I'm a Full Stack Developer with over 6 years of hands-on experience specializing in building scalable web applications using JavaScript frameworks like the MERN stack. I've designed and delivered end-to-end solutions, turning ideas into fully functional products, particularly in industries like Healthcare, Fintech, and E-commerce. I am comfortable owning projects from start to finish, working closely with teams, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring everything stays on track using agile practices and project management tools. My passion lies in delivering high-quality software by leveraging modern technologies and best practices. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to build efficient, reliable, and user-centric applications, and continuously enhancing my skills to stay ahead in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

Muhammad Talha Maqsood

I'm a Full Stack Developer with over 6 years of hands-on experience specializing in building scalable web applications using JavaScript frameworks like the MERN stack. I've designed and delivered end-to-end solutions, turning ideas into fully functional products, particularly in industries like Healthcare, Fintech, and E-commerce. I am comfortable owning projects from start to finish, working closely with teams, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring everything stays on track using agile practices and project management tools. My passion lies in delivering high-quality software by leveraging modern technologies and best practices. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to build efficient, reliable, and user-centric applications, and continuously enhancing my skills to stay ahead in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

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I’m a Full Stack Developer with over 6 years of hands-on experience specializing in building scalable web applications using JavaScript frameworks like the MERN stack. I’ve designed and delivered end-to-end solutions, turning ideas into fully functional products, particularly in industries like Healthcare, Fintech, and E-commerce. I am comfortable owning projects from start to finish, working closely with teams, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring everything stays on track using agile practices and project management tools.

My passion lies in delivering high-quality software by leveraging modern technologies and best practices. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to build efficient, reliable, and user-centric applications, and continuously enhancing my skills to stay ahead in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

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Work Experience

Senior DevOps Engineer at Cognita Innovative Solutions
July 1, 2025 - Present
Led cloud infrastructure and DevOps for AI systems on AWS, including EKS, EC2, S3, and IAM. Automated deployments with Docker, Terraform, and GitHub Actions; set up scalable CI/CD pipelines. Deployed and managed model-serving platforms using BentoML and FastAPI with GPU instance orchestration. Collaborated with AI and backend teams to monitor, log, and optimize system performance and resource usage.
Full-stack JavaScript Developer with Azure at Work Nomads
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Built and optimized scalable front-end architecture using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, enhancing performance and developer experience across multiple projects. Developed scalable front-end apps and backend services with Node for complex data workflows. Managed deployments and infrastructure on Azure. Worked in agile teams, leading sprint-based delivery and integration.
Senior Full Stack Developer at BARQ
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Enhanced performance of existing Node applications by restructuring code and optimizing database queries, resulting in faster response times and improved efficiency. Designed and implemented applications in collaboration with designers, project managers, and cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs. Conducted rigorous testing to ensure code stability, performance, and scalability. Mentored junior developers through technical challenges while delivering end-to-end solutions for complex projects.
Senior Software Engineer at HackerRank
January 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Built and maintained core features for HackerRank’s developer assessment platform, focusing on candidate-facing environments and recruiter dashboards using React, Node.js, Python, and MongoDB. Led the revamp of the code execution engine's API layer in Python, reducing execution latency by 40%. Developed custom question types and interactive widgets for live interviews, contributing to a 22% uptick in recruiter engagement. Integrated advanced analytics modules for hiring managers to track candidate performance more effectively, reducing manual evaluation time by 30%. Collaborated with DevOps to implement a Docker-based local dev workflow and GitHub Actions CI pipeline, reducing environment setup from hours to under 15 minutes. Worked closely with product managers to prototype and ship features used by over 3,000+ companies, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Goldman Sachs. Contributed to front-end performance optimization, trimming bundle sizes by 18% and improving time-to-interaction
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Kallidus
January 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Handled a large HR platform with over 56,000 users using Node for the backend and React for the frontend to maintain smooth performance. Rebuilt the frontend into smaller, reusable parts and set up auto deployments with GitHub Actions and AKS to speed updates. Connected the system with tools like JazzHR and ADP using Django and GraphQL for clean data flows between platforms. Set up secure login and permissions with Azure AD, ensuring proper access control. Wrote automated tests with Pytest and implemented access control in SQL databases to boost reliability and security.
Software Engineer II at Kallidus
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Built and optimized frontend features using React and TypeScript, integrating with Django APIs for smoother user experience and faster load times. Helped migrate legacy systems to Node.js, improving code maintainability and scalability. Wrote automated tests with Pytest and implemented access control in SQL databases to improve reliability and security.
Software Engineer at Kallidus
January 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Contributed to the development of diverse applications, handling everything from design and code reviews to testing and deployment, ensuring high-quality, seamless solutions. Gained deep expertise in software development by utilizing a broad range of technologies and methodologies, continuously expanding technical knowledge. Assisted technical leaders with complex development tasks, helping drive key initiatives. Actively participated in requirements analysis, design, and implementation of applications, contributing to the full project lifecycle.

Education

Bachelors of Computer Science at University of Punjab
October 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017
BS - Computer Science at PU College of Information Technology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Software & Internet

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