Hello 👋, I'm a
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Ikhlak
Shaikh

A passionate computer science enthusiast since childhood, I knew early on that this field was meant for me, it didn't feel like I chose this career; it chose me. The daily challenges and constant evolution of technology inspire me to continually refine my skills and push my limits.

About me

Results-driven and highly skilled software engineer with over 7+ years of professional experience. Equipped with a comprehensive understanding of modern web development technologies and frameworks, adept at delivering efficient, scalable, and user-friendly applications. Proven ability to analyze complex problems, devise innovative solutions, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, facilitating clear articulation of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Committed to staying up-to-date with emerging trends and continuously enhancing skills to drive business growth and optimize development processes.

My Tech Stack

React.js
React.js
Angular
Angular
Next.js
Next.js
Gatsby
Gatsby
Node.js
Node.js
Python
Python
PHP
PHP
Laravel
Laravel
MySQL
MySQL
MSSQL
MSSQL
Redux
Redux
Remix.js
Remix.js
Jest
Jest
Docker
Docker
AWS
AWS
Azure
Azure

Work Experience

  • Senior Frontend Developer

    Goals and Gambles • Cedar Hill, Texas

    Sept 2020 - Present
    Led and contributed to the development of robust, institutional software, covering the full lifecycle from requirements gathering and design through implementation, testing, and deployment. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other stakeholders.
    ReactReact NativeTypescriptJavaScriptReduxJestGraphQLSonarQubeAccelQTailwindStorybookJFrog ArtifactorymonoreposYarn Workspaces

  • Full-Stack Developer

    DreamChasers • Chicago, Illinois

    Feb 2018 - Sept 2020
    Developed and maintained complex CMS and JavaScript applications with a focus on high-quality code, scalability, and performance. Enhanced productivity through scripts and automation tools, optimized bundles to reduce page load times by ~60%, and integrated APIs for payment, CRM, and social media. Mentored junior engineers in web development, providing technical support and guidance on WordPress best practices to clients and end-users.
    React/RemixTypescriptJavaScriptShopifyHydrogen.jsReduxSEO/SSRNode.jsPythonWordpressBootstrapSCSS/CSSAWSWebpackMongoDBMySQL

  • Wordpress Developer

    E Kingdom Sites • Chicago, Illinois

    Sept 2017 - Mar 2018
    Maintained and enhanced legacy website applications, customizing existing sites and plugins to align with client requirements by implementing custom functionality, styling, and layout adjustments. Diagnosed and resolved issues, identifying and fixing bugs or conflicts within the codebase.
    PHPWordpressjQueryTheme/Plugin DevelopmentMySQL

  • Full-stack Developer

    Upwork • Remote

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2019
    Developed secure, well-documented applications and RESTful APIs, creating responsive, scalable solutions with a focus on security. Enhanced accessibility with WAI-ARIA for assistive technology users. Led website and mobile app development from concept to deployment, collaborating with product teams via Confluence and Jira to drive feature implementation. Managed time-sensitive updates, including content and database upgrades, and improved code quality through unit, integration, and E2E testing.
    ReactReact NativeReduxAngularIonicLaravelRxJSNode.jsPHPMySQLMSSQLPostgreSQLBootstrapTailwindjQuery

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