
Farooq Amin
Verified Expert in Engineering
MERN Stack Developer
East Liverpool, OH, United States
Toptal member since January 21, 2026
Farooq is a full-stack developer who builds scalable, production-ready systems across the back end and front end. Working with Node.js, React, Express, and Python, he designs clean APIs, microservices, and user-focused interfaces. Farooq enjoys owning architecture decisions, optimizing performance, and shipping reliable solutions that scale to meet real-world demands.
Portfolio
Experience
- React - 8 years
- Node.js - 8 years
- MySQL - 8 years
- MERN Stack - 8 years
- Redux - 8 years
- Socket.IO - 8 years
- Database Schema Design - 3 years
- System Architecture Design - 3 years
Preferred Environment
Jira, Visual Studio, Slack, GitHub Copilot Chat, GitHub, pgAdmin, Docker, AWS Deployment, System Architecture Design, Database Schema Design
The most amazing...
...solution I've built is a social media scheduling web app with AI-powered content generation and automation that streamlines posting and boosts engagement.
Work Experience
Senior Full-stack JavaScript Engineer
Joe Palank
- Conducted a comprehensive website audit covering performance, SEO, security, and accessibility, identifying over 50 critical and minor issues affecting site functionality and user experience.
- Optimized page load speed, reducing average load time by 45%, improving Core Web Vitals scores across desktop and mobile.
- Identified and fixed JavaScript and CSS errors, eliminating front-end glitches and enhancing user interaction across all major browsers.
- Cleaned up and optimized database queries and image assets, reducing server load by 25% and improving overall site performance.
Senior Software Engineer
Zeerac.com
- Supervised a software engineering team in the development of a real estate application.
- Diagnosed and rapidly resolved live issues on production systems during client calls, minimizing downtime and impact.
- Ensured efficient and responsible production deployment.
- Supported and trained the technology team on emerging technologies and best-practice methodologies.
MERN Stack Developer
Techverx
- Delivered scalable full-stack web applications using Node.js, Python, and React, improving system performance and reliability across multiple client projects.
- Directed the development of end-to-end features from architecture to deployment, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainable codebases.
- Built reusable front-end components and back-end services that reduced development time and improved consistency across projects.
- Improved CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows, resulting in faster releases and fewer production issues.
- Refactored legacy systems into modern, modular architectures, increasing performance and simplifying future enhancements.
- Mentored junior developers through code reviews and technical guidance, improving team productivity and code quality.
MERN Stack Developer
Lomray Software
- Delivered scalable full-stack web applications using Node.js, Python, and React, improving system performance and reliability across multiple client projects.
- Designed and implemented microservices and REST APIs that supported high-traffic workloads and enabled faster feature development.
- Collaborated closely with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into clean, production-ready solutions.
Software Engineer
Codal
- Delivered scalable full-stack web applications using Node.js, Python, and React, improving system performance and reliability across multiple client projects.
- Designed and implemented microservices and REST APIs that supported high-traffic workloads and enabled faster feature development.
- Collaborated closely with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into clean, production-ready solutions.
- Optimized application performance and database queries, reducing response times and improving overall user experience.
- Integrated AI-driven automation and 3rd-party services to streamline workflows and enhance product functionality.
Experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) - Lahore, Pakistan
Certifications
Full Stack Web Development with MERN STACK & GenAI 2025
Udemy
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, Node.js, Socket.IO, Three.js, REST APIs, Vue, HTML5 Web Workers, WebGL, Mapbox API, Fabric.js, React Testing Library, Stripe, API Development, Stripe API, OpenAI API, Google Sheets API, Twilio API, React Query, Calendly API, OpenAPI, Google Maps, Google Maps API, Google Calendar API, PayPal API, GraphQL API, Framer Motion, Google API, SQLAlchemy, Typeform, Leaflet, Claude API, Plaid API, Shopify API, AWS Amplify, Puppeteer, Stripe Connect, Stripe Connect API, SendGrid API, HubSpot API, LinkedIn API, Vue 3, Gmail API, OpenCV, D3.js, QuickBooks API, WordPress API, NumPy, Chart.js, Playwright, Plotly.js, Recharts
Tools
Visual Studio, Slack, Canvas, Webpack, Google Sheets, Auth0, Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics, GitHub, MongoDB Atlas, TanStack Router, RTK Query, Jira, n8n, Claude, Vitest, Figma, Shadcn, SendGrid, Claude Code, Bubble, Zapier, Git, ComfyUI, ChatGPT, GIS, Zoom, NPM, Notion API, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Web Services, pgAdmin, AWS Deployment, Prisma, RabbitMQ, Hotjar, Apache Iceberg, Prism, Notion, Agora, Claude Agent SDK, Codex, Retool
Languages
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, CSS, HTML, HTML5, CSS3, GraphQL, TypeScript 5, Bash, PHP, Python 3
Frameworks
Next.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS, Express.js, NestJS, OAuth 2, Vanilla JS, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Material UI, Ant Design, React Native, Svelte, Jest, Scrapy, Django, Nuxt.js, Swagger, Core Services, Bootstrap, Laravel, Cypress, Angular, Spark, PassKit, AngularJS
Paradigms
