I am an accomplished Senior Front-End Engineer and UI/UX Architect with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade SPAs. I specialize in digital accessibility (AODA, WCAG 2.2 AA, WAI-ARIA) and secure web architecture, delivering human-centric, compliant digital solutions. I have hands-on expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Backbone.js, robust REST API integrations, and secure authentication flows (OIDC, PKCE, OAuth 2.0). I provide technical leadership, guide multi-tier testing lifecycles, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver seamless public and enterprise platforms. My work emphasizes inclusive design, keyboard navigability, and scalable architecture that withstands regulatory scrutiny and evolving security requirements.

A K Rafi Ahmed

I am an accomplished Senior Front-End Engineer and UI/UX Architect with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade SPAs. I specialize in digital accessibility (AODA, WCAG 2.2 AA, WAI-ARIA) and secure web architecture, delivering human-centric, compliant digital solutions. I have hands-on expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Backbone.js, robust REST API integrations, and secure authentication flows (OIDC, PKCE, OAuth 2.0). I provide technical leadership, guide multi-tier testing lifecycles, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver seamless public and enterprise platforms. My work emphasizes inclusive design, keyboard navigability, and scalable architecture that withstands regulatory scrutiny and evolving security requirements.

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I am an accomplished Senior Front-End Engineer and UI/UX Architect with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade SPAs. I specialize in digital accessibility (AODA, WCAG 2.2 AA, WAI-ARIA) and secure web architecture, delivering human-centric, compliant digital solutions. I have hands-on expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Backbone.js, robust REST API integrations, and secure authentication flows (OIDC, PKCE, OAuth 2.0).

I provide technical leadership, guide multi-tier testing lifecycles, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver seamless public and enterprise platforms. My work emphasizes inclusive design, keyboard navigability, and scalable architecture that withstands regulatory scrutiny and evolving security requirements.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Front-End Developer / UX Designer at Income Access, A Paysafe Company
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Designed and developed responsive, mobile-first websites and landing pages aligned with user goals and business requirements. Led UI/UX design, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to improve usability and engagement. Built custom WordPress solutions, integrating dynamic content, contact forms, and interactive features. Ensured accessibility compliance (WCAG) and SEO best practices, resulting in improved usability and organic traffic. Produced documentation and handover notes to support future site updates and maintenance.
Front-End Developer / Visual Designer at Hybris – A SAP Company
January 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025
Developed web interfaces for enterprise and e-commerce platforms, applying responsive design principles. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate brand identity and business goals into intuitive web experiences. Delivered high-quality web graphics and interactive elements, maintaining consistency across digital platforms.
Founder & Principal Accessibility Architect at AODA Shield
January 1, 2026 - Present
Founded a specialized digital accessibility consultancy in Ontario, providing manual auditing, remediation strategies, and strategic compliance roadmaps for enterprise web systems. Led governance and documentation, designed inclusive UI components, and guided clients to meet AODA and WCAG 2.x/2.2 AA standards across web, iOS, and Android platforms.
Senior Front-End Developer / Software Engineer at Income Access (A Paysafe Company)
July 1, 2014 - January 1, 2025
Provided technical leadership for enterprise SPA development, implementing secure authentication (OIDC) and PKCE, robust API integrations, and modernizing legacy interfaces with reusable components to ensure data integrity across distributed systems.
HTML and CSS Developer at Hybris (An SAP Company)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Responsive UI development for enterprise e-commerce platforms; collaborated with backend and design teams to translate wireframes into modular frontend components; documented and resolved complex layout and rendering issues identified during UAT.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering) at University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate (In Progress) at Google
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Figma Auto Layout and Design System at Figma
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Figma Auto Layout and Design System
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment