Summary
Saad Irfan is a seasoned engineering leader with 13 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, client-focused web applications, currently serving as VP of Engineering at Paper Tiger in New Jersey. He blends hands-on full-stack development, CMS architecture and cloud deployment with strategic technical leadership to manage architecture, technical debt, and cross-functional delivery. Known for practical, reusable solutions, he has deep experience across PHP, Node.js, Docker, PostgreSQL/MySQL, modern JS toolchains and Craft CMS, and has led migrations and secure backend builds. Earlier work includes building a remote clinic management platform and numerous SME-focused web solutions, reflecting an aptitude for translating real-world problems into production software. He pairs startup-style product ownership with enterprise-grade QA and scalability practices, often stepping into architecture and implementation details to keep projects moving.
13 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer