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June 29, 2026•9 min read
Building Lore and Abyss: A Streaming AI Dungeon Crawler
What happens when you combine modern AI agents, real-time streaming, and classic text-based RPGs? You get Lore and Abyss
#Next.js#React#TypeScript
Read More →Talha Tahir
I buildweb applicationsPassionate full-stack developer with 1 and a half years of experience building scalable web applications and AI-powered solutions. Specialized in React/NextJS, Node.js/NestJS, and modern cloud technologies.
talha666tahir@gmail.com
Islamabad, Pakistan
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About Me
Get to know me better
I'm a passionate full-stack developer with over 1 and a half years of experience crafting elegant solutions to complex problems. My journey in tech began with a fascination for how things work, which led me to pursue Computer Science and eventually specialize in web development and artificial intelligence.
My Approach: I believe in writing clean, maintainable code that scales. I'm a strong advocate for test-driven development and continuous integration. My experience spans from startups to enterprise companies, giving me a unique perspective on different development methodologies and best practices.
What I Do: I specialize in building full-stack applications using React, Next.js, and Node.js. Recently, I've been focusing on integrating AI capabilities into web applications, leveraging technologies like OpenAI's GPT models and TensorFlow. I'm also experienced in cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS and Vercel.
When I'm not coding, you can find me contributing to open-source projects, writing technical blog posts, or mentoring aspiring developers. I'm always excited to learn new technologies and share knowledge with the community.
21+
Projects Completed
100%
Client Satisfaction
1.5+
Years Experience
19+
Technologies Mastered
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive overview of my technical proficiencies and tools I work with daily
Ai Ml
3Backend
6Cloud
4Database
4Design
2Devops
5Frontend
7Mobile
2Soft Skills
4Testing
2Tools
1Work Experience
My professional journey
Full-Stack Developer
Softoo, A Brillanz Group Company
•full-timeOct 2025 - Present•Islamabad, PK
Started my professional journey building responsive websites and web applications for various clients. Gained strong foundation in modern web development practices and client communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Built full-stack application using MERN stack from ground up
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and database schemas
- Set up AWS infrastructure and deployment pipelines
- Implemented user authentication and authorization systems
- Collaborated directly with founders on product strategy
Achievements:
- Successfully launched MVP in 3 months with zero downtime
- Scaled platform to support 5,000+ active users
- Implemented real-time features using WebSockets
- Reduced hosting costs by 40% through infrastructure optimization
ReactNode.jsMongoDBAWSDockerWebSockets
Software Engineering Fellow
Buildables, Inc
•part-timeAug 2025 - Nov 2025•Remote
Joined a 12-week, high-intensity build sprint where i was paired with a small "Build Crew" and a Lead from a top tech company. The only goal: ship a real product.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developed responsive websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and database schemas
- Completed 100% of the Weekly Milestones
- Implemented user authentication and authorization systems
- Implemented responsive UI designs, data handling, and deployments
Achievements:
- Successfully launched MVP in 3 months with zero downtime
- Boosted perceived performance by 20%
- Implemented real-time features using WebSockets
- Reduced API response time by 20%
ReactNode.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSGit
Freelance Web Developer
Freelance
•freelanceSep 2024 - Jul 2025•Remote
Worked with various clients building custom websites and web applications. Managed entire project lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consulted with clients to understand requirements and propose solutions
- Delivered 6+ custom web applications using MERN Stack
- Developed responsive landing pages and marketing websites
- Managed project timelines and client communications
- Provided ongoing maintenance and support
Achievements:
- Successfully completed 10+ freelance projects
- Built long-term relationships with 5 recurring clients
- Received 5-star ratings on all freelance platforms
- Learned valuable business and client management skills
ReactNode.jsTailwind CSSGit
Education
My academic background
Bachelor of Science
SZABIST, Karachi
Software Engineering
Oct 2020 - Feb 2025
GPA: 3.2/4.0
Comprehensive computer science education with focus on software engineering and systems design. Active member of Computer Science Student Association.
Achievements & Honors
- ▸President of CS Student Association
- ▸Teaching Assistant for Object Oriented Design course
- ▸2x Hackathon Winner
- ▸Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador
- ▸Google Developer Student Clubs Member
Professional Certifications
Coursera & Udemy
Software Engineering & Cloud Computing
Jan 2022 - Dec 2020
Continuous learning through professional development courses including Deep Learning Specialization, IBM DevOps, and Full-Stack Web Development.
