Hi, I'm Salman Awal, a Canberra-based full-stack software engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, scalable solutions. I enjoy shipping practical apps for startups and making tech more accessible and efficient for users. Over the past few years, I've built mobile and web applications, designed APIs with Python and FastAPI, integrated Stripe payments, and boosted performance with reusable React components and thoughtful UI. I thrive in collaborative Agile teams and am passionate about delivering high-quality software.

Salman Awal

Hi, I'm Salman Awal, a Canberra-based full-stack software engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, scalable solutions. I enjoy shipping practical apps for startups and making tech more accessible and efficient for users. Over the past few years, I've built mobile and web applications, designed APIs with Python and FastAPI, integrated Stripe payments, and boosted performance with reusable React components and thoughtful UI. I thrive in collaborative Agile teams and am passionate about delivering high-quality software.

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Hi, I’m Salman Awal, a Canberra-based full-stack software engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, scalable solutions. I enjoy shipping practical apps for startups and making tech more accessible and efficient for users.

Over the past few years, I’ve built mobile and web applications, designed APIs with Python and FastAPI, integrated Stripe payments, and boosted performance with reusable React components and thoughtful UI. I thrive in collaborative Agile teams and am passionate about delivering high-quality software.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Software Engineer at Stride
June 1, 2025 - Present
Drove development of a mobile application for an Australian-owned electric vehicle startup, providing sustainable transport solutions across Australian cities. Architected and developed backend infrastructure and APIs using Python and FastAPI; integrated Stripe payments, achieving a 98% transaction success rate. Converted 10+ Figma designs into responsive React Native UIs and increased development speed by 25% through reusable components. Collaborated in a 10-15 member Agile team, contributing to code reviews and daily stand-ups.
Frontend Developer Intern at Aurora Web Studio
June 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Built an internal troubleshooting tool (React, Firebase), boosting support team efficiency by 40%. Redesigned checkout and migrated database to Firebase, increasing client conversion by 30%. Developed a custom debounced search hook, cutting RESTful API requests by 66% and improving SaaS platform performance.
Frontend Developer at Freelance
December 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Delivered 5 responsive, SEO-optimized websites using React and JavaScript, boosting client traffic by 25%. Enhanced site performance and accessibility by optimizing assets and adopting modern frontend techniques.

Education

Certificate at AF Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2025
Course at Harvard University (EdX)
April 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate in Web Application Development
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2025
Course in Introduction to Computer Science
April 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment