Malik is available for hire

Malik Zulqurnain

Verified Expert in Engineering

Full-stack Developer

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Toptal member since February 28, 2025

Expertise

Full-stack MERN Stack React.js Slack Development JavaScript TypeScript MongoDB Express.js Git WebRTC GitHub Node.js Redux

Bio

Malik is a skilled full-stack developer passionate about building high-performance web applications. Specializing in React, TypeScript, and scalable systems, he enjoys exploring new technologies and continuously improving his craft. Driven by the goal of creating solutions that make a meaningful impact, Malik thrives in collaborative environments where thoughtful conversations foster innovation and growth.

Portfolio

AppEvolve

Node.js, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, MongoDB, Express.js, Redux, CSS, HTML...

CloudTek

JavaScript, TypeScript, React Native, RESTFul APIs, Redux-Saga, Flux...

Experience

React Native - 7 years
JavaScript - 6 years
TypeScript - 6 years
MongoDB - 6 years
RESTFul APIs - 6 years
Express.js - 6 years
Node.js - 5 years
NestJS - 5 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

Slack

The most amazing...

...projects I've worked on involved building high-performance web apps, from dynamic UIs to scalable back ends, streamlining operations for thousands of users.

Work Experience

Senior Full-stack Developer

2022 - PRESENT

AppEvolve

Created workflow triggers using the React ecosystem. Conducted cost-benefit analysis to optimize security and compliance testing, accelerating product scalability and reducing the overall development cycle by one month.
Spearheaded enterprise-level projects using the MERN stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable and efficient solutions. Utilized React for front-end development and Node.js with Python for back-end services and microservices.
Managed and optimized PostgreSQL databases, ensuring efficient data retrieval and storage for high-performance applications.

Technologies: Node.js, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, MongoDB, Express.js, Redux, HTML, CSS, CI/CD Pipelines, Tailwind CSS, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Git, GitHub, S3 Buckets, Zustand, Karma, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Material UI, Next.js, GraphQL, Firebase, GitLab, Scrum, Kanban, Mocha, Jest, Cypress, Jasmine, Test-driven Development (TDD), Amazon EC2, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), AWS Lambda, Full-stack Development, Full-stack

Full-stack Developer

2016 - 2020

CloudTek

Designed and implemented scalable SaaS solutions using the MERN stack, seamlessly integrating them with AWS services to enhance performance, security, and reliability.
Utilized Next.js and NestJS frameworks to architect scalable and performant web applications, optimizing client-side and server-side rendering.
Developed front-end components using JavaScript, TypeScript, and popular libraries such as Redux and Flux while integrating RESTful APIs into existing systems.

Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, React Native, RESTFul APIs, Redux-Saga, Flux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Next.js, NestJS, GraphQL, Azure, Node.js, MongoDB, MERN Stack, Agile, Full-stack Development, Full-stack

Experience

Trally | Interactive Platform for Virtual Travel and Exploration

https://trally.com/

Trally is an interactive live-streaming platform that lets users explore the world through real-time guided tours. It connects travelers with local experts who offer immersive experiences from various locations worldwide. Users can join live tours, ask questions, and engage with guides for a personalized travel experience.

Smyths – AI-powered Product Discovery & Personalization Platform

https://smyths.io/

Smyths is an AI-driven platform designed to enhance eCommerce and digital experiences by offering personalized product recommendations, smart search, and dynamic content curation. It helps businesses optimize customer engagement and conversions through data-driven insights and intelligent automation.

KangarooHealth: AI-powered Remote Patient Monitoring

https://kangaroohealth.com/

KangarooHealth is an AI-driven RPM platform that enables real-time health tracking, predictive analytics, and seamless integration with wearables. It enhances patient care through automated workflows and proactive interventions.

As a full-stack developer, I contributed to the platform’s architecture, optimizing performance, security, and scalability using React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS to deliver a seamless healthcare experience.

Education

2012 - 2016

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

International Islamic University Islamabad (IIU) - Islamabad, Pakistan

Skills

Libraries/APIs

Node.js, WebRTC, React, Redux-Saga, FFmpeg, Trello API, PyTorch, REST APIs, TensorFlow

Tools

Git, GitLab, Slack, GitHub, Karma, Mocha, Bitbucket, Jira

Languages

JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, GraphQL, HTML

Frameworks

Express.js, Redux, React Native, Next.js, NestJS, Flux, Material UI, Jest, Cypress, Jasmine, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap

Paradigms

Scrum, Agile, Kanban, Test-driven Development (TDD), Gamification, Microservices

Platforms

Kubernetes, Docker, Firebase, AWS Lambda, Azure, Heroku, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon EC2, AWS IoT, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Algolia

Storage

MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Redis, Elasticsearch

Other

RESTFul APIs, MERN Stack, Full-stack Development, Full-stack, CI/CD Pipelines, S3 Buckets, Zustand, RTMP, Real-time Chat, Interactive Q&A, React qurey, OAuth, HIPAA & Healthcare Compliance, cloud-based Healthcare Solutions, Predictive Modeling, API performance tuning, Database indexing, Authentication & Authorization (JWT, OAuth), WebSockets, Data Analytics

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