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I started with Fiverr and UpWork (when it was ODesk) many years back and built a profile of highly satisfied repeat customers. These days, I get most of the work through existing customers or referrals.

Seeking Work | Remote

Highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with a passion for product development, available for both short and long-term remote projects.

Proven Track Record Across Industries:

I bring extensive experience working with startups and mid-to-large sized businesses across diverse sectors, including healthcare, entertainment, sports, publishing, and real estate.

Technical Expertise:

Backend Development: Adept at building robust and scalable backend systems for web and mobile applications.

Data Pipelines: Possess strong skills in designing and implementing data ingestion and transformation pipelines.

Full-Stack Flexibility: Proficient in various technologies, including Python (Django & Flask), Node.js, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase, and cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.

Why Choose Me:

Collaborative & Adaptable: I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at quickly understanding business needs.

Delivery Focus: Driven to deliver polished software solutions that meet project requirements.

Tech Stack:

Languages/Frameworks: Python, Django, Flask, Node.js

Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure

Contact: contact [at] kashifaziz [dot] me

Great Recap. Hopefully, I will attend the next US PyCon in person.

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Great Read!

If I'd retro my journey of 20+ years, the advice for my younger self would be to network more and have a better work-life balance.

Seeking Work | Remote | Long-term Freelance

I am a Senior Software Engineer with experience of building RESTful backends, utilities and scrips, using Python / Django / Flask. I have worked with a diverse range of projects in industries like healthcare, real estate, sports, oil & chemicals, publishing and more.

If you are looking for a POC to test a quick hunch, validate an idea through an MVP, or need someone to untangle a legacy codebase - I am your guy.

Tech Stack: Python, Django, Flask, JavaScript, Postgres, AWS, Azure, GCP

Resume: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif_aziz_independent_consultant.pdf

SEEKING WORK | Remote and Part-time | Python, Django, Firebase, AWS

I am a Senior Backend Developer with more than 6 years of experience with Python and around 4 years of experience with Django. My current tech stack includes Python, Django, MySQL, Postgres, Firebase, AWS, Azure, GCP etc. I also have fair knowledge of Node, JavaScript and React.

In the past decade or so, my various roles required me to act as a Team Lead / Product Owner, managing the technical side of the projects, building bridges between the engineering and business side of things, and writing code alongside. I always try to be hands-on, reading up on emerging tech and how it can improve my work and my contribution to the project at hand.

I have worked with startups, SMEs and corporates in industries including Healthcare, Sports, Engineering and Finance etc.

Some recent projects:

- Backend to ingest data from harvesters, store and generate reports (Django, Postgres, AWS)

- Backend for an unofficial mobile app for leading golf tours website in US (Django, MySQL)

- Backend for a leading mental health app in MENA region (Django, MySQL)

- Backend for a food delivery marketplace in Sweden (Node, Firebase, Google Cloud)

- Backend for a digital illustration system for a leading insurance provider (Django, MySQL, Azure)

- Backend for a financial app for employee benefits management system (Django, MySQL, AWS)

Resume: https://www.kashifaziz.me/kashif-aziz-cv.pdf

Website: https://www.kashifaziz.me

GitHub: https://github.com/kashaziz

Have you looked into freelance opportunities? There's a thread here at HN [0]. Twitter and LinkedIn can also be used for that.

Apart from that, and as others have also recommended, building a portfolio is a great approach towards employability.

Eat healthy, exercise, meditate, socialize. Do not despair. Surely with ˹that˺ hardship comes ˹more˺ ease. Best of luck !!

0: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39217309

Pakistan is still a cash based economy, many outlet either deny card payments or apply a processing fee to encourage cash transactions.

"State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data indicates that the Cash in Circulation (CinC) has increased to Rs9. 2 trillion ($32 billion) at the end of June 2023, which is equivalent to 30 per cent of the total money supply (M2), or around 11pc of the national GDP." [0]

0: https://www.dawn.com/news/1779399

Location: Pakistan

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

Seeking Work | Remote

Senior Software Developer with focus on building REST API based backends, web applications and data ingestion pipelines. I have worked with diversified clients ranging from startups to multi-billion dollar organizations in US and Europe.

