Nashid Shabazz, Developer in Houston, TX, United States
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Nashid Shabazz

Bio

Nashid is a senior full-stack .NET developer with over a decade of experience delivering enterprise applications for organizations like Global Medical Response and DXC Technology. He specializes in C#, .NET Core, Angular, and Azure cloud architecture, building scalable systems that integrate APIs, analytics, and data pipelines. A strong communicator and team player, Nashid thrives in Agile environments and excels in optimizing software for performance and reliability.

Portfolio

Freelance Clients
JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), Angular, React Native, Python, Ngrok...
FirmPilot AI Inc
Python, Web Scraping, Scrapy, Selenium, Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
Global Medical Response (GMR)
C#.NET, Angular, GraphQL, Azure DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, Python, RxJS...

Experience

  • Windows - 20 years
  • Websites - 17 years
  • .NET - 14 years
  • Linux - 14 years
  • Python - 8 years
  • PHP - 8 years
  • AngularJS - 8 years
  • Google Cloud - 6 years

Preferred Environment

Windows, Linux, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Visual Studio, Python, .NET, Angular, JavaScript, MySQL

The most amazing...

...things I've developed are full-stack .NET and cloud solutions that power emergency response systems used nationwide with near-zero downtime.

Work Experience

AI Data Trainer | Software Programmer

2020 - PRESENT
Freelance Clients
  • Trained AI models via prompt engineering, data annotation, and evaluation for multiple large language models (LLMs) and generative AI (GenAI) systems.
  • Designed and deployed web applications using Laravel, Python, React Native, AngularJS, Node.js, and PugJS with a strong focus on UX and maintainability.
  • Engineered AI-based scripts for data analysis and system automation, integrating them with APIs for performance optimization.
  • Leveraged Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Amazon SP-API, and Ads API to provide marketing support and integration. Set up marketing campaigns and affiliate links. Performed Google Analytics, SEO analysis, and created custom ad graphics with Photoshop.
Technologies: JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), Angular, React Native, Python, Ngrok, Data Annotation, Image Annotation, Voice Analysis, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Pug, Node.js, Laravel, HTML5, WordPress, WordPress SEO, Research, REST, Bootstrap, Material UI, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Linux, Web Scraping, Job Diva, HR Tools, VPS, Express.js, PHP, Image Analysis, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure Functions, Azure, Azure CLI, Google Sheets, Google Cloud SQL, Google BigQuery, OAuth, Gmail API, Gmail, Web Audio, Website Data Scraping, Databases, Adobe Photoshop, Audio Production, Technical Support, Consulting, Microservices, PyCharm, Amazon API, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, SEO Tools, Photoshop CS6, Photoshop CC, Web Performance Optimization (WPO), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Web Scraping Specialist

2025 - 2026
FirmPilot AI Inc
  • Designed and delivered a scalable web-scraping pipeline using headless browser automation and request optimization techniques, reliably extracting structured data from high-traffic, dynamically rendered websites with 99% data completeness.
  • Implemented advanced bot-detection mitigation strategies (session management, fingerprint rotation, adaptive throttling.
  • Automated data validation, normalization, and storage workflows, processing millions of records with consistent schema enforcement and reducing downstream data-cleaning effort by 60%.
Technologies: Python, Web Scraping, Scrapy, Selenium, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Playwright, Large Language Models (LLMs), CAPTCHA, Web Performance Optimization (WPO)

IT Systems Engineer

2021 - 2023
Global Medical Response (GMR)
  • Engineered multiple enterprise-level applications with secure back-end APIs and real-time dashboards supporting thousands of users in mission-critical emergency operations.
  • Migrated and optimized .NET projects for long-term scalability and Azure integration, significantly reducing maintenance overhead.
  • Implemented GraphQL APIs and microservices with RxJS, improving data access performance and real-time response by over 30%.
  • Automated DevOps pipelines in Azure, streamlining deployment, version control, and code review workflows.
  • Collaborated across QA, PM, and development teams using Agile and Scrum to deliver production-grade releases on tight deadlines.
  • Created custom data visualization tools and analytics integrations for operational reporting and compliance tracking.
Technologies: C#.NET, Angular, GraphQL, Azure DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, Python, RxJS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Domain-driven Design (DDD), LINQ, JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), ES6 Promises, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure CLI, Rapid7, CI/CD Pipelines, Swagger, Postman, YAML Pipelines, YAML, SQL, Production Support, ServiceNow, OAuth, Deployment, BigQuery, TypeScript, Web Performance Optimization (WPO), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

