Usama Hafeez, Developer in Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
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Usama Hafeez

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Full-stack Developer

Location
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Toptal Member Since
September 6, 2018

Usama wrote his first program at the age of eight, and since then, he's been obsessed with computers. He is a Laravel specialist with a decade of experience coding web apps using Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, and vanilla PHP, along with Vue/React. He also specializes in optimizing code and improving database performance. All in all, Usama is a practical perfectionist who obsesses about the details to ensure that his clients are thrilled with the end product.

Portfolio

Pocketime
PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Laravel Vapor, Eloquent, Node.js, Bitbucket, Docker...
Jake and Company, LLC
Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, Laravel Forge, CSS3, Froala, Troubleshooting, Docker...
Motional
Laravel, PHP, Vue, Eloquent, Optimization, Object-oriented Programming (OOP)...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Git, Laravel, PhpStorm, Vue, Emmet, Linux

The most amazing...

...script I created involved parsing Photoshop files, generating detailed XML files for recreation, and a separate script to reproduce the Photoshop file.

Work Experience

Laravel API Developer

2023 - PRESENT
Pocketime
  • Implemented more than 60 API endpoints to date in Laravel using API resources, Eloquent, nested routes and controllers, services, etc.
  • Set up a mock Node.js server to test requests on the back end from the API.
  • Discussed and fine-tuned requirements with the client, enhancing models and improving the database.
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Laravel Vapor, Eloquent, Node.js, Bitbucket, Docker, API Development, Back-end

Full-stack Laravel Developer

2023 - 2023
Jake and Company, LLC
  • Troubleshot obscure bugs in the web application that are presented only in certain scenarios.
  • Transitioned a rich text editor from an obsolete version to the latest.
  • Suggested improvements and enhancements when resolving tickets and adding features.
Technologies: Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, Laravel Forge, CSS3, Froala, Troubleshooting, Docker, Back-end, Full-stack

Full-stack Developer

2022 - 2022
Motional
  • Optimized database queries to reduce query times by as much as 99%. Implemented indexes at strategic points to reduce the server bill and increase scalability.
  • Implemented new features ranging from server-side value additions to interactive front-end functionalities using Vue, Inertia, and Vite.
  • Implemented enhancements to Laravel Nova using actions.
  • Used Refine and Vue to duplicate filters and charts and create reports from them while keeping good performance in mind.
Technologies: Laravel, PHP, Vue, Eloquent, Optimization, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Back-end, Full-stack, Laravel Nova

Web Application Developer

2021 - 2022
Hustleboard
  • Connected several APIs to their dashboard, including Amazon Advertising, Amazon Seller Central, Zendesk, and Salesforce.
  • Implemented best practices in the custom PHP app, including migrations, environment management tools, etc. Advised ways to secure the app and improve its performance.
  • Linked various metrics with the existing dashboard and collaborated with the company's clients to best implement their requirements.
Technologies: Zendesk API, Salesforce API, MySQL, Amazon Product Advertising API, Amazon Seller Central, Amazon API, OAuth, PHP, SQL, Optimization, Web App Security, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), REST APIs, REST, Back-end, Full-stack

Full-stack Laravel Developer

2020 - 2021
Sideline Learning
  • Coded using test-driven development (TDD) for their multi-tenant web app in Laravel.
  • Integrated background checks via a third-party API and created database design and process flow for this.
  • Set up tests using MySQL (SQLite driver not being present). Used strategy of rolling back transactions after each test to save running time on MySQL instead of running migrations repeatedly.
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, Multitenancy, Test-driven Development (TDD), APIs, Eloquent, SQL, MySQL, Optimization, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), REST APIs, REST, Back-end, Software Architecture, Full-stack

