Building Scalable Web Applications & Data-Driven Solutions

Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience and an MSc in Data Science, specialising in Laravel, Vue.js, and data-driven systems for modern businesses.

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4+ Years Experience
Laravel & Vue.js Specialist
MSc Data Science
UK-Based

About Me

MSc Data Science graduate with a strong industry background in full-stack development, dedicated to building secure, scalable, production-ready systems.

I'm a Manchester-based Full Stack Developer with over 4 years of professional experience building web applications across e-commerce, SaaS, and digital platforms. My technical expertise spans both robust backend systems with Laravel and responsive frontend interfaces with Vue.js.

With an MSc in Data Science, I bring a unique perspective to development projects, combining software engineering best practices with data-driven insights to create solutions that are both technically sound and strategically valuable.

I thrive in Agile environments, have extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Linux server deployments, and maintain a consistent focus on code quality, performance, and delivering user-friendly, production-ready solutions.

  • Proven experience building secure, scalable, production-ready systems
  • Strong backend expertise with Laravel, REST APIs, MySQL
  • Frontend experience with Vue.js, Bootstrap, responsive UI
  • Experience working in Agile teams, CI/CD pipelines, Linux servers
  • Passion for data analytics, machine learning, and applied AI
  • Ability to bridge engineering + analytics for impactful solutions

Skills & Expertise

A comprehensive range of technical skills spanning full-stack development, DevOps, and data science.

Programming & Languages

  • PHP
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Python
  • SQL
  • HTML5 & CSS3

Frameworks & Libraries

  • Laravel
  • Vue.js & Vuex
  • Bootstrap
  • Pandas & NumPy
  • Scikit-learn

Backend & Databases

  • MySQL
  • RESTful API Design
  • Query Optimisation & Indexing
  • Authentication & Authorization
  • Stripe API & Webhooks

DevOps & Tools

  • Git & GitHub
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Linux Server Management
  • Domain & SSL Configuration
  • Automated Deployment

Professional Experience

A track record of delivering impactful solutions across diverse development roles.

Full Stack Developer

Gigsgen Digital Innovations LTD, Stockport, UK | Sep 2023 - Present
  • Developed and optimised full-stack web applications using PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, and MySQL
  • Designed and integrated scalable RESTful APIs for web & mobile platforms
  • Reduced server response time by 25% via SQL query optimisation and performance tuning
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment, improving release efficiency
  • Enhanced system reliability and performance across production applications

Full Stack Developer

The Right Software (TRS), Pakistan | Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
  • Delivered enterprise-grade web platforms with clean, responsive interfaces
  • Improved website performance by 30% through targeted optimisation
  • Collaborated closely with UI/UX designers and stakeholders
  • Led complex frontend and backend feature development
  • Ensured scalable architecture and maintainable code across the stack

Junior Full Stack Developer

ADMK Solutions Pvt Ltd, Pakistan | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
  • Improved system stability and reliability through quality assurance
  • Enhanced Laravel-driven web platforms for scalability
  • Achieved a 20% increase in user satisfaction and engagement
  • Resolved critical issues and deployed new features
  • Contributed to full-stack development projects

BI Developer Intern

Code School of Analytics, Pakistan | Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
  • Cleaned, transformed, and organized large-scale e-commerce datasets using SQL and KNIME
  • Automated workflows by writing stored procedures in SQL
  • Developed interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize trends and support decisions
  • Gained hands-on experience in ETL processes and BI reporting
  • Managed and processed millions of records efficiently

Projects

A selection of impactful projects showcasing full-stack development and data science capabilities.

Gigsgen – Freelancing & Digital Automation Platform

Laravel, Vue.js, MySQL, RESTful APIs

Full-stack freelance marketplace with secure authentication, messaging, real-time notifications, and escrow-style payments.

  • Scalable REST APIs for web & mobile
  • Secure authentication & authorization
  • Real-time messaging & notifications
  • Escrow-style payment system
  • Production deployment on Linux servers

SurveyRocks.io (Netherlands)

PHP/Laravel, MySQL, jQuery, JavaScript

Enterprise survey and decision-aid platform with multi-portal system, role-based access, and 2FA authentication.

  • Multi-portal system with fine-grained permissions
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Background jobs & queue management
  • API integrations (Zapier, third-party services)
  • Linux deployment & production support

Hate Speech Detection (ML/NLP)

Python, Scikit-learn, TF-IDF, NLP

NLP classification system for detecting hate speech in text data with ~85% accuracy.

  • Text preprocessing & feature engineering
  • TF-IDF vectorization for text representation
  • Multiple ML models (Logistic Regression, SVM, Random Forest)
  • Model evaluation & hyperparameter tuning
  • Real-world text classification application

Customer Churn Prediction

Python, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Random Forest

Telecom churn analysis system predicting customer attrition with ~88% accuracy.

  • Exploratory data analysis (EDA)
  • Feature importance analysis
  • Multiple classification algorithms
  • Business-driven insights generation
  • Model performance optimization

Let's Connect

Have a project in mind or looking to add a skilled developer to your team? Let's build something impactful together.

Get in Touch

Manchester, United Kingdom

saad96farooq@gmail.com

+44 7774 243247