Achievements & Honors
- ▸Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
- ▸IBM DevOps Professional Certificate
Featured Projects
Some of my best work
cli-tool
Log Analyzer
A CLI tool that parses server log files and produces terminal report, errors, slow endpoints, top IPs, and a clear count of malformed lines.
Node.jsTypeScript
Certifications
Professional credentials and certifications
September 10, 2023
CERTIFICATE
for
GitHub Actions Professional Certificate
Certification showing expertise in building automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
GitHub
June 15, 2023
CERTIFICATE
for
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Advanced AWS certification demonstrating expertise in designing distributed systems and applications on AWS platform.
Amazon Web Services
AWSDockerKubernetes
Valid Until: June 15, 2026 (Expired)
Credential ID:
AWS-PSA-12345-2023
March 20, 2023
CERTIFICATE
for
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
Professional certification for designing, developing, and managing robust, secure, scalable cloud architecture on Google Cloud.
Google Cloud
Google Cloud PlatformKubernetesTerraform
Valid Until: March 20, 2025 (Expired)
Credential ID:
GCP-PCA-67890-2023
January 20, 2023
CERTIFICATE
for
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Certification demonstrating the ability to perform the responsibilities of a Kubernetes administrator.
Cloud Native Computing Foundation
KubernetesDockerTerraform
Valid Until: January 20, 2026 (Expired)
Credential ID:
CKA-CNCF-86420-2023
November 10, 2022
CERTIFICATE
for
TensorFlow Developer Certificate
Certification demonstrating proficiency in building and training neural networks using TensorFlow 2.x.
Google & TensorFlow
TensorFlowPython
Valid Until: November 10, 2025 (Expired)
Credential ID:
TF-DEV-24680-2022
August 5, 2022
CERTIFICATE
for
Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
Comprehensive certification covering React, advanced JavaScript, UI/UX design, and modern front-end development practices.
Meta (Facebook)
May 15, 2022
CERTIFICATE
for
MongoDB Certified Developer Associate
Certification validating skills in MongoDB database development, schema design, and aggregation framework.
MongoDB Inc.
December 5, 2021
CERTIFICATE
for
Deep Learning Specialization
5-course specialization covering neural networks, deep learning, convolutional networks, sequence models, and hyperparameter tuning.
DeepLearning.AI & Coursera
Achievements & Awards
Milestones and recognitions
Featured Achievements
SpeakingNovember 2023
Keynote Speaker at React Conf 2023
Meta
Delivered keynote presentation on 'Building Scalable React Applications' to 3,000+ attendees at React Conf 2023.
Learn MoreAwardOctober 2023
Best AI Innovation Award 2023
TechCrunch Disrupt
Awarded for building innovative AI-powered content generation platform that revolutionizes content creation. Competed against 500+ startups.
Learn MoreOpen SourceAugust 2023
Top Contributor to TensorFlow
Google & TensorFlow Team
Recognized as a top 50 contributor to TensorFlow project with 100+ merged pull requests and active community involvement.
Learn MorePublicationJune 2023
Published in ACM Computing Surveys
ACM
Co-authored paper on 'Efficient Training Methods for Large Language Models' published in prestigious ACM Computing Surveys journal.
Learn MoreHackathon WinApril 2023
CalHacks 9.0 - First Place Winner
UC Berkeley
Won first place at California's largest collegiate hackathon with a team of 4, building a real-time collaborative code editor with AI assistance. Competed against 2,000+ participants.
Learn MoreAll Achievements
Recognition
Hackathon Mentor of the Year
Major League Hacking
December 2023
Recognized for mentoring 50+ teams at hackathons throughout the year, helping developers bring their ideas to life.
Milestone
10K GitHub Stars Milestone
GitHub Community
September 2023
One of my open-source projects reached 10,000 stars on GitHub, used by developers worldwide in production applications.
Recognition
DEV Community Top Author
DEV.to
July 2023
Ranked in top 100 authors on DEV Community with articles reaching 500K+ views and helping thousands of developers.
Speaking
Google I/O Extended Speaker
Google Developer Groups
May 2023
Selected as a speaker at Google I/O Extended event, presenting on 'Modern Web Development with Next.js and AI'.
