
Suleman Shahid, Sr. Full Stack Developer
Summary
An experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong background in Python, Django, and microservices. With 3+ years of industry experience, the engineer has a proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications across various platforms. Expertise includes backend development, cloud platform integrations with AWS and Azure, and containerization with Docker. The candidate has a robust engineering education with a BSc in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Cyber Security, reinforcing a solid foundation in software development and security. Key achievements include successfully deploying Jenkins for CI/CD, building real-time communication applications using Django Channels and Websockets, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance and reliability. This profile boasts advanced knowledge in CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes orchestration, full-text search integration using Elasticsearch, and payment gateway integrations.
Main Skills
Programming Languages
C++ Libraries and Tools
Python Frameworks
JavaScript Frameworks
JavaScript Libraries and Tools
Data Analysis and Visualization Technologies
Databases & Management Systems / ORM
Cloud Platforms, Services & Computing
Azure Cloud Services
Scripting and Command Line Interfaces
Message/Queue/Task Brokers
Virtualization, Containers and Orchestration
SDK / API and Integrations
Deployment, CI/CD & Administration
Operating Systems
Logging and Monitoring
Web/App Servers, Middleware
Mail / Network Protocols / Data transfer
Other Technical Skills
Work Experience
Sr. Full Stack Developer, Recital | WhatsApp Marketing Tool
Duration: June 2024 – May 2025
Summary: Developed a NextJS-based frontend platform integrated with a DRF backend for WhatsApp marketing management.
Responsibilities: Integrated communications APIs and payment gateways, managed real time updates via websockets and channels, optimized asynchronous tasks with celery, and data validation for large file processing.
Technologies: Django, DRF, NextJS, ReactJS, NodeJS, Redis, Celery, Celery Beat, Stripe, Websockets, Django Channels, Jenkins CI/CD
Sr. Full Stack Developer, Circledin | CMS System
Duration: June 2024 – May 2025
Summary: Developed a CMS system tailored for the telecommunication sector, focusing on subscription-based cell phone plans.
Responsibilities: Integrated payment solutions, implemented security features, integrated with Zendesk for customer support, and optimized frontend performance.
Technologies: Django, React, Stripe, ElasticSearch, GooglePay, ApplePay, Zendesk, HubSpot, AWS SQS, Celery
Sr. Full Stack Developer, Fairywren | AI Storybook Generation
Duration: June 2024 – May 2025
Summary: Led the creation of an AI-powered platform for generating personalized storybooks with image generation capabilities.
Responsibilities: Trained and integrated a custom AI model, developed user dashboard, and implemented secure transactions.
Technologies: OpenAI, React, Django, Leonardo AI, Stripe
Sr. Full Stack Developer, FlagHunter | Capture The Flag Platform
Duration: June 2024 – May 2025
Summary: Developed a capture the flag system for cybersecurity practice and competitions.
Responsibilities: Managed user and team systems, deployed OpenStack clusters, and integrated cluster management through the platform.
Technologies: Django, NextJS, OpenStack
Full Stack Developer, VMware ESXi VMs Management Portal
Duration: Oct 2022 – August 2024
Summary: Built a Django and FastAPI based management portal for VMware ESXi VMs to improve virtual machine management.
Responsibilities: Built UI components for desktop applications, designed data workflows, and optimized performance.
Technologies: Django, FastAPI, React, Kubernetes
Full Stack Developer, RapidStart
Duration: Oct 2022 – August 2024
Summary: Developed an automated marketing and customer engagement system with Dockerized microservices.
Responsibilities: Managed campaign automations, customer interactions, and payment gateway integration.
Technologies: Docker, Microservices Architecture, Payment Gateway Integration
Full Stack Developer, ALUM | Academics Learning University Management System
Duration: Oct 2022 – August 2024
Summary: Created a University Management System to handle academic processes, learning environments, and CV template generation.
Responsibilities: Developed a virtual learning and admin management system with billing and application processing capabilities.
Technologies: Django, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker
Full Stack Developer, Creative Human Evolution | OpenAI Whisperer Model Integration
Duration: Oct 2022 – August 2024
Summary: Designed a platform for integrating OpenAI Whisperer Model for speech-to-text recognition.
Responsibilities: Worked with AI model training and integration into an interactive, user-friendly website.
Technologies: OpenAI, OpenAI Whisperer Model, Django, React
Jr. Web Developer, Custom Full-Stack E-commerce Platforms
Duration: June 2019 – October 2022
Summary: Developed custom e-commerce platforms, blogging systems, and subscription-based web applications as a freelance project.
Responsibilities: Designed CMS, improved front-end performance, and managed server setups.
Technologies: Python, Django, DRF, Front-end Technologies, Server Management
Education
- Pakistan Institute Of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
- MS Cyber Security
- Nov. 2019 – Nov. 2021
- University of Engineering and Technology (UET)
- BSc. Electrical Engineering
- Oct. 2015 – Aug. 2019