.NET Developer

2020 - 2021
EMPYREAN
  • Resolved system and framework configuration issues across .NET and Docker environments to ensure stable development pipelines.
  • Enhanced internal medical documentation tools and applications used for healthcare benefits processing.
  • Developed and refactored C# components for improved reliability and integration with SQL Server and RabbitMQ message queues.
  • Developed and refactored C# components for improved reliability and integration with SQL Server and RabbitMQ message queues.
Technologies: C#, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Excel, Bootstrap, Docker, Batch Scripting, RabbitMQ, Visual Studio, Kanban, Agile, Stakeholder Engagement, Microservices, HTML, Confluence, JavaScript, Wikis, Amazon API, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Test-driven Development (TDD)

Software Development Engineer

2019 - 2020
DXC Technology
  • Built and maintained enterprise web portals integrating Oracle and Vertica databases for real-time analytics and reporting.
  • Designed and deployed ETL pipelines from on-premises data centers to AWS cloud using Linux shell scripts and PHP.
  • Improved data flow automation by creating custom data pushers/pumps on RHEL, enabling near real-time updates for business intelligence dashboards.
  • Collaborated with data science teams to validate and visualize large-scale cloud data sets used in corporate decision-making.
  • Enhanced application monitoring and fault tolerance through logging and error-handling automation scripts.
Technologies: JavaScript, PHP, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), Amazon EC2, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Vertica, Oracle, SQL Views, RHEL, Linux, Bash Script, Shell Scripting, PhalconPHP, AngularJS, HTML5, Perl, APIs, Cron, Dashboards, ETL, SQL, SQL Functions, Amazon API, TypeScript, Web Performance Optimization (WPO), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Test-driven Development (TDD)

Software Engineer

2015 - 2019
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Developed and debugged high-performance web-based interfaces for hardware testing and performance visualization tools.
  • Integrated Python automation scripts for testing and compatibility validation of HPE server configurations.
  • Contributed to cross-platform migration efforts for internal systems using AngularJS, HTML5, and REST APIs.
  • Collaborated with distributed teams in hybrid settings to improve hardware-software reliability across multiple product lines.
Technologies: AngularJS, Angular 2, JavaScript, MongoDB, Linux RHEL/CentOS, RHEL 6, Linux, Windows, Jenkins, Atom, Python, Servers, Networking, Network Interface Card (NIC), Shell, Remote Work, Production Support, Single-page Applications (SPAs), Wikis, GitHub, Schematics, LAN Devices, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, APIs, REST, Debian Linux, Debugging, Windows Server, Linux Servers, Operating Systems, Network Switches, Computer Literacy, Lab, LAMP Server, Linux Virtual Server (LVS), VPN, Hardware, TypeScript, Web Performance Optimization (WPO), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Software Engineer

2014 - 2015
BPM Microsystems
  • Developed manufacturing support tools for embedded hardware programming and quality assurance systems.
  • Integrated testing utilities with production equipment to streamline data collection and improve throughput.
  • Assisted in code refactoring and software upgrades to align legacy codebases with new product requirements.
  • Supported end-user documentation and provided developer-level troubleshooting for critical applications.
Technologies: C++, Boost, Wikis, Production Support, Software Engineering, HTML, JavaScript, XML, Visual Studio .NET, CSS, Vendors & Suppliers, Hardware, Technical Design, Technical Support, Documentation, Design Specifications, Technical Requirements, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Programming, Deployment, Custom ROM

