Transforming complex business challenges into elegant, high-performance, and scalable software solutions. With 3+ years of engineering experience spanning modern frontend architectures (Next.js, React Native), robust backend microservices (Node.js, FastAPI), AI/ML & Agentic integrations (Gemini API, LangChain, RAG), and CI/CD automation, I deliver clean code that drives measurable business outcomes.

• 10+ Production Projects Shipped (Web, Mobile & AI)
• 3+ Years of Commercial & Full-Stack Engineering Experience
• 25+ Modern Engineering Technologies Mastered
• 99% Stakeholder & Client Satisfaction Rate
• 55% Average Page Speed Optimization Achieved across Web Apps

ZiriumAI | Onsite (Peshawar, Pakistan) | June 2026 – Present

• Engineered and maintained high-performance customer-facing Next.js applications using TypeScript and Tailwind CSS, increasing overall application stability and responsiveness.
• Advocated for developer-centric integrations, API usability, and comprehensive documentation to optimize team workflows and accelerate feature delivery cycles.
• Collaborated with product and design teams to build modular, accessible UI component systems utilizing Radix UI and shadcn/ui, boosting internal development efficiency by 20%.
• Tech Stack: Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, DevEx, API Architecture.

Freelance / Self-Employed | Remote | Jan 2023 – Present

• Delivered end-to-end web and mobile applications for 5+ startups from scoping and MVP stage through scaled production deployment as sole technical lead.
• Integrated OpenAI (GPT-4o) and Google Gemini APIs into client applications to power AI chatbots, resume analyzers, and recommendation engines, directly boosting user retention.
• Halved client mobile development costs by engineering cross-platform iOS and Android apps with React Native (Expo).
• Designed and deployed secure REST APIs using Node.js/Express and FastAPI with JWT authentication, MongoDB schemas, and CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions.
• Tech Stack: React Native, Expo, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, FastAPI, MongoDB, OpenAI API, Google Gemini API, GitHub Actions.

Insite | Remote | July 2025 – October 2025

• Conducted comprehensive usability and quality assurance (QA) testing on beta product releases, delivering detailed technical diagnostics to core engineering teams.
• Conducted targeted market and technical research that directly influenced key feature roadmaps and release strategies.
• Contributed to developer community forums on safe practices for Large Language Model (LLM) prompt engineering and agent tool execution.
• Tech Stack: Software QA, UX Research, Product Analytics, LLM Prompting, Community Relations.

Zypher Enterprise | Onsite (Peshawar, Pakistan) | July 2025 – September 2025

• Developed and launched 5+ high-traffic web applications with a mobile-first philosophy, driving a 45% increase in mobile user engagement.
• Accelerated page load times by 55% through code splitting, dynamic dynamic imports, lazy loading, and asset bundle optimizations.
• Worked closely with UX designers to craft pixel-perfect, accessible, and high-performance interfaces.
• Implemented comprehensive unit and integration test suites with Jest and Vitest, achieving 85% code coverage.
• Tech Stack: React.js, TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Jest, Vitest, Git.

Clouditecture | Hybrid | November 2024 – April 2025

• Architected and deployed containerized microservices handling 10K+ daily API requests built with Node.js, Express, and FastAPI.
• Authored secure RESTful endpoints featuring JWT authorization, mitigating security vulnerabilities by 60%.
• Optimized SQL database query structures and integrated Redis caching, cutting API response latency by 50%.
• Established structured logging, error handling, and health-check monitoring to guarantee 99.9% service availability.
• Tech Stack: Node.js, Express.js, Python, FastAPI, Docker, Redis, SQL, JWT, Microservices.

HiSkyTech | Remote | August 2024 – September 2024

• Engineered internal web automation tools that automated repetitive data entry workflows, reducing manual team processing time by 35%.
• Refactored Node.js API endpoints, delivering a 40% reduction in server latency.
• Collaborated on key React UI features, contributing to a 25% increase in average user session duration.
• Tech Stack: JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, RESTful APIs, Git, Responsive Styling.