Responsive Web Design (RWD), Microservices, Microservices Architecture, Database Design, Back-end Architecture, Best Practices, Web Architecture, Mobile Design, REST, Responsive, UI Design, UX Design, Scalable Application, REST API Architecture, B2B, Scrum, ETL, Continuous Delivery (CD), Continuous Integration (CI), Unit Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Application Architecture, HIPAA Compliance, DevOps, Load Testing, Event-driven Architecture, Automation, Testing, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), Real-time Systems, CSRF Protection
Platforms
Firebase, Mapbox, Replit, Vercel, WordPress, Web, WooCommerce, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Webflow, Webflow CMS, Shopify, Google Ads, AWS Lambda, Storyblok, Linux, YouTube, HubSpot, Hostinger, Blockchain, Contentful, Netlify, Azure, LAMP, DigitalOcean, Twilio, GoHighLevel, Salesforce, Databricks
Storage
MySQL, PostgreSQL, JSON, NoSQL, Database Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, MongoDB, Redis, Amazon Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB, MariaDB, Data Pipelines, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Database Management, SQLite, PostGIS, SQL Stored Procedures, WP Engine, Elasticsearch, Cloud Deployment, Data Integration, RavenDB, Google Cloud
Industry Expertise
Project Management, Social Media, Marketing, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Trading Systems
Other
MERN Stack, Web Development, Supabase, WebSockets, GitHub Copilot Chat, Full-stack, Tailwind UI, FastAPI, Front-end Architecture, Proof of Concept (POC), Project Estimation, Project Discovery, Front-end, APIs, RESTFul APIs, OAuth, Communication, Data Privacy, Performance Optimization, Software Architecture, API Integration, Security, SVG, SaaS, Document Management, User Interface (UI), Architecture, Dashboards, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Server-side Rendering (SSR), SDKs, Back-end, User Experience (UX), Cloudflare, Authentication, Code Review, Database Optimization, Performance Tuning, Web Scalability, Back-end Admin Systems, Infrastructure, Full-stack Development, Problem Solving, Scalable Architecture, Cookies, Reporting, Front-end Development, Technical Leadership, eCommerce, eCommerce Development, Payment Processing, Multi-tenant SaaS, Web Applications, No-code Development, Software Design, High-availability Systems, Scalability, Consulting, Back-end Development, Software Development, Third-party Integration, Static Site Generators, Early-stage Startups, Low Code, Mobile First, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Responsive UI, Platforms, Third-party APIs, JSON REST APIs, Aesthetics, Figma to React, Web App Development, Product Management, API Gateways, Startup Consulting, Technical Project Management, Branding, Consumer-focused Web Development, Digital Design, Website Design, Error Logging, Integration, Software Engineering, Payments, Ajax, Multi-tenant Architecture, Real-time Data, Leadership, Finance APIs, Financial APIs, Startups, Workflows, PayPal, SaaS Architecture, Authorization, Booking, Hotels & Lodging, Reservation Flow, Computer Science, Website Performance, AI Integration, OpenAI, System Architecture Design, Database Schema Design, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Single Sign-on (SSO), Web Scraping, Feasibility Studies, SvelteKit, Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), Vector Databases, Application State Management, CI/CD Pipelines, Framer, Payment Gateways, Software as a Service (SaaS), Solution Architecture, Cursor AI, Algorithms, Data Security, Cryptocurrency APIs, Airtable, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Satellite Images, Node-Level Geometry Editing, 3D, Mobile Apps, Cloud Architecture, Fintech, Large Language Models (LLMs), Data Modeling, System Design, Application Performance Optimization, Messaging Patterns, Performance, Webhooks, Payment APIs, Caching, Data Visualization, Meta Ads, GitHub Actions, Stripe Payments, Stripe Marketplace, Data Scraping, Scraping, AdminJS, HIPAA, Headless CMS, Compliance, Cloud Foundation, Deployment, Enterprise Systems, Shell Scripting, Supabase Auth, Large-scale Projects, Data Engineering, PDF, PDF Conversion, Server Configuration, SSL Certificates, Crypto, Leaderboards, Instagram, TikTok, Page Speed Optimization, HubSpot CRM, ChatGPT API, Document Parsing, Gemini API, Data Science, Mobile eCommerce, Know Your Customer (KYC), Marketplaces, API Connectors, AI-generated Code, AI Tools, Cloud, Vibe Coding, Source Code Review, Lovable, IT Security, Scripting, Workflow Automation, SMS, Subscriptions, Migration, Legacy Code, Strapi, OWASP, Core Web Vitals, System Architecture, CRM, Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare Software, Healthcare IT, Scalable Platforms, Scaling, Website Data Scraping, Media, Design Systems, AI Copilots, 3D Animation, Animation, Widgets, Automations, DocuSign, Email Integration, ETL Pipelines, Data Extraction, Data Processing Automation, Data Transformation, ETL Tools, AWS Certified Solution Architect, Cloud Storage, Airtable Automations, Word Embedding, Pgvector, Web Servers, LLM Integration, Speech-to-Text (STT), Text-to-Speech (TTS), Prompt Engineering, Finance, PWA, Serverless, Zoho, Document Processing, Open-source LLMs, Platform Engineering, Security Engineering, Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Row-level Security (RLS), AI-assisted Development, Know Your Business (KYB), Open Banking APIs, Large-scale Distributed Systems, Web Server Development, Web Security, Financial Data, WordPress Plugins, User Flows, Application Modernization, Microsoft Graph API, Data Analysis, Data Mining, AWS Cloud Architecture, System Integration, Google Tag Manager, LangChain, Convex, Audits, Amazon RDS, Vite, Credit Ratings, Prismic, AI Agents, Trading, call sheet, sport trading, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), Agentic AI, Linux Servers, Computer Vision, Image Manipulation, Statistics, Video Encoding, AI Programming, Tools, ACH Payments, Open Banking, Gemini
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