I am a software engineer with over three years of experience, passionate about building scalable, impactful technology that serves a global audience. I started with JavaScript and expanded into Nest.js/Node.js, Next.js/React.js, and Laravel/PHP-based back-end systems, working with SQL and NoSQL databases to deliver full-stack solutions. My focus is on optimizing performance, reducing technical debt, and designing sustainable software systems. I thrive on improving existing platforms, enhancing user experience, and ensuring maintainability at scale. I enjoy collaborating across teams, embracing feedback, and continuously refining development processes to deliver reliable, high-quality software.

Hafiza Samia Saif

I am a software engineer with over three years of experience, passionate about building scalable, impactful technology that serves a global audience. I started with JavaScript and expanded into Nest.js/Node.js, Next.js/React.js, and Laravel/PHP-based back-end systems, working with SQL and NoSQL databases to deliver full-stack solutions. My focus is on optimizing performance, reducing technical debt, and designing sustainable software systems. I thrive on improving existing platforms, enhancing user experience, and ensuring maintainability at scale. I enjoy collaborating across teams, embracing feedback, and continuously refining development processes to deliver reliable, high-quality software.

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I am a software engineer with over three years of experience, passionate about building scalable, impactful technology that serves a global audience. I started with JavaScript and expanded into Nest.js/Node.js, Next.js/React.js, and Laravel/PHP-based back-end systems, working with SQL and NoSQL databases to deliver full-stack solutions. My focus is on optimizing performance, reducing technical debt, and designing sustainable software systems. I thrive on improving existing platforms, enhancing user experience, and ensuring maintainability at scale.

I enjoy collaborating across teams, embracing feedback, and continuously refining development processes to deliver reliable, high-quality software.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Dubizzle Labs
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led performance improvements and implemented scalable solutions to reduce resource consumption and enhance system efficiency. Contributed to API optimizations and incorporated product feedback. Followed efficient workflows like TDD and collaborative PR reviews to ensure smooth deployment to production.
Nodejs Developer at QUH Dock
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Developed APIs with proper validation and middleware management in NestJS using TypeORM. Created scripts and integrated ChatGPT to generate data, store it in the database, evaluate quiz results, and provide AI-generated feedback. Collaborated with frontend team to integrate APIs into React-based interfaces for seamless user experience.
Software Engineer at Devigital Systems
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Crafted user-friendly front-end interfaces using React.js and integrated them with the back-end. Created reusable components to streamline development, improved code readability and maintainability, and ensured scalable solutions through close team collaboration.
Associate Software Engineer at DIT-GC University
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Developed applications for university use with the MERN stack (MySQL, Express, React, Node). Managed end-to-end process from requirements gathering to delivery and handled user queries directly.
Node.js Developer at QUH Dock
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Developed APIs with proper validation and middleware management in NestJS using TypeORM. Created scripts and integrated ChatGPT to generate data, store it in the database, evaluate quiz results, and provide AI-generated feedback. Collaborated with frontend team to integrate APIs into React-based interfaces for a seamless user experience.

Education

Masters in Information Technology at Åbo Akademi University, Turku
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science at Government College University Lahore
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Masters in Information Technology - Computer Science at Åbo Akademi University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science at Government College University Lahore
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Developing Front-End Apps with React
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Introduction to Docker (Guided Project)
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
CI/CD With GitHub Actions
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Advanced Theoretical JavaScript
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Academic Scholarship at GCU
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Developing Front-End Apps with React
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
AWS Introduction to Docker (Guided Project)
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
CI/CD With GitHub Actions
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Advanced Theoretical JavaScript
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Academic Scholarship at GCU (HEC)
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment