I'm a passionate Front-End and Software Developer with over 6 years of experience in building scalable web applications. My journey in tech has been exciting, working in various industries like e-commerce and gaming. I thrive in dynamic environments and love creating user-centric applications that deliver great user experiences. I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions, and I'm always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills.…

Yasir Akbar

I'm a passionate Front-End and Software Developer with over 6 years of experience in building scalable web applications. My journey in tech has been exciting, working in various industries like e-commerce and gaming. I thrive in dynamic environments and love creating user-centric applications that deliver great user experiences. I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions, and I'm always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills.…

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I’m a passionate Front-End and Software Developer with over 6 years of experience in building scalable web applications. My journey in tech has been exciting, working in various industries like e-commerce and gaming. I thrive in dynamic environments and love creating user-centric applications that deliver great user experiences. I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions, and I’m always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills.

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Skills

Experience Level

CSS
Expert
HTML5
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
React JS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Node.js
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Finnish
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Urdu
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent

Work Experience

React Front-End Developer at N Brown
January 1, 2022 - November 6, 2025
Delivered white-labeled front-end solutions for major UK brands, successfully reducing page load times by 30% through optimizations and integrating CMS for dynamic content. Mentored junior developers and collaborated across teams to enhance microservice architecture.
Front-End React Developer at SharpGaming
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed single-page gaming applications utilized by thousands daily and improved maintainability with TypeScript and Redux best practices.
Front-End React Developer at Bloc-Digital
January 31, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Contract position focused on building and testing a local railway website and mobile application.
Full-Stack Developer at Boots (via Cognizant)
August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Developed online pharmacy services, enhancing the checkout experience and supporting secure Node.js APIs.
Software Developer at Vainu.io
July 31, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Built a CRM enrichment platform using React and Python/Django.
React Front-End Developer at N Brown
January 1, 2022 - November 17, 2025
Delivered white-labeled front-end solutions for major UK brands, reducing page load times by 30% through optimizations and integrating CMS solutions.
Front-End React Developer at SharpGaming
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Developed single-page gaming apps used by thousands daily, enhancing maintainability with TypeScript and Redux best practices.
Front-End React Developer at Bloc-Digital
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Built and tested local railway website and mobile app, contributing to user engagement and functionality.
Full-Stack Developer at Boots (via Cognizant)
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Developed online pharmacy services with secure payments and analytics, improving the checkout experience.
Software Developer at Vainu.io
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Built CRM enrichment platform using React and Python/Django, creating a valuable tool for users.

Education

BBA in International Business at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Software Developer Crash Course at Udemy
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Full Stack Course at Udemy
January 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Complete Node.js Course at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - November 6, 2025
Crash Course in Front-End Development at Integrify
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Full Stack Developer Course at Udemy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BBA in International Business at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Software Developer Crash Course at Udemy
January 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Full Stack Course at Udemy
January 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025
Complete Node.js Course at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - November 17, 2025
Crash Course in Front-End Development at Integrify
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Full Stack Developer Course at Udemy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Bachelor in International Business
November 17, 2025 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet
    paper SimplyBe

    Delivered white-labeled front-end solutions for major UK brands (SimplyBe, Jacamo, JD
    Williams etc).
    • Reduced page load times by 30% through Next.js optimizations.
    • Integrated Strapi and Amplience CMS for dynamic content.
    • Mentored junior developers and improved code quality.
    • Collaborated across backend and platform teams on microservice architecture.
    Tech: React, Next.js, Redux, TypeScript, Node.js, Strapi, Amplience, Cypress, Jest, GitLab, Nx