With 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, I specialize in architecting high-performance web applications, scalable PHP & Node backends, enterprise custom WordPress solutions, and high-converting Shopify Plus stores.
Senior Software Engineer • 10+ Yrs
Bridging robust backend foundations with modern, revenue-generating digital experiences.
I am a full-stack Web Application Developer and Senior Software Engineer who loves writing elegant, robust programs that solve complex business challenges and help companies reach their maximum potential.
My software journey spans over 10+ years, beginning with early open-source MVC frameworks (CakePHP, CodeIgniter, native PHP OOP) and evolving into modern cloud-native architectures, headless commerce, React, Node.js, and high-scale databases.
Having served as Senior Software Engineer at Jarvis Technos for more than 6 years and delivered over 40+ client projects on Upwork with 100% client satisfaction, I blend speed of execution with strict architectural discipline.
Obsessed with sub-second page loads, 95+ Core Web Vitals, clean SQL query profiling, and lightweight bundle architectures.
Strict implementation of PSR standards, sanitized inputs, CSRF/XSS defenses, rate-limiting, and PCI-compliant checkout flows.
I build with conversion in mind: seamless customer checkout flows, lightning checkout, and automated backend operations.
Proactive communication, transparent sprint tracking, clean documentation, and seamless alignment with US/Canada business hours.
End-to-end full stack software engineering, e-commerce transformation, and technical consulting.
Custom enterprise web applications and dynamic dashboards engineered with modern frontend frameworks and battle-tested backend architectures.
Certified Shopify development: bespoke Liquid themes, custom private apps, checkout extensions, and headless Storefront API architectures.
Enterprise WordPress engineering without the bloat. Custom theme development from Figma, bespoke plugin creation, and B2B wholesale portals.
Robust backend gateways and microservices for mobile apps and third-party integrations with strict security, rate limiting, and webhooks.
Relational and NoSQL database architecture, query optimization, Docker containerization, server migrations, and Linux/Hostinger server administration.
Upgrading aging PHP systems (CakePHP, CodeIgniter, PHP 5.x/7.x) to PHP 8.2+, refactoring technical debt, plugging security loopholes, and boosting performance.
A structured, transparent engineering methodology refined over 10+ years to guarantee zero-downtime execution and on-time launches.
Deep discovery to define database schemas, third-party API contracts, technical stack, and milestone sprint roadmaps.
Clean, test-driven coding with regular Git commits, bi-weekly live staging previews, and rapid asynchronous feedback cycles.
Profiling SQL queries, enforcing CSRF/XSS defenses, caching with Redis, and tuning for sub-second Core Web Vitals.
Zero-downtime production deployment, complete intellectual property transfer, technical documentation, and 30-day warranty.
A decade of continuous learning and mastery across frontend, backend, e-commerce, and cloud environments.
Real production patterns demonstrating clean architecture, defensive security, and scalable software design.
{% comment %} Bespoke Dynamic Bundle Builder with Storefront API & Custom Pricing Matrix Author: Pankaj Sangwan • Certified Shopify Plus Engineer {% endcomment %} {% schema %} { "name": "Custom Bundle Builder", "tag": "section", "class": "shopify-bundle-engine", "settings": [ { "type": "collection", "id": "bundle_items", "label": "Bundle Collection" }, { "type": "number", "id": "tier_discount", "label": "Tier Discount %", "default": 20 } ] } {% endschema %} {% assign bundleCollection = collections[section.settings.bundle_items] %} <div class="bundle-matrix-container" data-discount="{{ section.settings.tier_discount }}"> {% for product in bundleCollection.products %} {% if product.available %} <div class="bundle-item-card" data-variant-id="{{ product.selected_or_first_available_variant.id }}"> <img src="{{ product.featured_image | image_url: width: 400 }}" loading="lazy" alt="{{ product.title | escape }}"> <h4>{{ product.title }}</h4> <span class="price">{{ product.price | money }}</span> <button type="button" class="btn-add-bundle" onclick="BundleEngine.toggleItem(this)">Add To Tier</button> </div> {% endif %} {% endfor %} </div>
<?php declare(strict_types=1); namespace App\Domain\Orders\Services; use App\Domain\Orders\Repositories\OrderRepositoryInterface; use App\Domain\Payments\Contracts\PaymentGatewayInterface; use App\Domain\Orders\DTO\CreateOrderPayload; /** * High-Throughput Order Processing Service (PHP 8.2 Strict Types & DI) * Architected by Pankaj Sangwan • Senior Software Engineer */ final readonly class OrderProcessingService { public function __construct( private OrderRepositoryInterface $orderRepo, private PaymentGatewayInterface $payments, private \Redis $cache ) {} public function execute(CreateOrderPayload $payload): OrderResult { $idempotencyKey = "order:lock:{$payload->customerId}:{$payload->cartHash}"; // Atomic Redis lock to prevent double charges if (!$this->cache->set($idempotencyKey, 'locked', ['NX', 'EX' => 30])) { throw new DuplicateOrderException('Order is already processing.'); } $charge = $this->payments->capture($payload->paymentToken, $payload->amountCents); $order = $this->orderRepo->create($payload, $charge->transactionId); return new OrderResult($order->id, $charge->status, $order->total); } }
