Vinay Sikarwar
Technical Architect
Gurugram, India — 14.6+ Years Experience
📞 Contact Information
👨💻 Professional Summary
Seasoned Technical Architect with 14.6 years of comprehensive experience in web development and 5 years in architectural leadership roles. Expertise in architecting, developing, and deploying highly scalable, fault-tolerant solutions.
🏗️ Core Architectural Expertise
Proven skills in Microservices architecture, SaaS Development, EAV architecture, and complex API Development.
💻 Technology Stack
Deep expertise in PHP (Magento) and Python (Django, Flask). Developed proprietary tools like Payment Dashboard Integration with Stripe and Review Engine.
☁️ Cloud & DevOps
Proficient in AWS, Azure with cost optimization (reducing AWS expenses by 20%+). Spearheading initiatives to automate deployments and implement robust CI/CD pipelines.
⚡ Performance & Optimization
Strong background in performance tuning, database optimization, and utilizing ElasticSearch, Solr Search, OpenSearch for optimizing search and application performance.
👥 Team & Leadership
Experienced in managing cross-functional teams of 20+ developers, providing technical mentorship, and leading projects from architecture to deployment.
Technical Skills
Languages
PHP (5.5+ to 8.2+)
Python
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
jQuery
SOAP/WSDL
REST
JSON
Databases
MySQL
MongoDB
Frameworks
Laravel
Django
Flask
CodeIgniter
Phalcon
CakePHP
Zend
CMS & Platforms
Magento
WordPress
Joomla
Cloud & DevOps
AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront)
Azure
Kubernetes
Docker
Jenkins
CI/CD
Search & Caching
Solr
Elasticsearch
OpenSearch
Memcached
Redis
Version Control & Tools
Git
Bitbucket
JIRA
Confluence
SVN
Project Methodologies
Agile
Scrum
Professional Experience (Timeline)
- Architected scalable systems for Coversandall.com and Bannerbuzz.com
- Led 20+ developers; handled API design, performance, and cloud strategy
- Implemented Stripe, review engines, and secure multi-region deployments
Major Projects
- Coversandall.com: Backend API development, module development, car cover filter, and custom keypad
- Bannerbuzz.com: API architecture and performance optimization
- Review Engine: Multi-channel Django engine with Magento widget integration
- Stripe Dashboard: Django-based analytics for transactions and Radar fraud rules
- WordPress Sites: Built GroupBayport.com, Neon Earth blog, Vivyx Printing blog
- Internal Tools: Flask-based Jira/GitLab integration for documentation and task automation
- Azure Cloud: Delivered cross-platform solutions using Azure services
Major Accomplishments
- CI/CD: Implemented AWS CodePipeline for Django review engine deployments
- Stripe Radar: Configured advanced fraud rules and alerts
- Custom Widgets: Embedded reviews on Magento product pages
- Cross-Team Support: Consulted marketing, ops, CRM, and design teams
- Leadership: Mentored Magento developers, owned technical reviews and decisions
- Developed scalable APIs and Magento 2 modules
- Led full-lifecycle e-commerce implementations
- Integrated payment gateways and ERP platforms
- Built Android/iOS e-commerce platforms using Magento
- Optimized DB queries, caching, and user experience
- Led debugging and normalization efforts for large product catalogs
- Provided mentoring, training, and peer code reviews
- Specialized in PHP, Magento, and observability tooling
- Built modular systems with testable architecture
- Developed CMS and custom web solutions
- Integrated REST/SOAP APIs and handled backend workflows
- Learned PHP, CMS platforms, and web standards
- Built entry-level modules for Joomla and WordPress sites
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | SRMCEM – GBTU University, Lucknow | 2011
Key Projects
🌟 Featured Projects
- Coversandall.com – Magento enhancements: car cover filters, Stripe, custom review widget, mobile UI improvements. Visit
- Bannerbuzz.com – Led API architecture, review engine integration, cloud scaling. Visit
- Tru Diamonds – Magento 2 store for luxury jewelry with secure checkout and UX optimization. Visit
- Faviana – Fashion eCommerce with layered filters and ERP sync. Visit
- Monolithic Power Systems – Corporate site SEO, backend performance and structure overhaul. Visit
📦 Featured Modules (GitHub)
- Magento2 N-Genius – Payment gateway module for N-Genius. GitHub
- Prestashop N-Genius – Core, Payment
- WooCommerce N-Genius – WooCommerce payment integration. GitHub
- HDFC Gateway – Magento – Secure payment module for HDFC. GitHub
- Allied Wallet – Magento – Payment gateway integration. GitHub
🔧 Private Modules
- Car Cover Filter Module – Dynamic category filtering in Coversandall (Magento)
- Email Notification System – Queue-based transactional email logic (Magento 2)
- Review Integration Module – Multi-platform ingestion and moderation (Magento frontend)
Explore more on GitHub: github.com/vinaysikarwar
Detailed Project Highlights
🛡️ Coversandall Development
(2022 – Present)- Built and optimized multiple backend APIs
- Developed custom modules, performed code reviews and SonarQube improvements
- Real-time analytics dashboards and DevOps implementation
🌍 Bannerbuzz API Development
(2022 – Present)- Architected secure, scalable API integrations
- Focus on performance and multi-region scaling
- Ongoing enhancements through long-term code audits
💎 Tru Diamonds
(2019 – 2020)- Magento-based jewelry store with UX-first design
- Built secure checkout with inventory integration
- Automated logistics and processing flows
🖥️ Acer E-commerce Store
(2018 – 2022)- ERP Order & Return API integration
- Product attribute automation scripts
- Enhanced speed via caching and optimization
🏷️ Barcodes Canada
(2018 – 2022)- Magento-based barcode ecommerce platform
- ERP + Solr search + custom backend module integration
👑 KuberBox
(2017 – 2018)- Magento 2 eCommerce jewelry site
- Custom payment and checkout integration
- Query performance and cache optimizations
🎣 Simms Fishing
(2016 – 2018)- High-traffic Magento site for fishing gear
- Built robust infrastructure for peak sales
🗄️ Cabinet Mania
(2014 – 2016)- Magento retail platform for cabinet sales
- Real-time stock tracking and custom pricing
🏃 Spartan Race
(2014 – 2016)- Custom event registration system
- Real-time analytics for race metrics
🍛 Haldirams Online
(Mar 2013 – Jun 2013)- Magento-based food delivery platform
- Custom payment and order tracking system
- Checkout speed optimization
🧘 Osho Shop
(2012 – 2013)- Magento store for Osho product line
- Multilingual, CMS-driven, secure payments
🎓 Certifications & Achievements
- Magento Certified Developer – Deep understanding of Magento architecture and module development
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – (In Progress) Hands-on experience with scalable AWS architectures
- Magento Contributor – Active contributor to Magento Open Source and custom extensions
- Mentorship – Trained 50+ developers in PHP, Magento, and best coding practices
📁 References & Portfolio
✅ Magento Certification Profile: Available upon request
🌟 Client Recommendations & Testimonials
LinkedIn Recommendations
"Vinay is extremely professional and very quick to handle any task I throw at him. I have been working with him for over 2 years and he is always responsive, reliable, and efficient. I highly recommend him!"
"An expert in Magento with deep knowledge of web development and management. Vinay built an API for our company and delivered the work with precision. He continues to assist us with a new website project. Highly recommended!"
"Vinay is a no-nonsense programmer. He has worked on several complex Magento projects and always delivers smooth results. After dealing with many poor developers, Vinay restored my faith in hiring the right tech talent."