Muhammad Zaid Akhter

Muhammad Zaid Akhter

Software Engineer

zaidakhter1202@gmail.com+92 331 8101315linkedin.com/in/zaidakhterrgithub.com/zaidakhterrKarachi, PK

Summary

As a software engineer with over 3 years of experience, I have worked extensively with technologies such as React.js and Node.js. I have successfully delivered projects for businesses of all sizes worldwide and I am now seeking opportunities to further expand my knowledge and create a positive impact with my skills.

Education

NED University of Engineering and Technology

Karachi, PK

Bachelor of Engineering, Software

Oct 2018 - Oct 2022

  • Final Grade: 3.62/4

Experience

Upwork

Sep 2020 - Jul 2024

Full-stack Developer

Remote

  • Achieved the Top Rated Plus badge (top 3% of Upwork talent), while maintaining a professional and responsive approach resulting in a 100% job success score.
  • Completed 10+ projects for clients from the United States, Australia, Germany, Singapore, etc.

Zenveus

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

Associate JavaScript Developer

Karachi, PK

  • 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.

Projects

Booking Platform

Mar 2022 - Jul 2024

  • 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.

ConcertRx

Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  • 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.

Datta + Baum Studio

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  • 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.

MarketX

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

  • MarketX provides high-net-worth investors access to private tech investment opportunities.
  • Enhanced 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.
  • Completed a redesign of the Infinify platform improving the overall user experience and composed a landing page for the platform.

Planlogic

Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Planlogic offers financial planning solutions to simplify the advice process for financial advisers throughout Australia.
  • Performed as the lead front-end developer in a team of 4 to build the Digital Request Form, adding key features such as data visualization, real-time editing, drag-and-drop editing, and chat.
  • Spearheaded the development of the Digital SOA Tool using React.js and Tailwind CSS and added engaging visuals to make complex information accessible to financial planners.

Skills

Software Engineering

  • Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design and Architecture, Project Management.

Programming Languages

  • JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, C, C++, Python.

Front-end Technologies

  • HTML, CSS, ReactJS, NextJS, Remix, GatsbyJS, Redux, Tailwind CSS, GraphQL.

Back-end Technologies

  • Node.js, Express.js, Nest.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, WebSockets, REST APIs, GraphQL APIs, Serverless functions.

Platforms & Tools

  • Git, GitHub, AWS, Stripe, Twilio, Auth0, Planetscale, Supabase, Firebase, Cloudflare, Vercel, Contentful, WordPress, Strapi, DatoCMS.