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Kamal Saeed

@kamalsaeed1

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Results-driven Full-Stack Architect with expertise in MERN stack.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a results-driven Full-Stack Architect with a strong background in building scalable, resilient web applications using the MERN stack and modern JavaScript technologies. My expertise lies in React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL, where I focus on leading engineering teams and designing efficient microservices architectures. I am committed to clean code principles, end-to-end performance optimization, and automation through modern DevOps practices.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for delivering reliable, maintainable, and high-impact software solutions across complex product ecosystems. At Paystack, I architected cloud-native SaaS platforms and migrated monolithic architectures to microservices, enhancing system performance and scalability. My experience also includes developing scalable e-commerce systems at Shopify and modern platforms at CircleCI, where I prioritized user experience and technical improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead MERN Stack Architect

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Paystack

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Architected cloud-native SaaS platforms using GraphQL APIs and modern frontend frameworks. Migrated monolithic architecture to microservices using Prisma ORM and containerized services.

GraphQL Prisma Docker AWS ECS Github Workflows Microservices SaaS Agile Design Patterns Coding Standards

Senior Full-Stack Developer (MERN)

Shopify

Feb 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Developed scalable e-commerce systems with modular interfaces using Tailwind CSS and component libraries. Created serverless functions and integrated APIs for transaction processing via Stripe.

Tailwind Serverless Functions Stripe GraphQL Jenkins Code Review

Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

CircleCI

Jun 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 7 months)

Developed modern e-commerce platforms with React.js, Node.js, Express, and GraphQL, focusing on performance and usability. Visualized real-time analytics using D3.js and Chart.js connected to live monitoring endpoints.

React Node Express GraphQL D3.Js Chart.Js Joi Passport.Js PM2 Nginx Technical Documentation Test Suites

Web Developer (MERN Focus)

New Relic

Mar 2013 - May 2015 (2 years 2 months)

Created internal dashboards using React with MongoDB-backed Express services. Styled responsive layouts using Bootstrap and custom SASS utilities.

React MongoDB Express Bootstrap SASS RESTful APIs Express Validator Postman Performance Optimization Version Control Sprint Retrospectives

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science

Studied a comprehensive curriculum focused on scientific principles and applications. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills relevant to various scientific disciplines.