Arsalan Ahmed Shaikh

Product Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India7 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Led the development of a scalable design system.
  • Introduced innovative widgets enhancing user experiences.
  • Transformed legacy infrastructures to headless CMS.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Full-Stack Developer specializing in SaaS and Ecommerce solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Node.jsReactTypescriptApi DevelopmentFull-stack Development

Other Skills

AWS Elastic BeanstalkAWS LambdaAWS SageMakerAmazon Relational Database Service (RDS)Amazon S3Amazon Web Services (AWS)Ant DesignArtificial Intelligence (AI)Azure Cosmos DBAzure SQLBack-End Web DevelopmentCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Data AnalyticsData ManagementDesign Systems

About

With over six years of expertise as a Lead Full Stack JavaScript Developer, I specialize in building robust, scalable solutions using React, TypeScript, and Node.js. My career is defined by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration, enabling me to deliver high-quality code while cultivating thriving, knowledge-sharing teams. At Amdocs, I spearheaded the Britebill design system, crafting a scalable product architecture that empowered a team of three to deliver exceptional results. This initiative revolutionized our development process and set new benchmarks for design consistency and usability. At Appsmith, I enhanced customer experiences by introducing four innovative widgets, broadening the capabilities of our low-code app builder. This opportunity sharpened my skills in understanding user needs and translating them into impactful solutions. Currently, as Lead Experience Engineer at Publicis Sapient, I guide cross-functional teams to troubleshoot challenges and engineer client-focused solutions. My current focus is on transforming eCommerce by transitioning legacy infrastructures to headless CMS, improving performance and optimizing data generation. I am passionate about creating seamless, user-centric experiences and thrive on collaboration, open communication, and mentoring teams to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Looking ahead, I am excited to connect with recruiters, founders, and industry leaders to drive impactful change in technology. I’m eager to leverage my expertise in tech leadership, React, Node.js, Gen AI and AWS to craft exceptional digital experiences and achieve meaningful progress. Let’s connect to explore opportunities and create transformative digital solutions together!

Experience

7 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 3 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs
Current Experience

Publicis sapient

Lead Experience Engineer

Jun 2023Present · 3 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • 1. At my current venture, I'm leading a transformative charge, modernizing legacy ecommerce infrastructures through a headless CMS transition. This endeavor not only optimizes performance but also empowers streamlined data management, charting the course for enhanced user experiences.
  • 2. Anchored in principles of integrity and reliability, I personify an unwavering commitment to progress. This dedication fuels my role as a team lead, where I steer a group of junior developers with precision. From orchestrating code planning and architectural decisions to managing tickets and assigning tasks, I am the driving force behind our collaborative development ecosystem.
  • 3. My journey is one of continuous innovation, where each step is informed by a profound respect for excellence. Eager to channel my leadership and technical prowess, I stand ready to conquer new challenges and advance the frontiers of digital transformation.
Node.jsReactHeadless CMSTeam LeadershipData Management

Appsmith

Frontend Engineer

Jan 2022May 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • 1. My journey with Appsmith began with an assertive stride—I initiated a circular progress widget, a pivotal open-source contribution enhancing user experiences. This significant milestone marked the beginning of my impactful journey in open-source - https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith/pull/10244
  • 2. As a tech enthusiast, I engineered a pivotal transformation by upgrading our create-react-app 4 version to create-react-app 5, powered by webpack 5. This pivotal step not only enhanced build times but eradicated package vulnerabilities, catapulting us into SOC2 compliance.
  • 3. My commitment to growth led me to delve into open-source codebases, drawing inspiration from mantine UI's slider component. Eager to share value, I introduced 3 slider widgets to our platform, collaborating closely with the Product Manager and Designer. This collaborative synergy yielded remarkable results—the widgets now empower Appsmith customers, enabling them to craft remarkable applications - https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith/pull/15712.
  • 4. My journey at Appsmith epitomizes a relentless drive for innovation, open-source contributions, and a commitment to technical excellence.
ReactTypeScriptOpen-source ContributionGitFrontend Development

Amdocs

Software Engineer

Apr 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • 1. I demonstrated a strong product mindset within the Britebill Spark billing product, crafting reusable components including cards, tables, and charts. Utilizing Styled Components and styled systems, I pioneered a compact design system. I led Proof of Concepts, actively engaged in product discussions, and maintained a close collaboration with the Lead.
  • 2. As a mentor, I assumed the role of guiding fellow team members, resulting in the successful completion of our project one month ahead of schedule.
  • 3. My work on the React Components for Britebill Spark contributed significantly to our shift away from legacy code, boosting app performance, and eliminating technical debt. This effort streamlined complex component pages and accelerated the development of comprehensive customer features, enhancing our overall speed and agility.
  • 4. In a parallel effort, I applied my experience from a personal design system to the Bill generator project, introducing an atomic design system inspired by chakra-ui. This initiative not only improved design consistency but also catalyzed the evolution of our coding guidelines and engineering practices.
ReactStyled ComponentsDesign SystemsAPI DevelopmentGit

Left right mind

Full Stack Developer

Aug 2019Apr 2020 · 8 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

  • 1. In a solitary role, I drove the development of a full-stack project management application. I initiated the project's dual frontend and backend setup from ground zero.
  • 2. On the backend, I meticulously designed APIs, constructing a robust server side using Node.js, Express.js, Sequelize ORM, and a two-pronged database system—MySQL as primary and MongoDB for logs.
  • 3. Frontend magic ensued with React, Styled Components, and Redux, uniting to form a seamless user experience. My technical acumen harmonized with design and product needs, resulting in reusable, scalable components.
  • 4. From API blueprints to database orchestration and state management, my journey embodied end-to-end technical mastery.
Node.jsExpress.jsMySQLMongoDBReactFull-Stack Development+1

Causecode technologies pvt ltd

Full Stack Developer

Dec 2018Jul 2019 · 7 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

  • 1. Navigating the realm of agile development, I played a pivotal role in a cross-functional team, harnessing React Admin and Serverless GraphQL on AWS Lambda.
  • 2. Our journey unveiled the challenge of rigid styling within React Admin, leading to accumulated tech debt. I took the reins, driving a proactive shift towards Ant Design. My brainchild, this incremental migration birthed scalable, design-aligned components—redefining our product's scalability and maintainability.
  • 3. Beyond this, I seamlessly transitioned to the full-stack, constructing the dynamic 7 Days diet plan mobile screen. By intertwining GraphQL APIs, React Native mobile screens, and react-native-victory-charts for visualization, I crafted holistic user experiences.
ReactGraphQLAWS LambdaAnt DesignMongoDBFull-Stack Development+1

Sellezely

Full Stack Developer

Jun 2018Nov 2018 · 5 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

  • 1. I began my exciting journey by transforming user experiences within an Ecommerce SAAS product. Through React and Material UI, I brought to life responsive and engaging interfaces.
  • 2. A highlight was architecting the image cropping function, prioritizing customer satisfaction during uploads. By incorporating Firebase storage and collaborating with GraphQL and PostgreSQL, I ensured a robust backend.
ReactMaterial UIFirebaseGraphQLPostgreSQLFull-Stack Development+1

Education

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor's degree — Computer Science

Jan 2014Jan 2018

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