Hi, I’m Danyal Shahid, a Senior Fullstack Engineer specializing in scalable Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS, Kubernetes, and AI-powered workflows. I build cloud-native solutions that scale for fintech, SaaS, and enterprise clients, working across product, operations, and client teams in Dubai, Lahore, and remote settings. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust architectures, mentoring engineers, and delivering reliable software with measurable impact. I thrive on shipping features end-to-end, improving system reliability, and helping teams elevate engineering standards.

Danyal Shahid

Hi, I’m Danyal Shahid, a Senior Fullstack Engineer specializing in scalable Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS, Kubernetes, and AI-powered workflows. I build cloud-native solutions that scale for fintech, SaaS, and enterprise clients, working across product, operations, and client teams in Dubai, Lahore, and remote settings. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust architectures, mentoring engineers, and delivering reliable software with measurable impact. I thrive on shipping features end-to-end, improving system reliability, and helping teams elevate engineering standards.

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Hi, I’m Danyal Shahid, a Senior Fullstack Engineer specializing in scalable Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS, Kubernetes, and AI-powered workflows. I build cloud-native solutions that scale for fintech, SaaS, and enterprise clients, working across product, operations, and client teams in Dubai, Lahore, and remote settings.

I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust architectures, mentoring engineers, and delivering reliable software with measurable impact. I thrive on shipping features end-to-end, improving system reliability, and helping teams elevate engineering standards.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at The General Solutions
November 1, 2024 - Present
Led the AI-powered automation suite—GenAI-based workflow builder—designing a scalable, cloud-native backend using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, and Kubernetes. Accelerated UI development with React/Redux. Built AI-enabled services using LangChain, AutoGen, and Flowise with GPT-4 and LLaMA. Implemented vector-based contextual AI responses with Pinecone and OpenAI APIs. Established NX monorepo, automated workflows with Bubble, Airtable, and PowerApps, reducing manual processes by 30%.
Senior Fullstack Engineer at TechVista Systems / Systems Limited
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Built Node.js backend architecture for high-traffic Digicel MyCash – a telco digital wallet with 8M+ users and 99.98% uptime. Migrated microservices to Kubernetes on AWS Fargate, implemented health checks, and integrated Prometheus/Grafana for observability. Collaborated in a five-person team to deliver a responsive web application, increasing customer engagement by ~20%.
Fullstack JavaScript Engineer at Vrooz i
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Delivered a cloud-based procurement platform with real-time Node.js dashboards using Redis; reduced loading times from seconds to milliseconds. Implemented real-time data flows, migrated from Angular.js to Angular/React, and integrated with messaging and cloud services to support large-scale enterprise use.
Software Engineer at Strategic Systems International
June 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016
Contributed to multiple client projects, migrating front-end architectures from Angular.js to modern Angular, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and delivering backend features with Node.js. Improved test coverage and performance across modules to support growing enterprise requirements.
Senior Fullstack Engineer at Tech Vista Systems / Systems Limited
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Designed and delivered scalable backend and AI-integrated services (LangChain, AutoGen, Flowise) in a monorepo setup (NX). Implemented automated workflows with Bubble, Airtable, and PowerApps, reducing manual processes by ~30% and improving cross-team collaboration.
Fullstack JavaScript Engineer at Vroozi
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Developed real-time Node.js + WebSocket dashboards for a cloud-based procurement platform, achieving 80% test coverage. Implemented SSO integration and Express API glue to connect microservices in a remote-work environment.
Fullstack JavaScript Engineer at Nvolv
December 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018
Built real-time Node.js + Redis dashboards for a mobile engagement platform, reducing loading time from seconds to milliseconds and achieving ~80% code test coverage. Collaborated on SNS integration with Express API.
Fullstack JavaScript Engineer at VroozI, US (remote)
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Cloud-based procurement and automation platform for enterprise clients (Universal Studios, HEB). Built purchasing manager app handling over $1B in purchase orders. Developed configurable reusable components (file upload, status tracker, audit logs, invoice documents). Served as gatekeeper for PR reviews and interviews; increased test coverage and migrated from Angular.js to Angular. Tech: JavaScript, Node, GraphQL, Angular, Docker, SOLID, CI/CD; also worked with React.js, Redux, SSO, NATS Streaming, Kafka, Redis, Prometheus, Grafana, NPM, and related tooling.
Fullstack JavaScript Engineer at Vrooz i (Vrooz India) – US (remote)
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Cloud-based procurement automation platform; integrated low-code/no-code platform for enterprise clients like Universal Studios and HEB; designed scalable Node.js backend and frontend workflows; delivered features that enhanced procurement efficiency.
Fullstack JavaScript Engineer at Nvolv – US (remote)
December 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018
Mobile engagement platform for events used by Fortune 500 companies; real-time dashboards with Node.js and Redis; reduced loading times from seconds to milliseconds; integrated SSO and enhanced reliability.

Education

BS in Computer Systems Engineering at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute
August 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
BS at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute, Swabi, Pakistan
August 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
BS in Computer Systems Engineering at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute, Swabi, Pakistan
August 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
BS, Computer Systems Engineering at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute
August 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014

Qualifications

AWS AI Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025
CSM - Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
AWS AI Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - December 29, 2025
CSM - Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2024 - December 29, 2025
AWS AI Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
CSM - Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
AWS AI Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
CSM - Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Professional Services, Other, Government, Media & Entertainment