Hey 👋, I'mHafiz Danial Fahim

Senior Full Stack Developer & Technical Lead with 8+ years architecting and delivering enterprise-grade software. Deep expertise in Python (Django, DRF, FastAPI) and React / Next.js, owning systems end to end, from architecture and database design through CI/CD, deployment and production support.

HIRE ME
  • Django Expert
  • Flutter Dev
  • DevOps & CI/CD
Hafiz Danial Fahim
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ABOUT ME

I can develop solutions that help people

Full Stack Developer and Technical Lead with 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade software systems. Deep expertise in Python (Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI) and modern frontend development with React and Next.js. Proven track record owning systems end to end, from high-level architecture and database design through CI/CD, deployment, and production support. Experienced leading cross-functional engineering teams across backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA, and integrating AI/LLM and agentic automation into production platforms. Strong background in event-driven architecture, IoT data pipelines, and security-conscious system design.

Name
Hafiz Danial Fahim
Email
hafizdanialfahim@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science 2016 - 2021
Languages
English (Professional), Urdu (Native)
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/hafizdanialfahim
GitHub
github.com/HafizDanialFahim
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Career Path

Work Experience

Years of Experience
8+
Roles
6

  1. Full Stack Developer & Technical Lead

    MiniMe Creative (Remote, Cyprus)

    Jul 2023 - Present

    • Own end-to-end technical architecture for three concurrent SaaS products, defining system boundaries, API contracts, data models, and deployment topology from concept through production release.
    • Architected EzeHome, a multi-tenant IoT property management SaaS built on Django, PostgreSQL, and TimescaleDB, with a Kafka and MQTT ingestion pipeline handling high-volume real-time device telemetry.
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    • Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team spanning backend, frontend, and DevOps, running code reviews, setting engineering standards, and providing technical direction across parallel project streams.
    • Designed and shipped AI agent integrations and n8n automation workflows, including an AI reservation concierge, reducing manual operational effort and improving response times.
    • Deployed and integrated self-hosted LLM infrastructure (Qwen3 via Ollama) alongside Whisper speech-to-text and ElevenLabs voice pipelines, embedding AI capability directly into product workflows.
    • Architected LuxLava, a cryptographic verification platform using Ed25519 signatures, canonical CBOR encoding, and verifiable temporal binding to produce tamper-evident audit records.
    • Built and deployed the LuxLava frontend as three role-based Progressive Web Apps from a single Next.js codebase, cutting duplicate code and simplifying release management.
    • Designed and implemented automated CI/CD pipelines using Docker and GitLab, standardising build, test, and deployment across all products.
    • Established production infrastructure including Nginx reverse proxy configuration, wildcard SSL via Certbot with DNS-01 validation, and secured MQTT over TLS.
    • Translate business requirements from executive stakeholders into technical solution designs, effort estimates, and delivery roadmaps.

  2. Full Stack Developer & Engineering Manager

    National Logistics Corporation (NLC Telematics)

    Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

    • Led development and maintenance of nationwide telematics platforms, APIs, and backend services supporting GPS/satellite tracking, video telematics, and IoT fleet applications.
    • Supervised a team of backend developers, API engineers, and DevOps engineers, providing technical leadership, task allocation, and project direction.
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    • Managed DevOps processes end to end, including CI/CD pipelines, server deployments, and cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
    • Designed and optimised database and data warehousing layers across PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, MongoDB, and MySQL for high-volume time-series telemetry.
    • Collaborated with hardware and firmware teams to deliver reliable device-to-platform connectivity over TCP/UDP, MQTT, and HTTP.
    • Implemented monitoring and alerting with Grafana, Prometheus, and the ELK stack, improving incident detection and system uptime.
    • Ensured platform scalability, redundancy, cybersecurity compliance, and adherence to data protection requirements across production environments.
    • Coordinated with QA on platform testing and UAT rollouts, and contributed to strategic planning for telematics and IoT service expansion.

  3. Full Stack Developer & Security Operations

    National Center for Cyber Security

    Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

    • Developed the Sindh Higher Education Commission Job ERP System, digitising recruitment and job management workflows across the provincial higher education sector.
    • Built and launched web applications for universities and examination boards, improving accessibility and user experience for public sector stakeholders.
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    • Worked alongside third-party SIEM providers on security monitoring, threat detection, and proactive risk mitigation.
    • Delivered organisational web presence projects, handling requirements gathering, development, and deployment.

  4. Full Stack Developer

    Crop2x

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

    • Developed and maintained production agri-tech software, delivering Django backend services and Flutter mobile applications.
    • Translated product concepts into structured project plans and technical specifications, supporting predictable delivery.

  5. Software Engineer

    Lunakware

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2021

    • Designed and delivered multiple production e-commerce platforms, implementing product catalogue, cart and checkout flows, payment gateway integration, and order management.
    • Built a smart restaurant SaaS application supporting digital menus, order processing, and multi-branch management for commercial restaurant clients.
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    • Owned assigned modules end to end, covering database schema design, backend APIs, frontend implementation, testing, and deployment.
    • Worked directly with clients on requirements gathering, scope clarification, and post-launch support across concurrent projects.

  6. Freelance Web & Mobile Developer

    Self-Employed (Remote)

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

    • Delivered e-commerce websites and business web applications for direct clients using WordPress, Shopify, and custom development.
    • Built cross-platform mobile applications with Flutter, handling UI implementation, REST API integration, and release.
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    • Managed the complete client engagement independently, from requirements and quoting through delivery, handover, and ongoing maintenance.

Have a project in mind?
Let’s discuss your project!

I’m always open to new projects and ideas. Tell me what you’re building and let’s work out how to ship it together.

Let’s work together

What I Do

My Specializations

  • Python / Django / DRF / FastAPI95%
  • Next.js / React / TypeScript90%
  • PostgreSQL / TimescaleDB / Redis90%
  • DevOps / Docker / GitLab CI/CD85%
  • Kafka / MQTT / RabbitMQ / IoT Pipelines85%
  • Flutter / PWA Apps80%
  • AI / LLM Integration / n8n80%
HIRE ME

  • Full Stack Development

    Building robust web applications using Python, Django, PHP/Laravel, HTML, JS, and SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Timescale). Architecture and API design.

  • Mobile App Development

    Creating cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and PWA Apps. Seamless device-to-platform connectivity (TCP/UDP, MQTT, HTTP) and UI/UX implementation.

  • DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure

    Managing CI/CD pipelines, Docker containers, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK), and ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

  • AI & Automation

    Integrating LLMs and AI agents into production products: self-hosted models (Qwen3 via Ollama), Whisper speech-to-text and ElevenLabs voice pipelines, and n8n workflows that take manual work out of operations.

  • IoT & Telematics

    Building GPS/satellite tracking, video telematics, and IoT applications with real-time monitoring, data warehousing, and device-to-platform connectivity.

  • Team Leadership & Management

    Leading teams of backend developers, API engineers, and DevOps engineers. Providing technical direction, code reviews, and strategic project planning.

Let’s discuss your project

I’m available for freelance work and new collaborations. Drop me a line if you have a project you think I’d be a good fit for.

Tell me a little about what you’re building and I’ll reply with next steps.