Full-Stack Engineer · Web · AI · Mobile

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I build web apps, AI features, and mobile apps for agencies, founders, and product teams. Clean work, clear documentation, ready for real users.

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You don't need another freelancer, you need an experienced engineer who fits right in. Tested releases, clear documentation, and code your own team can take over anytime. I build like the next engineer is watching, because they are.

What I build.

Four things I do well, handled start to finish: from the first call to the final handover.

01

Web Applications

Websites, dashboards, and web apps that load fast and are easy to update.

  • Easy-to-edit content sites (Sanity, Contentful)
  • App dashboards and internal tools
  • High-converting marketing sites
  • Speeding up slow sites

astro · react · next.js · tailwind · sanity

→ this site scores 98+, same bar for client work

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Overview last 30 days

Revenue

$ 128.4 k

+12.8%

Orders

1,284

+6.4%

Conversion

3.8 %

+0.6%

Revenue trend

daily

Recent orders

#4131 M. Chen paid $249
#4130 L. Okafor shipped $1,120
#4129 S. Weber paid $86
02

AI Integration

AI features that keep working after launch, not just in the demo.

  • AI that answers from your own data
  • AI assistants that take actions for you
  • Quality testing and safety guardrails
  • Keeping costs and response times low

openai · anthropic · langchain · pinecone

→ quality checks built in from day one

contracts_2026.pdf pricing.db policy_docs/
assistant · rag
What changed in our renewal terms this quarter?
Three clauses changed: auto-renewal now requires 60-day notice, usage tiers reset quarterly, and the SLA credit cap moved from 10% to 25%.
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03

Mobile Apps

One app for both iPhone and Android, released on a steady schedule.

  • React Native / Expo apps
  • App Store and Play Store publishing
  • Instant updates, no app-store wait
  • Camera, payments, and device features

react native · expo · typescript

→ ship weekly without store review delays

S Order shipped #4128 is on its way
Summer drop new arrivals live
Field jacket in stock $149
Canvas tote in stock $38
Trail runner in stock $120
This week
Sales $8.2k
Visits 12.4k
Repeat 31%
Rating 4.9
Orders
#4128 shipped →
#4127 packed →
#4126 delivered →
#4125 delivered →
#4124 delivered →
#4123 refunded →
04

APIs & Cloud

Backends your next engineer will thank you for.

  • API design (REST / GraphQL)
  • AWS infrastructure and CI/CD
  • Database design and migration
  • Monitoring and alerts

node · nestjs · aws · postgresql · prisma

→ automatic deploys and monitoring by default

prod · us-east-1
GET /api/orders 200 38ms
POST /api/checkout 201 62ms
GET /api/orders/4128 200 24ms
PUT /api/inventory/sync 200 89ms
GET /health 200 4ms
tail -f access.log
send:

Case Studies

Recent builds.

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Line Echo

Line Echo

AI-powered script rehearsal platform for actors. Upload screenplay PDFs, get AI scene partners with natural-sounding voices, and practice your lines with real-time on-device speech recognition that follows along as you speak.

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1-800 Fly Fish

1-800 Fly Fish

Serverless voice app delivering real-time fishing conditions via phone. Built with Twilio, Cloudflare, APIs, and a scalable admin panel.

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AX3Sonic

AX3Sonic

AX3Sonic enables businesses, podcast producers, and member-based organizations to launch secure and private podcast platforms.

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Memenetic

Memenetic

Memenetic is a meme platform where users can create, upload, and share memes with wallet connectivity for a seamless experience.

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From brief to handoff.

One pipeline, four stages, no surprises. Pick a stage to see exactly what happens there.

01

Discovery & Scoping

Every project starts with the actual problem, not the feature list. We work out together what users need, what's technically possible, and what success looks like. Then I turn that into a fixed scope with honest estimates, including what I'd cut to hit your deadline.

You get

  • Scope document
  • Estimate + timeline
  • Risk list

cadence: 2–4 days

The first 30 days.

The same project, run two ways: a typical agency above the line, me below it. Whatever the size, the first month looks like this.

