**Blake S.**
Full-Stack Software Engineer
(734) 600-9977
muhammadabubakrshahid@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-s-a238372b8/

### SUMMARY
Dedicated Full-Stack Developer with over 10 years of commercial software engineering experience in web and mobile applications. Creative problem solver who thrives on challenges and delivers impactful solutions. Adept at coordinating efforts, communicating effectively, and excelling in team environments. Skilled in stress management and decisive decision-making to enhance project outcomes.

### TECHNOLOGIES
Ruby, Rails, Node.js, Python, Django, Flask, JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, ReactJS, ReactNative, Redux, Flutter, AngularJS, Vue.js, Express.js, Next.js, C#, .NET, Git, CircleCI, TravisCI, Capistrano, Nginx, Docker, Jenkins, AWS, Heroku, CI/CD pipelines, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, SQLite, DynamoDB

### TOOLS
Docker, AWS, Jira, Insomnia, Asana, Postman, Multi Elasticsearch Head, AWS CLI, Planning Poker, XCode, Code Climate, Buildkite

### EXPERIENCE

**Independent Contractor** | *Full-Stack Software Developer*
*Oct 2021 - Present*
- Implemented microservices-based architecture with Node and Express.js, optimizing scalability and maintainability.
- Developed a Node and React dashboard for insightful data visualization, enhancing user accessibility to critical information.
- Integrated Ruby on Rails microservices to manage permits and users, and added Elasticsearch for optimized record filtering and searching.
- Empowered users to design custom forms for multiple associations, improving flexibility and user-specific functionality.
- Integrated Elasticsearch for indexing, significantly reducing search response time and improving system efficiency.

**Finlink**
- Designed and implemented robust backend systems using Django framework for financial transactions, user authentication, and data storage.
- Integrated third-party APIs for payment gateways and financial data services.
- Ensured security and compliance with financial industry regulations.
- Developed user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Django templates.
- Collaborated with UX/UI designers to create an intuitive interface for the fintech platform.

**AFB Solutions**
- Designed and developed application features using Ruby on Rails and TypeScript.
- Maintained and improved database performance using SQL and NoSQL technologies.
- Integrated third-party services to extend application functionality.
- Developed and maintained RESTful APIs.
- Ensured application security by implementing best practices and protocols.
- Leveraged CI/CD pipelines to streamline development-to-production workflows.

**DevsInc** | *Full-Stack Software Developer*
*Mar 2018 - Sep 2021*
- Implemented event-driven architecture using Python and Django to handle transactional blocks and reduce dependencies.
- Enhanced response time by moving jobs from foreground to background.
- Introduced DataDog and Sentry for logging responses and triggering notifications in case of failure.
- Improved test coverage by writing unit and Jest tests.

**Square63** | *Full-Stack Software Developer*
*Feb 2014 - Mar 2018*
- Implemented document generation for users to create documents based on calculations and previous data.
- Enabled law firms to manage dynamic client data using DynamoDB.
- Upgraded legacy applications to the latest Node.js versions.
- Modernized application UI and localized content for different regions.
- Automated deployments using Ansible and GitHub Actions.

### EDUCATION
**National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NU)**
BS Computer Science | 2012 - 2016
Lahore, Pakistan

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