Muhammad Waqas

I build products that ship: Shopify apps, Flutter systems and brand websites.

Software engineer and former co-founder at Avance Robotics. I design, develop and launch e‑commerce platforms, SaaS products and custom business tools for clients across the USA, UAE and UK.

  • Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Available for freelance
  • muhwaqas.com

About

Engineer, founder and product builder.

Motivated and adaptable software engineer with a BS in Software Engineering and a track record as co-founder of Avance Robotics. I work across programming, web development and product design, with a growing focus on practical AI-assisted workflows. Continuous learning shows up in the work: WordPress, Shopify, Flutter, Figma and full-stack delivery for real clients.

  • Published Product Variant Splitter Pro on the Shopify App Store
  • Built ERP systems, multi-vendor stores and brand sites for international businesses
  • Shipped SaaS products including AvancePOS under Avance Robotics
  • NIC Peshawar 5th cohort graduate with startup mentorship experience

Experience

Where I’ve been building.

Co-founder at Avance Robotics

Director · Product & Engineering

Sept 2020 to 07 Feb 2025

  • Led development of SaaS platforms including AvancePOS and AvanceED
  • Designed and collaborated on a payment system for University of Peshawar shuttle services with PEDO
  • Owned end-to-end delivery across web, mobile and client projects while adapting to market and technology shifts
  • Graduated from NIC Peshawar 5th cohort, building founder networks and mentorship

Independent Software Engineer

Freelance · Product, Web & Apps

Feb 2025 to Present

  • Building and maintaining Shopify apps, WordPress commerce sites and Flutter business systems
  • Partnering with brands on redesigns, product UX and performance-focused launches
  • Currently developing a Shopify bundler app for merchant product workflows

Projects

Selected work.

Shopify apps, Flutter systems, WordPress commerce and product design, with visuals where available.

Published · Shopify App Store

Product Variant Splitter Pro

Shopify app that helps merchants split and manage product variants at scale. Developed, tested and published on the Shopify App Store using React Router, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Polaris and Node.js.

  • React Router
  • Express.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Polaris
  • Node.js
Flutter · ERP

Northwest Minerals ERP

Custom ERP for Northwest Minerals PVT LTD covering daily office workflows: inventory, pre-shipment samples, shipments, payroll and advances, plus liquidity tracking. Built with Flutter on the client and Node.js with PostgreSQL on the backend.

  • Flutter
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Operations

App screenshot

WordPress · Redesign

Northwest Minerals Website

Full website redesign for Northwest Minerals, positioning the brand as a trusted talc authority. Updated structure, messaging and visual hierarchy for clearer storytelling and stronger online credibility.

  • WordPress
  • UI Redesign
  • Brand

Before & after

SaaS · Avance Robotics

AvancePOS

Point-of-sale SaaS platform built under Avance Robotics to help businesses run sales operations through a modern, reliable web product.

  • SaaS
  • Web Product
  • POS

Product screenshot

WordPress · UK

Stitch Mate

Designed and developed the WordPress website for Stitch Mate, with a clean brand presence and conversion-focused layout for the UK market.

  • WordPress
  • UI Design
  • Web Development

Website screenshot

WordPress · E‑commerce

At Home Grooming

WordPress website for a grooming brand, built for clear product presentation, brand storytelling and a smooth shopping experience for customers at home.

  • WordPress
  • E‑commerce
  • Brand Site

Homepage

Shopify · USA

deerhandmade

Shopify e‑commerce website for a USA leather products brand, focused on product presentation, trust and a polished shopping experience for handmade wallets and accessories.

  • Shopify
  • E‑commerce
  • Brand Store

Store pages

WordPress · UAE

Dilla Scrubs

WordPress storefront for a medical scrub brand in the UAE, with a clean product catalog, brand-led visuals and an experience tailored to healthcare professionals.

  • WordPress
  • E‑commerce
  • Healthcare

Website screenshot

WordPress · UK

Trepace Teamwear

Sportswear brand website for the UK market, built to showcase custom teamwear collections with a strong athletic identity and clear paths to enquire or purchase.

  • WordPress
  • Sportswear
  • Brand

Website screenshot

WordPress · Multi-vendor

Nayab’s Rogue

Multi-vendor e‑commerce platform for a diverse product range, with seller structure, catalog management and a customer-facing marketplace storefront.

  • WordPress
  • WooCommerce
  • Multi-vendor

Marketplace screenshot

WordPress · Wholesale

Home Harbor USA

Wholesale website for US market buyers, structured around catalog browsing, clear product information and B2B-friendly navigation.

  • WordPress
  • Wholesale
  • B2B

Website screenshot

Squarespace · UAE

Dside Interiors

Website for a UAE interior design studio covering commercial and residential fit-outs, with a visual portfolio layout and a refined studio presence.

  • Squarespace
  • Interiors
  • Portfolio

Website screenshot

UI/UX · Figma

SignCloud

Requirement elicitation and UI/UX design in Figma for a Sweden-based LegalTech platform connecting clients with lawyers for hiring, legal contracts and automated contract workflows.

  • Figma
  • Requirements
  • LegalTech
  • Product Design

Skills

Capabilities I bring to a build.

Product & process

  • UI/UX Design
  • Requirement Elicitation
  • Software Development
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Project Management & Leadership

Platforms & tools

  • WordPress & WooCommerce
  • Shopify App Development
  • Flutter
  • Figma
  • Photoshop
  • Webflow & Squarespace
  • Git & GitHub

Engineering

  • HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Node.js & Express
  • React / React Router
  • Dart
  • Python
  • Java
  • PostgreSQL
  • REST APIs

Working style

  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Communication
  • Ownership & Delivery

Education & certificates

Academic path and continuous learning.

Education

  • 2016 to 2021 BS Software Engineering CECOS University
  • 2014 to 2016 FSc Pre-Engineering PEF College
  • 2014 Matric University Public School

Certificates

  • 2024 Digital Marketing HubSpot Academy
  • 2018 Web Designing The Nerd Camp
  • 2016 Entrepreneurship Development CECOS University

Contact

Let’s build the next product.

Open to freelance work on Shopify apps, Flutter systems, WordPress builds and longer product partnerships.