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Usama Akbar

Senior Full-Stack Engineer building Fintech platforms

5+ years shipping production-grade web, blockchain and AI applications with React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript and Solidity — from secure smart contracts to LLM-powered features.

Lahore, Pakistan

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TypeScript
React
Next.js
Node.js
Vue.js
Solidity
Web3.js
Ethers.js
GraphQL
NestJS
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Prisma
AWS
Docker
Tailwind CSS
OpenAI
Claude API
Foundry
Chainlink
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Node.js
Vue.js
Solidity
Web3.js
Ethers.js
GraphQL
NestJS
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Prisma
AWS
Docker
Tailwind CSS
OpenAI
Claude API
Foundry
Chainlink

About me

Engineering products from idea to production

I'm a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 5+ years building scalable SaaS, Fintech and blockchain-enabled applications. I pair deep JavaScript and TypeScript expertise across React, Next.js, Node.js and Vue.js with hands-on Solidity smart-contract development and a track record of shipping production-grade software with global teams.

Full-Stack SaaS & Fintech

Architecting scalable platforms with real-time payment processing, KYC flows and secure financial data — front to back.

Web3 & Smart Contracts

Solidity contracts built with Foundry, powering DeFi and NFT marketplaces across Ethereum, BSC and Polygon.

AI & LLM Integration

Shipping AI-powered features with OpenAI and Claude — orchestration, prompt engineering and generative workflows.

Experience: 5+ years, Senior level
Location: Lahore, PK · Remote-friendly
Education: BS Computer Science
Open to: Full-time & Contract

Years of experience

10+

Products shipped

Chains integrated

80%+

Test coverage

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Tech stack

Tools I use to ship great software

A full-stack toolkit spanning modern frontend frameworks, robust backend systems, blockchain tooling and AI integrations.

Languages

JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML5
CSS3
C
C++
Solidity
Shopify
WordPress

Frontend

React.js
Next.js
Vue.js
React Native
React Query
Redux
Redux-Saga
Web3.js
WebRTC
WebSockets
Tailwind CSS
MUI
Chakra UI
Jest
Vite

Backend

Node.js
Express.js
NestJS
GraphQL
REST APIs
Prisma
BullMQ
RabbitMQ
Agenda
Foundry

Databases

MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Firebase
Supabase
DynamoDB

DevOps & Tools

AWS
Docker
Linux
Nginx
CI/CD
Git
Bitbucket
Azure
Sentry
CodeRabbit

Blockchain

Solidity
Smart Contracts
Web3.js
Ethers.js
DeFi
NFT Marketplace
EVM / SOL
MetaMask
Chainlink VRF

LLM & AI

OpenAI
Claude API
LLM Orchestration
AI Feature Development
Prompt Engineering

Experience

Where I've made an impact

Five-plus years across SaaS, Fintech, e-commerce and Web3 — leading features from architecture to delivery.

Senior Software Engineer II
Innovation-Insight·Remote
Jul 2024 — Present
- Architect and develop full-stack SaaS and Fintech applications with React, Next.js, Node.js and MongoDB, delivering scalable and maintainable codebases.
- Led full-stack development of Fintech platforms handling real-time payment processing, KYC flows and secure financial data management with React, Next.js, Node.js and PostgreSQL.
- Design and deploy Solidity smart contracts using the Foundry framework, enabling secure on-chain transactions for Fintech platforms.
- Integrate blockchain capabilities into enterprise applications across Ethereum, BSC and Polygon decentralized environments.
- Communicate directly with clients through demos and feedback sessions, aligning technical deliverables with business expectations.
- Optimize application performance and scalability while enforcing secure coding best practices across the stack.
ReactNext.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLSolidityFoundry
MERN-Stack Engineer
CreativeLogicx·Lahore, Pakistan
Jul 2023 — Jul 2024
- Contributed to an Australian B2B e-commerce liquor platform within a Scrum team of 6, using React, TypeScript, Next.js, Vue.js, GraphQL and Redux.
- Developed real-time pricing, discount management, coupon systems, deal-builder and report-generator features with a strong focus on responsive design.
- Analyzed user stories from Confluence and collaborated with BSAs and product owners within Agile sprint cycles.
- Conducted code reviews to enforce quality standards, identify improvements and uphold best practices.
- Delivered critical feature implementations that improved platform reliability and performance.
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsVue.jsGraphQLRedux
Software Engineer
VOH Technologies·Lahore, Pakistan
Feb 2022 — Jul 2023
- Developed the frontend of Xanalia, a world-leading decentralized NFT Marketplace for the Metaverse on ETH, BSC and Polygon, powered by Chainlink VRF.
- Collaborated with a Scrum team of 12+ to build marketplace features using React, Web3.js, Redux, Redux-Thunk, Styled Components, Jest and Enzyme.
- Integrated crypto wallets including MetaMask, Binance and Polygon for secure NFT buying and selling.
- Built reusable React components and integrated REST APIs to ensure efficient frontend–backend communication.
- Achieved 80%+ unit test coverage with Jest and Enzyme, ensuring platform stability and code quality.
ReactWeb3.jsReduxStyled ComponentsJestEnzyme

Selected work

Projects spanning DeFi, Fintech, AI & SaaS

A selection of products I've helped design, build and ship across blockchain, fintech and productivity domains.

DeFi

Aconomy

Asset-backed DeFi marketplace bringing real-world commodities on-chain with tokenized trading.

aconomy.com

DeFi

Aconomy Dashboard

Analytics and management dashboard for the Aconomy ecosystem — portfolios, assets and on-chain activity.

dashboard.aconomy.com

Web3

Koker Exchange

Crypto trading and exchange platform with secure wallet integration and real-time order flows.

app.koker.io

Banking

DGTL Banking

eKYC, AI Risk, Digital Cash, and Modular Banking Infrastructure - designed for financial institutions ready to scale securely. Designed to help you Bank Better.

dgtlbanking.com

SaaS