Shahzad Farooq
// about me

Developer, Entrepreneur, Problem Solver

I'm Shahzad Farooq, a passionate full-stack developer with over 10 years of experience turning complex ideas into elegant digital solutions. Based in the digital realm, I work with startups and enterprises worldwide to build products that matter.

My journey in tech started with a simple curiosity about how things work on the internet. That curiosity evolved into a career spanning multiple industries, from fintech to e-commerce, and countless technologies along the way.

Location
Remote / Global
Experience
10+ Years
Specialization
Full-Stack Development
Availability
Open for Projects
// work experience

Professional Journey

Current Nov 2024 - Present

Chief Technology Officer

ThinkCode IT Solutions

Now I'm steering the ship. As CTO, I shape the technical vision that drives everything we build—from choosing the right technologies to mentoring the next generation of developers. Every decision I make is informed by years of hands-on experience knowing what works, what scales, and what matters.

Hybrid Full Time
Mar 2024 - Nov 2024 9 Months

Product Manager

ThinkCode IT Solutions

I stepped back from the code to see the bigger picture. Managing products taught me that great software isn't just about clean code—it's about understanding users, aligning teams, and shipping solutions that actually solve real problems.

Hybrid
Nov 2022 - Apr 2024 1yr 6 months

Technical Team Lead

Dove IT Consultants

Leadership found me. I went from writing code to guiding others in writing better code. This role taught me that the best solutions come from empowered teams—and that mentoring developers is just as rewarding as building products.

Onsite
Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 6 Months

Senior Software Engineer

Codelab IT Solutions

Stepped into senior responsibility, architecting enterprise solutions and bringing technical depth to complex client challenges.

Onsite
Where It All Began Oct 2021 - May 2023 1yr 8 months

Associate Full Stack Developer

Ensure Group of Industries

This is where my professional story began. Fresh out of learning, I dove headfirst into real-world development—building web applications from scratch, making mistakes, learning fast, and discovering my passion for crafting both the frontend experiences users see and the backend systems that power them.

Onsite
// skills & expertise

Technical Skills

A comprehensive toolkit built over years of solving real-world problems.

Frontend Development

React / Next.js 95%
Vue.js 90%
TypeScript 92%
Tailwind CSS 98%

Backend Development

Laravel / PHP 98%
Node.js 90%
Python 85%
REST / GraphQL APIs 95%

Database & Storage

PostgreSQL 95%
MySQL 95%
MongoDB 85%
Redis 90%

Cloud & DevOps

AWS 90%
Docker / Kubernetes 88%
CI/CD Pipelines 92%
Linux Administration 85%

Mobile & Tools

React Native 80%
Git / GitHub 98%
Testing (TDD) 90%
Agile / Scrum 95%

Business & Soft Skills

Project Management 92%
Client Communication 95%
Technical Writing 88%
Team Leadership 90%
// core values

What I Believe In

Quality First

Every line of code should be maintainable, tested, and built to last. No shortcuts.

Clear Communication

Transparency and regular updates. You'll always know where your project stands.

Fast Delivery

Time to market matters. I ship fast without sacrificing quality or stability.

Genuine Care

Your success is my success. I treat every project as if it were my own business.

Let's Build Something Together

Have a project in mind? Let's discuss how I can help bring your vision to life.