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I'm a software engineer with extensive experience building and scaling high-impact user experiences for global brands and fast-paced startups. I’m proficient in modern React, TypeScript, and full-stack JavaScript, with a proven track record in frontend architecture, framework migrations (Next.js, Astro.js), and engineering best practices for testing, performance, and maintainability. I bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy, leading frontend initiatives across design and backend systems. I enjoy building reusable UI components, establishing engineering standards, and delivering products that improve user experience and business outcomes.…I'm a software engineer with extensive experience building and scaling high-impact user experiences for global brands and fast-paced startups. I’m proficient in modern React, TypeScript, and full-stack JavaScript, with a proven track record in frontend architecture, framework migrations (Next.js, Astro.js), and engineering best practices for testing, performance, and maintainability. I bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy, leading frontend initiatives across design and backend systems. I enjoy building reusable UI components, establishing engineering standards, and delivering products that improve user experience and business outcomes.

Burhan Baalwaan

Front-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, +2

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I'm a software engineer with extensive experience building and scaling high-impact user experiences for global brands and fast-paced startups. I’m proficient in modern React, TypeScript, and full-stack JavaScript, with a proven track record in frontend architecture, framework migrations (Next.js, Astro.js), and engineering best practices for testing, performance, and maintainability. I bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy, leading frontend initiatives across design and backend systems. I enjoy building reusable UI components, establishing engineering standards, and delivering products that improve user experience and business outcomes.…I'm a software engineer with extensive experience building and scaling high-impact user experiences for global brands and fast-paced startups. I’m proficient in modern React, TypeScript, and full-stack JavaScript, with a proven track record in frontend architecture, framework migrations (Next.js, Astro.js), and engineering best practices for testing, performance, and maintainability. I bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy, leading frontend initiatives across design and backend systems. I enjoy building reusable UI components, establishing engineering standards, and delivering products that improve user experience and business outcomes.

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I’m a software engineer with extensive experience building and scaling high-impact user experiences for global brands and fast-paced startups. I’m proficient in modern React, TypeScript, and full-stack JavaScript, with a proven track record in frontend architecture, framework migrations (Next.js, Astro.js), and engineering best practices for testing, performance, and maintainability.

I bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy, leading frontend initiatives across design and backend systems. I enjoy building reusable UI components, establishing engineering standards, and delivering products that improve user experience and business outcomes.

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Work Experience

Frontend Developer at Experian

December 1, 2019 - March 1, 2023

Led the UI development for the flagship Credit Lock product from concept to launch, collaborating across Product, Engineering, and Design teams. Built scalable, accessible React components using atomic design principles and integrated with backend APIs in a Next.js framework. Authored and maintained a reusable component library and comprehensive technical documentation. Promoted a quality-first culture with high test coverage (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress) and led A/B tests with Adobe Target and Conductrics. Directed frontend migrations across services, improving SEO and performance. Implemented Stripe dashboards, Klaviyo campaigns, and an Amazon PA API sync, achieving 99.8% data accuracy and reducing operational overhead. Delivered a consistent, high-quality rollout with minimal post-release issues.

Web Engineer at Napo (Pet Insurance)

June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Modeled the multi-step claims flow using XState to optimize processing, increasing closure rate from 70% to 90% and boosting customer satisfaction by 54%. Built a self-serve vet portal to reduce support calls by 4.25% and improve operational efficiency. Led migration to Next.js App Router with React Server Components to improve scalability and maintainability. Standardized reusable UI components, including a file uploader with XR progress, to raise consistency and developer productivity. Implemented Playwright tests and Heap Analytics to monitor critical flows, maintaining stability during fast shipping. Optimized Monorepo CI with GitHub Actions to skip unchanged directories, cutting build times and supporting scalable frontend development.

Software Engineer at Mycrib

February 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Led frontend development for Mycrib from concept to launch, building scalable React components with TypeScript and contributing to a cohesive design system. Rebuilt the internal dashboard using modern architecture patterns, improving maintainability, performance, and developer experience. Authored and maintained a shareable component library and comprehensive technical documentation. Focused on UX and product clarity; redesigned Product pages to improve user understanding and Trustpilot ratings. Refined multi-step forms with Redux-based state management to reduce errors. Integrated Stripe dashboards, Klaviyo campaigns, and an automated Amazon PA API sync. Addressed backend performance concerns by indexing large MySQL tables, reducing query latency and improving overall app responsiveness.