Usman Asghar

Senior Full Stack Developer and Team Lead (Laravel and Vue Developer, and MERN stack developer)

Software Alliance, Lahore, Pakistan • Full time

Sep 2020 - Present • 5 yrs 11 mos

• Lead development team of 5+ developers, managing project timelines, code reviews, and mentoring junior team members • Communicate directly with clients to gather requirements, provide technical solutions, and ensure project deliverables meet expectations • Develop full-stack applications using Laravel, Vue and MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) serving 100K+ users • Build responsive React.js interfaces with Redux state management and implement RESTful APIs using Node.js/Express.js • Design and optimize MongoDB/MySql/PostgreSql database schemas with proper indexing strategies for improved performance • Implement CI/CD pipelines and deploy applications on AWS cloud infrastructure • Conduct daily standups, sprint planning, and client presentations to ensure clear communication and project success

Senior Full Stack Developer (Independent Consultant)

Fiverr • Freelance

Dec 2014 - Present • 11 yrs 8 mos

Partner with startups and agencies to design, build, and ship SaaS and AI products—typically joining as the senior technical decision-maker on greenfield builds or rescue engagements. • Delivered 100+ client projects across SaaS, AI, marketplace, CRM, and e-commerce, maintaining a 5.0-star rating across 80+ engagements. • Took 50 startup MVPs from specification to production in an average of 9 weeks, with 6 going on to raise funding or acquire paying customers. • Rescued 20+ stalled codebases by auditing architecture, paying down critical technical debt, and restoring deployability within 3 weeks on average. • Advised founders on architecture, build-versus-buy decisions, and infrastructure cost optimization, reducing one client's monthly cloud spend from $4,200 to $1,650. Tech: Node.js, NestJS, Next.js, React, TypeScript, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Firebase, Docker, AWS, DigitalOcean, Stripe, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude

FullStack Developer (Laravel, VueJs and MERN Stack Developer)

Vizrex Pvt Limited, Lahore, Pakistan • Full time

Sep 2018 - Sep 2020 • 2 yrs

• Developed full-stack web applications using Laravel, VueJs, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB • Built reusable React components and integrated backend APls for seamless data flow • Collaborated with clients to understand requirements and deliver customized solutions • Optimized application performance through code splitting, lazy loading, and efficient state management • Worked in Agile environment with regular client demos and feedback sessions