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AbubakarShaikhFull Stack Software EngineerDevOps

The person
shipping the code.

Full Stack Software Engineer. Building products that are practical and scalable.

I build digital products that work fast, look clean, and scale easily. I've shipped real apps, led projects, and broken a few things just to learn how they work. Now, I'm all about turning ideas into systems that make an impact.

I am Abubakar Shaikh, and I focus on building reliable web products with clean architecture and strong execution.

I currently work at NEXENSTIAL LLP as a Full Stack Software Engineer, where I have been building and shipping web applications since Oct 6, 2023.

My stack centers around TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, and SQL databases.

Oct 6, 2023 - Now
Full Stack Software Engineer
// NEXENSTIAL LLP
Building and maintaining production-grade web applications, APIs, and internal systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and clean UX.
2024 - 2025
Project Lead
// AI Complaint Management System
Built a real-time AI complaint management workflow using speech pipelines, LLM orchestration, and backend event systems.
2023 - Now
Open Source Author
// XENC
Developed a browser-native encryption utility using Web Crypto API with a dependency-light architecture.
whoami.json
~/abubakar cat whoami.json
{
"name": "Abubakar Shaikh",
"role": "Full Stack Software Engineer",
"company": "NEXENSTIAL LLP",
"since": "Oct 6, 2023",
"website": "abubakarshaikh.dev",
"stack": ["TypeScript", "React", "NestJS"],
"status": "open_to_work"
}
~/abubakar
2+
Years in production
10+
Apps and systems shipped
1000+
Commits this year

Tools I reach
for by default.

I choose tools that keep delivery fast without sacrificing maintainability.

My approach is simple: right complexity, clear architecture, and systems that scale.

Clean code, practical systems, measurable impact.

Languages
TypeScriptJavaScriptSQLHTML / CSSPython
Frontend
ReactNext.jsViteTailwind CSSThree.js
Backend and Data
NestJSNode.jsFastifyPostgreSQLMySQLPrismaREST APIsWebSockets
AI and Tooling
DeepgramOpenRouterTwilioDockerGit

Things I built
and shipped.

Project 022023

XENC

Browser-native encryption tool using AES-256-CBC and Web Crypto API with a clean, lightweight approach.

Project 032026

Libro: AI Library Assistant

A full-stack web app for managing a library collection with an AI-powered assistant. Users can add, edit, search, and organize books, chat with the assistant for recommendations and book queries, and use voice features for speech-to-text input and spoken AI responses. Closed-source project.

How I think
about building.

01 /

Ship useful things

I optimize for real-world outcomes, not just feature count.

02 /

Keep systems clean

Readable architecture and maintainable code are non-negotiable for long-term speed.

03 /

Scale by design

I build with growth in mind so products stay stable as usage increases.

05 / Let's Connect

Got something
interesting?

Open to full-time opportunities, freelance contracts, and meaningful collaborations.

shaikhabubakar2380@gmail.comEmail Me