.NET Developer

2014 - 2015
Colt International
  • Built and maintained enterprise-level web applications supporting aviation logistics and fuel management operations.
  • Integrated government API data sources for real-time flight and GPS tracking dashboards.
  • Developed reusable MVC components and optimized SQL Server queries for faster data access.
  • Implemented responsive UI using Bootstrap and improved site accessibility through proper semantic HTML and ARIA roles.
Technologies: C#, ASP.NET MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, Bootstrap, REST APIs, GPS, Entity Framework, UI Testing, Databases, User Interface (UI), Amazon API, Web Performance Optimization (WPO), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Programmer Analyst

2012 - 2014
Valic
  • Maintained financial systems supporting corporate reporting and compliance.
  • Developed automation scripts and web forms to improve workflow for internal business teams.
  • Created stored procedures and SQL queries to streamline analytics and reduce report generation times.
  • Collaborated closely with end users and QA to identify bugs, optimize queries, and enhance usability.
Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), VB.NET, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Test Management, Business Requirements, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Web Administration, TFS, VB.NET WinForms, C#.NET WinForms, DocuSign, Health Insurance, Certifications, LINQ, Functional Testing, Agile, Waterfall Methodology, CSS, JavaScript, Complex SQL Queries, Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Production Support, Scrum, Web Performance Optimization (WPO), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Experience

Dice-fit Trainer

https://github.com/nshid/workout-dice-trainer
A mobile companion app built in React Native using Expo for Android and iOS. The application helps users design, track, and manage personalized workout routines for workout dice. Users can monitor their weight, BMI, workout history, and progress while recording notes to guide their fitness journey.

I developed the app's architecture, designed its responsive UI, and handled all front-end logic, integrating state management, API connections, and persistent local storage. The design phase included UX mockups and component wireframes to ensure consistency across devices. I also implemented smooth navigation flows and optimized rendering for performance on both iOS and Android.

The project strengthened my cross-platform development skills and experience in product design, user-centric UI creation, and mobile app deployment workflows using Expo. It demonstrates my ability to translate an engaging concept into a functional, well-structured fitness application that can scale and integrate with APIs or cloud-based fitness data in the future.

CodeFind

https://github.com/nshid/CodeFind
A mobile reference application designed to assist developers in searching, reviewing, and learning from real-world source code solutions. The app integrates the StackExchange API to pull relevant discussions, snippets, and answers from developer communities, allowing users to study and bookmark frequently asked programming questions.

The project was developed in Java using the Android Studio IDE and SDK, emphasizing clean architecture and modularity for maintainability. I designed all wireframes, UI elements, and workflow diagrams using Adobe Photoshop and Pencil Project. I also implemented accessibility features such as readable color contrast and structured navigation for mobile usability.

Beyond UI and integration, I focused on optimizing API calls and implementing caching to improve performance and offline accessibility.

This project strengthened my skills in RESTful API design, asynchronous networking, JSON data handling, and Android activity lifecycle management. The result was a responsive, efficient, and visually polished mobile experience aimed at enhancing developer productivity and learning.

EasyChat

https://easychatapp.weebly.com/
A desktop-based chat and file-sharing application developed using C#, XAML, and the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) framework for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems. It was designed for users in home, school, and office environments who need a secure and efficient local communication tool without relying on external servers or third-party chat platforms.

The application enables users to send instant messages, transfer files, and manage conversations in real time over a local network. It features a modern user interface built with the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern, which provides clean separation of logic and improves maintainability. I implemented asynchronous data handling for responsive UI performance, encryption for message transmission, and file transfer progress tracking.

The project emphasized both user experience and scalability, offering smooth navigation, visual consistency, and lightweight performance even under multiple concurrent connections. During development, I designed the interface in XAML and focused on integrating secure networking protocols with efficient multithreading for stable communication.

Lazer Cube Series Puzzle

An NFT collection that merges physical inspiration with digital artistry. I photographed my own Rubik's Cube from multiple angles, capturing its solving sequence and recreating each face in a 3D animated format. Each cube NFT represents a fully "solved" state of a particular color face, combined with laser-like visual effects and wavelength-inspired lighting to simulate motion and depth in 3D space.

