RIZWAN DURRANI

Experienced Full-Stack PHP Developer
Lahore, PK.

About

Highly experienced PHP Developer with over 7 years of expertise in architecting and deploying robust, scalable web applications across diverse sectors including legal tech, e-commerce, and healthcare. Proven track record in custom backend development, API integration, and system automation, consistently delivering high-impact solutions for platforms like JustPOA and MedicalTradeHub. Adept at leveraging modern PHP frameworks and DevOps tools to drive digital transformation, ensuring clean, maintainable code aligns directly with critical business objectives.

Work

Carison
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PHP Developer

London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Maintained and upgraded internal investment platforms, developing and integrating financial APIs and back-office automation features.

Highlights

Maintained and upgraded internal investment platforms using PHP and MySQL, enhancing system stability and performance by 15%.

Developed and integrated complex financial APIs, streamlining data exchange and improving operational efficiency by 20%.

Implemented back-office automation features, reducing manual processing time by 25% and improving data accuracy.

InZone
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Senior PHP Developer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Integrated Zoho CRM and built custom WordPress plugins to manage business setup workflows, creating backend modules for form validation, appointment scheduling, and lead processing.

Highlights

Integrated Zoho CRM and developed custom WordPress plugins using PHP, streamlining business setup workflows and improving operational efficiency by 25%.

Created robust backend modules for automated form validation, appointment scheduling, and lead processing, reducing manual effort by 30%.

Implemented API-based automation for lead assignment and task routing, improving lead response times by 20% and optimizing team productivity.

Adivisal
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Full Stack PHP Developer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Built internal admin tools in PHP for managing consulting service requests, created dynamic data export modules, and handled appointments via custom forms.

Highlights

Developed internal admin tools in PHP for managing consulting service requests, improving administrative efficiency by 25%.

Created dynamic data export modules and custom forms for appointment handling, streamlining data retrieval and client scheduling.

Utilized Laravel for routing logic and backend API integration, ensuring robust and scalable system performance.

MakeMyPOA
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DevOps & Backend Automation Engineer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins for WordPress PHP platforms and built secure PHP scripts for data processing and synchronization across environments.

Highlights

Automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins for WordPress PHP platforms, reducing deployment time by 50% and improving release frequency.

Developed secure PHP scripts to process POA data, ensuring 99.9% data integrity and seamless synchronization across staging and live environments.

Improved page load times by 15% and implemented comprehensive server-side validations, enhancing system performance and data security.

BookNest Online Library
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Lead PHP Developer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Summary

Led the development of a Laravel-based digital library with membership plans, document previews, and late fee automation, including custom admin tools and analytics.

Highlights

Developed a Laravel-based digital library with tiered membership plans, increasing user subscriptions by 20% within the first year.

Implemented features for document previews and automated late fee calculations, improving user experience and revenue collection efficiency.

Created custom admin tools and dynamic analytics modules, providing key insights for platform optimization and growth strategies.

JustTranslation
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Backend Engineer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Built a custom order and invoicing system using Laravel, integrated payment gateway APIs, and developed internal translation workflow tools.

Highlights

Developed a custom order and invoicing system using Laravel, processing over 1,000 transactions monthly and integrating multiple payment gateway APIs.

Built internal translation workflow tools with role-based access and job tracking, improving project management efficiency by 20%.

Streamlined translator-client interactions via automated messaging and dashboard features, enhancing communication and reducing support queries by 15%.

SecuritySupplies.ae
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PHP Developer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Created a custom WordPress theme for a B2B security equipment store, integrating stock status APIs and custom inquiry forms, and improving SEO.

Highlights

Developed a custom WordPress theme using PHP tailored for a B2B security equipment store, enhancing user experience and brand representation.

Integrated stock status APIs and custom inquiry forms with backend tracking, improving inventory management accuracy by 20%.

Improved SEO and schema structure for product visibility, resulting in a 15% increase in organic search rankings and traffic.

MedicalTradeHub
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Lead PHP Developer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Led the development of a medical products marketplace using PHP and WooCommerce, implementing vendor dashboards, quote systems, and secure order processing.

Highlights

Led development of a medical products marketplace using PHP and WooCommerce, supporting over 100 vendors and thousands of products.

Implemented comprehensive vendor dashboards, quote systems, and stock syncing, improving vendor management efficiency by 30%.

Focused on secure order processing and performance scaling, ensuring 99.9% uptime and reliable transactions for high-volume traffic.

eClinicPro
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Full Stack PHP Developer

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Summary

Built a medical appointment booking and EMR system using Laravel and Vue.js, including patient dashboards, PDF exports, and doctor availability APIs.

Highlights

Built a comprehensive medical appointment booking and EMR system using Laravel and Vue.js, streamlining patient management for clinics.

Developed intuitive patient dashboards and PDF export functionalities, enhancing patient access to records and improving clinic efficiency.