  1. Day 1

    agency Discovery call. A proposal is promised for next week.

    me Scope call. You have a fixed quote within 48 hours.

  2. Day 5

    agency Waiting. Your project sits in their sales queue.

    me Contract signed. A private staging site is already live.

  3. Day 10

    agency Proposal lands. Legal starts reviewing the contract.

    me First demo: real screens you can click through in your browser.

  4. Day 20

    agency Kickoff call. You finally meet the assigned team.

    me Core features work end to end. Weekly demo #3.

  5. Day 30

    agency First sprint planned. Coding starts next month.

    me Demo #4. Small projects ship; big ones are already clickable.

→ same after one month, whatever the size of the project: an agency has a plan. You have a product you can click.

Word gets around.

Salman is an exceptional full-stack developer who consistently delivers quality work with clear communication. He balances big-picture vision with attention to detail, and excels at complex challenges like third-party integrations and deployment configurations. He researches best practices thoroughly and anticipates potential blockers. His proactive approach and technical problem-solving have been impressive. I plan to work with him on many future projects and recommend him without hesitation.
Mark Zuppe Agency owner
Salman played a key role in developing my web application, handling both frontend and backend tasks with ease. He consistently delivered high-quality work on time and never missed a deadline. His reliability and expertise made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Saad Zahid Founder
Good programmer, very communicative. Will work with him again!
Anthony Sellito Founder, AX3
Had a great experience working with Salman! He is super skilled, easy to collaborate with, and always bring smart solutions to the table. His problem-solving mindset and attention to detail really made a difference in the project’s success. If you’re looking for someone reliable and talented, I highly recommend him!
Rehman Ali Founder
Salman is an excellent full-stack developer who can not only handle common tasks, but quickly adapt to complex situations and integrations. I look forward to hiring him again.
Chris Khaury Founder

Writing

Notes from the build.

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JAN 23, 2025 3 MIN READ Secure AWS S3 File Uploads with Pre-Signed URLs: Node.js & React.js Guide for Private Bucket Access Discover how to securely upload files to private AWS S3 buckets using pre-signed URLs in a Node.js backend and React.js frontend. Step-by-step guide to generating temporary access tokens for controlled, permission-limited uploads without exposing bucket credentials. NOV 07, 2024 3 MIN READ Optimize React-Quill Image Storage: Upload to AWS S3 & Replace Base64 Strings Learn to seamlessly replace base64 images in React-Quill with AWS S3 URLs. This guide walks through configuring a custom image handler, backend integration with Multer and AWS SDK, and streamlining storage for cleaner databases and faster load times. OCT 16, 2024 4 MIN READ Build Real-Time Google Calendar Webhooks in Node.js: Automate Slack Alerts & Event Updates with OAuth & Ngrok Learn to build a real-time Google Calendar webhook in Node.js using the googleapis package, enabling automatic notifications for event updates like acceptances, deletions, or changes. Implement OAuth, calendar watches, and ngrok for local testing to trigger custom actions (e.g., Slack alerts) seamlessly.

Questions, answered

The things clients ask before the first call. Pick one.

faq · zsh

➜ ask What does communication look like?

Direct access to me, not a PM. Daily async updates while a sprint runs, a weekly demo, and honest flags the moment something threatens scope or timeline.

➜ ask Do you sign contracts and NDAs?

Yes. NDAs are welcome before we discuss anything sensitive, and every engagement runs on a written scope with fixed deliverables.

➜ ask How does timezone overlap work?

I'm in PKT (UTC+5) with 3-4 hours of overlap with US mornings and full overlap with European hours. Calls are scheduled, not ad hoc.

➜ ask What happens after launch?

Every project ships with a 30-day support window for fixes at no cost. After that, ongoing maintenance is available as a monthly arrangement.

➜ ask Who owns the code?

You do, fully, on final payment. Repos are transferred or were yours from day one. Nothing is held hostage.

➜ ask Do you work white-label under agencies?

Yes, that's a core offering. Your client never has to know I exist. I match your tooling, standups, and delivery conventions.

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