Recognition
AWS Community Builder
Amazon Web Services
March 2023
Selected to join the AWS Community Builders program recognizing technical content creators and community leaders.
Services
What I can do for you
Featured Services
Full-Stack Web Development
Build modern, scalable web applications from concept to deployment using cutting-edge technologies.
I specialize in building complete web applications using the latest technologies and best practices. From responsive frontend interfaces to robust backend APIs and database design, I handle every aspect of your web application development needs.
Key Features:
- Responsive, mobile-first design
- RESTful API development
- Database design and optimization
- User authentication and authorization
- Real-time features with WebSockets
- Payment integration (Stripe, PayPal)
- SEO optimization
- Performance optimization
- Comprehensive testing suite
- Deployment and DevOps setup
Pricing
$5,000/project
Pricing varies based on project complexity, features, and timeline. Contact for detailed quote.
Timeline
4-12 weeks depending on scope
ReactNext.jsNode.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLMongoDB
AI Integration & Development
Integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into your applications using GPT, custom ML models, and more.
Transform your application with AI capabilities. I help businesses integrate GPT models, build custom machine learning solutions, and implement intelligent features that provide real value to users.
Key Features:
- GPT-4 and OpenAI API integration
- Custom chatbot development
- Natural language processing
- Computer vision solutions
- Sentiment analysis
- Content generation systems
- Recommendation engines
- AI-powered search
- Model training and deployment
- API development for ML models
Pricing
$8,000/project
Custom pricing based on AI complexity and usage requirements. Includes initial setup and optimization.
Timeline
6-16 weeks depending on complexity
OpenAI APITensorFlowPythonNode.jsAWS
Technical Consulting & Architecture
Expert guidance on technology strategy, architecture decisions, and best practices for your projects.
Get expert advice on your technology decisions, system architecture, and development strategy. I help companies make informed technical decisions that align with their business goals.
Key Features:
- System architecture review
- Technology stack recommendations
- Code review and quality assessment
- Performance optimization strategies
- Scalability planning
- Security audit
- DevOps workflow optimization
- Team training and mentorship
- Migration planning
- Best practices implementation
Pricing
$200/hour
Hourly rate for consulting sessions. Package deals available for ongoing engagements.
Timeline
Flexible, based on consulting needs
AWSDockerKubernetesNode.jsReact
All Services
API Development & Integration
Design and build robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs with comprehensive documentation.
- RESTful API design and development
- GraphQL API implementation
- API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
$3,000/project
Pricing based on API complexity and number of endpoints.
⏱️ 3-8 weeks
E-Commerce Solutions
Build complete e-commerce platforms with payment processing, inventory management, and analytics.
- Product catalog management
- Shopping cart functionality
- Payment gateway integration
$6,000/project
Custom pricing based on features and scale. Includes initial setup and training.
⏱️ 6-12 weeks
Performance Optimization
Speed up your web applications and improve user experience through comprehensive optimization.
- Performance audit
- Frontend optimization
- Backend optimization
$2,000/project
Fixed price for audit and optimization based on application size.
⏱️ 2-4 weeks
Latest Blog Posts
Thoughts, tutorials, and insights
web-dev
May 20, 2026•7 min read
Building Momentum — AI Study Sprint with MeDo
Momentum is an AI-powered learning accelerator that transforms learning goals into structured daily study systems.
#OpenAI#GPT-4#AI
Read More →ai-ml
March 16, 2026•9 min read
An AI That Turns a Parent's Voice Into a Personalised Illustrated Storybook
"You speak. You say something like "Emma, age five, loves dinosaurs and painting, scared of thunder, I want her to learn that being brave doesn't mean not being scared."
#WebSockets#Real-time#Vertex AI
Read More →career
January 25, 2025•10 min read
Compiling 2025: My Developer Roadmap
By the end of 2025, I aspire to not only grow as a developer but also contribute to meaningful projects that blend technology and creativity.
#TypeScript#JavaScript#Architecture
Read More →career
December 10, 2023•7 min read
My Journey from Junior to Senior Developer
Lessons learned and insights gained during my 7-year journey from junior developer to senior full-stack engineer.
#Career#Personal Growth#Advice
Read More →Get In Touch
Wherever you are in the world, let's work together on your next project.