Available for new product work

I build software
businesses run on.

I'm Saqlain Syed — a full stack Laravel engineer with 7+ years shipping SaaS platforms, fintech systems, trading tools and AI-powered workflows for clients across four continents.

7+
years in production
20+
products shipped
4
continents served
Portrait of Saqlain Syed, Full Stack Laravel Developer
Saqlain Syed Full Stack Engineer · SaaS · AI · FinTech
Laravel + Vue / React
AI workflows that save hours
LaravelPHPVue.jsReactInertia.jsMySQLPostgreSQLRedisDockerTailwindMQL5OpenAI & Claude APIs

60-second intro

Meet the engineer behind the products.

A quick look at who I am, how I work, and the kind of systems I build — from installment SaaS and booking platforms to AI automation for growing teams.

  • Founder mindset — I've shipped and run my own SaaS products
  • One engineer across backend, frontend, infra and AI
  • Clear communication, fast iterations, production-grade code
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Selected work

Real products. Real businesses. Live today.

Every project below is in production and used daily — built from the ground up, not mockups.

qistpay.org QistPay installment management SaaS dashboard

01 · SaaS Platform · FinTech

QistPay

Installment management SaaS for businesses that sell on monthly plans. Orders, payments, customers, branches, investors and profit analytics in one clean dashboard.

  • Laravel
  • Vue.js
  • Inertia.js
  • MySQL
  • Multi-tenant SaaS with branch & investor management
  • Real-time EMI calculation and payment tracking engine
  • Profit analytics and reporting with export support
Visit qistpay.org ↗
booking.motortoys.com MotorToys Limo & Party Bus online quote and booking platform

02 · Booking Platform · Transportation

MotorToys

Online quoting and booking for MotorToys Limo & Party Bus. Customers pick a date and occasion, choose continuous or split rentals, and book a vehicle in four guided steps.

  • Booking Engine
  • Dynamic Quoting
  • Scheduling
  • Fleet Availability
  • 4-step quote-to-booking flow with occasion-based pricing
  • Continuous and split rentals plus shared LimoShare trips
  • Real-time vehicle availability and lead-time rules
Visit booking.motortoys.com ↗
servicetorch.com ServiceTorch field service management SaaS platform

03 · Field Service SaaS

ServiceTorch

All-in-one platform for plumbers, electricians, cleaners and contractors — job booking, quoting, invoicing and payment collection from one mobile-first dashboard.

  • Laravel
  • Vue.js
  • Stripe
  • Mobile-first
  • Scheduling, dispatch and job lifecycle management
  • Quote-to-invoice flow with integrated payments
  • Client portal and automated reminders
Visit servicetorch.com ↗

Capabilities

End-to-end capability, not isolated tools.

Architecture, backend systems, APIs, interfaces, integrations and delivery — from the first commit to production.

01

Backend Engineering

Laravel, PHP, Node.js, Python, REST APIs, queues, business logic and third-party integrations that hold up under real traffic.

02

Frontend Delivery

Vue.js, React, Inertia.js, Tailwind — responsive interfaces and admin dashboards.

03

Data & Infra

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, schema design, caching and performance tuning.

04

AI & Automation

LLM-powered features, n8n workflows, document processing and assistants that remove manual work.

05

Product Thinking

Feature scoping, pragmatic trade-offs, and shipping alongside founders and agencies.

About Saqlain

7+ years of shipping software businesses rely on.

I'm a full stack developer based in Pakistan, specialising in Laravel and the PHP ecosystem. My background spans the full delivery cycle — schema design, backend architecture, APIs, frontend interfaces and production deployment.

I founded and shipped QistPay, an installment management SaaS in daily use by real businesses, and I've built platforms like ServiceTorch and the MotorToys booking system for clients. They all reflect how I work: purposeful engineering, clean execution and a focus on measurable outcomes.

Founder perspective

I've built and run my own products, so I know what it takes to go from idea to live system.

Production-grade delivery

Real users depend on my products daily. I build with that responsibility in mind.

Practical collaboration

Founders, product teams and agencies get momentum without the chaos.

Client feedback

What clients say about working with me.

"Saqlain brought structure to a messy product phase. Communication was clear, delivery was reliable, and the final result felt much more mature than where we started."
Daniel CarterProduct Manager, SaaS Startup
"We needed someone who could handle backend complexity without losing sight of the user experience. Saqlain was strong on both."
Olivia BennettFounder, B2B Platform
"What stood out most was the speed of understanding. He quickly saw the product logic, improved weak areas, and shipped changes with confidence."
Alexei MorozovDirector, Digital Agency
"Thoughtful, dependable, and easy to work with. The project moved faster once Saqlain got involved, and the technical decisions were much stronger."
Elena SokolovaTechnical Lead, FinTech Company

FAQ

Common questions, direct answers.

What does Saqlain Syed specialize in?

Full stack development with Laravel and PHP on the backend, Vue.js or React on the frontend. Core focus areas: SaaS product development, fintech systems, AI automation workflows, and production-grade API integrations.

What projects has Saqlain Syed shipped?

QistPay — an installment management SaaS platform for businesses tracking orders, payments, customers, and profit analytics. MotorToys — an online quote and booking platform for a limo and party bus company. Trading Systems — a suite of MT5 expert advisor and forex automation services. Plus ServiceTorch and iDevAffiliate work.

Is Saqlain Syed available for freelance work?

Yes. Available for product builds, long-term development support, and project-based engagements. Reach out via email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, or Upwork — details are in the contact section below.

What is Saqlain Syed's tech stack?

Primary stack: Laravel (PHP), Vue.js, React, Inertia.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Tailwind CSS. Also works with Node.js, Python for AI integrations, and MQL5 for MT5 expert advisor development.

What kinds of clients does Saqlain work with?

Founders building their first SaaS product, product teams that need a reliable senior engineer, agencies that need technical execution, and businesses that want to automate internal workflows with AI.

Where is Saqlain Syed based and does he work remotely?

Based in Pakistan. Works fully remote with clients worldwide — Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Flexible on time zones and communication preferences.

Let's build

Need a product partner for your next platform?

Product build, long-term support, or a quick chat about your idea — I'm easy to reach and fast to respond.