Hi, I'm Abdul Fatawu Zaki, a Full-Stack Web Developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications for payments, e-commerce, marketing, and booking industries. I specialize in React, Next.js, Node.js, and Laravel, delivering clean, maintainable code and end-to-end ownership from planning to deployment. I pride myself on proactive, 24/7 client communication, delivering 20+ production-ready projects on time. I’ve reduced page load times by 40% through code splitting and CDN optimization, and boosted conversion rates by up to 35% through thoughtful UX and performance improvements. I also design and deploy CI/CD pipelines and write comprehensive technical documentation to ensure smooth handoffs.

Hi, I'm Abdul Fatawu Zaki, a Full-Stack Web Developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications for payments, e-commerce, marketing, and booking industries. I specialize in React, Next.js, Node.js, and Laravel, delivering clean, maintainable code and end-to-end ownership from planning to deployment. I pride myself on proactive, 24/7 client communication, delivering 20+ production-ready projects on time. I’ve reduced page load times by 40% through code splitting and CDN optimization, and boosted conversion rates by up to 35% through thoughtful UX and performance improvements. I also design and deploy CI/CD pipelines and write comprehensive technical documentation to ensure smooth handoffs.

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Hi, I’m Abdul Fatawu Zaki, a Full-Stack Web Developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications for payments, e-commerce, marketing, and booking industries. I specialize in React, Next.js, Node.js, and Laravel, delivering clean, maintainable code and end-to-end ownership from planning to deployment.

I pride myself on proactive, 24/7 client communication, delivering 20+ production-ready projects on time. I’ve reduced page load times by 40% through code splitting and CDN optimization, and boosted conversion rates by up to 35% through thoughtful UX and performance improvements. I also design and deploy CI/CD pipelines and write comprehensive technical documentation to ensure smooth handoffs.

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Web Developer at Freelance / Self-Employed
May 4, 2026 - Present
Developed and deployed 20+ custom web applications for clients across payment, marketing, inventory, and booking industries. Built full-stack solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, with Laravel and PHP for legacy integrations. Reduced client page load times by 40% through performance optimization and implemented secure Stripe payment flows processing $10K+ monthly. Delivered projects 95% on time with 24/7 client communication and post-launch support.
Front-End Developer at Paramount Student
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Led front-end development for 15+ client projects, translating Figma designs into responsive React and Next.js applications. Improved mobile conversion rates by 25% through mobile-first design implementation. Collaborated with back-end teams to integrate REST APIs and real-time chat features. Maintained 100% client satisfaction across dashboard, landing page, and portfolio projects.
Full-Stack Web Developer at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and deployed 20+ custom web applications for clients in payments, marketing, inventory, events, and booking, using React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB. Built secure payment gateways with Stripe and PayPal APIs, processing $10K+ in monthly transactions with 99.9% uptime. Reduced page load times by 40% through code splitting, lazy loading, and CDN optimization. Designed and developed 10+ Shopify stores and custom e-commerce platforms with real-time inventory syncing and multi-currency checkout. Delivered 95% of projects on time with 24/7 client communication, post-launch support, and comprehensive technical documentation. Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Docker, reducing deployment time by 50% and eliminating manual errors.
Front-End Developer at Paramount Students
March 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
Led front-end development for 15+ client projects, translating Figma designs into responsive React and Next.js applications with 100% pixel-perfect accuracy. Improved mobile conversion rates by 25% through mobile-first design implementation and progressive web app (PWA) features. Migrated 5 legacy WordPress and PHP sites to modern React/Next.js stacks, improving SEO rankings and reducing hosting costs by 30%. Built real-time chat applications and interactive dashboards using WebSocket and Socket.io, serving 500+ concurrent users. Collaborated with UX designers and back-end engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions, maintaining 100% client satisfaction across all projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University Of the People
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Qualifications

Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
MongoDB Certified Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Education, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services