</>Javed Akhtar

About

Engineer first, with an eye for experience

I'm Javed Akhtar, a Full Stack Developer specializing in React, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and TypeScript. I help startups, businesses, and agencies build fast, scalable web applications that are easy to use, easy to maintain, and built for long-term growth.

I enjoy building products that solve real business problems. Whether it's developing a responsive frontend, designing REST APIs, integrating third-party services, or optimizing performance, I focus on writing clean, maintainable code that delivers a great experience for both users and developers.

Over the years, I've worked on SaaS platforms, admin dashboards, e-commerce solutions, real-time applications, AI-powered products, and business websites. I've built projects from scratch, modernized legacy applications, improved Core Web Vitals, and delivered complete features from database design and backend APIs to polished, production-ready user interfaces.

I work remotely with clients worldwide from Pakistan and believe that successful projects come from clear communication, reliability, and attention to detail. If you're looking for a developer who cares about quality, performance, and building products that create real value, I'd be happy to discuss your project.

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Years building for the web
6+
Projects delivered
100+
Core stack
React · Next.js · TypeScript
Working style
Remote, worldwide

Capabilities

What I work with

A full-stack skill set focused on the modern JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystem.

Frontend Engineering

  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • JavaScript (ES2023+)
  • TypeScript
  • Accessibility (WCAG AA)

React & Next.js

  • React
  • Next.js (App Router)
  • Server Components
  • TanStack Query
  • Zustand
  • Redux Toolkit

Backend & APIs

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • REST APIs
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • Supabase

Performance & SEO

  • Core Web Vitals
  • Technical SEO
  • Schema.org / JSON-LD
  • Lighthouse
  • Caching / ISR

Tooling & Workflow

  • Git & GitHub
  • Vite
  • Vitest
  • Biome / ESLint
  • Vercel
  • CI/CD

CMS & WordPress

  • WordPress
  • Gutenberg
  • WPGraphQL
  • Headless CMS
  • PHP basics

Experience

Where I've been

A GitHub-style timeline of the roles that shaped how I build for the web.

  1. Sep 2025 — Present

    Senior Full Stack Developer

    I Learn Tutors

    Leading full-stack development for a SaaS edtech platform using React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and TypeScript.

    • Built scalable web applications from Figma designs across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
    • Implemented REST APIs, JWT authentication, protected routes, and role-based access control for students, tutors, and admins.
    • Maintained reusable frontend components and backend architecture to support long-term product scalability.

  2. Sep 2020 — Present

    Freelance Full Stack Developer

    Fiverr

    Delivered custom web and mobile solutions for clients worldwide using modern JavaScript technologies.

    • Completed 100+ web and mobile development projects with React.js, Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, MySQL, and Supabase.
    • Built responsive, SEO-friendly applications from Figma designs.
    • Managed projects from planning and development to deployment and client delivery.

  3. May 2023 — May 2025

    Mid-Level Frontend Engineer

    UVICUO

    Led frontend development for a fintech fleet management platform with multiple business modules.

    • Developed 10+ dashboard modules using React.js, Redux, and Vite.
    • Improved dashboard performance by 40% through rendering, state management, and data optimization.
    • Built a reusable component library and collaborated in Agile sprint planning and feature estimation.

  4. Sep 2022 — Jul 2023

    Frontend Developer

    GRTECH

    Developed responsive React applications and improved application performance for client projects.

    • Built responsive interfaces from Figma designs for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
    • Reduced page load times by 20% using code splitting, lazy loading, Webpack, and Vite optimization.
    • Introduced Vitest for unit and component testing across reusable components and critical user flows.

  5. Jan 2022 — Aug 2022

    Web & Mobile Developer

    NEXA Innovations

    Developed cross-platform web and mobile applications for client projects.

    • Built reusable React Native components for multiple mobile applications.
    • Converted Figma designs into production-ready mobile interfaces across several app flows.
    • Improved application startup performance by 25% through component and rendering optimization.

How I think

What you can expect

Clear communication

Regular updates in plain language, honest timelines, and no jargon-hiding. You'll always know where things stand.

Quality over shortcuts

I'd rather do it right than do it twice — accessible, tested, and maintainable code that lasts.

Business-aware

Technical choices serve your goals: speed, search visibility, conversion, and cost — not novelty for its own sake.

Ownership

I take responsibility for outcomes across the stack, not just the piece in front of me.

Long-term thinking

Architecture that's easy to extend, so future features aren't a fight against past decisions.

Reliability

I deliver what I commit to, communicate early if something changes, and stay available after launch.

Curious about the services I offer? Explore what I can build for you.

Let's build your next project together

I'm available for freelance & contract work. Tell me what you're working on and I'll get back to you within a day.

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