Lead Developer & Digital Manager · Dubai, UAE

Building & scaling commerce that doesn't break.

Lead Developer/ Technical Project Manager/ Full-Stack & E-Commerce/ Automation Expert

I'm Mohamed Asfaran - a Technical Project Manager and full-stack lead with 15+ years driving e-commerce, platform migrations, and AI-powered automation across industries and continents.

15+
Years experience
50+
Platforms shipped
MBA
+ PSM I, Google PM
Mohamed Asfaran
Currently
Lead Developer · Speedex Group
90% manual effort cut
via AI automation
01 About

Engineer's depth, manager's clarity.

I'm a Technical Project Manager and full-stack lead who turns messy business goals into scalable technical architecture - then keeps the build, the team, and the timeline aligned until it ships. My track record spans high-performing digital campaigns, complex migrations, and measurable brand growth.

Hands-on across Magento, Shopify, Laravel and WordPress, high-traffic multisite operations, REST/SOAP API integrations, and AWS infrastructure tuned for global stability. Today I'm also architecting AI-powered automation with Claude (Anthropic) to streamline operations and accelerate decisions across teams.

I pair engineering depth with delivery discipline - Agile/Scrum, QA, and mentoring - backed by an MBA and certifications in Scrum and project management, so the work is as maintainable as it is fast.

Platform migrations & replatforming
AI-powered automation workflows
E-commerce architecture & ops
Team leadership & mentoring
02 Impact by the numbers

Outcomes at scale.

15+
Years across e-commerce, web, and delivery
50+
Magento, Shopify & WordPress platforms shipped
17K+
SKUs migrated Magento → Shopify, zero downtime
90%
Manual effort cut via AI & workflow automation
3
Continents - UAE, Europe & Asia-Pacific
Zero
Downtime during large-scale replatforming
03 How I work

Engineering that ships - amplified by automation.

I architect AI-powered workflows with Claude (Anthropic) and classic automation to remove manual toil, so teams move faster and decisions are backed by data - not guesswork.

AI automation

Claude-powered workflows that streamline operations and cut manual effort by up to 90% across onboarding, supply chain, and reporting.

Data-driven delivery

Agile, sprint-based execution with analytics, testing, and attribution wired in - so every release maps to a measurable outcome.

Stable at scale

High-availability infrastructure, security hardening, and zero-downtime migrations on stores with hundreds of thousands of variants.

04 Capabilities

A full-stack & delivery toolkit.

Hands-on across the stack, with the project and platform experience to ship it responsibly.

Backend & Languages

PHPLaravelREST APIsSOAPMySQLRedisLinux / LAMP

E-Commerce Platforms

MagentoShopifyWooCommerceMultisiteKlarnaUni-Faun

Cloud & DevOps

AWS EC2AWS RDSElasticsearchGit & SVNPerformance tuningSecurity hardening

Frontend & UX

Theme developmentStorefront UXMobile optimizationCore Web VitalsUI consistency

Automation & Data

Claude (Anthropic)Server-side GTMAttributionMondayQuickBooksTechnical SEO

Leadership & Delivery

Agile / ScrumPSM IJIRATrelloAsanaConfluenceMentoring
05 Experience

15+ years, across continents.

