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MERN Stack Developer

Hi, I'm Rana Qasim.

I build fast, accessible, and elegant web applications from front to back.

I design and develop full-stack products with React, Node.js, Express and MongoDB — with a sharp focus on performance, clean architecture, and interfaces that feel considered rather than assembled.

Lahore, PakistanAvailable for new projects
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6+Projects Completed
1+Years of Experience
12+Technologies
500+GitHub Contributions
Portrait of Rana Qasim

MERN Stack Developer

Available for new projects

About

About Me

A quick introduction to who I am and how I work.

I'm a software engineering graduate and MERN stack developer based in Lahore, Pakistan, focused on building web applications that are as maintainable as they are polished. I care about the details most users never consciously notice — load times, transitions, and the small affordances that make an interface feel trustworthy.

My work spans the full stack: designing MongoDB schemas and Express APIs on the backend, and building accessible, animated React interfaces on the front. I enjoy taking a product from a rough idea to a shipped, production-ready experience.

Outside of client and academic work, I contribute to personal open-source projects and continually rebuild parts of my own toolkit to keep up with how the ecosystem evolves.

LocationLahore, Pakistan
Experience1+ Year
FocusMERN Stack
AvailabilityOpen to work
Skills

Skills & Technologies

The tools I reach for to design, build, and ship products.

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express.js

Database

  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose

Tools & Platforms

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Docker
  • Postman
  • Vercel
Experience

Experience

Where I've applied the MERN stack professionally.

  1. MERN Stack Intern · Folio

    Jun 2025 – Dec 2025

    Remote

    Contributed to the development and maintenance of client-facing web applications built on the MERN stack, working closely with senior engineers on both API and UI work.

    • Built and maintained RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express
    • Developed reusable, accessible React components integrated with backend services
    • Collaborated with a cross-functional team using Agile practices and code review
    • Optimized MongoDB queries and indexes, improving average response times by roughly 30%
Education

Education

My academic background in software engineering.

  1. Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

    2021 – 2025

    University of Central Punjab (UCP) · Lahore, Pakistan

    Focused on software design, data structures and algorithms, databases, and full-stack web engineering.

    • Final year project: a full-stack MERN e-commerce platform
    • Maintained a strong academic standing throughout the program
Projects

Selected Work

A selection of MERN stack projects covering e-commerce, real-time apps, and dashboards.

ShopNest e-commerce dashboard placeholder screenshotFull Stack

ShopNest

E-commerce platform with cart, checkout & admin dashboard

A full-featured e-commerce platform with product catalog, cart, Stripe checkout, order tracking, and an admin dashboard for inventory and sales.

ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBTailwind CSSStripe
CodeLive Demo
TaskFlow Kanban board placeholder screenshotFull Stack

TaskFlow

Drag-and-drop Kanban task manager for teams

A collaborative Kanban-style task manager with drag-and-drop boards, real-time status updates, and per-project team workspaces.

ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBTailwind CSS
CodeLive Demo
QuickBlog editor placeholder screenshotFull Stack

QuickBlog

Markdown-first blogging platform with an author dashboard

A lightweight blogging platform with markdown editing, tag-based discovery, comment threads, and an author analytics dashboard.

ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDB
CodeLive Demo
Contact

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind or just want to say hello? My inbox is always open.