PTPawan Thakur
@pawanthakur
Senior PHP developer specializing in Zend Framework, WordPress, REST APIs and performance optimization.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior PHP developer with over 12 years of experience building scalable web applications, CMS platforms, and enterprise systems. I specialize in Zend Framework 1.12 and WordPress, and I deliver stable, high-performance solutions.
At my current role I work extensively on enterprise applications using MVC architecture, REST APIs and OAuth2-based authentication, while managing codebases with Git/Bitbucket. I focus on optimizing legacy systems for performance, security, and maintainability.
I have led WordPress customizations, plugin development, Magento demos, and backend modules across frameworks like CakePHP and CodeIgniter, and I mentor junior developers on best practices and standards.
I embrace modern tools and AI assistance (ChatGPT, Phind, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude), and I continuously upskill in related technologies such as Python and Golang to provide pragmatic, maintainable solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior PHP Developer
QualSights Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Working on enterprise applications in Zend Framework 1.12, building and consuming REST APIs, implementing OAuth2 authentication, and optimizing legacy applications for performance and security while mentoring junior developers.
Senior PHP Developer
Milaro Interactive
Feb 2017 - Jun 2021 (4 years 4 months)
Delivered multiple CMS and eCommerce solutions with WordPress and custom plugins, managed repositories with Git/Bitbucket, and optimized database queries to improve site performance.
PHP Developer
Scorpio Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
May 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 9 months)
Worked on CMS customization and API-based solutions to extend platform functionality and enable third-party integrations.
PHP Developer
Designers-X Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year 3 months)
Created WordPress themes and business websites, delivering responsive designs and CMS-driven solutions for clients.
Content Management Executive
Decipher Solutions
Jul 2009 - May 2011 (1 year 10 months)
Managed and optimized website content across multiple portals to improve content quality and site organization.
Testing Engineer
BM Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Oct 2008 - Jan 2009 (3 months)
Conducted functional and content testing for online platforms to ensure quality and correctness prior to release.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Panjab Technical University, Jalandhar
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Grade: 65.5%
Completed Master of Computer Applications at PTU Jalandhar, graduating in 2008 with a 65.5% grade.
Panjab Technical University, Jalandhar
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Grade: 65%
Completed Bachelor of Computer Applications at PTU Jalandhar, graduating in 2004 with a 65% grade.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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