Lead Developer & Digital ManagerSpeedex Group Current
Oct 2025 – PresentDubai, UAE
  • Developed AI-driven support tools for data enrichment, automated 3PL/delivery workflows.
  • Built ERP–Magento catalog, price, and order synchronization systems - plus multiple merchandising automation features to lift operational efficiency.
  • Lead full-stack development and technical operations across three e-commerce platforms - Magento (speedextools.com), Shopify (unsfarms.com), and WordPress (symbolic.ae) - ensuring high performance, stability, and scalability.
  • Architected and deployed AI-powered automation workflows using Claude (Anthropic) to streamline operations, reduce manual workload, and accelerate decision-making across departments.
  • Built ERP–Magento synchronization for catalog, pricing, and orders, and integrated third-party APIs to enhance supply chain efficiency, order management, and internal workflows.
  • Automated 3PL/delivery workflows and merchandising features to remove manual toil and improve fulfilment accuracy.
  • Managed server infrastructure - provisioning, monitoring, and optimization for high-availability production environments.
  • Implemented robust security protocols, vulnerability assessments, and hardening measures to maintain compliance and data integrity.
  • Developed and maintained custom Magento 2 modules, integrations, and optimized checkout flows tailored to business requirements.
  • Directed cross-functional teams and coordinated technical delivery aligned with business goals, sprint cycles, and operational priorities.
Digital Manager & Full-Stack DeveloperDrawdeck
Sep 2022 – Aug 2025Dubai, UAE
  • Led full migration of two e-commerce platforms (Magento → Shopify, Laravel) with zero downtime and full integrity of 17K+ SKUs (drawdeck.com, draftframes.com).
  • Automated onboarding, supply chain, and marketing workflows - reducing manual effort by 90%.
  • Integrated global-standard payment, shipping, and tax systems for seamless operations.
  • Managed AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, Elasticsearch) for scalable, high-performance delivery.
  • Enhanced mobile UX, site speed, and SEO using Agile and data-driven optimization; provided technical leadership through mentoring and code reviews.
Full-Stack DeveloperTwire (Pvt) Ltd
Aug 2021 – Aug 2022Colombo, LK
  • Led development and optimization of Magento platforms (klippdighemma.se, hairgear.se, solidcos.com) for stability, scalability, and performance.
  • Delivered custom modules and patches; managed third-party integrations via SOAP/REST APIs (Klarna, Uni-Faun).
  • Acted as technical liaison across teams and clients; applied Agile/Scrum to drive sprint planning and faster release cycles.
  • Oversaw QA, deployment, and cloud infrastructure planning to uphold delivery and quality standards.
Lead Developer & E-Commerce ManagerWeber Inc
Mar 2017 – Aug 2021Kandy, LK
  • Directed delivery of 30+ Magento/WooCommerce platforms, ERP systems, dashboards, and CMS solutions - ensuring scalability, uptime, and performance.
  • Led Agile/Scrum teams across hybrid environments to meet stakeholder goals and accelerate timelines.
  • Built secure payment gateways and modular codebases in cloud environments, supporting compliance and scalable deployment.
  • Managed technical SEO, analytics, and campaign tracking - boosting ROI through testing and platform enhancements.
Senior Web DeveloperLeafcutter
Jan 2020 – Aug 2020Colombo, LK
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver and enhance CMS websites, ensuring timely execution and client alignment.
  • Led responsive UI design meeting accessibility, UX, and cross-browser standards; built custom WordPress themes and Gutenberg blocks with embedded SEO.
  • Mentored junior developers and standardized processes via Confluence; managed version control and deployment workflows.
Senior PHP DeveloperExtreme Web (Pvt) Ltd
Oct 2016 – Feb 2017Colombo, LK
  • Managed development and maintenance of Magento/WooCommerce platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and timely issue resolution.
  • Led on-page and technical SEO to improve search rankings; analyzed campaign metrics and recommended platform enhancements to maximize ROI.
  • Designed scalable, reusable code components for cloud-based deployment and extensibility.
Software EngineerEzelink Telecom
Sep 2014 – Sep 2016Dubai, UAE
  • Managed design and development of websites, service portals, and digital assets aligned with brand and business goals.
  • Built advanced Wi-Fi controller and remote access-point management systems using Laravel; implemented security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
  • Collaborated with research and frontend teams on UI/UX enhancements and technical feasibility.
06 Selected work

Projects I'm proud of.

Replatforming01

Zero-downtime Magento → Shopify migration

Led a full migration of two storefronts (drawdeck.com, draftframes.com) to Shopify & Laravel with zero downtime and complete data integrity - then automated onboarding, supply chain, and marketing to cut manual effort by 90%.

17K+SKUs
90%Effort cut
0Downtime
MagentoShopifyAWSAutomation
High-traffic ops02

Multi-site Magento at scale

Kept three high-traffic Nordic storefronts fast, secure, and reliable - optimizing 10+ custom modules and building middleware to integrate Klarna payments and Uni-Faun shipping.

3Storefronts
10+Modules tuned
2Integrations
MagentoREST / SOAPKlarnaUni-Faun
Delivery at volume03

30+ commerce builds & SEO

Led development across 30+ Magento & WooCommerce sites, ERP systems, and CMS dashboards - with technical SEO that lifted speed, indexing, and organic rankings.

30+Sites
Organic rank
Cart abandon
MagentoWooCommerceERPTech SEO
Platform engineering04

Wi-Fi controller & access management

Designed and built three advanced Wi-Fi controller and remote access-point management systems in Laravel, with security, backup, and redundancy strategies baked in.

3Systems
LaravelCore stack
HARedundancy
LaravelNetworkingSecurityBackup
07 Recent portfolio

Live & Recent work, across markets.

A selection of platforms and sites built, migrated, or maintained - spanning the UAE, Europe, Australia, and Sri Lanka.

08 Credentials

Education & certifications.

Education

2023
MBA, Business Administration
University of Bedfordshire (UOB) - Luton, UK
2009
Associate of Science, IT
Institute of Advanced Technological Education - Galle, LK
2006
High School Diploma
Asian Aviation Center - Colombo, LK

Certifications

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Project Management Professional - Google
Advanced Google Analytics - Google
LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals
Entrepreneurial Skills - Univ. of Sri Jayewardenepura
Let's talk

Have a platform to scale or a team to lead?

I'm open to lead developer and technical project manager roles, and selective consulting on e-commerce and automation. Let's find a time.

Phone
+971 55 521 7343
Based in
Dubai, UAE · Open to remote
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/asfaran
GitHub
github.com/asfaran