Senior Web Developer

2020 - 2021
Dentulu
  • Moved uploads to automatically go to AWS S3 across the big application and retrieved from there. Created a system to enable other developers to easily extend this for the quickly growing app.
  • Enhanced database processes to use more modern methods.
  • Discovered security issues in various areas and closed them using modern best practices.
  • Integrated APIs to work with the flow of the application.
  • Optimized the PHP code for speed and a better design using best practices. Created processes for others to follow.
  • Implemented a store system with functionality for multiple vendors, shops, and offices.
  • Conducted the implementation of a very customizable affiliate system.
  • Handled the implementation of a subscription system for tokens to be used for purchases and refund functionality.
Technologies: PHP, CodeIgniter, DoseSpot, HTML, CSS, Sentry, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Security, Optimization, JavaScript, Database Design, APIs, CSV File Processing, Stripe API, Affiliate Tracking, eCommerce, Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro), SQL, MySQL, Web App Security, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), REST APIs, REST, Google Geocoding API, API Development, Back-end, Software Architecture, Full-stack

PHP Web App Developer

2019 - 2020
Loopr (via Toptal)
  • Improved performance by 10 times by improving the code and optimizing the database.
  • Fixed many bugs and issues that improved revenue, reach, and brand image.
  • Updated the database structure, added indexes to enhance query performance, improved coding practices, removed a huge amount of existing redundancies, and tried to implement best practices whenever possible.
  • Planned and implemented new features to move the business forward.
  • Adapted to best practices and structured future tasks.
  • Moved the application to a new web design and used webpack to bundle JavaScript and CSS.
  • Identified and fixed critical security vulnerabilities.
Technologies: Webpack, Google Maps API, JavaScript, PHP, CodeIgniter, SQL, MySQL, Optimization, Web App Security, Back-end, Software Architecture, Full-stack

Senior Developer

2018 - 2019
An Automobile Purchase Company
  • Helped transition a legacy PHP web application to Laravel.
  • Coded tens of new features and suggested many new ideas.
  • Fixed security issues and vulnerabilities in the code.
  • Optimized SQL queries and improved code performance.
  • Implemented an automatic error detection system with localized logging to Cloudwatch.
Technologies: Sentry, jQuery, JavaScript, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), October CMS, Laravel, PHP, Eloquent, SQL, MySQL, Optimization, Web App Security, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), REST APIs, REST, Google Geocoding API, Back-end, React, Software Architecture, Full-stack

Freelance Web Developer

2010 - 2018
GraphicalX
  • Created a Laravel-based platform for clients to monitor their ad performance and revenues.
  • Set up the above client's app with various APIs to automate data gathering and reports and gradually expanded the app to manage their entire income and expenses.
  • Developed a review management system in Laravel that helped the client manage reviews for their products and create blocklists, reports, and much more.
  • Built an online league management system using Laravel 5.4.
  • Created a one-of-a-kind coaching platform for a Swiss client in Laravel.
  • Wrote several scripts to analyze US electricity and gas data, process gigabytes of data, and record it efficiently.
  • Developed various programs and applications for clients in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
  • Created various calculators for different industries, ensuring they work in all edge cases and allowing the administrators to tweak their formulae.
Technologies: APIs, Vue, jQuery, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel, REST APIs, Eloquent, SQL, REST, Full-stack, cPanel

Founder | Developer

2010 - 2012
Jawab.pk
  • Developed an idea from concept to launch for a region-based Q&A website.
  • Created an entire application on Symfony 1.4 using Doctrine as the ORM.
  • Managed a VPS server, the environment, and security, initially using Lighttpd and Apache later.
  • Built a community from scratch, added moderators and additional features, and improved the SEO as it grew.
Technologies: jQuery, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Bash, Virtual Private Servers, MySQL, Doctrine, Symfony, PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, SQL, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), cPanel

Web Developer

2009 - 2010
Zigron
  • Led the development of the company's employee performance review system.
  • Developed an interactive area that helped peers and managers give 360-degree reviews using Ajax without refreshing the page.
  • Generated ideas and suggested new features to make the app valuable to potential clients.
  • Created automated reports with actionable analytics that would help organizations within the app to make important decisions about HR.
  • Optimized the loading times and memory usage within the app.
Technologies: Twitter API, OpenID, Google APIs, XML, JSON, JavaScript, Ajax, CSS, HTML, jQuery, Doctrine, Propel, MySQL, PHP, Symfony, SQL, Full-stack, cPanel

