SM Saif

Software Development Engineer

New Delhi, IN.

About

Software Development Engineer with experience in building and maintaining scalable web applications. Proficient in JavaScript, React JS, Next JS, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and other modern web technologies. Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments and deliver high-quality code.

Work

LeapX.ai

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Software Development Engineer I

Highlights

Refactored backend from feature-based to domain-based architecture, enhancing maintainability and scalability.

Designed custom pivot tables for robust user-workspace relationship management.

Built complex REST APIs with Facebook integrations, middleware, and validation.

Implemented secure user authentication with OTP, JWT, and secure session management.

Developed dynamic LLM chat interfaces with advanced state management.

Optimized database queries and API responses for performance gains.

Integrated APIs using Axios and React Query for efficient data fetching and caching.

Created real-time dashboards with Plotly for campaign tracking.

Bulk campaign management tools with Excel-style interface and copy-paste support.

Developed 100+ reusable React components with Next.js, TypeScript, and Context API.

LeapX.ai

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Software Development Engineer intern

Highlights

Led the development of the front end and UI for Version 2.0 from scratch using Next.js and TypeScript, implementing a robust and modular architecture with Shaden components to ensure rapid, scalable, stable and efficient development.

Leveraged advanced AI tools like VO and Claude to accelerate implementation, streamline workflows, and enhance developer productivity.

Documented the entire front end using Mermaid and Claude, significantly improving code clarity and enabling seamless handoff for future development.

Flywheel Aerodynamics

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Python Developer Intern

Highlights

Built a real-time desktop UI for a U.S. railway client to analyze sensor data from Arduino UNO, leveraging PostgreSQL and Pandas for real-time automation and data analysis.

Also developed an attendance system for teachers at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre using Tkinter and PyQt.

Education

Jamia Millia Islamia

Bachelor of Technology Computer Engineering Grade: 8.9

Awards

Smart India Hackathon Finalist 2022

Collaborated with a six-member team in a 48-hour long hackathon, far from university, to develop a website facilitating transparency between the institute and students during the scholarship application process for economically weaker students. Spearheaded the implementation of the front-end part for the student-side page, enabling students to submit details visible to admin and the institute. This experience enhanced my logical reasoning, reduced errors, and improved development efficiency.

Skills

Languages

C++, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, SQL, Python.

Libraries/Framework

HTML, CSS, React JS, Next JS, Tanstack Query, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, FastAPI, MongoDB.

Tools

Git, Github, File Zilla, Powershell, VSCode, Cursor, VO, Claude.

References

LeetCode Profile

Solved over 600 LeetCode problems on data structures and algorithms and actively participating in contests, gained a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and honed skills through competitive engagement with coders worldwide.

Projects

MCP Server for Real-Time Documentation Integration

Summary

Developed an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that fetches the latest documentation for desired packages from their official documentation or GitHub repositories using Brave Search, FireCrawl, and Git ingest. Deployed on Cloudflare Workers and integrated with Claude/Cursor to generate bug-free code based on the most up-to-date package documentation.

VS Code Extension

Summary

Developed a Firebase project management extension for VS Code, enabling seamless project management, authentication, and file syncing directly from the IDE. Implemented Google OAuth login, a dedicated sidebar UI, and automated file tracking, ensuring smooth multi-workspace support. Focused on security, keeping Firebase credentials safe while enhancing developer efficiency. Built using VS Code API, Firebase and Node.js.