M. Ahsan Akhtar
About M. Ahsan Akhtar
M. Ahsan Akhtar is a Senior Front End Developer specializing in React Native, currently working at Turing.com in Silicon Valley. He has extensive experience in JavaScript and has held various development roles in Pakistan and the UAE, contributing to projects that enhance community living through technology.
Work at Turing
M. Ahsan Akhtar has been working at Turing.com as a Senior Front End Developer specializing in React Native since 2021. His role involves utilizing advanced JavaScript features, including ES6 and ES7, and he has hands-on experience with GraphQL for API development. He is based in Silicon Valley, California, where he contributes to various projects that enhance mobile app functionalities.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Akhtar worked at Al-Futtaim as a Senior Front End Developer focusing on ReactJS and JavaScript for a brief period in 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He also held positions at CIBAK Solutions and JOVI Technologies as a Senior Front End Developer, where he worked with ReactJS, React Native, and JavaScript from 2020 to 2021 in Islamabad, Pakistan. His earlier experience includes a six-year tenure at Elixir Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer.
Education and Expertise
M. Ahsan Akhtar studied Computer Science at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University (CUST) in Islamabad, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2009 to 2013. He also completed his Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) in Computer Science at Punjab College of Information Technology, Rawalpindi, from 2007 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in front-end development and mobile app technologies.
Projects and Contributions
Akhtar developed a hybrid mobile app named 'Sugar' using React Native, which aims to enhance apartment living by fostering community connections among residents. He maintains a GitHub repository that showcases various practice tasks, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and skill enhancement in software development.
Technical Skills
M. Ahsan Akhtar possesses advanced skills in JavaScript, particularly with ES6 and ES7 features. His technical expertise includes proficiency in ReactJS, React Native, and JavaScript, along with experience using Expo for mobile app development. He also has hands-on experience with GraphQL for API development, which is integral to his current role at Turing.