ICESCO Chair & MachVIS Lab sites
I've maintained the MachVIS Lab site since 2021 and the ICESCO Chair site since 2023, with events, news, graphics, SEO and performance, plus portal installs and automated deployments.
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Full-stack · Growth marketing · AI & infrastructure
Code that
converts.
I'm Syed Taqi. I'm a full-stack developer, performance marketer and AI engineer. For 7+ years I've built the websites, apps, servers and ad campaigns that make businesses money.
£5M+ revenue / Google Ads / acrylicsheetcuttosize.co.uk
Remote · working with clients worldwide Scroll to discoverBuilt around your business
You bring the business. I bring the code, the servers, the campaigns and the data to grow it.
For founders, agencies, publishers and universities. You get one person who can design the site, build the app, harden the server, fix the email deliverability and run the ads. Nothing gets lost between five different freelancers.
More about me ↗Flagship build · GMH Chauffeur Services
One platform.
Every journey.
A complete chauffeur ecosystem for gmhire.co.uk: a customer app, a driver app, a dispatch dashboard and a partner portal. The GMH Rides and GMH Chauffeur apps are live on iOS and Android. It's built to do more than off-the-shelf systems like CDS.
01 / 04 · GMH Rides app
Book a car in three taps.
Airport transfers with flight tracking, city-to-city and hourly hire, fixed upfront prices, card payments and live chat.
- Flight tracking
- Fixed prices
- Card payments
- Corporate billing
02 / 04 · GMH Chauffeur app
Jobs that find the driver.
Instant bookings or bidding on offers, one-tap navigation, passenger chat, documents and real-time earnings.
- Bidding
- Navigation
- Earnings
- Push alerts
03 / 04 · Dispatch portal
The whole fleet on one screen.
Live map with pricing zones, auto-dispatch, bookings, drivers and customers, all run from dashboard.gmhire.co.uk.
- Zones & pricing
- Auto-dispatch
- Driver management
04 / 04 · Partners & invoicing
Invoices that write themselves.
Automated invoicing, payments, corporate accounts and a dedicated partner portal.
- Invoicing
- Payments
- Corporate accounts
Built for how chauffeur companies actually work.
- Customer app
- Driver app
- Web dashboard
- Partner portal
- Live tracking
- Zones
- Payments
- Invoicing
- Corporate logins
Scale, with receipts
The numbers
behind the work.
Seven years of launches, rescues and campaigns for clients in more than 15 countries, from single-page sites to full platforms.
£5M+
Revenue from Google Ads
Generated for acrylicsheetcuttosize.co.uk through Google Ads campaigns I built and managed.
400+
WordPress websites
Built, redesigned, migrated or rescued, plus Shopify, Laravel, React and Next.js builds.
10+
Organic orders a day
Swiss Made Direct went from 2 to 10+ orders a day on average, with no paid ads.
20+
Servers managed
4 fully managed right now over SSH: Ubuntu, SSL, malware, bot & scraping protection.
40+
Hosting clients
Client Hostinger accounts I manage, from DNS and email to updates and backups.
95+
PageSpeed score
On mobile and desktop, with an A performance grade behind Cloudflare edge.
1,500+
Backlinks built
Took a UK e-commerce domain to DA 38 and doubled organic traffic.
Selected work
Work that moves
the needle.
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Flagship build
UKRI · NUST
4 GPUs · 1 cluster
AI consultancy
Country platforms
10+ organic orders a day
£5M+ via Google Ads
Won NYC Council · Harlem
Via Solved6
Platforms & Apps
New build
Website + app
390K emails
158K contacts
Education & Institutions
Education & Institutions
Chauffeur & Transport
E-commerce
Law Firms
01 / 12
Case study · 2019–2025
£5M+
In revenue from Google Ads alone, for a UK cut-to-size acrylic retailer.
I built acrylicsheetcuttosize.co.uk end to end, including the custom pricing formula that calculates every order from the customer's exact size and thickness. I also ran the SEO that took it from page 7 of Google to #1, the guest posts, the social accounts, customer replies and the ads across Google, Bing and Meta.
#1On Google, up from page 7
1,500+Backlinks
+100%Organic traffic
What I do
Eight disciplines.