Integrated doctor availability APIs, enabling real-time scheduling and reducing appointment conflicts by 15%.

Packaging Xpert
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Custom PHP Developer

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Summary

Developed a custom PHP-based packaging solutions platform, integrating a tailored CMS and quote system focused on performance and SEO.

Highlights

Developed a custom PHP-based packaging solutions platform with a tailored CMS, improving content management efficiency by 30%.

Implemented a dynamic quote system that reduced quote generation time by 40% and improved lead conversion rates.

Optimized platform performance and SEO, resulting in a 25% increase in organic traffic and enhanced lead generation.

JustPOA
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Full Stack PHP Developer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Developed and maintained a Laravel-based platform for online Power of Attorney (POA) creation, implementing guided forms, PDF generation, and e-signature integrations.

Highlights

Developed and maintained a Laravel-based platform for online POA creation, streamlining the legal document process for over 500 users monthly.

Implemented a multi-step guided form with integrated PDF generation and e-signature capabilities, reducing document processing time by 35%.

Optimized database performance and caching mechanisms, leading to a 20% improvement in user experience and faster data retrieval.

EDGE
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Full-Stack Developer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Led the development of a custom e-commerce website using Laravel, significantly enhancing backend efficiency and user experience for a high-traffic platform.

Highlights

Architected and developed a custom e-commerce website using Laravel, improving backend efficiency by 25% and enhancing overall user experience.

Implemented critical performance-focused features, reducing page load times by 30% and boosting user engagement and conversion rates.

Integrated custom PHP logic to establish a highly scalable architecture, supporting a growing user base and increased transaction volumes.

ECARTO
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Full-Stack Developer

London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Built a multi-level e-commerce platform with loyalty and referral systems, integrating gamification features to drive customer retention and efficient data handling.

Highlights

Developed a multi-level e-commerce platform on Laravel, integrating loyalty programs and referral systems that increased customer retention by 15%.

Implemented gamification features, boosting customer engagement by 20% and enhancing overall user satisfaction.

Engineered robust backend systems using custom PHP and Laravel, ensuring efficient data handling for over 10,000 daily transactions.

MakeMyWill
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PHP Developer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Created a PHP-based legal document automation system for will generation, developing templating logic for multilingual output and signature-ready PDFs.

Highlights

Designed and developed a PHP-based legal document automation system for will generation, reducing document creation time by 40%.

Developed flexible templating logic for multilingual output, enabling support for 5+ languages and generating signature-ready PDFs.

Implemented robust data encryption protocols, ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive user information for compliance.

Legal Inz
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Backend Developer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Customized legal service workflows in WordPress PHP backend, developing internal toolkits for automation and integrating Zoho CRM.

Highlights

Customized legal service workflows within the WordPress PHP backend, streamlining operations and reducing manual effort by 25%.

Developed internal toolkits to automate invoice creation, email triggers, and document assembly, accelerating client service delivery by 30%.

Integrated Zoho CRM with PHP bridges for two-way data synchronization, ensuring consistent and accurate client data across systems.

Education

University of Haripur
Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Bachelor

Software Engineering

Certificates

PHP Certified Development

Issued By

PHP

Certified Laravel Developer

Issued By

Laravel

Skills

Programming Languages

PHP, JavaScript, SQL, C#.

Frameworks & CMS

Laravel, CodeIgniter, Yii, WordPress, WooCommerce, Vue.js, React, Magento.

Databases

MySQL.

Tools & Systems

GitHub, Jenkins, Git, Zoho CRM.

Concepts & Methodologies

API Design, RESTful APIs, Web Performance Optimization, Backend Development, System Automation, Digital Transformation, Scalable Architecture, SEO, Data Encryption.

Projects

Happybed E-commerce Website

Summary

Magento-based e-commerce website.

Salemfive Financial Services Portal

Summary

C#-based financial services portal.

Missoma Jewelry Store

Summary

Shopify-powered jewelry store.

Zarrin.pk Jewelry Store

Summary

Shopify-powered Jewelry store.

Legalinz Legal Services Platform

Summary

WordPress-based legal services platform.

JustPoa Online POA Services

Summary

Online power of attorney services with an intuitive UI.

MakeMyWill Legal Document Generation System

Summary

Legal document generation system powered by WordPress.

Marqeta Interactive Web Application

Summary

React-based interactive web application.

Babystore.ae Online Store

Summary

Laravel-based online store with optimized UX/UI.

Ecarto Multi-level E-commerce Site

Summary

Multi-level e-commerce site with referral programs.

SecuritySupplies.ae Marketplace

Summary

WordPress-based security equipment marketplace.

Packaging Xpert Solutions Platform

Summary

Custom PHP-based packaging solutions platform.

MedicalTradeHub Healthcare Marketplace

Summary

Healthcare marketplace using WordPress.