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Zayyad Muhammad MukhtarSoftware Engineer | Fullstack JavaScript | TypeScript Developer
SUMMARY

Software Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience building, debugging, and improving web, mobile, and backend applications using Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Node.js, and RESTful APIs. Experienced in designing scalable application architecture, integrating APIs, implementing authentication workflows, working with databases, improving performance, and maintaining production-style applications. Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code quality, maintainability, architecture tradeoffs, and technical documentation. Comfortable reasoning through unfamiliar codebases, reviewing implementation quality, and explaining engineering decisions clearly.

WORK EXPERIENCE
06/2021 – PresentRemote

Freelance / Independent Software Developer

Software Developer
  • •Built and maintained fullstack web and mobile applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Node.js, RESTful APIs, and database-backed workflows.
  • •Designed practical software solutions involving authentication, API integrations, dashboards, automation tools, moderation workflows, and responsive user interfaces.
  • •Reviewed, debugged, and improved application logic, code structure, performance, and maintainability across different project environments.
  • •Evaluated technical tradeoffs around scalability, reliability, performance, security, user experience, and developer experience.
  • •Documented implementation decisions, debugging steps, and architecture choices to support maintainable development workflows.
    • 04/2026 – 05/2026Lagos, Nigeria

    TelDev LTD

    Senior React Native Developer, Contract
  • •Developed and maintained core mobile application features using React Native, TypeScript, authentication workflows, state management, and API integrations.
  • •Improved application reliability by debugging navigation flows, backend communication issues, state updates, and UI responsiveness.
  • •Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to evaluate implementation decisions and deliver stable mobile features.
    • 07/2025 – 03/2026Toronto, Canada

    Pixelsphere Creatives

    Frontend Web Developer
  • •Built and deployed production-ready web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and RESTful API integrations.
  • •Designed reusable component systems and scalable frontend structures to improve maintainability, consistency, and development speed.
  • •Improved performance through lazy loading, asset optimisation, efficient rendering, cross-browser testing, and responsive implementation.
    • 01/2025 – 04/2025Birmingham, West Midland

    Don Clem Technology

    Fullstack Developer Intern
  • •Developed frontend and backend-related application features involving API integration, authentication, transaction workflows, and secure user interactions.
  • •Debugged technical issues across frontend interfaces, backend communication, and application workflows.
  • •Applied accessibility, testing, responsive design, and structured development practices to improve usability and code quality.
    • 01/2023 – 12/2023Nigeria

    Ecalpemos Technologies

    Software Developer Intern
  • •Supported the design, implementation, debugging, and documentation of software solutions based on business and technical requirements.
  • •Researched development technologies and helped improve internal engineering practices.
  • •Collaborated with team members to review implementation approaches, resolve issues, and improve software maintainability.
    • SKILLS HIGHLIGHT
    Primary Languages & Runtime — JavaScript | TypeScript | Node.js
    Frontend & Mobile — React | Next.js | React Native | Vue.js | Angular | Tailwind CSS | HTML5 | CSS3
    Backend & APIs — Python | RESTful APIs | Authentication | JWT | Node.js | MongoDB | PostgreSQL | Prisma | Fast API
    Software Engineering — Debugging, Testing | Code Review | Architecture Tradeoffs | Technical Documentation | Performance Optimisation
    DevOps & Tools — Git | GitHub | Docker | CI/CD | Vercel | AWS | Linux
    Additional Languages — Java | C# | C++ | Go | PHP
    Blockchain & Web3 — Ethereum | EVM | Ethers.js | MetaMask | Smart Contract Interaction | Crypto Payments Integration
    Workflow & Collaboration — Agile / Scrum Methodologies | Code Reviews | Cross-functional Collaboration
    Performance & Optimization — SEO (Technical SEO) | Web Performance Optimization | Cross-Browser Testing
    Testing & Quality Assurance — Testing Strategy (Unit, Integration) | Jest, Cypress, Playwright
    State Management — Redux
    Web & CMS Platforms — WordPress | Shopify
    Architecture & Engineering — Scalable Frontend Architecture | Component-Based Design
    PROJECTS

    X Parser & Moderation Automation System

    Node.js, TypeScript, Playwright, Prisma, PostgreSQL, REST APIs
  • •Built an automated X/Twitter parser for importing profile and observer-feed posts into a moderation workflow.
  • •Developed backend endpoints for parser runs, observer accounts, pending post monitoring, and moderation queue management.
  • •Implemented post extraction, qualification logic, status tracking, error handling, and database-backed moderation workflows.

    • NRS InvoiceReady

    Next.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, Python, Aurora PostgreSQL, REST APIs
  • •Built a fullstack B2B compliance web app for Nigerian SMB e-invoicing workflows, covering business profiles, clients, product catalogues, invoice creation, XML preview, and submission tracking.
  • •Developed FastAPI/Python backend services for invoice workflows, validation, NRS-ready XML generation, mock NRS submission, IRN handling, and dashboard data updates.
  • •Designed a relational financial data model using Aurora PostgreSQL to support businesses, users, clients, products, invoices, invoice items, and submission logs.

    • Campus Security System

    React, Next.js, Flask API, Recharts
  • •Architected a real-time incident tracking platform supporting security monitoring across 12+ locations.
  • •Built a responsive analytics dashboard with interactive charts, live monitoring, and risk scoring logic.
  • •Optimised frontend performance using lazy loading, efficient data handling, and reusable component structures.

    • AI-Powered Personalized Learning Platform

    Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Google Gemini API
  • •Developed a scalable AI learning platform with reusable UI components and structured frontend workflows.
  • •Integrated Google Gemini API for personalised recommendations with fallback logic and error handling.
  • •Improved user experience through responsive design, animation, optimised rendering, and maintainable architecture.

    • Amebo

    React Native, TypeScript, Authentication, Messaging
  • •Built a social mobile application with authentication, user profiles, posts, messaging, and notifications.
  • •Designed scalable frontend and backend communication layers using repository and service patterns.
  • •Implemented responsive mobile interfaces, clean navigation, real-time interactions, and state management.

    • Price Buddy

    React Native, Expo, TypeScript, Node.js
  • •Built a cross-platform price comparison app for local fuel and product prices.
  • •Developed backend APIs for authentication, vendor listings, comments, and real-time price updates.
  • •Implemented location-aware discovery, scalable state management, and responsive mobile UI components.
    • EDUCATION
    09/2020 – 08/2024Nigeria

    Bachelor's degree in computer science (Second Class Upper)

    Kwara State University