About
Associate Software Engineer with hands-on experience building and deploying scalable full-stack and backend systems using React.js, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, and Python FastAPI. Strong expertise in REST API development, cloud deployment on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and AI-driven solutions using Claude, HuggingFace, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Proven ability to deliver production-ready features, optimize performance, and collaborate effectively across teams.
Skills & Expertise (24)
Work Experience
Associate Software Engineer
Cognito Innovations (formerly FormPilot)
Feb 2025 - Present
Promoted from Software Engineer Intern to Associate Software Engineer based on performance and technical contributions. Developed and maintained frontend applications using React.js and Next.js, supporting multiple production features used across the platform. Built reusable UI components with Tailwind CSS and Material UI, reducing feature development time and improving UI consistency. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using NestJS and Node.js to handle authentication, data validation, and core business logic. Developed backend services using Python FastAPI for high-performance APIs, internal tools. Integrated AI-driven workflows using Claude and HuggingFace, implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for context-aware responses and intelligent data retrieval. Deployed, monitored, and maintained applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring production stability and scalability. Used Git and GitHub for version control and code reviews; tested APIs and integrations using Postman.
Education
Master of Computer Application (MCA) - Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management and Entrepreneur Development
2021 - 2023 · Afghanistan
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce & A.M. Science College
2018 - 2021 · Afghanistan