Available for quick MVPs, sprints and long term contracts (>10 months).

Tech Stack: Python (Django / Flask), JavaScript, AWS, Databases (Firebase, MySQL, Postgresql, MongoDB)

Git: https://github.com/kashaziz

Resume: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif_aziz_independent_consultant.pdf

Seeking Work | Remote

Senior Software Developer with focus on building REST API based backends, web applications and data ingestion pipelines. I have worked with diversified clients ranging from startups to multi-billion dollar organizations in US and Europe.

Available for quick MVPs, sprints and long term contracts (>10 months).

Tech Stack: Python (Django / Flask), JavaScript, AWS, Databases (Firebase, MySQL, Postgresql, MongoDB)

Git: https://github.com/kashaziz

Resume: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif_aziz_independent_consultant.pdf

Seeking Work | Remote

If you're a startup looking for a senior developer or a business interested in MVP to test a hunch, or maintaining some legacy code - feel free to reach out.

Available for both short and long term (>9 months) contracts.

Tech Stack: Python Django, JavaScript, MySQL, AWS, Node, Firebase

Résumé: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif_aziz_independent_consultant.pdf

GitHub: https://github.com/kashaziz

Some projects:

  - Pipeline to generate weekly book rankings for one of the leading newspapers in the US. The system ingest rankings from variety of sources, process and generate top 150 rankings, published weekly on the website. (Django, MySQL)
  
  - Backend to ingest data from harvesters, store and produce reports (Django, Postgres, AWS)

  - Backend for an unofficial mobile app for a leading golf website in US (Django, MySQL)

  - Backend for mental health app (Django, MySQL)

  - Backend for food delivery marketplace in Sweden (Node, Firebase, Google Cloud)

  - Backend for digital illustration system for life insurance provider (Django, MySQL, Azure)

  - Backend for financial app for employee benefits management system (Django, MySQL, AWS)

I had my first taste of "automation" with Yahoo Pipes - scraping sites, generating alerts etc. Did a lot of workflows back in the day.

Looks cool. I have so many internal scripts that need a face/UI.

Location: Pakistan

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

Technologies: Python, Django, JavaScript, Firebase, SQL, AWS

Email: contact @ kashifaziz dot me

Availability: Part-time or contract

I am a senior software developer with experience in web development and data processing. I have worked with start-ups, mid-sized business, and some very large organizations in the US and Europe. My work involves building rapid MVPs as well as maintaining legacy code bases.

Brief list of accomplishments:

  Data pipeline to ingest book rankings, aggregate, and generate structured JSON for further consumption

  Data pipeline to ingest property listings from 3rd party services and ingest into a WordPress based website

  Web based employee benefits management system (IAS-19), transforming Excel based model to Django-React based solution.

  Backend for a Life Insurance illustration generation mobile app, served to thousands of consumers nationwide.

  Backend for a mobile application for golf tournaments in US including player profile management, updated scores and marketplace.

  Translation web service that can translate Excel documents from one language to other using Google Cloud Translate API. The translation preserved sheet styles and formulas.

  Web service to generate PowerPoint slide using icons from certain websites based on provided keyword.

Seeking Work | Location: Pakistan | Remote: Yes

I am a senior software developer with experience in web development and data processing. I have worked with start-ups, mid-sized business, and some very large organizations in the US and Europe. My work involves building rapid MVPs as well as maintaining legacy code bases.

I prefer Python (Django / Flask) and JavaScript but flexible to pick any tech stack.

I am available on both hourly / weekly contracts, as well as fixed rate projects.

Brief list of accomplishments:

  Data pipeline to ingest book rankings, aggregate, and generate structured JSON for further consumption

  Data pipeline to ingest property listings from 3rd party services and ingest into a WordPress based website

  Web based employee benefits management system (IAS-19), transforming Excel based model to Django-React based solution.

  Backend for a Life Insurance illustration generation mobile app, served to thousands of consumers nationwide.

  Backend for a mobile application for golf tournaments in US including player profile management, updated scores and marketplace.

