About Reena Parekh


Hi, I am Reena Parekh, a Senior Magento Backend Developer/Technical Lead, currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

My passion for Coding started from a very young age. I hold a Masters Degree in Computer Applications. When I am not coding I enjoy Strength Training, Traveling and Reading.
My career spans over 15 years, and since then I have worked as a:
  • Magento Developer
  • Designer
  • SEO Specialist
  • Social Media Strategist
  • Online Reputation Manager
On this blog, I am sharing my knowledge gained through experience in all of these roles.

I have traveled to 13 countries as a Solo Traveller, and lived in 4 different Countries, so far. So you might see me posting about travel occasionally here.

If you wish to HIRE ME, you can reach out via following platforms. I typically respond within 24-48 hours unless my life is keeping me super busy in one of it's adventures:

I hope you enjoy my blog ! Thank you for being here :)

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