SHAFAQUE SHAIKH

Senior Software Engineer
Mumbai, IN.

About

Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record in leading end-to-end product development and optimizing performance for millions of users. Expert in building scalable web and mobile applications using React, React Native, TypeScript, and Node.js, consistently driving architectural decisions and cross-functional collaboration to scale applications to 3.5M+ downloads and 100K+ daily active users.

Work

Liquide Solutions
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Senior Frontend Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led end-to-end development of scalable fintech web and mobile applications, driving significant growth to 3.5M+ downloads and 100K+ daily active users from inception.

Highlights

Architected and led the full-stack development of a scalable fintech web and mobile app using React Native, Next.js, and TypeScript, achieving 3.5M+ downloads and 100K+ DAUs.

Boosted application performance and reduced load times by implementing advanced optimization techniques for a data-heavy, UI-intensive interface.

Developed a dynamic in-app widget rendering system and a Node.js-based backend widget-serving tool for efficient, JSON-based content delivery.

Migrated to Expo-managed workflow, enabling seamless OTA and forced updates to improve release velocity and user experience.

Integrated analytics platforms (Facebook, Singular, Segment) for real-time user behavior tracking and insights, informing data-driven product decisions.

Set up a CI/CD pipeline using Bitbucket and Expo, cutting deployment time by 80% and ensuring weekly stable releases.

Led code reviews to enforce scalable architecture, readability, and maintainability across the codebase, mentoring junior engineers.

Integrated payment SDKs like Razorpay and support systems like Freshchat, enhancing transactional flow and customer support efficiency.

Gulb Technologies
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Software Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Spearheaded full-stack development of a surplus food delivery platform, creating both customer and admin interfaces and scalable backend services.

Highlights

Led end-to-end development of a surplus food delivery platform, including customer and restaurant admin panels, utilizing React Native and React.js.

Architected robust backend services using Node.js and MongoDB, enabling scalable, document-based data storage for critical platform operations.

Integrated Firebase Firestore for real-time order status syncing and Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications, enhancing user communication.

Implemented Redux for reliable state management across user sessions and components, ensuring application stability and data consistency.

Integrated Paytm Payment Gateway, ensuring secure and seamless transactions within the mobile application.

Developed a rich, interactive UI using Reanimated, enhancing mobile user experience with smooth transitions and animations.

Added critical features including map integrations and real-time delivery tracking, improving transparency for customers and restaurants.

Used Flipper Profiler to analyze crash logs and resolve performance bottlenecks, significantly improving app responsiveness and stability.

Mecasso inc.
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Frontend Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Developed an innovative marketplace from scratch, connecting designer freelancers with premium clients and optimizing frontend performance.

Highlights

Played a pivotal role in building an innovative marketplace from scratch using React JS and React Native, empowering designer freelancers in the gig economy.

Optimized frontend performance to ensure fast page load times and smooth user experiences across various devices and browsers.

Collaborated with backend engineers to seamlessly integrate frontend components with backend APIs and services, ensuring robust system functionality.

Education

Anjumane Islam Kalsekar Technical Campus
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bachelor Of Engineering

Engineering

Grade: CGPA: 7.23

Abdullah Patel Junior College
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

12th STD

Science

Grade: Percentage: 70%

Sumaiya High School
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

10th STD

General Studies

Grade: Percentage: 87.68%

Languages

Hindi
English

Skills

Frontend Technologies

HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript, React JS, Next JS, React Native, Redux, MobX.

Backend Technologies

Node JS, Express JS, MongoDB, Firebase.

UI/UX & Styling

Bootstrap, Tailwind.

Tools & Methodologies

Git, Github, Bitbucket, Jira.