Usman Raja Dev

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Modern Animal
January 1, 2023 - Present
Engineered full-stack web applications using React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, achieving sub-200 ms average API response times for high-concurrency workloads. Wrapped web apps for iOS using Capacitor to improve mobile usability and performance for early adopters. Designed and implemented end-to-end features including role-based authentication and dynamic dashboards. Improved system reliability and developer experience through modular architecture, TypeScript typing, and structured error handling. Collaborated with clients to onboard users and deliver real-time feature updates and mobile improvements.
Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Toptal
January 1, 2019 - Present
Refactored monolithic web app into a modular full-stack architecture with React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, improving maintainability by 40%. Built mobile-first web components optimized for PWA, supporting multi-device access across iOS and Android. Built RESTful APIs with Express and TypeScript, handling high-volume requests and improving API throughput by 35%. Integrated state management solutions (Redux and Zustand) for complex workflows, reducing frontend bugs by 50%. Supported customer onboarding by designing admin dashboards and analytics tools for non-technical users.
Senior Software Engineer at HP
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Contributed to cloud-based full-stack applications with Node.js, Express, React, and PostgreSQL for multi-tenant enterprise clients. Improved mobile experience by building responsive PWA interfaces, automating deployment pipelines and monitoring, reducing release cycle times by 30% and improving production uptime. Optimized database queries and indexing, cutting average query time from 1.2s to 300ms. Implemented feature toggles and TypeScript-driven safety checks, ensuring reliability during rapid feature rollout.
Software Engineer at HP
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Delivered full-stack web applications using React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, supporting enterprise client platforms. Enhanced frontend performance with lazy loading, SSR, and reusable React components, boosting page load speed by 60%. Integrated headless CMS solutions for dynamic content management and mobile-friendly rendering. Built secure REST APIs for user authentication, role management, and data access control. Optimized cross-device UI for mobile-first experiences, improving user engagement by 35%.
Senior WordPress Developer at Modern Animal
January 1, 2023 - Present
Engineered pixel-accurate WordPress layouts using Gutenberg and Elementor, increasing cross-device consistency and reducing layout issues by 35%. Constructed reusable templates and block patterns, cutting manual page assembly time by 40%. Optimized Core Web Vitals through image compression, caching, and code minification, achieving sub-2s page load times. Configured technical SEO including Yoast setup, schema basics, and sitemap management, improving organic visibility. Resolved theme and plugin conflicts while applying custom CSS and PHP tweaks to eliminate UI defects.
WordPress Consultant at Total
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered Figma-to-WordPress builds with precise typography and spacing, ensuring premium visual consistency. Implemented responsive HTML/CSS systems that improved accessibility and mobile usability across projects. Enhanced site performance using advanced caching strategies and asset optimization. Strengthened SEO structure by organizing clean site hierarchies and indexing strategies. Diagnosed and corrected plugin integration issues, stabilizing production environments. Introduced reusable layout components that simplified long-term maintenance.
Web Developer (Front-End Focus) at HP
January 1, 2014 - Present
Built responsive interfaces with clean HTML/CSS architectures for scalable WordPress pages. Elevated design polish by refining spacing systems and typography standards. Streamlined cross-browser compatibility, reducing rendering inconsistencies. Collaborated on UX improvements that increased user engagement metrics. Supported front-end troubleshooting to maintain visual consistency.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science at Deakin University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Air University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Master of Science in Computer Science at Deakin University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Air University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment