Aqeel Ashraf

Aqeel Ashraf Objective A highly motivated and results-driven professional with a proven track record in leadership, management, and team development. Adept at providing accurate guidance, support, and training to both individuals and teams while consistently achieving targets and improving best practices. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic organization that values progression and offers opportunities for career growth. Skills ▪ Project Management ▪ Team Lead ▪ Team Management ▪ Backend Developer ▪ HTML5 / CSS3 ▪ Laravel ▪ CorePHP ▪ Restful APIs ▪ Payment Integration ▪ Custom API Development ▪ Javascript ▪ Third Party API Integration ▪ MySQL / MariaDB / SQL Server ▪ jQuery ▪ SAAS App Development ▪ Web App Development ▪ Firebase ▪ System Analysis Experience Nov, 18 to Cont. FREELANCE Lahore, PK Full Stack Web Developer / Project Manager – Remote (Work from home) ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Worked independently or collaboratively with a remote team. Communicated and provided progress updates to clients regularly. Ensured timely project deliveries to clients. Maintained client satisfaction by promptly addressing their needs and concerns. Coordinated with additional freelancers to expedite project delivery and meet tight deadlines when necessary. Tools & Languages: Core PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, XML, JSON, REST APIs, FireBase, ReactJS, Wordpress, Shopify, MS Project, Payment Gateways (Paypal, Stripe, WorldPay, 2CO, Authorize.net, Braintree etc.) Nov, 09 to Oct, 18 2DECIDE B.V Lahore, PK Lead Web Developer – Remote (Work from home) ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Worked independently or with a remote team. Managed the team by creating and assigning tasks to members. Held daily and weekly meetings to gather progress updates from team members. Communicated and discussed progress updates with clients. Ensured timely project deliveries to clients. Maintained client satisfaction by promptly addressing their needs and concerns. Aligned team operations with the company’s goals and objectives. Motivated the team to deliver high-quality, reliable services. Tools & Languages: ASP.net, Core PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, XML, JSON, REST APIs, FireBase, AngularJS, YII 2 Framework, CodeIgnitor, CakePHP, Laravel, Wordpress, MS Project, Payment Gateways (Paypal, Stripe, WorldPay, 2CO, Authorize.net, Braintree etc.) Nov, 05 to Oct, 09 DBF-Tech (Pvt.) Ltd. Lahore, PK Project Manager / Deputy GM ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Supervised the team through all stages of the software development lifecycle. Selected tools and systems based on clients' business needs and budgets. Monitored project progress and led the team to meet deadlines according to client specifications. Prepared detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and work distribution structures. Delegated tasks to team members and tracked their progress. Coordinated with the HR department on IT recruitment for projects. Resolved various project issues, including staffing shortages, tactical challenges, scope changes, and user requirements. Consulted with clients and team members to develop technical solutions for complex business and information challenges. Tools & Languages: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, ASP, ASP.net, jQuery, XML, MS Project Nov, 04 to Oct, 05 Alp Business Service Management (Pvt.) Ltd. Lahore, PK Team Leader / Analyst ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Led the IT team across various projects. Collaborated with IT Project Managers to develop targeted plans and solutions. Monitored team progress to ensure timely goal achievement. Managed systems installations and implementations. Ensured successful adherence to deadlines. Drafted reports and collaborated with the management team. Engaged individual IT team members in the decision-making process through meetings. Tools & Languages: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, ASP, ASP.net Sep, 03 to Oct, 04 Genex Business Solutions Lahore, PK Senior Web Developer ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Consistently delivered rapid turnaround on business-critical projects. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to evolving priorities. Coordinated projects in a fast-paced environment, identifying and resolving issues promptly. Developed and executed detailed solutions through collaborative brainstorming. Supervised and mentored junior staff members and interns. Tools & Languages: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, ASP, ASP.net, PSD to HTML Aug, 02 to Oct, 02 SA Soft (Pvt) Ltd. Lahore, PK Web Developer (Internee) ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Built, tested, and implemented user interface applications. Integrated UI with complex backend systems. Contributed to planning and scheduling for site redesigns and relaunches. Utilized JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and PHP/MySQL. Troubleshot and resolved bugs to maintain an optimal development environment. Successfully handled projects independently. Tools & Languages: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, PSD to HTML Education 1999 to 2002 Newport Institute of Communication & Economics Lahore, PK Achievement ▪ Selected by PSEB’s (Pakistan Software Export Board) Groom Internship Program 2002. References References are available on request.