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I'm Shahid Dhariwala
  • Senior Developer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Programmer
  • Artist
  • Engineer

Passionate of crafting beautiful and engaging web experiences. From intricate web applications to pixel-perfect UI/UX design, I thrive on building solutions that drive business growth and inspire users.

Let's collaborate to bring your digital vision to life!

About me

Lead Software Engineer building high-performance products for 2–3 million daily active users and 700,000+ business professionals at Apna.co. I specialize in React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and full stack UI engineering to craft responsive, scalable web and mobile experiences. Currently leading Apna.co’s AI-first transformation, with 7+ years of experience delivering high-impact features and leading cross-functional teams to exceed product goals.

7+
Years Exp.
2M+
Daily Active Users

Core Stack

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptNode.jsGraphQLAWS
ReactJSJavaScriptCSS3ZustandGraphQLRTLPerformance OptimizationMonorepo (NX)JavaOpenAIReactJSJavaScriptCSS3ZustandGraphQLRTLPerformance OptimizationMonorepo (NX)JavaOpenAIReactJSJavaScriptCSS3ZustandGraphQLRTLPerformance OptimizationMonorepo (NX)JavaOpenAIReactJSJavaScriptCSS3ZustandGraphQLRTLPerformance OptimizationMonorepo (NX)JavaOpenAI
NextJSNodeJSPythonTailwind CSSRest APICypressWebRTCWebpackFastAPIClaudeNextJSNodeJSPythonTailwind CSSRest APICypressWebRTCWebpackFastAPIClaudeNextJSNodeJSPythonTailwind CSSRest APICypressWebRTCWebpackFastAPIClaudeNextJSNodeJSPythonTailwind CSSRest APICypressWebRTCWebpackFastAPIClaude
TypeScriptHTML5ReduxMaterial UIJestDSAResponsive DesignAWS (Lambda, API Gateway)GoCursorTypeScriptHTML5ReduxMaterial UIJestDSAResponsive DesignAWS (Lambda, API Gateway)GoCursorTypeScriptHTML5ReduxMaterial UIJestDSAResponsive DesignAWS (Lambda, API Gateway)GoCursorTypeScriptHTML5ReduxMaterial UIJestDSAResponsive DesignAWS (Lambda, API Gateway)GoCursor

Experience

Apna.co

Oct 2021 – Present · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Modernized frontend architecture with NX Monorepo migration — cut build times from 42 min → <2 min, reduced codebase by 120k+ LOC, and improved HMR speed 5x.
  • Launched AI-powered Mock Interview Platform (LiveKit + advanced AI) — achieved 2.5M impressions in 30 days, transforming candidate preparation at scale.
  • Drove monetization growth by delivering Select Plan & JPF features and building a reusable Form Generator — projected 15% conversion uplift.
  • Upgraded security & compliance with Google SSO, PAN selfie verification, and role-based access; integrated Mixpanel for analytics.
  • Mentored junior engineers and led cross-functional projects (Canvas, Framer integrations) to accelerate delivery.
  • Revamped homepage performance — LCP improved 700ms, CLS reduced 7x, JS bundle cut 18MB → 6MB, load time dropped 3x (2.12s → 0.76s).
  • Boosted Core Web Vitals scores by 18%, improving SEO and conversion rates.
  • Deployed Sentry performance monitoring, enabling proactive detection and resolution of bottlenecks across user flows.
  • Scaled platform reach by developing a themeable, embeddable web app for partner integrations (Vi, IDFC) — increased traffic by 30%.
  • Built Employer Verification System, cutting fraudulent postings by 83%.
  • Developed high-performance candidate onboarding web app integrated with Android — accelerated candidate growth by 25%.
  • Delivered reusable UI components with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Zustand, and Tailwind CSS to speed up feature delivery.

