Shehroz Afzal

Lahore, Pakistan · shehrozafzal98@gmail.com

Senior Software Engineer | Full Stack Developer | Technical Architect

I'm a versatile software engineer with 6+ years of experience designing and building scalable, high-performance applications across multiple tech stacks. I excel in both backend (Node.js, PHP Laravel) and frontend (React, Vue.js, Next.js, Remix) development. I have specialized expertise in building SaaS platforms, e-commerce solutions, Shopify apps, and microservices architectures. I'm passionate about clean architecture, mentoring teams, and delivering solutions that drive measurable business impact.

🎯 Tech Stacks: Node.js, MERN, Remix.js, Next.js, PHP Laravel, React, Vue.js, Shopify App Development, Microservices, Docker, AWS, and more.

💼 Current Focus: Leading full-stack development initiatives at Vaival Technologies, architecting robust APIs, building Shopify applications, and scaling infrastructure for enterprise clients.

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Vaival Technologies LLC

Leading full-stack development initiatives across diverse technology stacks. Architecting scalable solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks and backend technologies. Key responsibilities include:

Developing full-stack applications with Node.js, React, Next.js, and Remix
Building and maintaining Shopify apps and custom e-commerce solutions
Designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs serving millions of requests
Architecting microservices infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
Mentoring junior developers and conducting technical reviews
Optimizing application performance and improving system scalability by 40%+
Implementing CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment

Sep 2023 - Present

Software Engineer

YumyApps (Pvt) Ltd.

Developed and maintained full-stack applications using modern web technologies. Contributions:

Built comprehensive dashboards using React and Vue.js
Developed backend APIs with Node.js and PHP Laravel
Implemented payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal)
Optimized database performance and implemented caching strategies
Developed mobile-responsive web interfaces

Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

Full Stack Developer

Insights360

Developed SaaS analytics platform using modern JavaScript stack. Handling both frontend and backend development:

Built data processing pipelines with Node.js handling millions of records
Developed real-time dashboards using React with interactive charts
Implemented user authentication and role-based access control
Designed and optimized PostgreSQL databases
Created RESTful APIs for data analysis and reporting

Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

Junior Developer

BrainPlow

Early career experience building full-stack web applications and APIs. Learned best practices in code quality, architecture, and team collaboration while working with PHP Laravel and modern JavaScript.

Feb 2018 - Jun 2020

Skills & Technologies

Frontend Technologies

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Backend Technologies

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Specialty & Platforms

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Core Competencies

Full Stack Development (Frontend & Backend)
MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
Modern JavaScript Frameworks (Next.js, Remix.js, React, Vue.js)
Shopify App Development & APIs
RESTful API Design & GraphQL
Microservices Architecture
Cloud Deployment (AWS, GCP)
Containerization (Docker & Kubernetes)
CI/CD Pipelines & DevOps
Database Design (SQL & NoSQL)
Test Driven Development (TDD)
Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Mobile-First Responsive Design
Performance Optimization & Caching
System Architecture & Scalability
Technical Leadership & Mentoring

Certifications & Achievements

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Amazon Web Services

Validated expertise in designing and deploying scalable, highly available systems on AWS

2024

The Complete JavaScript Course 2024

Udemy - Jonas Schmedtmann

Comprehensive JavaScript mastery including ES6+, async/await, and modern web development patterns

2023

React - The Complete Guide

Udemy - Maximilian Schwarzmüller

Advanced React patterns, hooks, performance optimization, and state management

2023

Node.js, Express, MongoDB & More

Udemy - Jonas Schmedtmann

Full Node.js backend development with Express, MongoDB, and RESTful API design

2022

Docker & Kubernetes: The Complete Guide

Udemy - Stephen Grider

Containerization and orchestration for scalable microservices architecture

2022

Key Achievements

Scaled FamilyTime to 100K+ active users - Architected and optimized backend infrastructure handling millions of daily requests
50% API Performance Improvement - Implemented caching strategies and database optimizations reducing query time significantly
Mentored 15+ Junior Developers - Established best practices, conducted code reviews, and fostered technical growth
Real-time Bidding Engine - Built high-performance auction system processing 1000+ bids per second
Microservices Migration - Led architectural transition from monolith to microservices reducing deployment time by 70%
40+ Successful Freelance Projects - Delivered diverse projects across industries with 100% client satisfaction

GitHub & Development

I'm passionate about clean code and best practices. I actively work on personal projects and contribute to the developer community through sharing knowledge and code.

GitHub Profile - View my code repositories and development work
Regular Contributor - Active in developing solutions, utilities, and learning through code
Continuous Learning - Always exploring new technologies, frameworks, and best practices
Community Engagement - Sharing knowledge through code examples, documentation, and technical discussions