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<ZainAwais /> "Senior Full Stack Developer"

10+ years building scalable architectures, one code block at a time. Specializing in Ruby on Rails, NestJS, React, and cloud infrastructure. Turning complex requirements into elegant, maintainable systems.

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export { Background }

zain@portfolio ~ /about
$ cat profile.md
I'm a seasoned Full Stack Developer with over a decade of experience designing and implementing scalable web applications and backend services. I specialize in building code architectures that last.
$ cat expertise.md
My toolkit includes Ruby on Rails, NestJS, ReactJS, GraphQL, and cloud technologies. I optimize deployments on AWS and GCP, drive operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality solutions.
$ cat education.md
FAST-NU alumnus with a Master's degree in Computer Science. Based in Islamabad, Pakistan. When not architecting systems, I mentor developers and explore cutting-edge technologies.
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60%
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import { Skills }

backend .ts
import "server-side"
Node.js NestJS Ruby on Rails TypeScript REST APIs GraphQL
🖌 frontend .tsx
import "client-side"
React Next.js TypeScript Tailwind CSS Zustand Hotwire
🔗 integrations .ts
import "third-party"
Salesforce Authorize.Net AWS S3/SES Google APIs Avalara
🗃 databases .sql
import "data-layer"
PostgreSQL PostGIS SQL Server Redis Prisma
devops .yml
import "infrastructure"
Docker AWS CI/CD Kamal PM2
🏗 architecture .md
import "patterns"
Microservices Multi-tenancy NATS BullMQ Event-driven

const { Experience }

a1b2c3d 2022 - Present
feat(career): Senior Software Engineer @ OrionPhotoGroup
Chicago, IL (Remote)
Built enterprise web apps with NestJS and Ruby on Rails. Architected unified One Window platform and GDPR-compliant multi-tenant architecture. Led Salesforce optimization achieving 60% faster response times. Implemented NATS & BullMQ event-driven pipelines.
e4f5g6h 2020 - 2024
feat(career): Senior Full Stack Developer @ Mission.dev
Canada (Remote)
Spearheaded development resulting in 30% platform improvement. Led migration from monolithic Rails to GraphQL API with React.js frontend. Integrated SendGrid and analytics tools for optimized performance.
i7j8k9l 2017 - 2021
feat(career): Senior Software Engineer @ ZTechStudio
Islamabad, Pakistan
Led development of complex Ruby on Rails applications. Architected Salesforce integrations and managed AWS infrastructure including EC2, Nginx, and deployment pipelines. Mentored junior developers.
m0n1o2p 2016
feat(career): Software Engineer @ Arkitech
Islamabad, Pakistan
Enhanced UX for 50,000+ customers with Ruby on Rails and JavaScript. Developed features in agile environment. Collaborated with Product Manager and UX experts.

async { Projects }

📁 client-portal.tsx
1 const Portal = () => {
2   return <MultiBrand />
3 }
Built multi-tenant portal with automatic brand detection and dynamic theming. Developed checkout flows with payment scheduling and digital e-signatures.
Next.js 14 Zustand React-PDF
📁 ai-interview.rb
1 class AIInterview
2   include GPT4, Whisper
3 end
Architected AI interview engine with GPT-4 for dynamic question generation. Built real-time transcription pipeline using OpenAI Whisper with WebSocket streaming.
Rails 7 GPT-4 ActionCable
📁 talent-system.rb
1 class TalentManagement
2   photographers = 500+
3 end
Built platform for 500+ photographers with profile management and scheduling. Implemented real-time Salesforce sync via SQL Server with 120+ background jobs.
Rails 7 Hotwire SQL Server
📁 recovery-platform.rb
1 module WellnessManagement
2   portals = 5
3 end
Built multi-tenant SaaS for addiction recovery with 5 distinct user portals. Developed 20+ domain modules with event-driven architecture using Rails Event Store.
Rails 7.2 Multi-tenant dry-rb
📁 content-gen.ts
1 @Module({ services: 4 })
2 class AIContent {}
Designed 4-service microservices architecture with API Gateway and Event Service. Built AI persona generation using GPT-4 with async queue processing.
NestJS 10 GPT-4 K8s
📁 sync-hub.rb
1 class SyncOrchestrator
2   apps = ["brand1", "brand2", "brand3"]
3 end
Designed centralized sync app orchestrating data across 3 brand applications. Built webhook handlers and idempotent job workflows for booking lifecycle.
Rails 6 Multi-DB Webhooks
📁 enterprise-interview.tsx
1 const features = [
2   "coding", "proctoring", "AI"
3 ]
Built full-stack AI interview with coding challenges and Judge0 code execution. Implemented Azure B2C auth, proctoring/cheating detection, and adaptive questioning.
React 19 Azure Judge0

await { Contact }

zain@portfolio ~ /contact
$ cat contact.json
{
  "email": "zain.awais@hotmail.com",
  "phone": "+92 345 554 9242",
  "linkedin": "/in/zain-awais",
  "location": "Islamabad, Pakistan",
  "status": "open_to_work"
}
send-message.sh