Ahmed Hammad Saeed

Silent Hill Ascension achieved significant milestones, boasting over 2 million downloads and winning two prestigious Webby Awards.

I played a key role in leading our team through developing the Silent Hill Ascension web application using React. This involved overseeing the entire process from inception to completion, ensuring optimal functionality and visual appeal. I was responsible for various parts of the application, including designing its structure, implementing it, and encouraging teamwork to fulfill our shared project goals.

As the sole developer, I built an application from scratch using NestJS (TypeScript) for the back end and React (JavaScript) for the front end. The app's designs were created using Figma. I also handled the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) process using GitHub Actions on AWS. I deployed the API to AWS Fargate for auto-scaling while the front end was deployed to Amazon S3.

One of my key achievements was implementing various features that enhanced the app's functionality. This included developing a robust search functionality that could efficiently search through over 50,000 records and provide the best matches to users. I also integrated Google Maps with interactive markers to improve the app's user experience, allowing users to interact with location data seamlessly. Additionally, I implemented Socket.io to enable real-time chat functionality between users, enhancing the app's interactivity and engagement.

Throughout the development process, I utilized my NestJS, React, and JavaScript expertise to create a high-quality app that met the project's requirements. I ensured that the app was performant, scalable, and user-friendly, providing an exceptional experience for users.

My responsibilities were multifaceted as the lead software engineer for an innovative Facebook game that combined interactive user engagement with a live stream experience. The game featured a user interaction layer built on the popular React framework, enabling users to participate actively by making game changes and playing mini-games.

One of my key roles was maintaining effective communication with the client, ensuring their vision was realized in the final product. This involved understanding their requirements, addressing any concerns or feedback, and providing regular updates on the project's progress.

Another crucial aspect of my role was making critical game flow decisions. I worked closely with the game designers and developers to implement changes and updates, constantly iterating and refining the game's features.

Throughout the project, I utilized my technical expertise in React and leadership skills to ensure the game succeeded. My goal was to create an immersive and interactive experience for users, allowing them to actively participate in the game's world and enjoy a unique and captivating gameplay experience on Facebook.

Rival Peak was an experimental competition reality show featuring artificially intelligent contestants whose fate is controlled by the viewing audience. The React-based front end allowed users to interact with the real-time experience through an instant game on Facebook.

I was the front-end developer and coordinated different interactions within the application, including animations, canvas elements, and minigames. My job also included communicating with the game developers to set goals and remove obstacles quickly.

Acted as a front-end React developer for a Shopify store. The store used Shopify storefront API as well as Recharge API. The project also included various React components that can be easily dragged onto the UI using Builder.io.

I was one of the developers in charge of an interactive web game. The game consisted of an interactive UI involving canvas elements and various minigames. I also led the deployment of the web application.