Akash Tiwari

Senior Software Engineer with extensive 4.5 years+ experience at Webkul Software, specializing in mentoring junior developers and fostering team collaboration. Proven ability to deliver impactful software solutions that optimize performance and enhance customer retention. Committed to driving innovation and effective problem-solving in all projects.

1) E-commerce Point of Sale (POS) System 

Tech Stack: ReactJS, PHP (Core/PHP Laravel), MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript

Developed a comprehensive Point of Sale system tailored for retail businesses to manage sales, inventory, and customer transactions efficiently.

• Designed and implemented an intuitive front-end interface using ReactJS, enabling real-time updates for sales, product listings, and inventory.
• Built dynamic components such as product catalogs, sales cart, and receipt generation with React state management and hooks.
• Integrated secure and scalable back-end services using PHP, handling business logic for inventory tracking, billing, and reporting.
• Developed RESTful APIs in PHP to connect the front-end with the database for smooth CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
• Implemented user authentication, role-based access, and session management for staff and admin accounts.
• Designed and optimized MySQL database schema for efficient data storage of products, sales history, and user information.
• Ensured responsive design for POS terminals and tablets, improving usability in retail environments

2) Progressive Web Application (PWA) with GraphQL Integration for e-commerce platform

Tech Stack: ReactJS, GraphQL, PHP (Laravel/Core PHP), MySQL, Service Workers, HTML/CSS

Built a high-performance, cross-platform Progressive Web Application (PWA) with offline functionality and dynamic data handling using GraphQL.

• Developed the front-end using ReactJS, focusing on a responsive, mobile-first design with reusable components and state management via React Hooks and Context API.
• Integrated GraphQL for efficient data querying, enabling the front-end to fetch precisely the required data, reducing over-fetching and improving app speed.
• Implemented service workers and caching strategies to enable offline support, fast load times, and PWA capabilities like "Add to Home Screen."
• Created and maintained a GraphQL server in PHP, handling queries and mutations for user data, content management, and real-time updates.
• Connected ReactJS with the PHP back-end through Apollo Client and custom GraphQL APIs for seamless and secure data exchange.
• Used PHP (Laravel/Core) to manage authentication, role permissions, and back-end logic for user sessions, file uploads, and database operations.
• Optimized performance with lazy loading, code splitting, and indexed DB for offline storage.

3) Automated Coupons System for E-commerce Platform

Tech Stack: ReactJS, PHP (Laravel/Core), MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript

Developed an intelligent coupon management system to automate discount application and boost customer engagement on an e-commerce platform.

• Built a user-friendly admin panel using ReactJS for managing coupon rules, tracking usage, and configuring discount logic.
• Integrated dynamic form components in React to create conditional rules for coupon types (percentage, fixed amount, BOGO, etc.).
• Used React state and props to display real-time validation and eligibility feedback to users during checkout.
• Developed back-end logic in PHP to auto-generate and validate coupons based on cart value, user behavior, purchase history, or predefined campaigns.
• Implemented APIs in PHP to securely handle coupon validation, expiration, and redemption history.
• Built a scheduler in PHP to activate/deactivate promotional codes based on date ranges or stock levels.
• Connected the React frontend with PHP backend using REST APIs for smooth coupon application at checkout.
• Ensured proper database design to store coupon metadata, restrictions, and usage tracking using MySQL.
• Enhanced UX by displaying personalized coupon suggestions and applying best-match discounts automatically.

4) Kitchen & Restaurant POS System with Real-Time Order Management

Tech Stack: ReactJS, PHP (Laravel/Core), Firebase, WebSockets, MySQL, Push Notifications, HTML/CSS

Developed a full-featured Point of Sale (POS) system tailored for kitchen and restaurant operations, enabling real-time order tracking, staff coordination, and kitchen communication.

• Engineered the entire front-end using ReactJS, creating a responsive interface for order placement, live kitchen updates, and admin controls.
• Designed dynamic components for order status (New, On-Hold, In Progress, Completed), item modifiers, and table management with smooth real-time UI updates.
• Integrated WebSockets and Firebase Realtime Database to manage live communication between kitchen staff and service staff, ensuring instant order updates.
• Implemented a toggle system in the admin panel (built with React and PHP) allowing the restaurant owner to choose between Firebase or Socket-based architecture for real-time data sync depending on their server setup.
• Built backend services in PHP for order processing, table assignments, session control, and managing kitchen workflow logic.
• Used Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) and Web Push APIs to send push notifications to kitchen staff and admins when orders are:
  Placed
  Received by kitchen
  Put on hold
  Completed or cancelled
• Developed robust APIs for front-end communication, status transitions, and system logs.
• Ensured failover handling: fallback to polling if socket/Firebase is not available.
• Designed and normalized MySQL database to track order details, user roles, food items, categories, and notification logs.