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Hi, I’m Waseem Akhtar, a Senior Full-Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience building scalable web applications and APIs. I specialize in Node.js, Nest.js, and implementing DevOps practices such as CI/CD and container orchestration. I enjoy mentoring teams and sharing knowledge in Agile environments.
I love working on projects that combine cutting-edge tech like AI/ML integration with solid software design. Outside of coding, I’m passionate about optimizing performance and security across both frontend and backend layers to deliver the best user experience.
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Work Experience
Software Engineer at ByBox
April 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025Led a team of 6 engineers through the full SDLC in Agile environments, setting high-quality standards via structured sprints and rigorous code reviews. Integrated GPT-4 to automate content creation, reducing manual effort by 50% and increasing accuracy by 35%. Architected an API gateway and built 30+ RESTful/GraphQL endpoints using Nest.js, cutting integration time by 40%. Migrated frontend from Angular to Next.js, improving mobile performance by 40%. Built CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, supporting zero-downtime deployments. Optimized Kubernetes resources, lowering cloud costs by 25%. Mentored junior engineers and led weekly knowledge-sharing sessions.
Software Developer at tPoint
July 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025Built a high-throughput file upload service with Fastify and HTTP/2, improving speed by 70%. Developed PCI-compliant Stripe flows and RBAC. Created a microservice for authorization using RabbitMQ and Amazon EventBridge handling over 1M events per month. Managed Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and multi-cloud CI/CD using Jenkins. Increased test coverage by 50% using Jest, Mocha, and Playwright. Built reusable Angular UI components, reducing duplication by 30%. Secured Electron.js codebase via N-API and C++ integration.
Software Developer at Protocol
January 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025Developed Nest.js APIs and GraphQL resolvers resulting in 30% improved latency. Reduced database load by 40% using Redis caching. Automated analytics using BeautifulSoup and Pandas. Deployed ELK stack with Docker and Kubernetes on Azure. Integrated large language models into chatbot technology, improving user experience by 90%.
Software Developer at Torque
December 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025Built microservices for ISO 8583 payments using Python, PostgreSQL, and Kafka. Developed C/N-API/.NET wrappers for mobile integration. Set up Jenkins pipelines and Terraform-managed infrastructure supporting zero-downtime deployments. Implemented OAuth 2.0, JWT, and role-based access control.
Computer Science & ICT Teacher at Harrop Fold School
September 30, 2017 - July 16, 2025Designed and taught the GCSE curriculum focused on Node.js fundamentals. Mentored over 100 students in technical and conceptual computing.
Software Engineer at ByBox
April 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025Led a team of 6 engineers through the full SDLC in Agile environments, setting high-quality standards via structured sprints and rigorous code reviews. Integrated GPT-4 to automate content creation, reducing manual effort by 50% and increasing accuracy by 35%. Architected an API gateway and built 30+ RESTful/GraphQL endpoints using Nest.js, cutting integration time by 40%. Migrated frontend from Angular to Next.js, improving mobile performance by 40%. Built CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, supporting zero-downtime deployments. Optimized Kubernetes resources, lowering cloud costs by 25%. Mentored junior engineers and led weekly knowledge-sharing sessions.
Software Developer at tPoint
July 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025Built a high-throughput file upload service with Fastify and HTTP/2, improving speed by 70%. Developed PCI-compliant Stripe flows and RBAC. Created a microservice for authorization using RabbitMQ and Amazon EventBridge handling over 1 million events per month. Managed Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and multi-cloud CI/CD using Jenkins. Increased test coverage by 50% using Jest, Mocha, and Playwright. Built reusable Angular UI components, reducing duplication by 30%. Secured Electron.js codebase via N-API and C++ integration.
Software Developer at Protocol
January 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025Developed Nest.js APIs and GraphQL resolvers with 30% improved latency. Reduced database load by 40% using Redis caching. Automated analytics workflows with BeautifulSoup and Pandas. Deployed ELK stack on Azure using Docker and Kubernetes. Integrated large language models into a chatbot, enhancing user experience by 90%.
Software Developer at Torque
December 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025Built microservices focused on ISO 8583 payments using Python, PostgreSQL, and Kafka. Developed C/N-API/.NET wrappers for mobile integration. Set up Jenkins pipelines and managed infrastructure with Terraform to enable zero-downtime deployments. Implemented OAuth 2.0, JWT, and RBAC security controls.
Computer Science & ICT Teacher at Harrop Fold School
September 30, 2017 - July 16, 2025Designed and taught the GCSE curriculum focusing on Node.js fundamentals. Mentored over 100 students in technical and conceptual computing topics.
Education
MSc Computer Software Development at University of Hull
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015PGCE Computer Science at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016MSc Computer Software Development at University of Hull
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015PGCE Computer Science at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Qualifications
Meta Certified Software Engineer
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021Meta Certified Software Engineer
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Telecommunications
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