One point of contact.
Hire me for one of these or all eight. Most clients start with a website or a campaign and stay for the servers, the email and the growth work.
Custom portals, dashboards and APIs. I've built booking engines, corporate logins, invoicing systems and admin panels, then deployed them with CI and proper servers. Learn more ↗
- React & Next.js front-ends
- Laravel & PHP back-ends
- REST APIs & integrations
- Portal installs & deployment
- Payments & invoicing
- GitHub workflows
Cross-platform apps for iOS and Android. That includes GMH Rides and GMH Chauffeur, the passenger and driver apps behind the GMH platform, both live on the App Store and Google Play. I'm also building the OriginMade e-commerce app. Learn more ↗
- Flutter apps (iOS & Android)
- Firebase auth & realtime data
- Live GPS tracking
- Push notifications
- In-app payments
- Store submission
More than 400 WordPress sites, plus WooCommerce and Shopify stores that load fast and sell. I write custom plugins when off-the-shelf won't do: payment gateway and shipping APIs (FedEx, Spring), a custom Spring plugin, membership, side carts and filters. Learn more ↗
- Custom themes & Elementor
- Custom plugins & APIs
- Payment & shipping integrations
- Affiliate integrations (Tapfiliate)
- Speed: A-grade, 95+ PageSpeed
- Care plans & fixes
Performance campaigns that pay for themselves, including more than £5M in Google Ads revenue for one client. I also handle daily social posting, community replies and short-form reels for chauffeur brands. Learn more ↗
- Google Ads
- Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)
- Microsoft / Bing Ads
- GTM, Pixel & conversion tracking
- Merchant Center feeds
- Reels & daily content
Technical SEO first, then content and authority. I've taken a UK e-commerce domain to DA 38 with more than 1,500 backlinks and doubled its organic traffic. Learn more ↗
- Technical audits & fixes
- Core Web Vitals
- Schema & sitemaps
- Rank Math setup
- LLMs.txt for AI search
- Off-page & backlinks
Campaigns that reach the inbox. I set up domain email with SPF, DKIM and DMARC, fix broken server mail, and build targeted lists and automations for publishers and service brands. Learn more ↗
- Brevo, Mailchimp, Moosend
- Mailgun & transactional mail
- SPF, DKIM & DMARC
- Server email fixes
- List building & research
- Automations & newsletters
More than 20 servers managed, and 4 fully managed right now over SSH, plus 40+ client Hostinger accounts. That covers Ubuntu, SSL, tool installs, malware, bot and scraping protection, migrations, crash recovery and DDoS mitigation. Learn more ↗
- Ubuntu servers over SSH
- SSL certificates
- Tool, app & LLM installs
- Malware protection
- Bot & scraping protection
- Domain, SPF, DKIM & DMARC
Research-grade data work. I deploy and fine-tune local LLMs on multi-GPU rigs, build scraping pipelines, and write custom tools that turn PDFs, images and websites into clean datasets. Learn more ↗
- Local LLM deployment & tuning
- LLM-powered web apps
- Selenium scraping pipelines
- PDF & image-to-text tools
- Custom data extractors
- Data analysis & dashboards
How I work
From the first
brief to live.
01 / 04
Diagnose what's leaking.
I audit the code, speed, SEO, servers, email and ad accounts, then find exactly where you're losing traffic, leads or money.
- Speed & CWV
- SEO audit
- Security scan
- Ads audit
02 / 04
Build it properly.
React, Laravel, Flutter or WordPress, whichever fits the problem. Clean, documented code that your next developer won't curse.
- Web apps
- Mobile apps
- E-commerce
03 / 04
Launch on solid ground.
Hardened servers with SSL, caching, a CDN, daily backups and domain email that actually lands in the inbox.
- SSH & servers
- Cloudflare
- SPF / DKIM
04 / 04
Scale what works.
Google, Meta and Bing Ads, SEO, email and social, tracked end to end so every pound has a job.
- Paid ads
- SEO
- Social
Behind the scenes
Servers that
stay up. Inboxes
that land.
I've managed more than 20 servers, and 4 are fully under my management right now over SSH. That covers Ubuntu, SSL, tool installs, malware protection and bot and scraping protection on every one. I also look after 40+ client Hostinger accounts, down to the domain, SPF, DKIM, DMARC and every other email setting.
