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Waleed Asghar

@waleedasghar

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Experienced Full Stack Software Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills and offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation in software development.

I am a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in web application development, specializing in Ruby on Rails and ReactJS. My expertise lies in transforming client needs into secure, user-friendly solutions, ensuring maximum satisfaction through effective communication and integration of various data sources.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded numerous projects, focusing on backend and frontend development, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture. My role at Avia Labs involved leading the development of dynamic web applications, where I successfully implemented payment integrations and optimized user experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments, continuously seeking to enhance my skills and contribute to innovative solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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Avia Labs

May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Spearheaded the development and maintenance of dynamic web applications as a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer, leveraging Ruby on Rails and React JS for backend and frontend development. Designed and built interactive user interfaces with React JS, focusing on responsiveness and user experience optimization. Implemented RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between the frontend and backend system

Ruby on Rails ReactJS RESTful APIs Redux Microservices Architecture RabbitMQ Kafka Payment Integration

Ruby on Rails Developer

Scope AR

Mar 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Worked on the backend in Rails to facilitate API communication for the mobile app, including scenario fetching. Applied dynamic database schemas and backend functionalities within Ruby on Rails, prioritizing scalability, security, and performance optimization. Customized RESTful APIs and handled routing, middleware integration, and request/response efficiently.

Ruby on Rails ReactJS RESTful APIs MongoDB PostgreSQL API Development Authentication Authorization

Software Engineer

A10 Networks

Jul 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Contributed to the backend development of the A-cloud and ELM projects, addressing customer-reported issues through support tickets. Implemented license generation functionality for network devices in the A-cloud project, ensuring compatibility with varying network bandwidth ranges. Developed a software utility for the ELM project to install generated licenses in JSON format on network devices.

Ruby on Rails JSON Backend Development Customer Support

Full Stack Engineer

Smarter Sorting

Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Contributed significantly to the development of product classification features and the Hermes platform as a Full Stack Engineer. Conducted thorough code reviews and comprehensive PR reviews, meticulously examining the codebase to identify areas for improvement. Ensured adherence to best practices and coding standards, maintaining code quality and promoting efficient collaboration.

GraphQL Full Stack Code Review Classification

RoR Developer

Demand Sphere

May 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Worked as a Full Stack Engineer with a focus on DevOps and Project Lead responsibilities. The product was built on Ruby on Rails with HTML, HAML, and SASS for the frontend. Primarily focused on scraping and processing JSON data, utilizing AWS instances for processing and PostgreSQL as the database.