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Hi, I'm Syed Faizan.

Tech Lead · React.js · Node.js · TypeScript

11.5 years building scalable web platforms for e-commerce, media, and enterprise clients — leading teams and driving architecture across the stack.

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Syed Faizan

Technical Lead · Building scalable web experiences

About

Technical Lead specialising in full-stack JavaScript development with deep expertise in React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js. Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering production-grade solutions for media and e-commerce clients across the UAE and India.

Currently driving technical direction at NuLogic for a major UAE retail client, having previously led the Ads library at Condé Nast (Vogue, Wired, GQ) and built e-commerce platforms at Raena.

Technical LeadershipMentoringArchitecture DiscussionsCross-functional CollaborationStakeholder CommunicationAgile/Scrum

Quick facts

Tech stack

Frontend

React.jsReduxTypeScriptNext.jsHTML5CSS3Vue.jsNuxt.jsAngular

Backend

Node.jsExpress.jsNestJSRESTful APIsGraphQL

Databases

MongoDBMySQL

Cloud & DevOps

AWSWebpackCI/CD

Other

CommercetoolsGit

Work

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Rivoli Digital Commerce Platform

Featured

Vue/Nuxt frontend with NestJS and GraphQL services on Commercetools for a major UAE retail client. Redesigned platform achieved GTmetrix B grade and integrated Tabby, Tamara, and Apple Pay payment gateways.

Vue.jsNuxt.jsNestJSGraphQLCommercetoolsTypeScript
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Raena B2B eCommerce Platform

Full-stack B2B e-commerce platform simplifying order placement for retailers. Built from scratch with React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB to manage complex inventory and delivery workflows.

React.jsNext.jsNode.jsExpress

Conde Nast Ads Library

Owned the ad delivery library serving Vogue, Wired, AD, and GQ. Led development of Native Recipe and Mosaic Ads components, strengthening Conde Nast's advertising portfolio.

React.jsNode.jsTypeScriptWeb Components

eKaushal - National Skill Portal

National skill-development and job portal for India's NSDC Govt initiative. Built on Node.js, AngularJS, MongoDB, and Express.js to serve job seekers across the country.

Node.jsAngularJSMongoDBExpress.js

News Intelligence Platform

AI-powered news aggregation with story clustering, bias analysis, and real-time updates. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL to deliver intelligent content delivery.

TypeScriptNext.jsPostgreSQLAI/ML

Career

Experience

Technical Lead (React)· NuLogic (Remote)

Mar 2024 - Present

Client: Rivoli Digital - https://www.rivolishop.com

  • Lead a team of 2 developers building a full-stack e-commerce platform on Vue.js/Nuxt.js, NestJS, and GraphQL services on Commercetools
  • Improved site performance from GTmetrix Grade E to B, reducing page load times and bounce rate
  • Integrated Tabby, Tamara, and Apple Pay payment gateways, plus Guest Checkout and order-tracking features

Software Engineer II· Conde Nast, Bengaluru

May 2021 - Jan 2024
  • Owned the Ads library powering ad delivery across Vogue, Wired, AD, GQ, and other Conde Nast titles using React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript
  • Contributed to Verso, the shared platform housing Conde Nast brands, enhancing its core capabilities

Senior Web Developer· Raena PTE LTD, Bengaluru

Dec 2018 - May 2021
  • Designed and developed the Raena B2B eCommerce platform, giving retailers a streamlined way to place orders
  • Simplified the order process, removing complexity around last-mile delivery and inventory management

Software Engineer II· Ness Technologies, Bengaluru

Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
  • Migrated a B2B retail platform's Item Management GUI from Java servlets to Angular with REST APIs, improving performance and supplier discovery workflows
  • Built with Angular, TypeScript, Redux, and REST APIs on a Java backend

Senior Software Engineer· Team Pumpkin, Bengaluru

Feb 2016 - Aug 2017
  • Built Prestige Golfshire, a 360-degree video showcase for luxury villas
  • Developed the Node.js backend for Connectify, a React Native app for IndiaFirst Bank's customer outreach

Software Engineer· CISPL, Bengaluru

Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
  • Architected and built eKaushal, a national skill-development and job portal for the Govt. of India's NSDC, serving job seekers across rural and urban India
  • Built on Node.js, AngularJS, MongoDB, and Express.js

Background

Education

Bachelor's in Information Science

Atria Institute of Technology, Bengaluru · 2014

Publications

  • Segmentation of Healthy and Affected Tissues from Brain MRI Images

    IJARCSMS · 2014

  • Appsfluxus 2014

    1st Place - Hackathon/Competition · 2014

Contact

Let's build something great

Currently open to new opportunities. Whether you need a technical lead or a hands-on engineer, I'd love to hear from you.

syedfaizan2008@gmail.com+91-7204194938