Shakil Ahmed

Software Engineer

I build scalable and maintainable digital experiences for the web.

About

Full stack software engineer with hands-on experience building web applications using modern technologies, including TypeScript, React.js, HTML5/CSS3, Node.js, Go, PostgreSQL and AWS.

Currently, I'm a Full Stack Engineer at CHEQ Inc., specializing in scalability and performance optimization. I contribute to the end to end feature development, ensuring our platform meets performance standards and best practices to deliver a fast and responsive user experience.

Beyond work, I’m an enthusiastic contributor to open source and deeply committed to continuous learning and sharing knowledge in the tech community.

Experience

  1. Jun 2024 — PRESENT

    Build and maintain critical components used to construct CHEQ's system architecture, across the whole product. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and product managers, to implement and advocate for best practices in web accessibility.

    • TypeScript
    • React
    • Next.js
    • Node.js
    • Express.js
    • Go
    • Gin
    • MySQL
    • Redis
    • K8s
    • ArgoCD
  2. July 2023 — May 2024

    Build, style, and ship high-quality websites, design systems, and digital experiences for a diverse array of clients. Provide leadership within engineering, collaborate with creative teams, and work with strategists to develop and execute development plans.

    • TypeScript
    • React.js
    • Next.js
    • HTML & SCSS
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Storybook
  3. Jan 2021 — Jun 2023

    Developed and shipped scalable backend systems using Node.js and Express, managed PostgreSQL databases, implemented Redis caching for performance optimization, and deployed containerized applications on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes.

    • TypeScript
    • React.js
    • Node.js
    • Express.js
    • PostgreSQL
    • Redis
    • AWS

Projects

  • Test Management System

    Test management system for software development teams.

    • TypeScript
    • Nest.js
    • PostgreSQL
    • React
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Ant Design
    Test Management System preview
  • Social Media Forum

    Social media forum website for thriving communities.

    • React
    • TypeScript
    • Next.js
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Shadcn UI
    Social Media Forum preview

Blog