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Pawan Thakur

@pawanthakur

Senior PHP developer specializing in Zend Framework, WordPress, REST APIs and performance optimization.

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek senior backend or full‑stack roles building scalable PHP-based systems, with emphasis on clean architecture, mentorship, and performance optimization.

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

QL
Current

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.

MI

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.

VI

Senior PHP Developer

Visions

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017 (4 months)

Developed CMS-based websites and custom PHP solutions to meet client requirements and enhance content management workflows.

PL

Senior PHP Developer

Pollysys IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Mar 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 7 months)

Built CRM modules and backend systems using PHP and CodeIgniter, focusing on modular architecture and backend integrations.

SL

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.

DS

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

PJ

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.

PJ

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.

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