Syed Furqan Arshad
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Toptal member since August 25, 2022
Furqan is a proactive, imaginative software developer who excels in challenging circumstances. He has three years of experience working professionally with languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, C, and Java. Furqan wants to work on projects where he can showcase his skills and help increase sales and customer happiness. He is proficient in JavaScript, including its frameworks and libraries, SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform for cloud computing.
Portfolio
Experience
- React - 4 years
- Node.js - 4 years
- PostgreSQL - 4 years
- JavaScript - 4 years
- Express.js - 4 years
- TypeScript - 4 years
- GraphQL - 3 years
- Redux - 2 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
Slack, Linux, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Jira, Figma
The most amazing...
...thing I've created is a calendar booking module that has been used by hundreds of thousands of users daily.
Work Experience
Senior Full-stack Developer
Remotebase
- Developed an app to help users get informed about the current market status of cryptocurrency by providing the latest news, active or close signals, showing each coin's status, and predicting the crypto market's future.
- Implemented high-priority notifications to keep users up to date about the latest changes. Implemented the fear and greed index to prevent users from investing in the wrong coins.
- Handled the implementation of an inbuilt calendar booking system in an app that provides healthcare solutions.
- Worked as a full-stack developer and participated in sprint activities, development, deployment, and maintenance.
- Built a web application in React Hooks using TypeScript, Apollo GraphQL, and Sendbird for real-time chatting.
- Implemented Stripe for payment processing, Twilio for sending SMS messages, and SendGrid for sending emails.
- Configured Nylas for event management. Used an Amazon S3 bucket for image storing and Git for version control and source code management.
- Managed team members. Developed and delivered bug-free projects within the initially established deadlines.
Software Engineer
Maqware Solutions
- Developed an application, Student.com, the world's top marketplace for international student housing, that aids students in finding their ideal residence abroad.
- Fixed many production-level bugs and implemented features from scratch to improve the application's overall performance. Implemented Criteo to build, scale, and activate first-party audience with the commerce media platform.
- Implemented a feature for partners to log in, add their available property to rent to students, and a booking feature. Scaled the application from ten to 1,000 universities.
- Converted the Figma design into a React app. Wrote clean code using best practices and developed and delivered bug-free features within the initial deadline.
Full-stack Developer
Freelancing Agency
- Worked on various projects and delivered quality products to different clients.
- Learned time management and how to work with different developers remotely and improved code quality.
- Created an entire storybook from scratch using React, TypeScript, and SCSS.
- Performed and resolved challenging tasks. Fixed bugs and implemented new features.
Software Engineer Intern
Systems limited
- Started my professional career and used the expertise I learned in my educational career. Created a full-stack app from the ground level.
- Worked on different side projects and learned how to deliver medium-scale applications to clients on time.
- Contributed to a middleware connector application with different developers using Node.js, React, and MongoDB, where I was engaged as an internee.
Experience
StoreFront
https://www.thestorefront.com/I added load balancers for dependability, Stripe processing, maps for location, and Elasticsearch to enhance searching by 40%. It uses Node.js, React, CSS, JavaScript ES6, and Twilio.
UltraNote
https://cloud.ultranote.org/One Stream Live
https://onestream.live/Customers may save movies and utilize them to reschedule streams, and it offers statistics and insights like precise details about live stream performance and user engagement. Save time and bandwidth, and watch 360-degree videos.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
University of Punjab - Lahore, Pakistan
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, Node.js, REST APIs, Twilio API, React Redux, React Router, JSON API, API Development, Context API, Socket.IO, Google Cloud API, Nylas API, Sockets, jQuery, SendGrid API, SendBird, Chart.js, Stripe, React Query
Tools
Mongoose, Sequelize, Git, React Apollo, JSX, GitHub, Front-end Build Tools, Figma, Jira, Google Cloud Console, Webpack, Prisma, Slack, Jenkins
Languages
JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, GraphQL, JavaScript 6, TypeScript 3, Java, SCSS
Frameworks
Redux, Express.js, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Tailwind CSS, Next.js, NestJS, Material UI, Bootstrap, Jest, Hapi.js, Video.js
Platforms
Twilio, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Firebase, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Heroku, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Netlify, Vercel
Storage
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, JSON, MySQL, Redis, Databases, Amazon S3 (AWS S3)
Paradigms
Unit Testing, Microservices, Web Architecture, Testing, Agile
Other
APIs, API Integration, Back-end, Full-stack, Amazon RDS, Bug Fixes, Code Review, Front-end, Web Development, Front-end Development, Apollo, React Hooks, JSON REST APIs, Webhooks, Full-stack Development, Back-end Development, Application State Management, Monorepos, Web App Development, MERN Stack, Dashboards, Software Engineering, Storybook, OAuth, Responsive Web Apps, Serverless, Content Management Systems (CMS), Web Services, User Interface (UI), TypeORM, Startups, Pixel Perfect, Landing Pages, AI Chatbots, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Mobile First, Cross-browser Compatibility, Responsive Design, React Server Components, User Experience (UX), Architecture, Charts, OpenAI, Payment APIs, Data Visualization, NextAuth.js
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