All assets were animated, post-processed, and composited into looping collectible visuals, then minted on the Wax blockchain with metadata such as rarity, element type, and color classification. The NFTs were stored on decentralized IPFS storage, ensuring long-term integrity and accessibility.

This project demonstrates expertise in creative digital design, NFT metadata generation, blockchain deployment, and distributed file hosting. It reflects the fusion of real-world craftsmanship with digital storytelling and tokenized art.

Luv Meme Series v1 Stonk

An NFT collection that reimagines meme culture and stock trading through animated digital collectibles. Each card was handcrafted with unique iconography, typography, and animated elements to resemble rare, high-value trading cards. Every NFT integrates metadata detailing its value, rarity, and theme, while custom animations bring each card to life through subtle reflections, glowing highlights, and looped visual motion.

The artwork was fully designed and animated digitally, curated for balance between humor, visual appeal, and collectability. Each NFT was then uploaded to IPFS for decentralized storage and minted on the Wax blockchain.

This project showcases proficiency in NFT architecture, IPFS asset management, metadata structuring, and art design. It highlights the ability to merge aesthetic vision with blockchain utility, creating engaging, tradable art experiences.

StudentSearch

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ykoes2r2cefyhwf/Final_Project.zip?dl=0
A web-based directory application developed to help institutions efficiently organize and locate student information through a dynamic, responsive interface.

Built with Angular 2 for the front end and a Java-based REST API for the back end, the system supports role-based authentication for students and administrators, allowing secure CRUD operations on profiles and records. The app features intelligent search and filtering, profile photo uploads, and data persistence through JDBC. Designed with scalability, accessibility, and performance in mind, StudentSearch was structured using modular architecture principles and tested across browsers to ensure a smooth, user-friendly experience.

The project highlights integration of modern front-end frameworks, RESTful service communication, and Java database management for real-world academic use cases.

Education

2013 - 2016

Associate's Degree in Computer Science

Houston Community College - Houston, TX, USA

2005 - 2012

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

University of Houston - Houston, TX, USA

Certifications

MARCH 2025 - PRESENT

Data Analytics

Google

FEBRUARY 2025 - PRESENT

Machine Learning

Stanford University

OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT

Pandas (Python)

Data School

SEPTEMBER 2024 - PRESENT

Python

Scaler

OCTOBER 2018 - PRESENT

C#

TestDome

OCTOBER 2018 - PRESENT

PHP

Sololearn

NOVEMBER 2015 - PRESENT

Microsoft Access

Pearson

OCTOBER 2015 - PRESENT

Microsoft Excel

Pearson

SEPTEMBER 2015 - PRESENT

Microsoft Word

Pearson

APRIL 2013 - PRESENT

.NET Training

C-TREC Hilton IT Academy

Skills

Libraries/APIs

React, LINQ, jQuery, API Development, Python API, Web Audio, FFmpeg, RxJS, Node.js, jQuery UI, REST APIs, Entity Framework, Complex SQL Queries, POSIX, XNA, NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, StackOverflow API, Gmail API, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon API, Scikit-learn, Playwright

Tools

Postman, Adobe Photoshop, SharpDevelop, Visual Studio, C#.NET WinForms, WebStorm, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets, BigQuery, Google Analytics, Android Studio, Android Debug Bridge (adb), Expo, Wix, OpenShot, Adobe CS6, PyCharm, Virtualenv, VirtualBox, VMware, VirtualDub, Atom, Shell, GitHub, VPN, Visual Studio .NET, MATLAB, Azure DevOps Services, Jupyter, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe CC, Adobe After Effects, Cron, Ngrok, Confluence, TFS, Tableau, Adobe Illustrator, Jenkins, Linux Virtual Server (LVS), RabbitMQ, Photoshop CS6, Photoshop CC