Intern Web Developer

2008 - 2008
Jint Tech
  • Wrote a script in PowerShell Script to gather data and save it in an XML file.
  • Created a database schema and stored the required data.
Technologies: XML, ECMAScript (ES6), Power Shell Commands

An Online Sports League Management System

I used Laravel 5.4 to create a league management system catering to a number of sports, where I architected the entire solution and created the entire back end and front end using Laravel, MySQL, and Vue. It enabled the user to create leagues, matches, reports on performances, post results, and automatically generate team and result pages.

DataCentral: Advertisement Costs and Revenue Management System

I created this platform in Laravel to monitor the costs and revenues of advertisements for campaigns and landing pages. This included calculating the confidence for landing pages effectiveness, generating reports of profit (daily, weekly, monthly, and annually), and fetching data (cost, revenue, visits, impressions) from various APIs.

Review Management System

I created this internal software in Laravel 5.3 for a company that needed a place where they could list their products and campaigns and a public interface for people to sign up for samples. This also involved creating blacklists for users that didn't follow guidelines, reports for campaigns and users, and various user roles.

Jawab.pk

https://jawab.pk
In 2010, when I was working at my job, I came up with an idea about creating a web app localized to a region that would let people ask and answer questions that are common problems in the area. I worked on this from conception to implementation while also building a community and letting it self-moderate.

RockMe | Online Coaching App

This is an online coaching app for global mobility professionals and expats. It is one of a kind and is still under closed alpha development.

I created this app in CodeIgniter following test-driven development methodology. It has multiple user roles and allows the coach to carefully monitor each user's performance.

Languages

SQL, JavaScript, PHP, HTML, HTML5, PHP 7, PHP 5, TypeScript, Regex, CSS, XML, ECMAScript (ES6), Bash, CSS3, GraphQL

Frameworks

CodeIgniter, Eloquent, Laravel, OAuth 2, Bootstrap, Mockery, Symfony, Tailwind CSS

Libraries/APIs

REST APIs, jQuery, Vue, Vue 2, Node.js, API Development, Stripe API, React, Propel, Doctrine, OpenID, PayPal API, Google APIs, Twitter API, Google Maps API, Laravel Voyager, Shopify API, Zendesk API, Salesforce API, Amazon Product Advertising API, Amazon API, Emmet, Google Geocoding API, Stripe

Tools

PhpStorm, Git, Subversion (SVN), cURL Command Line Tool, Apache, Amazon CloudWatch, Sentry, Webpack, Froala, Bitbucket

Paradigms

Object-oriented Programming (OOP), REST, Unit Testing, Test-driven Development (TDD), Database Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Platforms

LAMP, cPanel, Linux, October CMS, DoseSpot, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Shopify, Heroku, WordPress

Storage

JSON, MySQL, Databases, MariaDB, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Other

Web App Security, Blade, Ajax, APIs, Scraping, Optimization, API Integration, Inertia.js, Troubleshooting, Full-stack, PHP 8, Web Development, Front-end, Full-stack Development, Front-end Development, Back-end, Software Architecture, Regular Expressions, Web Scraping, Affiliate Marketing, Content Management Systems (CMS), Coupons, SaaS, Software Development, Laravel Nova, Power Shell Commands, Virtual Private Servers, Security, Multitenancy, Computer Engineering, CSV File Processing, Affiliate Tracking, eCommerce, Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro), Amazon Seller Central, OAuth, SMTP, Laravel Forge, Laravel Vapor, RSS Feeds, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2005 - 2009

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology - Topi, Pakistan

MARCH 2023 - PRESENT

Toptal Node.js Accelerator Graduate

Toptal, LLC

FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT

Machine Learning

Stanford University | via Coursera

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