  Translation web service that can translate Excel documents from one language to other using Google Cloud Translate API. The translation preserved sheet styles and formulas.

  Web service to generate PowerPoint slide using icons from certain websites based on provided keyword.

Email: contact @ kashifaziz . me

This is a great read. With 20+ years of experience in the industry (various capacities in software development, content marketing, SEO), I am all for the concept of continuous learning. However, we have to establish a foundation first and then start the explorations. That foundation would be there to keep our sanity intact while in pursuit of the next shiny object.

Personally, I have been rooted to Python since last 6 years, while exploring the wonderful world of JavaScript.

I have multiple books in my reading stack, picking up depending on the mood: - Fentanyl, Inc by Ben Westhoff - Arabs in Medieval Sindh by Rafi Samad - Rework by Jason Fried (re-reading it)

Seeking Work | Senior Web Developer | Remote

Whether you're in the early stages of creating a cutting-edge MVP or need expert care for your cherished Legacy System, look no further. I bring over 15 years of web application development experience to your team.

Tech Stack: Python, Django, JavaScript, Cloud

Let's connect and create something amazing together!

Resume: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif_aziz_independent_consultant.pdf

Seeking Work | Remote

Senior Software Developer with more than 15 years of experience is available for short and long term assignments.

If you are a startup looking for a backend resource who can hit the ground running, or a business interested in MVP to test a hunch, feel free to reach out. I have extensive experience of working as offshore senior developer & team lead with multi-million dollar organizations.

Tech Stack: Python, Django, React, Firebase, Cloud

Resume: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif_aziz_independent_consultant.pdf

Brief list of accomplishments:

  Data pipeline to ingest book rankings, aggregate, and generate structured JSON for further consumption

  Data pipeline to ingest property listings from 3rd party services and ingest into a WordPress based website

  Web based employee benefits management system (IAS-19), transforming Excel based model to Django-React based solution.

  Backend for a Life Insurance illustration generation mobile app, served to thousands of consumers nationwide.

  Backend for a mobile application for golf tournaments in US including player profile management, updated scores and marketplace.

  Translation web service that can translate Excel documents from one language to other using Google Cloud Translate API. The translation preserved sheet styles and formulas.

  Web service to generate PowerPoint slide using icons from certain websites based on provided keyword.

  Location: Karachi, Pakistan
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: Yes
  Technologies: Python, Django, React, Firebase, Cloud
  Résumé/CV: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif_aziz_independent_consultant.pdf

Senior Software Developer with more than 15 years of experience is available for short and long term assignments.

If you are a startup looking for a backend resource who can hit the ground running, or a business interested in MVP to test a hunch, feel free to reach out. I have extensive experience of working as offshore senior developer & team lead with multi-million dollar organizations.

Brief list of accomplishments:

  Data pipeline to ingest book rankings, aggregate, and generate structured JSON for further consumption

  Data pipeline to ingest property listings from 3rd party services and ingest into a WordPress based website

  Web based employee benefits management system (IAS-19), transforming Excel based model to Django-React based solution.

  Backend for a Life Insurance illustration generation mobile app, served to thousands of consumers nationwide.

  Backend for a mobile application for golf tournaments in US including player profile management, updated scores and marketplace.

  Translation web service that can translate Excel documents from one language to other using Google Cloud Translate API. The translation preserved sheet styles and formulas.

  Web service to generate PowerPoint slide using icons from certain websites based on provided keyword.

I started my career with FoxPro for DOS, dabbled a bit with Visual FoxPro and then I found Visual Basic. Spent a lot of fun years with it before moving to ASP and web development in general. Not exactly sure what was the reason for its demise. I guess .NET killed it.

SEEKING WORK | Remote | Python and Django

Tech Stack: Python (6+ years), Django (3+ years), MySQL, Firebase, React, Node, AWS, Azure

Available for MVP / POC design. Also hit the ground running with existing code bases.

