Istkhar Ali

About Istkhar Ali

Full Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience in designing and developing scalable web applications and high-performance systems. Proficient in modern technologies including JavaScript, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, PHP, Laravel, and MySQL, with strong expertise in building and integrating RESTful APIs. Experienced in both frontend and backend development, with a focus on writing clean, modular, and maintainable code. Adept at optimizing application performance, improving scalability, and delivering robust solutions aligned with business needs. Hands-on experience with modern AI-powered development tools such as Cursor and Claude, enhancing productivity, code quality, and development speed. A collaborative team player with experience in agile environments, I actively contribute through effective communication, problem-solving, and continuous learning.Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), PHP, PythonFrontend: React.js, Redux,Backend: Node.js, Laravel, FastAPIDatabases: MySQL, MongoDBAPIs: REST API Development & IntegrationTools: Git, Jira, Cursor (AI Code Editor), Claude (AI Assistant)Other: Performance Optimization, Scalable Architecture, Clean Code Practices

Experience

1. Full Stack Developer

   Q2amedia

   Mar 2021 — Present · Noida, IN

   Developed and maintained full-stack web applications to process, analyze, and visualize client data.Led and managed ongoing projects by mentoring and supervising team members to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.Implemented secure coding practices and enabled seamless integration with REST APIs and multiple databases.Integrated Stripe payment gateway to enable secure and scalable online transactions, including checkout flow and webhook handling.Worked with DevOps team to deploy applications on servers using SSH (PEM keys), handling code updates and basic deployment tasks.Integrated AWS S3 for secure file storage, upload, and retrieval of application assets and user data.Oversaw product development, technical documentation, and workflow optimization.Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Project Managers, Developers, QA) to identify issues, define testing strategies, and implement best practices.Designed and delivered scalable application solutions to optimize business processes, including complaint management systems.Managed time-sensitive updates such as content changes, feature enhancements, and database migrations.Executed all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, development, testing, debugging, and deployment.Optimized applications for performance, scalability, and responsiveness.Wrote clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.Gathered and translated business requirements into technical solutions.Developed modern, responsive user interfaces using React.js.Built reusable components and front-end libraries to improve development efficiency and consistency.Converted UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, pixel-perfect code.Enhanced application performance across multiple devices and browsers.

Education

• Radha Govind Group of Institutions (RGGI), Meerut

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Information Technology

  2012 — 2015

• BIMT College (Meerut)

  Bachelors in Computer Application BCA, Information Technology

  2009 — 2012