Links
- in/khurramshahzad-ghafoorahmed
- khurram-shahzad.sitelyx.co
Profile
Technical lead and full stack developer with 8+ years building web and mobile products, including Android and iOS applications, with a focus on performance, usability and scalability. I build the Laravel APIs, OAuth 2.1 authentication and back ends that apps depend on, and the mobile-first interfaces on top of them, so the app and the web product share one source of truth. Recent work: a versioned REST API behind the companion mobile app for SEO Site Checker (140+ tools), a Laravel 12 platform with OAuth 2.1 and scoped tokens through Laravel Passport, and mobile-first UI/UX for Paladin Press and Aegis Animation Studios.
Core Expertise - Android and iOS apps
- Laravel APIs for apps
- OAuth 2.1 and scoped tokens
- Mobile first UI
- SaaS platforms (multi-tenant)
- PostgreSQL, MySQL and Docker
- VPS and cloud deployments
- Performance and security
Profiles - github.com/KhurramShehzaad
- behance.net/khurram-shahzad
- seositechecker.pro
Skills Android & iOS appsMobile Application DevelopmentAndroid StudioJavaREST APIsAPI versioningOAuth 2.1Laravel PassportLaravelPHPJavaScriptReact.jsNext.jsPostgreSQLMySQLDockerCloud deploymentsAWS / GCPCloudflareMobile first designResponsive UIFigma to responsive UICore Web VitalsAI integration Certifications Digital MarketingGoogle Digital Garage
Front-End DeveloperHackerRank
CSS & HTML Essentials, Full Stack DevelopmentLinkedIn Learning
Education Software EngineeringAptech Computer Education, Karachi · 2015 - 2018
Computer Hardware & NetworkingInfra Computer Hardware Training Center · 2015
IntermediateGulzar-e-Hijri · 2014 - 2017
Languages - English — Professional (written)
- Urdu — Native
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Work Experience
| Jun 2026 – Present |
Technical Lead | Web, SaaS & AI Solutions / SmartLink Services
- Build full-stack products across web and mobile, including Android and iOS applications, with a focus on performance, usability and scalability.
- Added an MCP server (laravel/mcp, 11 tools) with OAuth 2.1 through Laravel Passport and scoped tokens (cms:read, cms:draft), so Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and VS Code can read content, run SEO checks and write drafts, but never publish or delete.
- Built a modular Laravel 12 CMS with a drag-and-drop page builder, revision history and an activity log.
- Develop AI-powered features, automation workflows and API integrations.
- Work across Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Docker, VPS infrastructure and cloud-based deployments.
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| Aug 2025 – Present |
SEO & Web Performance Lead / SEO Site Checker (remote)
- Built SEO Site Checker (seositechecker.pro), a free toolkit of 140+ tools in 13 categories, including 6 AI tools on self-hosted models.
- Stack: Laravel 13, Redis queues with Supervisor worker pools, Docker service containers, Playwright for audits and HTML-to-PDF, and a versioned REST API (/api/v1) for a companion mobile app.
- Security: an SSRF guard (DNS pinning, IP allow-lists, re-validation on every redirect) plus command-injection, path-traversal, upload and XSS/CSRF hardening.
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| Sep 2023 – Nov 2025 |
Development Team Lead / Grand Insight, Karachi
- Led development and DevOps across a global portfolio of 200+ active clients, managing a cross-functional team of developers, SEO specialists and designers.
- Shipped fixes directly at code and server level (Laravel/WordPress, Cloudflare, cPanel/CyberPanel).
- Improved team productivity by 70% through workflow and process optimization.
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| Apr 2021 – Jul 2025 |
Senior Web Developer / Grand Insight, Karachi
- Built APIs, dashboards and database-driven backend systems; converted Figma/Adobe designs into pixel-perfect responsive UIs.
- Delivered 50+ client projects across WordPress, Shopify, Laravel and custom PHP, with performance and Core Web Vitals engineered in from the start.
- Key clients: 4Baby Ultrasound, Toronto Cosmetic Clinic, Web Design Marvel, Dev Connect Hub, SEO Site Checker, ClutchPilot.
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| Apr 2020 – Dec 2020 |
Web Developer / Saviours, Karachi
- Built dynamic platforms and custom applications with a focus on UI, performance and fast-loading interfaces.
- Projects: Imgra, ProDesignWorld, ExpertProofers, Phantom Writing, Pixel Consultant.
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| Dec 2019 – Apr 2020 |
Full Stack Developer / Halersoft, Karachi
- Specialized in ecommerce: WooCommerce storefronts, conversion-focused UX flows, plugin integration and store automation.
- Projects: MuseLawFirm, CaliforniaLawPro, ChatReloaded, ClothingInn, Faashwear.
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| Feb 2019 – Dec 2019 |
Digital Community Manager / Mentionslytics, Karachi
- Managed digital community engagement, brand voice and social presence for a SaaS company.
- Built and maintained landing pages and UI components; supported the Konnikt marketplace platform.
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| Mar 2017 – Jan 2018 |
Senior Web Developer / Ultralinks International Inc.
- Developed scalable web modules and backend logic; optimized databases and improved site performance.
- Created reusable PHP modules and UI enhancements.
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Mobile and API work - SEO Site Checker (seositechecker.pro): a versioned REST API (/api/v1) for a companion mobile app, on Laravel 13 with Redis queues and Docker.
- SmartLink Services: a Laravel 12 platform with OAuth 2.1 through Laravel Passport and scoped tokens (cms:read, cms:draft).
- Paladin Press and Aegis Animation Studios: mobile first UI/UX, including Aegis's five-step order flow built for phones.
- Case studies: khurram-shahzad.sitelyx.co/work
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