Hi, I'm Waqar Akram, a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in building scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications. I specialize in full-stack development using the MERN, MEAN, and MEVN stacks, and I enjoy working with modern frameworks like React.js, Next.js, and Node.js. I have extensive experience designing intuitive user interfaces and optimizing application performance, all while leveraging cloud technologies like AWS and GCP. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead cross-functional teams, mentor developers, and drive innovation. Throughout my career, I've supported a wide range of industries including healthcare, finance, education, and travel, and have a passion for delivering reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

Waqar Akram

Hi, I'm Waqar Akram, a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in building scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications. I specialize in full-stack development using the MERN, MEAN, and MEVN stacks, and I enjoy working with modern frameworks like React.js, Next.js, and Node.js. I have extensive experience designing intuitive user interfaces and optimizing application performance, all while leveraging cloud technologies like AWS and GCP. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead cross-functional teams, mentor developers, and drive innovation. Throughout my career, I've supported a wide range of industries including healthcare, finance, education, and travel, and have a passion for delivering reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

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Hi, I’m Waqar Akram, a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in building scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications. I specialize in full-stack development using the MERN, MEAN, and MEVN stacks, and I enjoy working with modern frameworks like React.js, Next.js, and Node.js. I have extensive experience designing intuitive user interfaces and optimizing application performance, all while leveraging cloud technologies like AWS and GCP.

I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead cross-functional teams, mentor developers, and drive innovation. Throughout my career, I’ve supported a wide range of industries including healthcare, finance, education, and travel, and have a passion for delivering reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer (MEAN | MERN | MEVN) at Getronics
September 1, 2022 - Present
Leading a team in designing and implementing scalable web and mobile applications using the MERN, MEAN, and MEVN stacks including React Native. Engineering high-performance backend systems with Node.js and NestJS. Collaborating with product managers and UI/UX designers to translate business requirements with a focus on user experience. Utilizing state management tools like Redux and Recoil. Deploying infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS. Establishing CI/CD pipelines using Docker and GitHub Actions. Mentoring junior developers and conducting code reviews. Developing responsive UIs with React.js and applying best practices for performance optimization and stability.
Full Stack Developer at NextStep Technologies
August 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Developed and maintained scalable MERN stack applications enforcing high performance and security. Designed and optimized backend systems using Node.js, NestJS, and AWS. Built responsive UIs with React.js, TypeScript, and Next.js. Implemented real-time features with Socket.io, RabbitMQ, and Kafka. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Docker and GitHub Actions. Led code reviews and mentored developers to promote best practices. Managed agile workflows with JIRA and ClickUp.
Frontend Developer at Blush Tech Limited
May 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Designed and developed high-performance responsive user interfaces using React.js, Next.js, and Vue.js to improve engagement. Enhanced state management with Redux, Redux Toolkit, and Recoil. Optimized application performance via code-splitting, lazy loading, and caching. Integrated RESTful APIs for seamless front-to-back communication. Ensured cross-browser compatibility and developed unit/integration tests with Jest and Cypress. Participated in Agile team activities and maintained high code quality and efficient deployment cycles.

Education

Master's at University of Essex
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Meta Full Stack Developer Professional Certificate
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
React Professional Certification by Meta
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & Construction