Senior PHP & AWS Technical Project Lead

Dhaval Dave

Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India +91-991**-***** +91-982**-***** **********@*******.*** linkedin.com/in/dhavaldave PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished IT professional with 21+ years of experience, including 8+ years in Project Management and 13 years in hands-on software development. Proven track record of leading complex, end-to-end software projects using Agile (Scrum/Sprint), Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Experienced Software Architect and Technical Lead with deep expertise in IT Solutions Delivery, Digital Transformation, microservices, and cloud-native architectures on AWS. Proficient in AI-assisted development tools and advanced prompt engineering to accelerate delivery and improve quality. Strong people leader capable of managing and mentoring teams of 18+ engineers across global client engagements. CORE COMPETENCIES

Agile / Scrum / Kanban Project Management Software Architecture

Team Leadership & Mentoring AWS Cloud Architecture CI/CD & Microservices

REST & SOAP APIs Full-Stack Development Risk & Cost Management

SOW / SRS / SOP Documentation AI Tools & Prompt Engineering Docker & DevOps TECHNICAL SKILLS

Backend PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Zend, FuelPHP, Symphony, ASP 3.0, LAMP Frontend React.JS, Next.JS, Vue.JS, Angular 14/15, Node.JS, Express.JS, jQuery, Bootstrap, ExtJS, MERN, MEAN Cloud / DevOps AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Beanstalk, CloudWatch, Secret Manager), Docker, CI/CD Databases MySQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Redis, MemCache PM Tools Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, MS Project, Kanban Project Management Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Sprint Planning / Sprint Execution AI & Automation Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Claude AI, Cursor, Gemini, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Lovable, Bolt, WorkIK, Blackbox Microservices / Code Mgmt. REST, SOAP, RabbitMQ, Git, SVN, Apache, IIS, XML, XSLT, JSON Technical Exposure Python, Pandas, NumPy, Power BI, Looker Studio, Tableau, ML (Regression, Decision Tree) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Backend July 2025 – Present

QualSights India Pvt. Ltd. Chandigarh

● Leading backend architecture and engineering for a fast-growing insights platform.

● Overseeing API design, database optimization, and cloud infrastructure on AWS.

● Driving engineering best practices, code reviews, and CI/CD automation. Senior Project Manager May 2024 – Apr. 2025

Nixsol India Pvt. Ltd. (Sub-contract: Infosys Ltd., Pune) Hyderabad

● Managed enterprise-level project delivery as a sub-contractor for Infosys Ltd, ensuring alignment with client SLAs and Agile ceremonies.

● Coordinated cross-functional teams, sprint planning, and stakeholder communications.

● Prepared SOW, SRS, and release documentation for large-scale projects. Senior Project Manager Apr. 2022 – Oct. 2023

Galaxy WebLinks Ltd. Indore

● Led multiple concurrent web and mobile projects for international clients across diverse industry domains.

● Managed team of 15+ engineers; responsible for resource planning, allocation, and performance mentoring.

● Implemented Agile/Scrum workflows using Jira and Confluence, improving on-time delivery. Associate Technical Architect Apr. 2021 – Mar. 2022 LearningMate Solution Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai

● Designed scalable technical architectures for Learning Management System (LMS) products.

● Collaborated with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

● Led code quality initiatives including peer reviews, coding standards, and automated testing. Lead Engineer Nov. 2018 – Mar. 2021

BizBox Publishing Pvt. Ltd. (ShootDotEdit, San Diego, USA) New Delhi

● Led backend and API development for a US-based photography post-production SaaS platform.

● Architected microservices and integrated AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch).

● Managed CI/CD pipelines and Docker deployments, significantly reducing release cycles. Associate Software Architect Jan. 2016 – Oct. 2018 Asergis Telecom Services Pvt. Ltd. (Asergis Group, UK) Noida

● Architected and developed VoIP-based telecom solutions using Asterisk and FreeSwitch.

● Designed REST and SOAP APIs for integration with third-party telecom and billing systems.

● Led a team of developers in delivering scalable, high-availability communication platforms. PHP Team Lead Mar. 2014 – Dec. 2015

Diya Systems Pvt. Ltd. (CMMi Level 3) Mangalore

● Led PHP development team in delivering web applications for international clients.

● Ensured adherence to CMMi Level 3 processes for quality, documentation, and delivery. PHP Team Lead Apr. 2012 – Feb. 2014

Communication Crafts Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad

● Managed full project lifecycle for web products including CRM, ERP, and job portal solutions.

● Mentored junior developers; conducted code reviews and enforced coding standards. PHP Team Lead May 2010 – Mar. 2012

Elegant Microweb Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad

● Led PHP development for e-commerce, booking, and content management platforms. Senior PHP Developer Dec. 2007 – Apr. 2010

Silver Touch Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (CMMi Level 3) Ahmedabad

● Developed and maintained large-scale PHP applications for domestic and international clients. Software Engineer May 2004 – Dec. 2007

Living Paper (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Kaushalam Digital) Ahmedabad

● Built web applications and database-driven solutions across publishing and media domains. EDUCATION

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Indira Gandhi National Open University 1999 – 2003 Bachelor of Arts – English Literature (BA)

Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University 1993 – 1996 CERTIFICATIONS

● Advanced Diploma in Computer Application – DOEACC A-Level, AICTE (2002)

● Business Professional Programmer – DOEACC O-Level, AICTE (1999)

● Diploma in Computer Programming & Application (DCPA) – National Centre for IT, UK (1994)

● Diploma in Information & System Management (DISM) – APTECH Computer Education (1994) KEY DOMAINS & PROJECT TYPES

LMS / EdTech • CRM / ERP • VoIP / Telecom • SaaS Platforms • E-commerce • Healthcare • Real Estate • Job Portals • Travel & Booking • Stock Market • Inventory & Payroll • Social Networking • Publishing & Media • Insurance

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