Hey there! I'm Aqsa Khalid, a full-stack engineer with a serious love for backend development. I'm language-agnostic and framework-flexible โ€” whether it's Python/Django, Node.js/Express, or Ruby on Rails, I pick the right tool for the job. On the frontend, I'm equally comfortable with TypeScript and React when features require it. I build things that actually work โ€” APIs, async workers, ETL pipelines, real-time systems, you name it. From MERN stack applications to Django microservices, I handle everything from Docker containers to AWS deployments, write tests that matter, and keep CI/CD pipelines humming. I'm passionate about mentoring teams and building systems where data drives decisions, not guesses. When I'm not deep in code, you'll find me with a paintbrush in hand creating art, binge-watching anime (always up for recommendations!), or yelling at the TV during Formula 1 races. I debug code better than Ferrari strategists plan pit stops! ๐ŸŽ๏ธโ˜•๏ธ I believe the best engineering happens when you're having fun, learning constantly, and working with people who challenge you to be better.โ€ฆ

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Hey there! I'm Aqsa Khalid, a full-stack engineer with a serious love for backend development. I'm language-agnostic and framework-flexible โ€” whether it's Python/Django, Node.js/Express, or Ruby on Rails, I pick the right tool for the job. On the frontend, I'm equally comfortable with TypeScript and React when features require it. I build things that actually work โ€” APIs, async workers, ETL pipelines, real-time systems, you name it. From MERN stack applications to Django microservices, I handle everything from Docker containers to AWS deployments, write tests that matter, and keep CI/CD pipelines humming. I'm passionate about mentoring teams and building systems where data drives decisions, not guesses. When I'm not deep in code, you'll find me with a paintbrush in hand creating art, binge-watching anime (always up for recommendations!), or yelling at the TV during Formula 1 races. I debug code better than Ferrari strategists plan pit stops! ๐ŸŽ๏ธโ˜•๏ธ I believe the best engineering happens when you're having fun, learning constantly, and working with people who challenge you to be better.โ€ฆ

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Hey there! Iโ€™m Aqsa Khalid, a full-stack engineer with a serious love for backend development. Iโ€™m language-agnostic and framework-flexible โ€” whether itโ€™s Python/Django, Node.js/Express, or Ruby on Rails, I pick the right tool for the job. On the frontend, Iโ€™m equally comfortable with TypeScript and React when features require it.

I build things that actually work โ€” APIs, async workers, ETL pipelines, real-time systems, you name it. From MERN stack applications to Django microservices, I handle everything from Docker containers to AWS deployments, write tests that matter, and keep CI/CD pipelines humming. Iโ€™m passionate about mentoring teams and building systems where data drives decisions, not guesses.

When Iโ€™m not deep in code, youโ€™ll find me with a paintbrush in hand creating art, binge-watching anime (always up for recommendations!), or yelling at the TV during Formula 1 races. I debug code better than Ferrari strategists plan pit stops! ๐ŸŽ๏ธโ˜•๏ธ

I believe the best engineering happens when youโ€™re having fun, learning constantly, and working with people who challenge you to be better.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Engineer at Nexario
April 1, 2023 - Present
Led a team of 5โ€“8 developers, streamlined communication and faster issue resolution to boost productivity. Spearheaded development of a high-performance application using Python 3.11 and React, driving a 24% increase in sales. Automated backend deployments with Django, saving 10+ hours per week. Architected backend systems integrating Python and React, improving overall efficiency by 30%. Delivered optimized Python code meeting functional and non-functional requirements, resulting in a 25% performance gain. Designed and integrated RESTful APIs, improving data retrieval efficiency and enabling seamless third-party integrations.
Senior Software Engineer at Devsinc
June 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Oversaw end-to-end delivery of 10+ enterprise-grade applications, driving architectural decisions and major system enhancements for long-term scalability. Led backend performance optimization for a high-traffic Django + JavaScript platform, achieving a 50% reduction in page load times. Architected and delivered a Python-based finance tracking solution for 150+ active users. Engineered a cost-optimized AWS backend and automated CI/CD workflows with Docker and Jenkins, cutting costs and boosting developer productivity by 15+ hours weekly.
Software Engineer at TechLeadz
March 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Managed storage and deletion of 50+ content assets using Django and Rails, integrating with jQuery UI. Converted Figma and Adobe XD designs into responsive, cross-browser web pages, implementing JavaScript frameworks across 30+ pages. Designed and deployed a RESTful API, achieving a 20ร— improvement in interoperability between web applications.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology at PUCIT
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Bachelor of Information Technology at PUCIT
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

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Software & Internet, Professional Services