Sameel Shahid

Chicago, IL

• Built and launched a web and mobile platform using Node.js, Express, Next.js, React Native and MySQL where users upload utility bills to compare and switch to cheaper providers.

• Used OpenAI's API to extract fields from uploaded bills, adding logic to enforce per-category daily limits before API calls to control usage.

• Set up AWS S3 for file storage, SES/SNS for sending consent emails, and deployed environments with Elastic Beanstalk on Amazon Linux 3.

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Skills: Node.js • Express.js • Next.js • React Native • MySQL • OpenAI API • AWS S3 • AWS SES • AWS SNS • AWS Elastic Beanstalk

Chicago, IL

• Spearheaded an Android app and web analytics dashboard with Django REST, enhancing system integration and operational efficiency for both iOS and Android while streamlining on-boarding processes based on student feedback, leading to a better user journey.

• Achieved remarkable mobile app performance by reducing initial load times by 35% and improving query response times from external partners, facilitating seamless data exchange and improving user satisfaction by 30%.

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Skills: Android Development • Django REST Framework • iOS Development • Performance Optimization • Data Analytics

Lahore, Pakistan

• Directed the comprehensive overhaul of the company's digital platform using Django REST and Next.js under an Agile methodology, working alongside core engineering team that enhanced system integration by 35% and boosted operational efficiency by 35% for over 50 users.

• Implemented a personalized intervention feature—including scheduled interventions and targeted notifications—that reduced average daily smartphone usage by 20%.

• Achieved remarkable mobile app performance by reducing initial load times by 35% and improving query response times from external partners, facilitating seamless data exchange and improving user satisfaction by 30%.

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Skills: Django REST Framework • Next.js • Agile Methodology • Performance Optimization • Mobile Development

Lahore, Pakistan

• Constructed and integrated robust core banking services using Java/J2EE and Knockout.js, leveraging Oracle Banking Digital Experience (OBDX) functional capabilities to deliver stable solutions for banking infrastructure.

• Conducted a detailed feasibility assessment for five potential mobile application features, implementing two post-launch while streamlining on-boarding processes based on user feedback, leading to a better user experience.

• Authored functional Bug Acquired Testing/Post release QA and improved user satisfaction by 20%.

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Skills: Java/J2EE • Knockout.js • Oracle Banking Digital Experience (OBDX) • QA Testing • Banking Systems