentralized apps with Web3.js/Ether.js.
Implemented Agile/Scrum methodologies, led sprint planning and retrospectives.
Designed, customized, and optimized ERP modules, reporting tools, and dashboards.

Just Digital

Front-End Developer

Feb 2020 - Apr 2021· 1 Year - 2 Months

Designed and developed visually appealing, responsive websites using WordPress.
Built custom layouts using Divi, Elementor, and Visual Composer.
Customized themes and integrated third-party plugins to meet client requirements.

Featured Work

Projects Portfolio

A showcase of full-stack applications built with modern technologies, from enterprise solutions to innovative Web3 platforms.

10 Projects

15+ Technologies

3 Categories

6+ Years Building

Featured Case Studies

Three deep-dives into projects where the architectural decisions, trade-offs, and outcomes matter more than the tech stack alone.

Enterprise · Security2024

Enterprise SAML SSO Rollout

Unblocked a multinational enterprise contract by shipping multi-tenant SAML 2.0 SSO into a 500K+ user platform.

Client onboarding

3 weeks → 2 days

PHPLaravelSAML 2.0MySQL+2

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AI / ML · Infrastructure2024

Document-Based AI Assistant with RAG

Built a sub-second internal document assistant using RAG with Groq LLM inference, eliminating per-query API costs.

Avg. response time

8s → 800ms

Node.jsGroqXenova TransformersRAG+1

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Leadership · Process2023

Scaling a Team from 3 to 10 Engineers

Tripled the engineering team while shipping a complex platform on schedule and improving code quality metrics.

PR-to-merge time

4 days → 1.5 days

LaravelReactCode ReviewMentorship+1

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All Projects

01AI Content Creation Tool

AI / ML

AI Content Creation Tool

AI-powered platform for generating, editing, and publishing content. Integrates LLM APIs for text generation with category management and a multi-step editorial workflow.

ReactDjangoMySQLVultr

02Custom Train Chat Bot

AI / ML

Custom Train Chat Bot

Document-trained chatbot that ingests custom knowledge bases (PDFs, docs) and answers queries using semantic search and large language models via a REST API.

PythonDjangoVultr

03COVID Booking System

Web

COVID Booking System

Full-stack appointment booking platform for COVID testing and vaccination, with slot management, user registration, email notifications, and real-time availability.

MongoDBExpressReactNode.js

04Enterprise ERP

Web

Enterprise ERP

Custom ERP covering inventory, HR, payroll, and reporting for a mid-size enterprise. Multi-department workflows, role-based access control, and real-time dashboards.

LaravelReactMySQL

05Blockchain Crowdfunding

Blockchain

Blockchain Crowdfunding

Decentralized crowdfunding platform on Ethereum. Campaigns are governed by Solidity smart contracts with full MetaMask wallet integration for trustless transactions.

MERNWeb3SolidityEthereum

06Point of Sale System

Web

Point of Sale System

Lightweight POS with product management, transaction processing, inventory tracking, and real-time sales reporting, exposed through a high-performance Lumen REST API.

Laravel LumenREST API

07Teaching Management System

Web

Teaching Management System

Online learning platform with course creation, student enrollment, quiz management, assignment submission, and progress tracking built for educational institutions.

PHPMySQLjQuery

08Tutor Management System

Web

Tutor Management System

Scheduling and management platform for tutoring services featuring tutor profiles, session booking, availability calendars, and automated billing.

LaravelMySQL

09Blockchain Game

Blockchain

Blockchain Game

Browser-based strategy game in Phaser.js where in-game assets are on-chain NFTs. MetaMask wallet integration enables real asset ownership and peer-to-peer trading.

PhaserMetaMaskBlockChain

10E-Commerce Platform

Web

E-Commerce Platform

Multi-vendor e-commerce platform with product catalog, cart, secure checkout, order management, and a WordPress CMS backend for non-technical content editors.

PHPMySQLjQueryWordPress

My Background

Academic Journey

A snapshot of my academic experiences, qualifications, and the knowledge that built the base of my career.

2017 - 2021

Bachelor of Software Engineering

SIR SYED UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

My Achievements

Awards & Recognition

A collection of honors, awards, and recognitions that highlight milestones and accomplishments throughout my journey.

Performance Awards

Jan '25

Best Performance Award

GIFTKARTE

Jun '23

Best Performance Award

GADITEK

Mar '23

Best Performance Award

GADITEK

Dec '22

Best Performance Award

GADITEK

Jun '22

Best Performance Award

GADITEK

Apr '22

Best Performance Award

PLUTON

Competition Wins

1st Place

Web Designing Competition

2nd Place

Web Development Competition

1st Place

Python Programming Competition

Tech Speaker

IEEE Workshop — WordPress & Web Technologies

Best Performance Award

Gaditek

Best Developer Award

Pluton Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Tech Speaker Certificate

IEEE Workshop & Conference

Flutter Mobile Certification

Jawan Pakistan Program

Verified Credentials

Acquired Certifications

Professional certifications and technical training across cloud, development, and networking domains from industry-recognized platforms.

0Certifications

0Domains

0Platforms

MERN Stack Development

Saylani Bootcamp

Full-Stack

Frontend Development

Jawan Pakistan

Full-Stack

PHP & Laravel

SSUET University

Full-Stack

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Udemy

Cloud & DevOps

Docker Containerization

Udemy

Cloud & DevOps

Unit & Feature Testing

Udemy

Testing & QA

Flutter Mobile Development

Saylani Bootcamp

Frontend & Mobile

CCNA Cisco Module-1

SSUET University

Networking

CCO Certification

Saylani Mass Training

Networking

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Let's Work Together

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