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Abdul-Rauf Afzal

@abdulrauf_afzal

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Software Engineer with 3+ years in full-stack dev, skilled in Javascript, Typescript, React, Node.js

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for growth, where I can contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with a talented team.

I am Abdul Rauf Afzal, a dedicated Software Engineer with more than 4 years of experience in full-stack development, proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, and modern frameworks like React, Next.js, and Node.js. I excel in crafting efficient, scalable solutions, such as real-time search APIs and dynamic event dashboards at Prospiral, where I boosted performance by 30% using Prisma and MySQL optimizations. My expertise extends to databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), DevOps tools (Docker, Git), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). I also accelerated a client platform launch by developing AI-integrated Chrome extensions. Holding a B.S. in Computer Science from UMT, Lahore, I am driven to deliver impactful, innovative software solutions for complex challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineer

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Prospiral

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Designed API and schema versioning for Node.js backend using Prisma, reducing I/O costs by 25% through optimized database queries. Developed real-time event search API with MySQL, supporting multiple parameters and improving response time by 35%.

Node Prisma MySQL API Development Database Optimization Scalability Agile

Software Engineer

IsoftStudios

Apr 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Modernized legacy HAML pages to React.js, improving UI responsiveness by 30% and reducing task completion time by 66%. Designed a secure large-file upload system using Node.js streams and AWS S3, reducing file handling errors by 25% and improving efficiency by 40%.

HAML React Node AWS S3 Google Cloud Platform AI

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Management and Technology

Bachelors of Science, Computer Science

Activities and societies: Majors: Data Structure, Object Oriented Programming, Algorithm Analysis, Machine Learning.

Studied core computer science concepts including data structures, object-oriented programming, and algorithm analysis. Gained foundational knowledge in machine learning principles and applications.