Software Engineer

WhiteHat Jr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Nov 2020 – Oct 2021
ReactRedux SagaAWS LambdaAPI GatewayTwilio WebRTCFirebaseDatadogJavaScript
  • Led development of LMS platform for Math course, managing assessments with Redux Saga.
  • Led the Music course launch — developed core in-class, CMS, and post-class components including collaborative musical activities using iframe communications and Web Workers.
  • Reduced musical activity load time from 20–30 seconds to milliseconds by building a custom parser moved to AWS Lambda + API Gateway.
  • Built one-to-many communication for English classes using Twilio WebRTC, Firebase real-time database, and pub-sub patterns.
  • Developed reusable hooks for real-time teacher–student collaboration over AWS API Gateway WebSockets.
  • Integrated Datadog for frontend monitoring and built a CMS for curriculum teams to manage Music and English course content.

Software Engineer

Zotalabs · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Jul 2020 – Nov 2020
ReactReduxAgora Web SDKSocket.ioWebRTCMaterial UIFirebase Cloud MessagingAxios
  • Developed in-house live class solution for teachers using Agora Web SDK, Socket.io, and WebRTC.
  • Designed and built an Evaluation platform leveraging Redux state management.
  • Built chatbox and discussion board for the educational platform using React, Socket.io, and Firebase Cloud Messaging.
  • Consistently involved in code reviews and mentoring interns and junior team members.

Associate Software Engineer

Itiviti · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Jul 2019 – Jan 2020
JavaIBM MQFIX ProtocolSwing
  • Developed a real-time chat application with broadcasting, unicasting, and multicasting in chat rooms.
  • Worked with messaging systems (IBM MQ, FIX protocol) for high-volume data transaction handling.
  • Collaborated with clients to translate business workflows into UI/UX solutions.
  • Automated log analysis via scripting, enabling faster debugging and improved system reliability.
  • Provided L3 support to global teams, fixing client-reported bugs and enhancing product stability.

Projects

Blogging Website

Live ↗Code ↗

A full-featured blogging site built to explore Next.js capabilities — dynamic routing, SSR/SSG, API routes, and automatic code splitting.

Next.jsReactJavaScriptHTML5CSS3

Forkify — Recipe Finder

Code ↗

Search millions of recipes via the Forkify API. Adjust servings, bookmark favourites (persisted in localStorage), and build a shopping list across multiple recipes.

JavaScriptHTML5CSS3REST API

The Burger Builder

Code ↗

SPA where logged-in users compose and order a custom burger. Uses Redux for state management, React Router for routing, and Firebase for auth & order storage.

ReactReduxFirebaseJavaScript

DemandHub

Code ↗

Platform connecting consumers who post requests with entrepreneurs who discover the best business opportunities by location and demand signals.

JavaScriptHTML5CSS3

Criminal Identification System

Code ↗

Android prototype that detects criminals and weapons in real-time using AWS Rekognition, alerting local authorities via an image database.

AndroidJavaAWS RekognitionJSON

Exam Proctoring System

Code ↗

Webcam-based proctoring tool built with OpenCV that detects suspicious examinee behaviour and flags violations in real time.

PythonOpenCV

Lex Bot: MomBuddy

Code ↗

Conversational AI platform for expecting and new mothers — answers baby-related queries, provides emotional support, and leverages AWS Comprehend for sentiment analysis.

AWS LexAWS LambdaAWS ComprehendPython

BookBecho.com

Student portal for buying and selling new and used books, built as a college project with a PHP/MySQL backend.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptPHPMySQL

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology

Jun 2015 – May 2019
TSEC, Mumbai University · Mumbai

Certifications

  • Data Structure and Algorithms
    Coding Blocks
  • React – The Complete Guide
  • The Complete JavaScript Course
  • BSE Program on Derivative
    BSE
  • Java Technology
    Rajesh Patkar

Achievements & Awards

  • 🏆
    Certificate of Awesomeness
    Apna
  • 🥇
    Meritocratic Utopia Award
    Whitehat Jr
  • ⭐
    Star Performer
    Whitehat Jr
  • ⚡
    Finalist
    AWS AI 2K18 Hackathon (Devpost)
  • ⚡
    Finalist (4th place)
    Unscript Hackathon (Fr. CRCE College)
  • 🥉
    Bronze Medalist
    National Karate Championship (ISKF 2010)
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