Next.js & React.js Frontend Developer | MERN Stack Developer
Building fast, accessible, and scalable web applications

LinkedIn • muhammadqasimakhund@gmail.com

I am a Frontend-focused MERN developer with strong expertise in Next.js and React.js, and over 4 years of practical experience delivering production-ready web applications. I focus on performance, accessibility, and maintainability, building SEO-friendly, responsive interfaces while also implementing robust backend services when needed. I enjoy working in distributed teams, taking ownership of features from design and implementation through deployment and monitoring.

• Building SEO-friendly, high-performance web applications with Next.js and React.js
• Creating responsive, accessible UI using Tailwind CSS, CSS Grid, and Flexbox
• Implementing backend APIs using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB
• Optimizing performance: code-splitting, lazy-loading, image optimization, and caching strategies
• Reviewing and improving deployment-related infrastructure and delivery on AWS
• Collaborative development: code reviews, documentation, and test-driven improvements

Frontend

• Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS

Backend

• Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, RESTful API design

Tools & practices

• Git, GitHub, branching workflows, pull requests, code review
• CI/CD concepts, manual and scripted deployments on AWS
• Responsive design, SEO optimization, accessibility best practices
• Environment & configuration management, basic DevOps for web deployments

MERN Stack Developer (Remote)
Terapage – United Kingdom
October 2025 – Present

• Developed and maintained production MERN applications, focusing on scalability and reliability.
• Built RESTful APIs and collaborated on deployment-related changes and reviews.
• Performed manual AWS deployments and maintained environment stability.
• Improved performance and maintainability through refactors and best practices.

MERN & Next.js Developer
Hoop Interactive – Pakistan
February 2025 – October 2025

• Built responsive, SEO-optimized sites using Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
• Developed backend functionality and integrated APIs for business and e-commerce platforms.
• Focused on accessibility, performance, and cross-device compatibility.

Tour Booking Application

• Description: SPA for browsing tours and making bookings with responsive UI and efficient data loading.
• Highlights: API integration, lazy loading, responsive layouts.
• Tech: React, REST APIs, Tailwind CSS

To-Do Web Application

• Description: Task management app with persistent storage and real-time-feeling UI.
• Highlights: Local persistence, optimistic UI updates, clean UX.
• Tech: React, local storage / backend persistence

Portfolio Website

• Description: Personal portfolio featuring structured navigation, smooth scrolling, and responsive design.
• Highlights: Demonstrates modern frontend patterns, performance-first approach.
• Tech: Next.js, Tailwind CSS

Online Quiz Application

• Description: Interactive quiz app with instant feedback and cross-platform responsive UI.
• Highlights: Fast, accessible interactions and clear result summaries.
• Tech: React, client-side state management

• Performance improvements: refactored client bundles, reduced render-blocking resources, and increased Lighthouse scores on multiple projects.
• API & backend work: implemented stable REST endpoints, error handling, and validation to improve reliability.
• Deployment & operations: reviewed deployment scripts and performed manual releases on AWS to ensure production stability.
• Team collaboration: active in code reviews, documentation, and mentoring juniors to raise code quality and consistency.

• Product-driven development: I pair UX considerations with performance and maintainability.
• Component-first approach: modular, reusable components with clear props/contracts and accessible semantics.
• Incremental optimization: ship MVP fast, then iterate — measure and improve performance based on telemetry.
• Code quality: consistent linting, unit/ integration tests where appropriate, and thorough code reviews.
• Communication: clear PR descriptions, well-scoped issues, and frequent updates during remote collaboration.

• Advanced React patterns and state management strategies for large apps.
• Next.js performance optimizations and static + dynamic rendering best practices.
• Backend optimization patterns for Node.js and scaling MongoDB-backed APIs.
• Improving CI/CD flows and automating more parts of the deployment pipeline.

• I’m open to full-time and contract opportunities, remote-first roles, and collaboration on product-focused startups.
• When working together I can own features end-to-end: design discussions, implementation, testing, and deployments.
• Preferred workflow: GitHub pull requests, incremental milestones, and collaborative code reviews.

• GitHub: github.com/muhammadqasimakhund
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/muhammadqasimakhund
• Email: muhammadqasimakhund@gmail.com

Focused on delivering reliable, high-quality web solutions that balance user experience, performance, and long-term maintainability. If you'd like a tailored summary for a specific role, repo, or project, I can expand the README further with per-project details, screenshots, architecture diagrams, or contribution highlights.