Hassan S

Principal Software Development Engineer

Club Together • Full-time

Jan 2018 - Present • 8 yrs 9 mos

I build comprehensive online tools for sports clubs and businesses, including event management, subscriptions, user registration, and team & role management. My role spans full-stack development, server administration, and managing multiple web applications. API Development: Skilled in creating APIs with Laravel and Lumen, integrating them smoothly with front-end apps. Server Management: Experienced in Linux server setup, ensuring secure, stable hosting environments. Integrations: Integrated payment gateways (PayPal, GoCardless, Stripe) and Google APIs for maps and authentication. Database: Designed schemas and optimized queries for high-performance reporting. Front-End: Built responsive interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and now React.js. Mobile: Developing a React Native app for user profiles, payments, and event confirmations. Back-End: Expert in Laravel, PHP, MySQL, Linux, Apache, and Composer for backend development and troubleshooting. CMS Development: Leading a custom CMS project using React.js and Laravel Lumen. WordPress: Managing 4 WordPress sites under ClubTogether: Design & Alter Bride & Alter Reboutique In-House Tailor Tasks include design changes, updates, backend optimization, and maintenance. Warehouse Management: Skilled in operations, inventory control, team leadership, and logistics coordination. CRM Software: Developing a CRM for these sites with features like client management, manager-client interaction, appointment handling, client dockets, and invoicing.

Full Stack Developer

MILYsofa • Part-time

Mar 2026 - Jun 2026 • 3 mos

Contributed to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of MILY SOFA, a premium modular sofa brand, by enhancing its PrestaShop e-commerce platform and custom 3D Sofa Configurator. Worked across the full technology stack to deliver scalable features, improve performance, resolve production issues, and enhance the overall customer experience. Key Contributions: Developed and maintained custom modules and functionality within the PrestaShop platform. Enhanced the 3D Sofa Configurator by implementing new product configurations, fabric options, pricing logic, PDF generation, and responsive improvements. Resolved complex issues related to cart, checkout, product availability, pricing, inventory synchronization, and order processing. Improved website performance through asset optimization, caching strategies, database query optimization, and server-side enhancements. Upgraded the platform for PHP 8.2 compatibility by resolving deprecated code, legacy hooks, and module compatibility issues. Implemented multilingual improvements, translations, SEO enhancements, and content consistency across the website. Fixed frontend and backend issues affecting product management, configurator behavior, invoices, payment modules, and customer workflows. Designed and implemented responsive UI improvements across the configurator, product pages, checkout flow, and mobile experience. Performed production debugging, environment synchronization, deployment support, and ongoing maintenance for development and live environments. Collaborated with designers and stakeholders to deliver UI enhancements, improve usability, and support the brand's digital presence.

Principal Software Development Engineer

iERA • Part-time

Nov 2022 - Oct 2025 • 2 yrs 11 mos

I lead the development of dynamic, Laravel-based web applications for iERA, integrating cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and scalability. As a full-stack developer, I utilize modern frameworks like PHP 8, Laravel 10, Vue.js 3, JavaScript ES6+, CSS3, and Bootstrap 5, while ensuring smooth deployment and server management via Git, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines. I’m responsible for maintaining system reliability with cloud infrastructure and VPS administration, hosted on GoDaddy, enabling seamless performance under heavy loads. Key Achievements: Increased application performance by 40% through optimized database queries, efficient caching mechanisms, and real-time updates using WebSockets. Led the migration to cloud-native technologies and set up automated deployment pipelines on GoDaddy VPS, reducing manual effort by 60% and ensuring zero downtime for critical services. Implemented a robust role-based access control system, improving security and user management for global teams. Architected a scalable appointment scheduling system for iERA’s global events, resulting in a 30% boost in user engagement and seamless international operations. Spearheaded API development for cross-platform integration, allowing for real-time data synchronization and enhancing overall system interoperability. Technologies and Tools: PHP 8, Laravel 10, Vue.js 3, JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, Git, GitHub, GoDaddy VPS, Cloudflare, MySQL, Redis, WebSockets, RESTful APIs, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Servers (VPS), Docker, Apache.