Murtaza
I build web experiences that people love — from WordPress storefronts to full-stack enterprise systems.
About Me
Not just another IT guy
I'm a full-stack web developer with a passion for building products that genuinely solve problems. From pixel-perfect WordPress storefronts to scalable enterprise systems, I bring the same attention to detail and commitment to quality to every project.
My background spans the full product lifecycle — architecture, development, deployment, and ongoing support. I've built inventory systems, HR platforms, OAuth plugins, and even a custom computer language in C++.
Education
BSc Computer Science
University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland
2014 – 2018
Second Class Honours, Upper Division. Computational theory, software development, database development, computer hardware & networking, plus social, legal and ethical aspects of the IT industry.
MSc Cyber Security & Computer Forensics
University of Westminster, UK
2019 – 2020
Graduated First Class Honours — ranked top of cohort. Specialised in forensic tools for data recovery from electronic sources, professional & ethical issues in computer security, and protecting information systems from theft, damage and disruption.
Career
Software Engineer
99X Technology — Tracified
Dec 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos
Led development on the Tracified value communication platform — a Blockchain-based SaaS product for supply chain transparency. Built using the MEAN stack with a focus on DI, CI/CD and QA.
Associate Software Engineer
99X Technology
Jan 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos
Developed features for the Tracified platform using Blockchain and MEAN stack. Applied industry-standard practices including dependency injection, CI/CD pipelines, and QA processes.
Software Engineering Trainee
99X Technology
Apr 2017 – Dec 2017 · 9 mos
Joined the Tracified project as a trainee. Received mentorship and hands-on experience with DI, CI/CD, QA and industry-standard software engineering practices.
What I Do
- ▸WordPress & WooCommerce development
- ▸Full-stack web application development
- ▸Enterprise software (HRIS, IMS)
- ▸REST API design & integration
- ▸Cloud deployment (AWS, Docker)
- ▸Custom plugin & theme development
- ▸Cyber security consulting
- ▸Blockchain & MEAN stack solutions
Portfolio
Things I've Built
A selection of client websites, enterprise software products, and open-source projects.
SkyCasa Holiday Apartments
Full-featured hospitality booking platform for premium holiday apartments in Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka. Includes apartment showcases, guest testimonials, and WooCommerce-powered reservations.
Saiffe International
Corporate web presence for an international trading company. Built with Elementor for flexible content management, responsive navigation, and social media integration.
Ceylon Artisans
Luxury jewelry e-commerce store with custom product showcases, collection browsing, consultation booking, and worldwide shipping support across SL, UK, US, and Maldives.
Skyray Electronics Store
Electronics retail platform with mega-menu navigation across 20+ categories, smart sliders, product grids, and WooCommerce-powered transactions.
M Abdulally
Gas appliances dealer with product listings, WooCommerce checkout, Koko installment plans, and Instagram feed integration for a Sri Lankan retail audience.
Wesco Gas
Modern gas supplier website with a React-powered front end on Wix Thunderbolt. Features SSR caching, CSP security hardening, and Sinhala locale support.
Tech Stack
Skills & Technologies
Tools and technologies I work with regularly. Core skills are things I use daily; familiar skills are ones I've shipped production code with.
Frontend
Backend
CMS & E-commerce
Databases
DevOps & Cloud
Concepts & Patterns
Mobile
Tools
Languages
Contact
Let's Work Together
Have a project in mind? Send me a message and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Prefer to reach out directly? I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just a chat about tech.