Saad Iftikhar

Web & Software Developer

Gaminations • Fulltime

Jan 2024 - Nov 2025 • 1 yr 10 mos

Worked as a Web and Software Developer at Gamination, building websites and custom software solutions for clients and internal projects. - Developed and maintained websites and web applications, from planning and setup through launch and ongoing support - Built custom features and back-end logic in PHP, with MySQL databases for storing and managing data - Created and integrated APIs to connect applications with third-party platforms and services - Built responsive, mobile-friendly interfaces with HTML, CSS and JavaScript - Troubleshot and resolved technical issues, bugs, and performance problems across live projects - Collaborated with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver features on schedule This role strengthened my skills across both web and software development, from front-end design to back-end systems and integrations.

Co-Founder & Business Manager

Techimizers • ZZP

Dec 2018 - Dec 2024 • 6 yrs

Co-founded Techimizers and lead the business side of the company while staying hands-on with web development and SEO. Business & client management - Serve as the main point of contact for clients: understanding their goals, scoping projects, preparing proposals and managing expectations from first call to final delivery - Build long-term client relationships through clear communication, regular updates and dependable results - Oversee project planning, timelines and budgets to keep delivery on track Team leadership - Manage and coordinate the development team, assigning work, setting priorities and reviewing quality before delivery - Bridge client requirements and technical execution so the team builds exactly what the client needs Web development & SEO - Plan, build and maintain websites, mainly WordPress, with custom functionality where needed - Deliver on-page and technical SEO: site structure, metadata, speed optimization, redirects, sitemaps and search visibility improvements - Handle website migrations, troubleshooting and ongoing site improvements for clients Running Techimizers has combined business strategy, client management and technical delivery, so I can take a project from idea to a well-performing website.

Web Developer

Techverx • Fulltime

Feb 2020 - Jun 2022 • 2 yrs 4 mos

Worked as a full-time Web Developer at Techverx, building and maintaining custom websites for client projects. - Built responsive websites with WordPress on the front end and custom PHP on the back end, including custom themes, page templates, and plugins - Developed and integrated REST APIs to connect websites with third-party services such as payment gateways, CRMs, and external data sources - Wrote custom PHP functionality where off-the-shelf plugins fell short, keeping code clean and maintainable - Diagnosed and fixed bugs, plugin conflicts and performance issues on live sites, often under tight deadlines - Optimized page speed, database queries and site structure for better performance and SEO - Worked closely with designers, project managers and clients to turn requirements into working features This role built my foundation in WordPress development, PHP, API integration, and practical problem-solving, which I now bring to every client project.