Iqra National University | Peshawar, Pakistan | 2022 – 2026

• Established a strong theoretical and practical foundation in computer science, software architecture, algorithm design, and AI systems.
• Completed advanced coursework in AI/ML, data science, and cloud/mobile software engineering using Python and TypeScript.
• Core Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), Software Engineering, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Probability & Statistics.

Production-Ready Monorepo for Reusable AI Engineering & Motion Design Skills

• Overview: A production-ready monorepo combining multi-agent capabilities: reusable AI engineering skill packs, high-taste UI/UX motion design skills, 3D scroll-driven animation engine (lets-scroll), and CareerPromptLibrary.
• Key Features: 18+ AI engineering skills, UI/UX & motion skills, unbroken 3D scroll engine, 45+ career prompts.
• Tech Stack: AI Agents, TypeScript, Next.js, Motion
• Links: GitHub Repository

Production-Ready Open-Source Framework for Autonomous AI Agents

• Overview: A modular, production-ready framework providing standardized skill packs for autonomous coding agents (Claude, Antigravity, Codex). Standardizes tasks like testing, security audits, performance profiling, and prompt engineering.
• Key Features: Standardized SKILL.md specification, destructive command guards, modular execution templates.
• Tech Stack: AI Agents, TypeScript, Node.js, CI/CD
• Links: GitHub Repository

Next-Generation Career Optimization Dashboard

• Overview: Enterprise-grade AI platform utilizing Google Gemini LLM API to automate tailored resume analysis, cover letter generation, and interactive interview simulations.
• Key Features: Real-time AI score, ATS optimization, STAR interview coach.
• Tech Stack: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Express.js, FastAPI, Google Gemini API
• Links: Live Demo

AI Recruitment & Candidate Evaluation Engine

• Overview: Next-gen recruitment platform designed to parse candidate resumes, analyze job description alignment, and streamline hiring workflows, cutting hiring cycles by 50%.
• Key Features: Parsing pipeline, match scoring, automated interview loop scheduling.
• Tech Stack: React, Tailwind CSS, FastAPI, Express.js, NeonDB
• Links: Live Demo

Conversational Learning for Digital PDF Content

• Overview: Smart digital library utilizing Next.js, Radix UI, and AI voice integrations (Vapi AI) to transform static PDFs into interactive, spoken-dialogue learning sessions.
• Key Features: Voice dialogue, PDF indexing, real-time audio interaction.
• Tech Stack: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, MongoDB, Vapi AI
• Links: Live Demo

Automated Code Quality & Security Vulnerability Analyzer

• Overview: AI-driven code analysis and review agent leveraging LangChain and Node.js to evaluate repository quality, safety vulnerabilities, and maintainability with chat-assisted feedback.
• Key Features: Vulnerability scanning, refactoring suggestions, interactive agent chat.
• Tech Stack: React, Tailwind CSS, Express.js, LangChain
• Links: Live Demo

Cross-Platform Mobile App with Apple Liquid Glass UI

• Overview: Personal finance mobile manager built with React Native and Expo SDK 57, featuring Apple Liquid Glass 3D UI styling, offline-first dual repository architecture, Appwrite sync, and bilingual (English/Urdu) support.
• Key Features: Offline storage, Appwrite sync, expense visualization charts, bilingual toggle.
• Tech Stack: React Native, Expo, NativeWind, Appwrite

Sleek Utility Mobile App with Fluid Animations

• Overview: Mobile QR code utility built with Expo and React Native Reanimated, enabling dynamic QR creation, custom styling, file sharing, and file system management.
• Tech Stack: React Native, Expo, NativeWind

I am always open to discussing full-time engineering roles, remote contract opportunities, AI/ML integrations, or technical partnerships.

• Email: mrafiqdot825@gmail.com / rafkhan9323@gmail.com
• Portfolio: mrafiq.vercel.app
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