Syed Shahab Shah — Software Engineer

Experience

Nov 2023 — Present

Pursue Today

Full-Stack Development: Leveraged React, Next.js, and other MERN stack technologies to build robust and
scalable E-commerce platforms, delivering innovative solutions tailored to business goals.
Backend Systems Development: Built and maintained efficient back-end systems using Node.js, Express.js,
and Nest.js, ensuring smooth integration with databases and APIs.
Data Processing at Scale: Developed efficient data pipelines using Node.js, bull.js, and Redis to scrape,
process, and store millions of records, streamlining data workflows for large-scale projects.
Database Optimization: Enhanced database performance by rewriting complex queries and optimizing
schemas in MongoDB and MSSQL, significantly reducing query response times.
Automation and Workflow Optimization: Automated critical business workflows through cron jobs and
integrated AWS Lambda, resulting in a 25% reduction in processing times and improved notification
efficiency.
Scripting and ETL Pipelines: Created and managed ETL pipelines for efficient data transformation, ensuring
accurate and timely delivery of processed data to stakeholders.
AI-Powered Price Suggestion Agent: Integrated OpenAI-based agent to suggest competitive product pricing
based on scraped competitor data and business constraints.

Aug 2023 — Nov 2024

Sobbatical.com

Architected the Entire Platform: Designed and developed the platformʼs architecture, including the admin
panel, APIs, and frontend, from ideation to deployment.
Integrated Third-Party Services: Seamlessly incorporated APIs like UniPlaces (accommodation) and
JoinSherpa (travel guidance), enhancing service offerings for users.
Implemented Payment Systems: Integrated secure payment gateways to handle transactions efficiently,
ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Cloud Deployment and Scaling: Hosted the platform on AWS utilizing EC2 and S3 with Docker and CI/CD
pipelines, achieving 99.9% uptime and ensuring scalability.
Optimized Data Workflows: Automated workflows using AWS EventBridge and cron jobs, leading to a 30%
improvement in data freshness and reducing latency by 15%.
User-Centric Design: Delivered an intuitive, responsive, and WCAG-compliant UI using React and Material UI,
enhancing user experience and increasing engagement by 20%.
AI-Driven Matching: Developed a volunteer-opportunity recommender system using embeddings + OpenAI
to match candidates with relevant assignments.

Jun 2021 — Nov 2023

Tecaudex

UI/UX Development: Developed intuitive, responsive UI/UX for websites and admin panels using tools like
Tailwind CSS and Material UI, improving load times by 25%.
Advanced React Development: Utilized React, Redux, Zustand, and React Query to manage state and
optimize data fetching for fast, responsive web applications.
Next.js Development: Developed server-side rendered applications using Next.js, improving SEO and
ensuring fast load times for high-performance websites.
Interactive Flow Design: Leveraged React Flow to build interactive applications, reducing render times by
20% and enhancing user engagement.
Automated Frontend Testing: Integrated automated testing frameworks using Jest and Cypress to improve
code quality and reduce bugs by 30%.
Client Communication & Relationship Management: Managed communication with stakeholders, ensuring
timely updates and achieving a 25% increase in client satisfaction scores.
Pre-Project Collaboration: Participated in project kickoff meetings to define objectives and strategize
solutions tailored to client needs, improving project turnaround times.

Apr 2020 — Jul 2024

BSCS in Computer Science · Computer Science