Hi, I’m Arish Khan, a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience architecting and scaling SaaS platforms and high-performance web applications. I specialize in the MERN stack and have strong Python expertise for AI/ML integration, data processing, and backend services. Over the years, I’ve designed cloud-native microservices, delivered data-driven features, and driven measurable performance gains (40%+). I’ve worked with datasets of 100,000+ records and helped teams turn complex problems into reliable, scalable solutions. I’m known for collaboration, thoughtful system design, and delivering high-quality software—plus I’m proud to be Top-Rated Plus on Upwork (Top 3%).

Arish Khan

Hi, I’m Arish Khan, a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience architecting and scaling SaaS platforms and high-performance web applications. I specialize in the MERN stack and have strong Python expertise for AI/ML integration, data processing, and backend services. Over the years, I’ve designed cloud-native microservices, delivered data-driven features, and driven measurable performance gains (40%+). I’ve worked with datasets of 100,000+ records and helped teams turn complex problems into reliable, scalable solutions. I’m known for collaboration, thoughtful system design, and delivering high-quality software—plus I’m proud to be Top-Rated Plus on Upwork (Top 3%).

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Hi, I’m Arish Khan, a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience architecting and scaling SaaS platforms and high-performance web applications. I specialize in the MERN stack and have strong Python expertise for AI/ML integration, data processing, and backend services.

Over the years, I’ve designed cloud-native microservices, delivered data-driven features, and driven measurable performance gains (40%+). I’ve worked with datasets of 100,000+ records and helped teams turn complex problems into reliable, scalable solutions. I’m known for collaboration, thoughtful system design, and delivering high-quality software—plus I’m proud to be Top-Rated Plus on Upwork (Top 3%).

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Language

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Work Experience

Freelance Full Stack & AI/ML Developer at Upwork
January 1, 2018 - Present
Delivered end-to-end SaaS solutions using Python, React, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure. Implemented AI/ML features including LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation. Designed scalable microservices and REST/GraphQL APIs handling 100k+ records. Improved application performance by 40%+ through backend optimization and efficient data pipelines.
Full Stack & AI/ML Developer at Afiniti
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Architected AI-driven SaaS applications using Python, LLMs, RAG, and cloud-native microservices. Built intelligent data pipelines supporting real-time and batch processing workflows. Integrated AI features into existing platforms, improving automation and decision-making. Collaborated with product and engineering teams on system design and AI adoption strategies.
Senior Full Stack Developer at Threecolts
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led development of scalable SaaS features using React, Python, Node.js, and AWS/GCP. Designed and implemented microservices architecture and CI/CD pipelines. Optimized backend services to improve performance, reliability, and scalability. Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews to maintain engineering standards.
Full Stack Developer at Outspot
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Implemented RESTful APIs and backend services for analytics and third-party integrations. Improved system performance and reliability through refactoring and optimization. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver product features on time.
Junior Software Developer at FlutterDesk
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Assisted in frontend and backend development using JavaScript, PHP, and SQL. Built internal tools and dashboards to support business operations. Debugged, tested, and maintained production applications. Worked closely with senior developers to learn best practices in system design and deployment.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science (AI & Bioinformatics) at National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Computer Science at NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services
    paper PlusOne https://apps.apple.com/us/app/plusone-track-habits-with-fun/id1477743089

    Technology Stack
    Flutter + Supabase

    Efficient implementation of sharing vouchers via dynamic links.
    Efficient implementation of aggregate pipelines on the backend side.
    Websockets-based chat system.
    Ensuring best practices to compress the images in the community page.
    Efficient state management while redeeming a voucher, sending and accepting follow
    requests
    Ensure use of latest packages on the Flutter side which are compatible with Dart 3 and new
    dart updates

    paper King Of The Curve https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcat-king-of-the-curve/id1534662918

    Technology Stack :
    Flutter (Mobile and Web), VueJS (Vue2 + Vuetify for admin panel), Golang (Gin), MongoDB,
    Firebase (Auth, FCM, Firestore), Stripe, In-app purchases

    Achievements
    Transitioned Firebase (BaaS) to a robust Golang and MongoDB based backend.
    Developed an adaptive Qbank that intelligently analyzes user learning patterns to tailor
    questions, enhancing comprehension areas of weakness, and implemented a flashcard
    employing a spaced repetition algorithm for optimized memory retention.
    Designed and implemented the multiplayer gaming module from the ground up, enhancing
    the application’s interactive and competitive aspects.
    Undertook the complete redevelopment of the application, laying a new foundation for
    improved performance and user experience.

