Zaid Akhter

Muhammad Zaid Akhter

Software Engineer in Karachi, PK.

Hi there! I'm Zaid and I've been working as a software engineer for the past 3 years, mainly as a freelancer on Upwork. During this time, I have successfully delivered projects for businesses of all sizes worldwide.

Most of my professional experience has been with technologies such as React.js and Node.js. Currently, I am seeking opportunities to further expand my knowledge and create a positive impact with my skills.

Projects

Mar 2022 - Jul 2024

Booking Platform

Full-stack Developer

Collaborated with WPM Digital to build a booking platform that offers restorative experiences in secluded regional areas across Australia.

  • Engineered a custom headless e-commerce solution using WordPress (as a headless CMS), Redis, Next.js, and several third-party APIs such as Google Maps, Stripe, MailGun, etc.
  • Implemented a seamless checkout system with Afterpay (buy now, pay later) and GiftUp (gift cards) integrations to increase sales.

Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

ConcertRx

Full-stack Developer

ConcertRx is a software to help pharmacies deliver a superior patient experience through effortless, personalized, and proactive interventions.

  • Designed and deployed the software from scratch, leading a team of 2 to build it using React.js, Nest.js, Redis, Auth0, Stripe, Twilio, and MySQL.
  • Built internal tools to help the team verify customer information and onboard them efficiently.
DBSDBSDBS

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

Datta + Baum Studio

Front-end Developer

Datta + Baum Studio is a product design studio that creates thought-provoking designs.

  • Developed an already designed website using Astro, React.js and Tailwind CSS and integrated web serial to allow for resetting the watch time from the browser.
  • Optimized the site for performance and accessibility, scoring 95+ for all pages on Lighthouse.
DBSDBSDBS

I highly recommend Zaid as a highly skilled web developer. He built our site from scratch and demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and dedication. His attention to detail ensured a seamless user experience, and his problem-solving skills were instrumental in overcoming complex challenges.

Saurabh Datta

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

MarketX Platform

Full-stack Developer

MarketX is a platform that provides family offices, funds, and high net worth individuals access to high-growth private tech investment opportunities.

  • I was responsible for enhancing existing user-facing pages and created new admin pages, as well as several landing pages for marketing, using Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma ORM, GraphQL, and Tailwind CSS.
  • I also completed a redesign of the Infinify platform improving the overall user experience and composed a landing page for the platform.
DBSDBSDBS

Zaid was great to work with. He delivered high-quality code and suggested additional features proactively. One of the best freelancers we hired and we are already planning follow-up projects with him.

Jan Koeppen

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

PrivacyBrain

Full-stack Developer

PrivacyBrain is a service that helps companies remove their employees' personal information from the internet, safeguarding them against physical and online threats such as stalking, identity theft, and online harassment.

  • I worked under Jen Pineda in a team of 4 to develop the insights dashboard and automate internal workflows using Retool and PostgREST.
  • Also improved performance and reliability by eliminating unnecessary code from the project and upgrading old React class components to use hooks.

Zaid is a fantastic developer. His technical knowledge, attention to detail, and communication are excellent. He handled our work very professionally and diligently for over a year. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional full-stack dev!

Elliot Adams

Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

Planlogic

Front-end Developer

Planlogic specializes in providing financial planning solutions and advice production services to help financial advisers streamline their processes and deliver successful outcomes for their clients throughout Australia.

  • I was the lead front-end developer in a team of 4. My primary responsibility was developing the Digital Request Form, adding key features such as data visualization, real-time editing, drag-and-drop editing, and chat.
  • Additonally, I developed the UI for the Digital SOA Tool using React.js and Tailwind CSS and added engaging visuals to make complex information accessible to financial planners.

Zaid was a fantastic developer. He handled our work very professionally and diligently for several years and we will be hiring him as a FT developer to support our project. Highly recommend him to any one else!

Sohan Dharmaraja

Work Experience

Sep 2020 - Present

Upwork

Full-stack Developer

  • Achieved the Top Rated Plus badge (top 3% of Upwork talent) within three years on the platform.
  • Maintained a professional and responsive approach resulting in 100% job success score.
  • Completed projects with clients from the United States, Australia, the UK, Germany, Singapore, and other countries.

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

Zenveus

Associate JavaScript Developer

  • Responsibilities included writing modern and performant code for a diverse array of clients, developing pixel-perfect user interfaces, and debugging code.
  • Worked on several full-stack applications and implemented key features such as a real-time notification system, localization for an eCommerce site, a custom video player for a driving hazards test, a Kanban board to manage deals, etc.

Education

Oct 2018 - Oct 2022

Bachelor of Engineering, Software

NED University of Engineering and Technology

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