Forat is available for hire

Forat Bahrani

Verified Expert in Engineering

Software Developer

Location

Rumaithiya, Kuwait

Toptal Member Since

February 18, 2022

A passionate developer, Forat started coding when he was 13 years old. He has won first national place in competitive programming for two years in a row. Forat is currently working for one of the largest fintech companies on products used by millions of users daily. A self-reliant person who does not need to be micromanaged, he is known for excellent time management skills and being result-oriented.

Web Development Web App Development Responsive UI Chrome Extensions HTML5 MacOS React REST APIs Visual Studio Code (VS Code)TypeScript Firebase Xcode Node.js Swift Front-end

Portfolio

Klarna

JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), TypeScript, React, Node.js, Chrome Extensions...

Piggy

React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Flow, Chrome Extensions, Typesafe...

Exabx

Node.js, React, React Native, Swift, MongoDB, MySQL, Full-stack, Front-end...

Experience

JavaScript - 8 years React - 5 years MySQL - 4 years Node.js - 4 years MongoDB - 4 years Swift - 4 years React Native - 3 years TypeScript - 2 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Xcode, Android Studio, Spotify

The most amazing...

...work I’ve done, was developing a new integrated “Buy now, Pay Later” feature inside Microsoft Edge browser.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

2020 - PRESENT

Klarna

Participated in the development of Klarna's browser extension.
Worked on the development of several new features for Klarna's mobile application.
Fixed numerous UI and logical bugs in Klarna's web and mobile applications.

Technologies: JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), TypeScript, React, Node.js, Chrome Extensions, Android, iOS, Redux, Typesafe, Responsive UI, User Interface (UI), Software Architecture, REST APIs, HTML, HTML5, API Integration, Front-end Development

Software Developer

2020 - 2021

Piggy

Worked on the different parts of the website coded in React.
Tracked and fixed bugs in the website and the extension.
Helped with the creation of new products for the company.

Technologies: React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Flow, Chrome Extensions, Typesafe, Responsive UI, User Interface (UI), Software Architecture, ECMAScript (ES6), REST APIs, HTML5, API Integration, Front-end Development

Developer

2018 - 2020

Exabx

Developed REST APIs from zero to 100 using Node.js and published them to the Heroku cloud platform.
Created and structured MongoDB databases using Mongoose schemas and published them to Atlas.
Developed mobile apps for Apple iPhones and iPads as well as Android devices using Swift and React Native.

Technologies: Node.js, React, React Native, Swift, MongoDB, MySQL, Full-stack, Front-end, Back-end, Databases, Firebase, APIs, Stripe API, Android, Responsive UI, User Interface (UI), UI Design, Software Architecture, GraphQL, Redux-Saga, Redux, TypeScript, ECMAScript (ES6), REST APIs, HTML, HTML5, API Integration, Front-end Development

Volunteer Developer

2013 - 2017

Freelance

Performed volunteer coding work from an early age.
Developed various websites using web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL.
Worked on Windows applications written in VB.NET and C#.

Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, jQuery, MySQL, SQL, PostgreSQL, VB.NET, Google Vision API, Web Development, Web App Development, Responsive UI, TypeScript, ECMAScript (ES6), REST APIs, HTML5, API Integration

Experience

Klarna Chrome Extension

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/klarna-shop-now-pay-later/hfapbcheiepjppjbnkphkmegjlipojba?hl=en&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=klarnacom-promotion&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=572786696811

Users can use Klarna's Chrome extension to pay anywhere, including top brands like Macy's, eBay, Walmart, and Nike. It provides users with automatic coupons, cashback, and one-time cards in four interest-free installments. I've worked on developing and debugging several parts of the extension.

Klarna Mobile App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/klarna-shop-now-pay-later/id1115120118

I worked on the Klarna App that enables customers to shop with a time-payment plan. When users shop using the Klarna app, they can split the cost of their purchase from any online store into four smaller interest-free payments or shop in a store using Google Pay.

Al-Najat App

I designed a mobile application for the Najat Organization, one of the leading charities in Kuwait. For this project, I made all the decisions regarding the architecture and worked on the zero-to-hundred development of the application.

Microsoft Edge

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge

As part of a collaboration between Microsoft & Klarna, our team was responsible for developing an integrated “Buy Now Pay Later” experience inside the Microsoft Edge browser (on Desktop).
I specifically was responsible for integrating the front end with Klarna’s Payment System, in order to issue new VISA cards, as well as securely transferring credit card information to Microsoft using end-to-end encryption.

Skills

Languages

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, HTML5, Swift, Sass, PHP, SQL, VB.NET, ECMAScript (ES6), GraphQL

Frameworks

React Native, Redux

Libraries/APIs

React, REST APIs, Node.js, jQuery, Google Vision API, Redux-Saga, Stripe API

Platforms

MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Firebase, iOS, Android, Typesafe

Other

Web Development, Web App Development, Front-end, APIs, Responsive UI, Chrome Extensions, Front-end Development, User Interface (UI), API Integration, Programming, Computer Science, IT, Competitive Programming, 3D Design, Full-stack, Back-end, Software Architecture, Credit Cards

Tools

Xcode, Android Studio, Flow

Paradigms

UI Design

Storage

MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Databases

Education

2018 - 2022

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Arab Open University - Al-Ardiya, Kuwait

Certifications

NOVEMBER 2021 - PRESENT

Competitive Programming 2021 (1st National Place)

International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)

FEBRUARY 2021 - PRESENT

Competitive Programming 2020 (1st National Place)

International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)

SEPTEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

Competitive Programming 2019 (4th National Place)

International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)

APRIL 2019 - PRESENT

Gulf Competitive Programming (6th International Place)

Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

MARCH 2019 - PRESENT

2019 Annual NYUAD International Hackathon (Audience Award)

New York University Abu Dhabi

FEBRUARY 2019 - PRESENT

CPES Hackathon (1st Place)

CPES Kuwait

NOVEMBER 2018 - PRESENT

AOU Hackathon (1st Place)

Arab Open University