Muhammad Afaq Raja

● Collaborate with a cross-functional international team to design and implement Funld, a cutting-edge review platform, utilizing TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js, and AWS. ● Architect and develop microservices and REST APIs with Node.js, significantly improving the platform's scalability and reliability. ● Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, enhancing deployment efficiency and achieving a 30% increase in overall platform performance. ● Design and create reusable components in React and Redux, contributing to a 60% improvement in user interface responsiveness and usability. ● Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team. ● Engage in Agile methodologies, participating in sprint planning and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

● Spearheaded the re-architecture of the Bullseye Engagement System, an HR platform serving over 10,000 users, migrating from .NET to Node.js and React to enhance performance by 40%. ● Developed scalable microservices to improve the platform's search functionality, resulting in an enhanced user experience and operational efficiency. ● Collaborated within a Scrum team to integrate design patterns, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices in software development. ● Implemented GraphQL APIs for efficient data retrieval and manipulation, streamlining interactions between the frontend and backend systems. ● Conducted performance testing and optimization, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions that improved system responsiveness. ● Maintained comprehensive documentation of technical specifications and development processes, facilitating knowledge transfer and onboarding for new team members.

● Developed a data visualization dashboard for viaPhoton, leveraging Vue.js and Node.js to provide real-time insights into fiber optic infrastructure performance. ● Created backend solutions using Node.js and Express, managing data from electrical devices and ensuring efficient API requests handling. ● Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, automating deployment processes and reducing release timeframes for new features and updates. ● Designed database schemas and integrated PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, and MySQL to optimize data storage and retrieval for high-volume applications. ● Collaborated with product managers and designers to refine application requirements and deliver solutions that align with user needs and business goals. ● Participated in regular Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives to enhance team collaboration and project delivery.

● Successfully completed diverse projects on Upwork, delivering high-quality full-stack web applications utilizing JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB. ● Designed and developed dynamic user interfaces that improved client engagement and user satisfaction, deploying applications on AWS for optimal performance. ● Collaborated with clients to gather requirements, providing tailored solutions that met business objectives and exceeded expectations. ● Implemented responsive design principles, ensuring applications were mobile-friendly and accessible across various devices. ● Utilized Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables, maintaining effective communication with clients throughout the development process. ● Enhanced code quality through rigorous testing and debugging, ensuring robust application performance and reliability.