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.
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.
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.
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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