Rehan Yousaf
Islamabad
Summary
I am a seasoned full-stack developer with 8 years of experience specializing in Python and JavaScript. As a collaborative team player, I value discipline and clear communication as the foundation for success. I am deeply passionate about coding, problem-solving, and delivering robust, innovative solutions. My commitment to continuous personal and professional growth drives me to take on challenging projects that push boundaries. With a proven track record of leading diverse, cross-functional teams, I excel at creating impactful web experiences that align with both user needs and business goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Stack Engineer
iX Systems
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Remote)
11.2020 - Current
- Developed dynamic user interfaces using Angular v19, ensuring a cohesive design language across the application.
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with Django Rest Framework and Flask to facilitate seamless communication between databases and web applications.
- Spearheaded major redesign projects for the flagship web application, overseeing the process from conceptual design to final development, each spanning over six months, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
- Built intuitive web portals for efficient data visualization and administrative management, improving user productivity.
- Created and maintained unit tests to uphold code quality and ensure a consistent, high-performing user experience.
- Utilized RxJS and NgRx for reactive state management, enhancing UI responsiveness and optimizing rendering performance.
- Organized and conducted knowledge-sharing sessions and technical workshops, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best practices within the team.
- Built robust API compatibility tools using Python's typing module and custom versioning methods, enabling smooth transitions between API versions
- Developed dynamic data validation and serialization frameworks using Pydantic and custom middleware, allowing seamless handling of CRUD-like operations
Full Stack Server Engineer
FRAG GAMES
Lahore
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed JavaScript-based web applications utilizing Angular, React, and Django frameworks.
- Built real-time communication systems using RabbitMQ as the message-brokering backbone.
- Designed and implemented concurrent and distributed applications with Akka.NET, enabling scalable system operations.
- Created responsive and dynamic web applications using Angular and React, ensuring optimal user experience.
- Worked with MongoDB and MySQL to efficiently store, retrieve, and process data.
- Deployed server-side applications on AWS using the Docker platform for scalable and reliable environments.
- Provided consultancy and backend support across .NET, Node.js, Angular, React, and Django tech stacks.
- Led the server team, overseeing both front-end and back-end development, ensuring the delivery of robust web solutions.
- Developed a custom content management system (CMS) using Django, leveraging Django Admin for seamless content updates and role-based access control to enhance operational efficiency.
- Integrated third-party payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal into a Django-based e-commerce platform, ensuring secure transactions using Django REST Framework and Django-Allauth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - CS
FAST National University
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan12.2017
Skills
- Python
- React
- Angular
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Django
- Flask
- SQL
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading - I've recently re-read 'Clean Code' by Robert Cecil Martin and it's still my favourite books to strengthen my base as a developer 'The Power of Habit' by Charles Duhigg has been eye opening in kicking procrastination and improving my productivity and I always recommend it to everyone
- Snooker - I think participation in any sport helps you develop skills that can't be taught by books. Accepting defeat, moving on, not obsessing over failure despite all your efforts - These are critical skills that everyone must learn in order to better deal with whatever life throws at you
Interpersonal Strengths
- Communication
- Leadership
- Quick learner
- Critical thinking: Decision making skills
- Positive Attitude: Creating a positive work environment
- Goal oriented: Results achiever, Meeting deadlines Strong Work Ethic
- Punctuality
- Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Timeline
Full Stack Engineer
iX Systems
11.2020 - Current
Full Stack Server Engineer
FRAG GAMES
01.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - CS
FAST National University