    paper Avid Health (Portal for Client and Coach) https://portal.avid.health/

    Technology Stack: React Js, Tailwind Css, Graph QL, AWS Amplify (for Authentication), Agora RTC (for Video
    Calling), Google Calendar (for Meeting Schedule)

    Achievements:
    Successfully implemented video calling features using Agora Real-Time Communication
    (RTC), enabling high-quality, real-time video interactions between coaches and clients
    within the platform.
    Integrated a real-time chat system that allows instant messaging between users,
    facilitating effective communication and immediate response capabilities within the portal.
    Enabled users to connect their Google Calendars to the portal, allowing them to provide
    and manage their availability slots for booking appointments. This feature streamlines the
    scheduling process and enhances user convenience.
    Ensured efficient communication channels between coaches and clients for the
    assignment and tracking of tasks. This functionality supports effective coaching
    relationships and helps in monitoring client progress.
    Incorporated charts to visually indicate client progress, using data visualization to provide
    clear and actionable insights into client achievements and areas for improvement. This
    feature aids in motivating clients and helping coaches to tailor their advice and strategies
    effectively.

    paper HR Diagnostics (Multi Tenant app for Business Diagnostics) https://app.hrdiagnostics.co.uk/

    Technology Stack: React Js (Client, Customer and Admin Panel), Tailwind Css, Nest Js, MongoDB, Firebase,
    Digital Ocean VPS, Brevo (for Mails), Nest JS Tenancy, Nx (for Mono repo)

    Achievements
    Implemented robust database level multi-tenancy within the application, enabling seamless
    data segregation and management across multiple tenants using Nest JS Tenancy.
    Configured and managed Nginx to handle multi-tenancy, ensuring efficient routing and
    load balancing for multiple client and customer sites without performance compromise.
    Utilized Nx for managing a mono-repository architecture, which streamlined the
    development process by enabling shared configurations and dependencies across all parts
    of the project (Client, Customer, and Admin Panel).
    Developed and implemented reusable libraries across all three platforms (Client,
    Customer, and Admin Panel) using React, enhancing consistency and reducing
    redundancy in the codebase.
    Engineered and managed a comprehensive reports generation feature, which allows for
    detailed business diagnostics and reporting, providing valuable insights to both clients and
    administrators.
    Employed React Query and the hooks pattern to manage API calls efficiently, improving
    the application’s performance by optimizing data fetching, caching, and state
    management.

    paper Sequegencis (Data Visualization web app)

    Technology Stack: React Js, Ant Design, Papa Parse(for parsing CSVs), Visx (for Charts), Tanstack Table

    Achievements
    Implemented (OOP) principles to manage the parsing of CSV files efficiently, allowing for
    robust data manipulation and enhanced code maintainability.
    Optimized the data reading process to handle large files up to 60 MB directly in the
    browser, significantly improving the app’s performance and user experience when dealing
    with substantial datasets.
    Integrated Visx, a low-level visualization library, to create highly customizable charts. This
    feature includes advanced filtering options, enabling users to interact dynamically with the
    data visualizations based on specific parameters.
    Developed a functionality that allows users to select a sample range of data to be
    visualized in a table format. This feature helps in focusing on specific segments of data,
    enhancing the analytical capabilities of the app.
    Provided advanced filtration and search capabilities within Tanstack Table, enabling users
    to filter and locate specific data points efficiently. This improves the usability of the data
    presented, allowing for more detailed and targeted data analysis.

    paper Work Week Lunch (Meal Planning web app) https://wwlprogram.com/

    Achievements
    Utilized Tailwind CSS to improve the responsive design of the web app, ensuring a
    seamless and adaptable user experience across various devices and screen sizes.
    Developed a dynamic recipes management system that personalizes recipe suggestions
    based on users’ dietary preferences and unit measurements, enhancing customization and
    user satisfaction.
    Successfully executed data migration from a MySQL database to MongoDB, involving the
    development and implementation of custom migration scripts to ensure data integrity and
    system functionality.
    Implemented a vector search feature using embedding’s to enhance the search
    functionality, allowing users to find recipes more efficiently and accurately based on
    ingredient and recipe characteristics.
    Redesigned the database architecture to accommodate the migration from MySQL to
    MongoDB, developing scripts that facilitated the seamless transition of already registered
    users to the new system without disrupting their user experience.