Showcase
Spearheaded the full-stack development of the platform—from initial architecture to deployment. Built and integrated core features including property management, tenant onboarding, real-time chat, and payment workflows, streamlining rental operations into a single, efficient solution.
Python
Django
JavaScript
HTMX
TailwindCss
Channels
Postgres
Redis
Signals
Stripe-Connect
Cloudinary
Contributed to the initial version of the platform’s frontend, enabling truck drivers, carriers, and logistics professionals to rate, review, and discover trusted service providers within the industry. Focused on building responsive UI components and ensuring smooth user experience across devices.
Python
Django template
HTML
TailwindCss
JavaScript
UI handover
Contributed to building core UI modules for the employee portal, enabling real-time delivery of positive messages from patients, families, and peers. Helped enhance staff engagement and retention through thoughtful, responsive interface design.
UI Delivery
Backend Handover
HTML
TailwindCss
JavaScript
Designed and built a full-stack web application inspired by Google Drive. Implemented features including file upload, preview, download, deletion, and favorite/starred marking. Led the entire development lifecycle—from database design to frontend UI and deployment.
React
TypeScript
Sass
Firebase
Cloud Storage
Media Libraries
Led the end-to-end development of the mobile app, from initial UI architecture to deployment on Apple Store Connect (TestFlight). Built the entire frontend from scratch, including UI design, backend integration, and deployment. Currently pending App Store release.
React Native
Expo
Android Release
Nativewind
Typescript
React-Query
Zustand
WebSocket
Google Sign-in
Apple-Sign-in
Push-Notification
TestFlight
App store (soon)
Experience
Serve as a Forward Deployed Engineer, working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored full-stack solutions, guiding them through every stage from discovery to deployment.
Lead development of backend systems using Python (Django) and frontend interfaces with React, React Native, and TypeScript, independently delivering a full-stack project that improved system efficiency by 25%.
Partnered with clients and internal teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimizing application speed and reducing load times by 40%.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and aligning project goals, while driving the timely delivery of high-quality software that meets business objectives.
Gained hands-on experience with blockchain technologies through two projects, expanding knowledge of decentralized systems.
Contributed to frontend development for two blockchain projects, improving UI/UX and increasing user satisfaction by 25% while reducing user drop-off rates by 20%.
Collaborated with the development team to integrate blockchain features into web applications, boosting transaction processing speed by 30% and enhancing user experience.
Revitalized the Aladdin Mobile app, enhancing its user interface with a modern design using React-Native, Emotions, and Typescript which contributed to a 30% increase in user satisfaction by implementing intuitive navigation and interactive elements.
Streamlined API integration with Redux toolkit and RTK Query, seamlessly channeled data into the frontend UI components, reducing feature implementation time by 20% and ensuring a smooth user experience.
Pioneered Aladdin Business, a web-based project seamlessly connecting mobile and web experiences for business accounts. Translated key mobile app features into the web application using React, Typescript, and Chakra UI, resulting in a 25% boost in user accessibility
Spearheaded the development of the company's public-facing website with React and Next.js, implementing optimizations that led to a remarkable 40% surge in user visitation. Promoting product awareness and contributing to a 25% increase in user inquiries.
Optimized frontend performance by seamlessly integrating the Sanity Headless-CMS API with Next.js, employing data pre-rendering. Achieved a substantial 70% acceleration in website speed, enhancing user experience and streamlining content delivery
Enhanced workflow efficiency by 30% through comprehensive CI/CD pipeline integration, pull requests, code reviews, and unit testing. Conducted active maintenance using Gitlab CI/CD and automated pipelines, resulting in a streamlined development process.
Translated Figma conceptual designs into visually impeccable websites, achieving a 20% improvement in page load times through optimization of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Implemented plugins and themes to enhance website functionality, increase usability, and improve website performance by 20%. This resulted in a more user-friendly, SEO-optimized, and speed-enhanced WordPress website.
Augmented website customization with Elementor and Elementor Pro Page Builder, driving a 25% surge in user engagement and a 15% enhancement in site responsiveness. Seamlessly integrated new features, yielding a 20% increase in user interaction and satisfaction.
Hi, I'm Sofiyullah "Sofi" Abdullah — a frontend-first full-stack engineer with 5+ years of experience helping startups and product teams turn ideas into scalable, user-loved applications.
I specialize in building clean, maintainable, and fast-performing products using React, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python/Django. I bridge the gap between beautiful interfaces and solid backend logic—making sure everything feels seamless to your users and your dev team.
Whether you're building an MVP, scaling a live product, or redesigning a clunky UI, I bring more than just code—I bring a product-first mindset, a sharp eye for UX, and a get-it-done attitude.
What You Get When We Work Together:
✅ Pixel-perfect UIs that delight users
✅ Clean full-stack code that's easy to scale and maintain
✅ Product thinking baked into every feature
✅ Speed without sacrificing quality
✅ Clear communication and full ownership of delivery
I've helped founders launch MVPs, led UI overhauls for web and mobile apps, and shipped production-ready apps in cross-functional teams. I don't just write code—I solve real product and user challenges. Let's build something that matters.
What's next 👨💻
If you're looking for someone who respects the opportunity, values your time and trust, and delivers with integrity — I'm ready. I may not know it all, but I learn fast, adapt faster, and I always show up. Let's build something great together.