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Abdul Waheed

Biography

Hello, I'm Abdul Waheed, a self-taught Full Stack Software Engineer specializing in the MERN stack and modern web technologies. With 3 years of professional experience, I've honed my skills in building robust and scalable applications using Node.js, React, Next.js, and TypeScript. My expertise extends to database management with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

My journey in software development has been driven by curiosity and a passion for problem-solving. I've expanded my skillset to include Python, Django, Ruby on Rails, and Angular, allowing me to adapt to diverse project requirements. I hold a MERN Stack certification, validating my proficiency in this powerful technology stack.

I'm committed to creating intuitive, high-performance solutions that seamlessly integrate front-end and back-end systems. My approach combines technical expertise with a keen eye for user-centered design, ensuring that every project I undertake not only functions flawlessly but also delivers an exceptional user experience.

As a continuous learner, I'm always exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance my capabilities and deliver cutting-edge solutions to my clients.

Experience

Apr 2023 - Aug 2024

Software Engineer@Methvin

New Zealand - Remote
  • Led the migration of legacy codebase to modern tech stack (TypeScript, React, Redux, AWS), supporting $5 million annual revenue.
  • Optimized frontend performance through code splitting and caching, reducing initial load time by 60%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks and gather business requirements.
  • Architected microservices using Node.js, Express, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Kafka, increasing paid customers by 30%.
  • Mentored junior developers through training sessions and code reviews.

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

Software Engineer@Contour Software

Karachi, Pakistan - Onsite
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and TypeScript, deployed on AWS (EC2, S3).
  • Developed and maintained frontend for 5 e-commerce applications using Next.js, TypeScript, Redux, React Query, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Created comprehensive API documentation, improving developer productivity by 200%.
  • Implemented user review system and Stripe payment integration for an LMS application (Angular, RxJS, Tailwind CSS), generating $500K quarterly revenue.

Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

Software Engineer (Fintech)@O3 Interfaces

Karachi, Pakistan - Onsite
  • Collaborated on RESTful API integration for frontend applications, liaising with backend teams and partner companies.
  • Transformed Figma designs into scalable code for user account management dashboards using React, Bootstrap, and Styled Components.
  • Contributed to the UBL digital mobile application (8M+ installs) using the Temenos framework, supporting millions of daily transactions.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering in Electronic Engineering (Jan 2018 - Oct 2021)

Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

My Tech Stack

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Redux
TanStack Query
AWS
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Express.js
Node.js
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Drizzle
WebRTC
Angular
Python
Ruby
Bootstrap
AWS EC2
Svelte
Apache Kafka
DynamoDB
Django
AWS Amplify
Ruby on Rails