Some recent projects:

- Backend for life insurance illustration generation (Django)

- Cloud functions for B2B online catering app (Node, Firebase)

- Backend for IAS-19 accounting standard (Django)

- Backend for unofficial app for one of the leading golf tournaments website in the US (Django)

- Backend for mental health app serving thousands of users in multiple countries (Django)

CV: https://www.kashifaziz.me/kashif-aziz-cv.pdf

Website: https://www.kashifaziz.me

GitHub: https://github.com/kashaziz

SEEKING WORK - [PART TIME] [FREELANCE] [REMOTE]

  Location: Karachi, Pakistan

  Remote: Yes

  Willing to relocate: No

  Technologies: Python (Django, Pandas etc), React, Firebase, AWS

  Résumé/CV: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif-aziz-cv.pdf

Some of my recent work include:

- Backend to ingest data from harvesters, store and produce reports (Django, Postgres, AWS)

- Backend for an unofficial mobile app for uskidsgolf.com (Django, MySQL)

- Backend for a leading mental health app (Django, MySQL)

- Backend for a food delivery marketplace in Sweden (Node, Firebase, Google Cloud)

- Backend for a digital illustration system for a leading insurance provider (Django, MySQL, Azure)

- Backend for a financial app for employee benefits management system (Django, MySQL, AWS)

To every rise, there's a fall. Wonder which platform is going to accommodate the know-it-alls of Stack Exchange. Reddit maybe.

I am a freelance software developer. While most of my work is from repeat customers or referrals, I actively look into the HN 'Seeking Freelancer' thread for interesting opportunities.

SEEKING WORK | Freelance | Remote

I am Senior Software Engineer available for mid-to-long term freelance assignments. I have more than 20 years of cumulative industry experience covering Software Development, Content Marketing and SEO. Some of my clients include a leading Chemical Technology company in the US, one of the top publishing houses in the US, startups and other businesses.

If you're a startup looking for a senior developer or a business interested in building an MVP or maintaining an established product, feel free to reach out.

Location: Pakistan

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

Technologies: Python Django, React, MySQL, AWS, Node, Firebase

Résumé: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif_aziz_independent_consultant.pdf

SEEKING WORK | Freelance | Remote

I am Senior Software Engineer available for mid-to-long term freelance assignments. I have more than 20 years of cumulative industry experience covering Software Development, Content Marketing and SEO. Some of my clients include a leading Chemical Technology company in the US, one of the top publishing houses in the US, startups and other businesses.

If you're a startup looking for a senior developer or a business interested in building an MVP or maintaining an established product, feel free to reach out.

Tech Stack: Python Django, React, MySQL, AWS, Node, Firebase

GitHub: https://github.com/kashaziz

Contact: contact @ kashifaziz .me

Some Backend projects:

  - Backend services to fetch property listings from various sources and upload to a WordPress based website. (Python)

  - Ingest data from harvesters, store and produce reports (Django, Postgres, AWS)

  - REST API based backend for unofficial mobile app for uskidsgolf.com (Django, MySQL)

  - REST API based backend for a mental health app (Django, MySQL)

  - Backend for digital illustration generation system for life insurance provider (Django, MySQL, Azure)

  - Backend for a financial app for employee benefits management system (Django, MySQL, AWS)

https://www.kashifaziz.me - not have much content at the moment but I have plans to write regularly in very near future.

SEEKING WORK | Freelance | Remote

I am Senior Software Engineer available for mid-to-long term freelance assignments.

If you're a startup looking for a senior developer or a business interested in building an MVP or maintaining an established product, feel free to reach out.

Tech Stack: Python Django, React, MySQL, AWS, Node, Firebase

Résumé: https://kashifaziz.me/kashif-aziz-cv.pdf

GitHub: https://github.com/kashaziz

Some Backend projects:

  - Backend services to fetch property listings from various sources and upload to a WordPress based website. (Python)
  - Ingest data from harvesters, store and produce reports (Django, Postgres, AWS)

  - REST API based backend for unofficial mobile app for uskidsgolf.com (Django, MySQL)

  - REST API based backend for a mental health app (Django, MySQL)

  - Backend for digital illustration generation system for life insurance provider (Django, MySQL, Azure)

  - Backend for a financial app for employee benefits management system (Django, MySQL, AWS)

My mantra to do the things I have been avoiding is simple; Eat that Frog!!