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Mustafa Basheer

Full-Stack Engineer (React/Next.js)

Building modern, scalable, and high-performance web applications with cutting-edge technologies and AI-accelerated development.

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About Me

Crafting Digital Experiences

Passionate about building high-performance web applications that make a difference

Key Results @ Noterro

-38%
average page load via Next.js migration using SSR/ISR and route-level code-splitting
-70%
redundant API traffic using SWR/React Query with request de-duplication and cache policies
-25%
delivery time with a Tailwind + Storybook design system adopted across 50+ screens
Mustafa Basheer

Full stack developer with 5+ years of experience building production-grade web applications for 4,000+ users. I specialize in React, Next.js, and performance-first UI development.

I have a proven track record of reducing load times by 38%, cutting development cycles by 25%, and shipping features that drive growth. I'm passionate about AI-accelerated development using tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and OpenAI API.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring the latest web technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or experimenting with new development methodologies to stay at the cutting edge of the industry.

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Beyond Code

Fitness enthusiast - Regular gym workouts for physical and mental well-being
Tech enthusiast - Passionate about the latest technology and gadgets
Sports fan - Enjoy watching soccer and MMA fights
5+
Years Experience
4K+
Users Impacted
38%
Performance Boost
Skills & Technologies

Technical Expertise

A comprehensive toolkit for building modern, scalable, and high-performance applications

Front-End

React
Next.js (App Router/RSC)
TypeScript
Redux Toolkit
Tailwind
React Testing Library

Back-End

Node.js
Express
PHP (CakePHP/Laravel)
REST/GraphQL
Auth (Clerk/Auth0)

Databases & Tools

PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Prisma

Testing & Quality

Jest
Lighthouse
Swagger/OpenAPI

DevOps & Deployment

CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Netlify)
Git
Vercel
Netlify

Core Competencies

React/Next.js
95%
TypeScript
90%
Backend Development
85%
Database Design
80%
Performance Optimization
90%
AI Integration
90%
Professional Experience

Career Journey

Building expertise through diverse projects and continuous learning

Web Developer

Noterro

Full-time
Jan 2022 – Present
Remote

Leading front-end development initiatives and performance optimization projects.

Migrated legacy PHP views to Next.js (App Router) with SSR/ISR and route-level code-splitting
Standardised data fetching with SWR/React Query: cache policies, request de-duplication, error/refresh patterns
Introduced a Tailwind + Storybook design system adopted across 50+ screens; enforced tokens and variants
Delivered via epic-based planning with clear designs, acceptance criteria, QA/CR gates, and target dates
Improved Core Web Vitals (LCP/CLS/INP) through render strategy and bundle size reduction
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSStorybookSWR

Full-Stack Developer

Freelance

Contract
2021 – 2022
Remote, Canada

Built full-stack web applications for local businesses using modern React architecture, Firebase backend services, and responsive design principles.

Architected and developed responsive business websites using React, HTML/CSS, and Firebase with focus on performance and mobile-first design
Implemented client solutions including contact forms, appointment scheduling systems, and email integrations with third-party APIs
Established CI/CD pipelines on Netlify for automated deployments and streamlined client maintenance workflows
ReactFirebaseNetlifyJavaScriptCSS3HTML5

Web Developer Intern

University of Ottawa

Co-op
May 2020 – Sep 2020
Ottawa, Canada

Led modernization of Academic Accommodations Service portal serving 3,000+ students, implementing React-based dynamic form systems.

Engineered a React dynamic form builder for the Academic Accommodations Service, reducing staff administrative overhead by 20% and improving student experience
Delivered 50+ Jira tickets (PHP/JavaScript/SQL) ahead of project timelines while maintaining high code quality standards through comprehensive peer reviews
Enhanced system reliability by expanding PHPUnit test coverage from 45% to 73%, implementing automated testing protocols
ReactPHPJavaScriptSQLPHPUnitJira

Software Developer Intern

Ribbon Communications

Co-op
Sep 2018 – Dec 2018
Ottawa, Canada

Contributed to enterprise Java application development with focus on feature design, comprehensive testing, and system stability improvements.

Designed and implemented Java software features with comprehensive test case development to enhance system stability and reduce production bugs
Leveraged Eclipse IDE and debugging tools to diagnose and resolve complex issues in enterprise Java web applications
Created detailed technical documentation for software components, facilitating knowledge transfer and long-term maintenance strategies
JavaEclipseTestingDebuggingDocumentation

Impact & Results

38%
Performance Improvement
25%
Faster Dev Cycles
4K+
Users Impacted
70%
Reduced API Traffic
Featured Projects

Recent Work

A showcase of projects that demonstrate technical expertise and problem-solving skills

Production
2025

Teal News

AI-Powered News Aggregator

Built a full-stack news platform with Next.js 15, TypeScript, Tailwind, Prisma/MySQL, and Clerk authentication.

Key Features

Google Trends integration (via SerpApi) for real-time trending topics
Hugging Face API for AI-generated article summaries
Responsive glassmorphism UI with advanced search
98%
performance
Full Stack
features
Live
status
Next.js 15TypeScriptTailwindPrismaMySQLClerk
Production
2024

Onboarding – Clinic Registration

Project Lead, Noterro

Led end-to-end development of a multi-step registration wizard using React (frontend) and CakePHP (backend).

Key Features

Multi-step registration wizard
Conditional logic and validation
Progress tracking to create frictionless onboarding flow
Primary Path
adoption
Reduced Support
impact
Lead
role
ReactCakePHPTypeScriptTailwind CSSPHP
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Education

Academic Foundation

Building strong fundamentals in software engineering and computer science

Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Engineering (Co-op)

University of Ottawa

2016 – 2021
Ottawa, ON

Comprehensive software engineering program with co-op work terms, focusing on software design, development methodologies, and engineering principles.

Core Skills Developed

Software Engineering Principles
Algorithm Design & Analysis
System Architecture
Database Design
Project Management
Team Leadership
Problem Solving
Technical Documentation

Achievements

Capstone Project Excellence

Led team development of innovative web application solving real-world problems

Academic Scholarship

Recipient of merit-based scholarship for outstanding academic performance

Key Coursework

Software Development
Object-Oriented Programming
Data Structures & Algorithms
Software Engineering Principles
Design Patterns
Software Architecture
Web Technologies
Web Application Development
Database Systems
Human-Computer Interaction
Network Programming
Mobile App Development
Computer Science
Computer Graphics
Operating Systems
Computer Networks
5
Years of Study
4 Terms
Co-op Experience
Top 10%
Capstone Success
5 Projects Led
Team Leadership
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I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Eligible to work in Canada/US. Let's discuss how we can create something amazing together.

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