// hooks/useRealtimeAnalytics.ts - Modern TypeScript React Custom Hook import { useState, useEffect, useCallback } from 'react'; export interface MetricTelemetry { activeUsers: number; conversionRate: number; latencyMs: number; } export function useRealtimeAnalytics(channelId: string) { const [metrics, setMetrics] = useState<MetricTelemetry>({ activeUsers: 0, conversionRate: 0, latencyMs: 0 }); const [isConnected, setIsConnected] = useState<boolean>(false); const handlePacket = useCallback((data: MetricTelemetry) => { // Optimistic update with moving average dampener setMetrics(prev => ({ ...prev, ...data, latencyMs: (prev.latencyMs + data.latencyMs) / 2 })); }, []); useEffect(() => { const ws = new WebSocket(`wss://api.pankajsangwan.com/telemetry/${channelId}`); ws.onopen = () => setIsConnected(true); ws.onmessage = (event) => handlePacket(JSON.parse(event.data)); ws.onclose = () => setIsConnected(false); return () => ws.close(); }, [channelId, handlePacket]); return { metrics, isConnected }; }
// webhookConsumer.js - Idempotent Stripe Webhook Pipeline with Redis const stripe = require('stripe')(process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY); const Redis = require('ioredis'); const redis = new Redis(process.env.REDIS_URL); async function stripeWebhookHandler(req, res) { const sig = req.headers['stripe-signature']; let event; try { event = stripe.webhooks.constructEvent(req.rawBody, sig, process.env.STRIPE_ENDPOINT_SECRET); } catch (err) { return res.status(400).send(`Signature Error: ${err.message}`); } // Idempotency check: Ignore duplicate delivery within 48 hours const seen = await redis.set(`webhook:event:${event.id}`, 'PROCESSED', 'NX', 'EX', 172800); if (!seen) { return res.status(200).json({ received: true, note: 'Duplicate skipped safely' }); } // Acknowledge HTTP 200 within 20ms and delegate event to async worker queue setImmediate(() => dispatchToWorkerQueue(event)); res.status(200).json({ received: true }); }
A proven track record of software delivery from product engineering companies to global clientele.
Delivered 40+ high-impact web and e-commerce projects for clients across North America, Europe, and Australia with 100% 5-star feedback.
Led web development engineering teams specializing in open-source web technologies, PHP OOP, MVC architectures, and complex client deliverables under tight deadlines.
Rigorous foundation in computer science principles, algorithms, data structures, database management systems (DBMS), software engineering methodologies, and network architecture.
Real-world commercial solutions designed for high performance, conversion, and architectural resilience.
Bespoke luxury brand storefront featuring custom product bundle builders, sub-second load times, and dynamic ERP sync.
Multi-tenant operations and data dashboard handling 10,000+ daily active users with real-time websocket pipelines.
Enterprise wholesale ordering engine with tier-based volume pricing, instant quotation generation, and ERP inventory synchronization.
Automated scheduling algorithms, patient record management, and encrypted data processing pipelines for healthcare centers.
Resilient REST API architecture servicing over 5M monthly requests with sub-50ms latency, Stripe billing, and token-bucket security.
Ultra-fast modern storefront powered by Next.js static generation combined with Shopify's robust commerce engine via GraphQL.
Real-world architectural breakthroughs and production performance case studies from over a decade of engineering.
How we eliminated 9 bloated third-party apps, replaced them with modular Liquid 2.0 web components, and achieved a 48% mobile conversion surge.
A systematic blueprint decoupling spaghetti SQL into a clean Repository Pattern with Redis caching and automated blue-green traffic routing.
Eliminating duplicate subscription charges and missed customer order events using HMAC cryptographic validation and atomic Redis ledgers.
Real feedback from Upwork contracts, product founders, and long-term enterprise clients.
"Pankaj is an exceptional full-stack engineer. He delivered our custom Shopify Plus theme weeks ahead of schedule. The code quality was immaculate, and our mobile checkout conversion immediately increased by 40%. Highly recommended!"
"We had a critical legacy PHP application with years of technical debt that kept crashing. Pankaj stepped in, diagnosed the bottleneck in hours, upgraded us to PHP 8 with clean MVC architecture, and our server load dropped by 65%."
"Pankaj is one of the rare developers who truly understands both deep backend logic and pixel-perfect front-end design. He built our WooCommerce B2B wholesale platform from scratch and it has run flawlessly without a single bug."
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Senior Full Stack Developer & Software Architect
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada • sangwan4pankaj@gmail.com • pankajsangwan.com
Accomplished Senior Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of professional engineering experience architecting web applications, high-converting Shopify Plus stores, enterprise custom WordPress platforms, and cloud microservices. Proven history of leading engineering initiatives at Jarvis Technos and completing 40+ contracts on Upwork with 100% client satisfaction.
Languages & Frameworks: PHP (8.x/7.x OOP, MVC, CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel), JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Node.js, Express, Python (Flask), React.js, Next.js, Vue.js.
E-Commerce & CMS: Certified Shopify, Liquid, Storefront API, Custom Apps, WordPress, WooCommerce, Custom Plugins, Headless WP.
Databases & Cloud: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, Apache, Nginx, Hostinger, Linux, cPanel, RESTful APIs, GraphQL.
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