Rizwan Ali

Rizwan Ali

Collaborative Backend Developer | Node.js & MERN Stack Specialist

Based in: Lahore, PakistanCurrently: Junior Backend Developer, MeldinExperience: 1 year

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Backend-focused developer with a strong foundation in Node.js, Express, and the MERN stack. Experienced in building scalable systems like CRMs and e-commerce APIs, with a particular focus on secure authentication and database optimization. A collaborative problem-solver who values team input and clear communication to deliver high-quality code.

Experience

Junior Backend Developer

MeldinworkApr 2026 – Present

Summary

Engineered a zero-to-one student-consultancy CRM to replace manual spreadsheet tracking, centralizing lead management and staff workflows.

What I did

  • Developed and maintained backend modules in Node.js and Express, ensuring secure authenticated routes, robust request validation, and consistent error handling that met production standards.
  • Integrated REST APIs with admin and client applications, managing incremental changes through Git branches, pull requests, and code reviews to enhance application functionality.
  • Contributed to a student-consultancy admin CRM by implementing lead tracking, pipeline stages, and role-based access controls for admin and sales staff, supporting streamlined operations.

Results

  • Digitized the end-to-end student consultancy workflow, replacing manual spreadsheets with a 5-stage lead management pipeline.
  • Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) to secure sensitive student data across admin and sales roles.
  • Consolidated disparate spreadsheet tracking into a single source of truth for the consultancy's lead lifecycle.
  • Deployed the system for a team of 1 admin and multiple counselors to manage student applications.
Node.jsExpressREST APIsGitCRM

MERN Stack Intern

AnalytiverseinternshipFeb 2026 – Mar 2026

Summary

Delivered end-to-end features across the MERN stack, including implementation, testing, documentation, and demo handoff to ensure project milestones were met. Collaborated in sprint and pull-request workflows, incorporating senior feedback to improve security, structure, and readability of the codebase. Implemented 15+ REST API endpoints for inventory management, supporting stock updates, product retrieval, and inventory operations.

Results

  • Developed core e-commerce functionality including secure JWT-based login/registration, shopping cart management, and checkout APIs.
  • Built 15+ REST API endpoints for inventory management, supporting stock updates and product retrieval.
MERN StackREST APIMongoDBExpressReactNode.js

Skills

Technical

JavaScript (ES6+)JavaScript (ES6+)
Node.jsNode.js
Express.jsExpress.js
Error handling
Request validation
MongoDBMongoDB
Debugging
API troubleshooting
Version control
JWT Authentication
ReactReact
Code review
Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS
Technical documentation
Requirement analysis
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
MySQLMySQL
Testing workflows

Projects

Student Consultancy CRM - Admin Portal

Full Stack Developerprofessional
Admin CRM for a student consultancy: inquiries, student profiles, application stages, counselor tasks, and staff workflows with role-appropriate permissions. Node.js and Express REST APIs for leads, programs, universities, notes, and follow-ups with JWT authentication, validation, and structured error responses. Data models for leads, applications, and counselor activity with indexes to support search and high-volume list views. React admin UI with search, filters, detail views, and status updates to replace ad hoc spreadsheet tracking.
Node.jsExpressJWTReact
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Learning Management System (LMS)

Backend Developerprofessional
Developed a backend system for managing courses, students, instructors, enrollments, learning materials, and academic workflows through centralized REST APIs. Built Node.js and Express APIs for authentication, course management, user roles, assignments, submissions, and progress tracking with validation and structured error handling. Implemented secure role-based access control for administrators, instructors, and students, ensuring users could access only the features and resources relevant to their roles.
Node.jsExpressREST APIs
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Full-Stack Grocery Delivery Website

Full Stack Developerprofessional
E-commerce flow: browse and search, real-time cart updates, checkout-oriented APIs, and JWT-protected user data. Express REST APIs for catalog, accounts, and orders; MongoDB for profiles, products, and order history. React client with Hooks and Context API; Tailwind CSS for responsive layout; cloud-hosted API and frontend.
ExpressMongoDBReactHooksContext APITailwind CSS
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Super Hero Database Schema

Database Designeracademic
Designed a normalized relational database schema for a superhero universe, managing complex many-to-many relationships between heroes and powers using junction tables to ensure data integrity and scalability.
MySQL

Education

Bachelor of Science

COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore CampusComputer Engineering2026

Recognition

Certifications

Node.js, Express, MongoDB and More: The Complete Bootcamp

Udemy2024

Backend Development and API Creation

Coursera

What drives the work

Motivations

  • Continuous learning
  • High-growth environments
  • Collaborative problem solving

Principles

  • Growth mindset
  • Collaboration
  • Technical Excellence
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