I am a Software Engineer based in Hull, UK, with extensive experience in enhancing web and mobile application functionalities. I have a proven track record in optimizing app performance, spearheading innovative solutions, and mentoring budding developers. I am committed to elevating organizational success through my technical expertise and forward-thinking strategies, bringing clean, maintainable code and collaborative problem-solving to every project I undertake.

Amir Diafi

I am a Software Engineer based in Hull, UK, with extensive experience in enhancing web and mobile application functionalities. I have a proven track record in optimizing app performance, spearheading innovative solutions, and mentoring budding developers. I am committed to elevating organizational success through my technical expertise and forward-thinking strategies, bringing clean, maintainable code and collaborative problem-solving to every project I undertake.

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I am a Software Engineer based in Hull, UK, with extensive experience in enhancing web and mobile application functionalities. I have a proven track record in optimizing app performance, spearheading innovative solutions, and mentoring budding developers.

I am committed to elevating organizational success through my technical expertise and forward-thinking strategies, bringing clean, maintainable code and collaborative problem-solving to every project I undertake.

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Work Experience

Frontend Developer at Turing.com
December 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Worked as a freelancer on various projects across iOS, Android, and web platforms. Collaborated with a global team to design and implement core features and functionalities, resolve critical bugs, and enhance performance while adhering to established coding standards. Prioritized clean, well-documented, and tested code to ensure clarity and maintainability. Utilized modern technologies including GraphQL, TypeScript, React/NextJS/Native, Redux, Docker, Kubernetes, Prisma, MongoDB, and others.
Full Stack Developer at One Heart Family of Companies
January 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Developed a robust e-commerce application from the ground up with a mobile-first approach, optimizing and fine-tuning performance across front-end and back-end. Replicated UX/UI design precisely to deliver an exact match with a visually appealing and intuitive interface. Integrated a secure and efficient payment system using serverless architecture and webhooks. Prioritized clean, well-documented code for maintainability and troubleshooting.
Full Stack Developer - DevOps at DevOne Digital LTD
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Collaborated with a global team to design and implement core features, restructured an end-to-end React application conforming to MVVM architecture using TypeScript, Zustand, and GraphQL. Created a dynamic quiz builder, versatile chatbot for web and mobile apps, and managed event-related functionalities for a Europe-based events organizer. Implemented DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Docker image generation, Kubernetes file creation with Helm, and guided junior developers with code reviews and task assignment.
Founder at Lamma
August 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Founded and developed an event management app using modern technologies including GraphQL, TypeScript, React JS/Native, React Context, Native Modules, and React Reanimated. Managed the full product lifecycle and implemented clean, maintainable code following Scrum and ClickUp methodologies.
ReactJS Developer at Tivity
August 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Created the web version of Tivity using cutting-edge technologies such as ReactJS, Redux, SCSS, Bootstrap, and TypeScript. Leveraged ReactJS and Redux for efficient state management and enhanced application responsiveness, implementing a sleek and visually appealing design and maintaining code reliability and maintainability.
ReactJS/Native Developer at Ciircle
May 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Launched and built a meetup app for mobile and web platforms using React Native for cross-platform development. Developed reusable, efficient, and scalable React Native code with captivating animations and integrated Firebase Realtime Database for chat and real-time notifications. Implemented Firebase Authentication and multi-language support with translation and deep-linking features, optimizing performance by 50%.
Co-Founder & CTO at Stranger
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Developed and architected the Stranger app, a cross-platform social media application featuring short full-screen videos and audio recordings. Built backend using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, and Firebase services.
React Native Developer at Developatic
October 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Initiated and developed a full React Native marketplace app including shopping and buying with local bank integration, selecting delivery riders from users with accounts, implementing push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging, and authenticating users via Firebase Authentication.
Full Stack Developer - Open Source Contributor/Freelancer at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Built Watika, a platform for students in Algeria to share documents. Created a YouTube Downloader tool for video and audio. Developed a React Native Module package for iOS, wrote articles in the tech field on Medium, and contributed various open-source projects.
Frontend Developer at Turing.com
December 31, 2024 - August 12, 2025
Worked remotely as a freelancer on iOS, Android, and web platforms. Collaborated with a global team to design and implement core features and functionalities. Resolved critical bugs and enhanced performance while adhering to coding standards. Prioritized clean, well-documented, and tested code ensuring maintainability, using technologies like GraphQL, TypeScript, React/NextJS/Native, Docker, Kubernetes, Prisma, MongoDB, and serverless architectures.
Full Stack Developer at One Heart Family of Companies
January 31, 2024 - August 12, 2025
Developed a robust e-commerce application from the ground up with a mobile-first approach. Optimized app performance and replicated UX/UI designs precisely. Integrated secure and efficient payment systems with serverless architecture and webhooks. Maintained clean and well-documented code for future development, using serverless technologies and webhooks.
Full Stack Developer - DevOps at DevOne Digital LTD
December 31, 2023 - August 12, 2025
Collaborated with a global team to design and implement functionalities, restructuring React app to MVVM architecture and transitioning from Craco to Vite. Developed a dynamic quiz builder and versatile chatbot for quizzes, conducted performance assessments and optimizations, managed event-related functionalities including animations and chat features. Implemented DevOps best practices such as CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, container image management, and Kubernetes configurations. Led junior developers with code reviews and coaching.
Founder at Lamma
August 31, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Founded and developed the event management app Lamma, leveraging technologies such as GraphQL, TypeScript, React JS/Native, Prisma, MongoDB, Express, and Firebase. Engaged in full-stack development, code management, and application deployment.
ReactJS Developer at Tivity
August 31, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Created a modern web version of the Tivity app using ReactJS, Redux, SCSS, Bootstrap, and TypeScript. Delivered efficient state management, sleek visual design, and enhanced user experience with scalable and maintainable code.
React JS / Native Developer at Ciircle
May 31, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Launched and built a meetup app for mobile and web platforms using React Native. Developed reusable, efficient, and scalable code integrating captivating animations and comprehensive system for managing dates and chat groups. Integrated Firebase authentication and optimized React Native codebase for a 50% performance improvement.
Co-Founder & CTO at Stranger
January 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Developed and architected a cross-platform social media app featuring short instant full-screen videos and audio recordings. Built backend side with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, and Firebase services. Focused on scalable architecture and real-time features.
React Native Developer at Developatic
October 1, 2021 - August 12, 2025
Initiated and developed a full React Native marketplace app including shop selling and buying features with Algeria Post integration. Managed push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging and user authentication. Presented application layers using React Native, Redux, Firebase, and animations.
Full Stack Developer at Open source contributor/Freelancer
January 1, 2019 - Present
Built Watika, a platform for students in Algeria to share documents. Created YouTube Downloader tool for video and audio download. Developed React Native Module package for iOS. Authored technical articles on Medium. Published work available on GitHub.

Education

Bachelor's - Computer Science at University of Batna 1
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Master's - Computer Science at University of Algiers 2
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Master's - Business Management at University of Hull
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Web Development Course at Codecademy, FreeCodeCamp
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Full Stack Development Online Video Courses at Udemy, YouTube
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's - Computer Science at University of Batna 1
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Master's - Computer Science at University of Algiers 2
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Master's - Business Management at University of Hull
January 1, 2024 - August 12, 2025
Courses - Web Development at Codecademy, FreeCodeCamp
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Courses - Full Stack Development at Udemy, YouTube
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

MERN Stack Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
React with Redux Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Algorithms with Java Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
MERN Stack
January 1, 2019 - August 12, 2025
React with Redux
January 1, 2019 - August 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Financial Services, Professional Services