Usman Ali Shauket
Front-end Developer
React | React Native | Angular | NodeJS
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Profile
I am an accomplished front-end developer with expertise that spans the full spectrum of web development. I hold a degree in computer engineering and have accumulated over a decade of experience in this field.
I have honed my skills in a wide range of areas, including responsive UI design, project architecture, web apps, and reactive programming. These competencies have allowed me to work on a diverse array of projects, ranging from small-scale initiatives to large, complex endeavors.
I am no stranger to operating in fast-paced environments, and I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality work on time. My experience working in large teams has also enabled me to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience
Lead Front-end Developer @ Barakat
Oct 2020 - Present (2 yrs 6 mos)Barakat started in 1976 as a small business trading fresh fruits and vegetables. Over the years, they have gained extensive experience in international sourcing and now aim to be the most reliable source of healthy food in the UAE by providing fruits and vegetables of the highest quality standards from farms worldwide.
Primary duties:
- Perform routine maintenance on desktop and mobile websites, along with mobile apps.
- Create tools and systems for warehouse and delivery teams to use internally.
- Collaborate with marketing and content creation teams to introduce new website features.
- Integrate third-party APIs to display personalized content based on browsing history.
Key accomplishments:
- Built Android and iOS apps utilizing React Native.
- Constructed mobile and desktop websites using React.
- Designed a delivery boy app for internal use during the order picking and delivery process.
- Developed a customized app dashboard for dynamic app and website screens.
Senior Front-end Developer @ Sivvi
Nov 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 yrs 5 mos)SIVVI.COM, the ultimate online fashion and beauty hub in the Middle East, is driven by NOON.COM.
Primary duties:
- Conduct routine upkeep of the desktop and mobile websites.
- Create the necessary tools and systems for internal usage by the content and marketing teams.
- Collaborate with the content creation and marketing teams to implement fresh features to the website.
- Integrate third-party APIs to showcase tailored content to users based on their browsing history.
Key accomplishments:
- Built the mobile website utilizing Angular.
- Developed the desktop website utilizing the same technology stack while maximizing code sharing.
- Improved site speed by 80%.
- Delivered code that is easily maintainable and expandable.
Front-end Developer @ Awok
Dec 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 yrs)Based in Dubai, UAE, Awok is an e-commerce company renowned for its attractive deals and consistently affordable prices.
Primary duties:
- Maintain and enhance the front-end of mobile and desktop sites.
- Establish and implement coding standards and best practices for front-end development.
- Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility, as well as functionality when Javascript is disabled, adhering to the company's policy of maximum coverage, particularly on low-end mobile devices.
Key accomplishments:
- Built the mobile site's front-end from the ground up.
- Developed a bespoke CSS framework tailored to the company's needs.
- Designed and implemented an Angular-based picking software for warehouses.
- Recognized as Employee of the Year for outstanding performance.
Web application developer @ Provident
Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 yr 2 mos)Provident, a renowned real estate agency in Dubai, offers effortless real estate consultancy services for managing property sales, leasing, and property management, and has received multiple awards for its exceptional performance.
Primary duties:
- Maintained the main website's front-end and back-end.
- Created new microsites that target various areas of Dubai.
- Provided IT support for agents who encounter issues with their systems and email accounts.
Key accomplishments:
- Implemented a responsive layout and modern HTML/CSS practices to redesign the main website.
- Developed approximately 10 microsites based on provided designs.
- Established a feed mechanism that transfers data from the main database to microsites daily.
- Decreased the load on the main database, resulting in improved performance for the main website and microsites.
Education
BS, Computer Engineering
2008 - 2012COMSATS Institute of science and technology
Web Application Development PHP/MySQL
2012E-Ventures Solutions