Languages

Excel VBA, PHP, Python, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Batch, XML, JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), HTML, Modern JavaScript, C#.NET, Visual Basic, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), PHP 7, PHP 5, Python 3, Python 2, Python Script, SQL, GraphQL, Bash Script, HTML5, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), VB.NET, CSS, CSS3, TypeScript, C++, VB, C, Java, XAML, YAML, Pug, Fortran, C#, Perl

Frameworks

ASP.NET, AngularJS, .NET, Bootstrap, Android SDK, JavaBeans, Angular, Material UI, React Native, Swagger, Express.js, ASP.NET MVC, VB.NET WinForms, Boost, Next.js, .NET Core, Cypress, Angular 2, Jest, JPA, Spring R, Spring MVC, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Django, JUnit, PHPUnit, PhalconPHP, Laravel, Scrapy, Selenium

Paradigms

Agile Software Development, REST, Responsive, Microservices, HTML DOM, Test-driven Development (TDD), Agile, Functional Testing, Scrum, Azure DevOps, DevOps, Model View ViewModel (MVVM), ETL, Web Performance Optimization (WPO), Anomaly Detection, Kanban

Platforms

Microsoft, Linux, NetBeans, Google Sites, WordPress, Android, Windows, Amazon EC2, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mobile, Ubuntu, Linux RHEL/CentOS, Windows Server, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure Functions, Azure, Unix, Oracle, Jupyter Notebook, Blockchain, Rapid7, Debian Linux, Docker, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Storage

Google Cloud, Microsoft SQL Server, RDBMS, SQLite, MySQL, Databases, SQL Views, SQL Functions, LAMP Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), MongoDB, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Azure Cosmos DB, Vertica, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud SQL

Other

Web MVC, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Structures, Shell Scripting, IT Project Management, Websites, APIs, Mobile Web, Microsoft 365, WordPress SEO, 2D Visualization, Calculus, Data Entry, Tables, Reports, Data Sorting, Data, Data Queries, Charts, Content Creation, AI Content Creation, Themes, Debugging, Development, Web Development, Programming, Software Development, Research, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Documentation, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, Content Writing, Production Support, Music Production, Video Editing, Audio Editing, Pencil Project, UX Wireframes, Mockups, Mobile App UI, Project Planning, Technical Requirements, NFT Design, Non-fungible Tokens (NFT), WordPress Plugins, WordPress Theme Customization, 3D Art, Crypto, 2D, 2D Art, Conda, Ubuntu Server, ES6 Promises, CI/CD Pipelines, OAuth, RHEL, Dashboards, Servers, Remote Work, Single-page Applications (SPAs), Wikis, LAN Devices, Device Drivers, Linux Servers, Operating Systems, Computer Literacy, Hardware, Data Annotation, Image Annotation, Voice Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Web Scraping, VPS, Google BigQuery, Gmail, Audio Production, Technical Support, Consulting, Batch Scripting, Stakeholder Engagement, UI Testing, User Interface (UI), Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Test Management, Business Requirements, Web Administration, Certifications, Compliance, Software Engineering, Technical Design, Design Specifications, GitHub Actions, Numerical Methods, Graph Theory, Autodesk Maya, .NET WCF, Spring Web Services, Image Processing, Statistics, Probability Theory, SEO Tools, Networking, 3D Visualization, Music Videos, Digital Music, Music, Mail Merge, DataFrames, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Ethics, Decision Trees, Hugging Face, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analytics, Big Data, JupyterLab, Gimp, Animated GIFs, IPFS, Photography Styling, 3D, 3D Animation, 2D Animation, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Azure CLI, YAML Pipelines, ServiceNow, Deployment, RHEL 6, Network Interface Card (NIC), Schematics, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Lab, Website Data Scraping, GPS, DocuSign, Health Insurance, Waterfall Methodology, Vendors & Suppliers, Custom ROM, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Chemistry, SOAP, C# Operators, Supervised Learning, Supervised Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Unsupervised Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Classification, Regression, Classification and Regression Tree (CART), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Recommendation Systems, Clustering, Collaborative Filtering, K-means Clustering, Job Diva, HR Tools, Image Analysis, Yoast SEO, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), CAPTCHA

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