Ghulam Mujtaba

I turn ideas into reliable softwares websites, CMS, CRM and LMS platforms built on Laravel.

What I do best

I build and maintain web applications end to end — designing the backend architecture, modeling the data, exposing clean APIs, and shipping the interfaces that sit on top.

01
Server side

Backend Development

The core of my work. I design scalable backend architecture, model and optimize databases, and keep enterprise systems fast and reliable under real load.

LaravelPHPMySQL MongoDBElasticsearchNode.js
02
Integrations

API Development

I design and build RESTful APIs that connect internal tools and external systems — with real-time communication over sockets where it counts.

REST APIsSocketsPostman Auth & RolesWebhooks
03
Client side

Frontend Development

I build the interfaces that sit on my APIs — responsive, accessible, and grounded in clean markup and reactive components.

JavaScriptReactHTMLCSS
04
Products

Systems & Platforms

I design and ship complete systems — content management, customer relationship, learning, and order management platforms built to scale.

CMSCRMLMSOMS
05
Workflow

Tooling & DevOps

I keep delivery smooth with containerized environments, version control, and a pragmatic, multi-language toolkit.

GitDockerPython JavaPostman

Developer at the core

I'm a Full Stack Developer with 4 years of experience building for the web. My day-to-day is PHP and Laravel — but my real focus is shipping software people depend on.

I build websites and full software products: content management, CRM, and learning management systems — modernizing legacy applications, designing APIs, and tuning databases so platforms stay fast as they grow. I've shipped for an international NGO, a government intelligence branch, and a growing e-commerce operation.

4+Years of Experience
3Active Roles & Teams
5+Enterprise Platforms
10+Technologies in Stack

Things I've built

Platforms shipped across NGO, government, and commercial teams. Add live links & screenshots anytime.

screenshot · kidssocialmedia.org
01 — Safe Platform

KidsSocialMedia.org

A safe digital platform that lets children access social content through age-appropriate filtering in a distraction-free environment — built with security and performance front of mind.

LaravelMySQLContent Filtering
Minhaj-ul-Quran Int'l
screenshot · search platform
02 — Search

Literature Search Engine

An Elasticsearch-based search layer over a large literature corpus, dramatically improving information retrieval across a high-traffic content platform.

ElasticsearchLaravelREST APIs
Minhaj-ul-Quran Int'l
screenshot · LMS dashboard
03 — Learning

Learning Management System

A full LMS powering online courses and structured training programs — built to support digital learning initiatives at scale with stable, repeatable delivery.

LaravelMySQLREST APIs
Minhaj-ul-Quran Int'l
screenshot · order management
04 — Commerce

Arjadoon OMS

Backend architecture for an Order Management System with real-time updates over sockets. I lead it as both backend developer and project supervisor.

LaravelSocketsREST APIs
Arjadoon
confidential · gov platform
05 — Governance

SBIS

The Special Branch Information System — a governance and intelligence management platform. I built new modules, upgraded existing ones, and tuned database performance across the system.

LaravelMySQLModules
Special Branch · Punjab Police
/ More on request

Have a project
in mind?

Internal enterprise tools and CMS work I can walk you through in a call.

Let's talk

Work experience

My impact over the years — leading backend work and modernizing platforms across NGO, government, and commercial teams.

Apr 2022 — Present
Lahore, Pakistan

Full Stack Developer

Minhaj-ul-Quran International (NGO)
On-site · Lahore
  • Modernized legacy web applications by upgrading systems to the latest Laravel framework.
  • Optimized performance through code refactoring, database optimization, and architecture improvements.
  • Implemented Elasticsearch search to enhance retrieval on large literature platforms.
  • Designed RESTful APIs for internal and external system integration.
  • Built and maintained enterprise CMS platforms and Learning Management Systems.
  • Designed & implemented KidsSocialMedia.org — safe, age-filtered content for children.
Oct 2025 — Present
Remote · Lahore

Backend Developer

Arjadoon — Garments & Accessories
Remote · Backend Developer & Project Supervisor
  • Designed the backend architecture for the Arjadoon Order Management System.
  • Owned database architecture and optimization for scalable operations.
  • Developed RESTful APIs and real-time communication using socket technologies.
  • Coordinated with frontend developers for seamless integration and system stability.
Dec 2023 — Jan 2025
Remote · Punjab

Full Stack Developer

Special Branch — Punjab Police
Remote · Government
  • Worked on SBIS, a governance and intelligence management platform.
  • Developed and integrated new application modules; maintained and upgraded existing ones.
  • Performed code optimization and database performance tuning.
  • Improved backend architecture using the Laravel ecosystem.
  • Provided technical training on Laravel development and integration workflows.

What people say

"Ghulam took our aging Laravel app and made it fast and stable again. He understands the system end to end and just gets things done."

Project LeadMinhaj-ul-Quran

"Reliable backend engineer. Our APIs and database work were handled cleanly and on time, with clear communication throughout."

Product OwnerArjadoon

"He didn't just write code — he trained the team on Laravel and integration workflows. A genuine multiplier for the whole unit."

Team SupervisorSpecial Branch

"The Elasticsearch search he built transformed how we retrieve content across a huge library. Exactly what we needed."

Platform ManagerMinhaj-ul-Quran

"Thoughtful, fast, and dependable. He scoped the order management backend well and supervised delivery without drama."

FounderArjadoon

Frequently asked

PHP and Laravel on the backend, with MySQL, MongoDB and Elasticsearch for data and search. On the frontend I work with JavaScript, React, HTML and CSS, plus Node.js, Python, Java, Git and Docker in the toolkit.
Yes — a large part of my work is modernizing legacy applications: upgrading to the latest Laravel, refactoring code, optimizing databases, and improving architecture so platforms stay reliable and scalable.
Absolutely. I design and build RESTful APIs for internal and external systems, handle authentication and roles, and implement real-time communication over sockets when a project needs it.
Content management systems, learning management systems, order management systems, a governance/intelligence platform, and a safe content platform for children — across NGO, government and commercial teams.
Yes. I currently hold both on-site and remote roles and am comfortable collaborating with distributed teams across time zones. I'm based in Lahore, Pakistan (GMT+5).
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