4 fully managed now20+ servers managed40+ Hostinger clients
Need a server managed? ↗
Ubuntu over SSH
Servers set up, secured and run from the command line, with tools and apps installed as needed.
SSL certificates
Certificates issued and auto-renewed on every domain, with HTTPS enforced everywhere.
Malware protection
Scanning, clean-ups and hardening. Infected servers restored and kept clean.
Bot & scraping protection
Bad bots, scrapers and abusive traffic blocked on all four managed servers.
SPF · DKIM · DMARC
Domain DNS and email authentication so messages land in the inbox, not spam.
Migrations & backups
Server-to-server moves with no lost orders or email, plus automated daily backups.
Speed & Cloudflare edge
Varnish, object caching and Cloudflare protection for A-grade performance.
Crash & DDoS recovery
Crashed sites back online and a large-scale DDoS attack mitigated.
NUST SEECS · Full-stack developer
Custom apps.
Real data.
At NUST SEECS I work mainly as a full-stack developer, building custom apps for research projects like the UKRI-sponsored S2Cool climate platform, and running the department's live websites. I'm also a Research Assistant under Dr. Moazam Fraz, and I built the lab's pooled GPU cluster for local LLMs.
Top project · UKRI · NUST MachVIS
S2Cool Pakistan Climate Platform
I scraped weather data from all over Pakistan (15 years of history), turned it into formulas and put it on a live map with temperature, wind, humidity and dew-point layers. It's deployed on Vercel.
Next.jsSeleniumFormulasVercel
Read the case study ↗
GPU cluster for local LLMs ↗
I pooled an RTX 5080, an RTX 4080, an A100 and a 128 GB GPU into one cluster. The lab's AI engineers now run Llama and other models locally for their research.
Llama4 GPUsFine-tuning
LLM-powered scrapers
Scrapers that use LLMs to adapt to each website's layout, with custom scripts for many publishers and protected sites. They extract emails, authors and titles from PDFs.
ScrapersPDF & OCR3 publishers
Toolbox
The stack I reach for.
Build
- React
- Next.js
- Laravel
- PHP
- JavaScript
- Tailwind CSS
- REST APIs
Apps & CMS
- Flutter
- Firebase
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- Shopify
- Elementor
- GitHub
Grow
- Google Ads
- Meta Ads
- Bing Ads
- Tag Manager
- Merchant Center
- Clarity & Matomo
- SEO & Schema
- Brevo
- Mailchimp
- Moosend
- Mailgun
- SPF · DKIM · DMARC
- Domain mailboxes
Ops & AI
- Linux & Windows Server
- SSH
- Cloudflare Enterprise
- Varnish & object cache
- Python & Selenium
- Local LLMs
What clients say
5.0/ 5
481 reviews on Fiverr, 97% five-star, Level 2 seller
100%
Job Success
Upwork: $10K+ earned, 62 jobs, every rating 5.0, ID verified
Clients in the US, Europe, Japan and beyond keep coming back. On Upwork they most often describe me as:
15× Reliable14× Clear Communicator11× Committed to Quality10× Professional
★★★★★Upwork
“By far, the best contractor we have worked with on Upwork. Syed told us the project would be delivered within a half hour, and he did just that. Highly recommend working with him - you won't be sorry.”
★★★★★Upwork
“This is my go to freelancer, I have been working with him for nearly 3 years! And still I keep on coming back for more work to give him! Highly recommended! … The website is well optimized, it opens in less than a second.”
★★★★★Fiverr
“Always a pleasure working with Syed! Great work and very knowledgeable.”
★★★★★Upwork
“I hired Syed Taqi M. to design, build & develop my e-commerce word press site. His communication & professionalism were outstanding. I was extremely happy with the work done. Highly Recommend”
★★★★★Upwork
“Syed always delivers. I have trusted him with 4 projects now and they are all delivered with professionalism and exactly delivered (with a few extra surprises) as I have briefed. … He is my number 1 go to when it comes to anything I need with my wordpress sites.”
★★★★★Upwork
“he is my go-to guy for anything wordpress. I can always rely on Syed no matter what and when. He is one of the best discoveries and pros on Upwork”
★★★★★Upwork
“Super fast, high quality and excellent communication. He is a master at website creation. I’ve used his services time and time again and he never disappoints. Highly recommended!”
★★★★★ “Taqi is the BEST in the business! … I hope he never leaves his business, I don't know what I'd do!” Upwork✦★★★★★ “He did an amazing job fixing one of our website.” Fiverr · United States✦★★★★★ “Excellent work. First draft itself was perfect. It was also delivered way ahead of schedule.” Upwork✦★★★★★ “Excellent work, thank you so much” Fiverr · Germany✦★★★★★ “Syed was amazing. He finished the task much sooner than he quoted and did a fantastic job. Absolutely will hire again.” Upwork✦★★★★★ “Great customer services. Gets the job done. 5/5” Fiverr · United States✦★★★★★ “He is very knowledgeable which allows him to understand our needs and recommends all possible solutions towards our problems.” Upwork✦★★★★★ “Highly recommend” Fiverr · Japan✦★★★★★ “I have been working with Syed as my freelancer Wordpress pro for years and he's consistency and knowledge of wordpress makes him one of the best discoveries on Upwork” Upwork✦★★★★★ “He was professional, efficient, and provided excellent communication throughout the entire project.” Upwork✦★★★★★ “The price is fair and I would definitely recommend working with Syed!” Upwork✦
Good work starts with good people
Clients & collaborators.
Kristin Richardson Jordan (NYC Council)NUST SEECSMachVIS LabUKRI · S2CoolSwiss Made DirectOriginMadeGMH Chauffeur ServicesAcrylic Sheet Cut To SizeSolved6Blust OnNorthwest Chauffeur SpecialistScholar PublishingResearchInn
Julixa MediaConsultingLeapICESCO ChairZS DentalSarfraz ul UloomKGO Law FirmBotti LawGU Energy UKXclusive ChauffeursCleary & Co.Pristine CompetitionsHardings Furniture
Major Computer Science · Air University
Google Project Management Certificate ↗
Google IT Support Certificate ↗
+4 Google IT Security, Digital Marketing, Python, UX ↗
LinkedIn 500+ connections ↗
NUST SEECS full-stack developer
Featured Julixa Media team spotlight ↗
Articles
Notes from
the field.
LLM-powered scraping: why smart scrapers beat brittle selectors
Scrapers break when sites change. How I use LLMs to read each layout, script each publisher and pull emails, authors and titles from PDFs.
Pooling GPUs for local LLMs: lessons from a university lab
How we pooled an RTX 5080, RTX 4080, A100 and a 128 GB GPU into one shared cluster for Llama and other local LLMs at NUST, and what to plan for.
Local SEO for political campaigns: lessons from Harlem
How a keyword for every page and a fixed Google Business Profile helped first-time candidate Kristin Richardson Jordan rank #1 in a primary won by 114 votes.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Who is Syed Taqi (smtaqimz)?
I'm a full-stack developer, server engineer and performance marketer, working remotely with clients worldwide since 2019. I'm a full-stack developer at NUST SEECS and Head of IT for Swiss Made Direct and OriginMade.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes. I work fully remotely, and most of my clients are in the UK, US and Europe, with others in Australia, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. My Fiverr profile has a 5.0 rating from 481 reviews, and I have 100% Job Success on Upwork across 62 jobs.
What can you build?
Websites, WooCommerce and Shopify stores, custom web apps and portals, and iOS and Android apps. Examples are the GMH Rides and GMH Chauffeur apps, which are live on both stores.
Can you manage my server, hosting and email?
Yes. I've managed more than 20 servers, 4 of them fully right now over SSH, plus 40+ client Hostinger accounts. That covers SSL, malware, bot and scraping protection, backups, DNS, SPF, DKIM and DMARC.
Can you grow traffic and sales, not just build the site?
Yes. I run SEO, Google, Meta and Bing Ads, and email marketing. Results include £5M+ in revenue from Google Ads for one retailer, page 7 to #1 on Google, and 10+ organic orders a day with no ads.
How do we start?
Send a message through the contact page, email or WhatsApp with what you're building, fixing or growing. I'll reply with questions and next steps.