Zain Ali Khan
Islamabad, Pakistan
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zain-alikhan-
Summary
Passionate Software Engineer with expertise in UI/UX design, backend development, and
software quality assurance. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Software Engineering at NUCES
FAST Islamabad. Skilled in delivering scalable, user-centric solutions using C++, Node.js,
MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. Proficient with tools like JUnit, JMeter, and SonarQube. A fast
learner, problem-solver, and technical writer eager to contribute to dynamic development
teams.
Technical Skills
Languages: C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL
Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server
Frontend & UI/UX: Tailwind CSS, CSS, Figma, UI/UX Design
Quality & Testing: Software Quality Assurance, JUnit, JMeter, SonarQube, Postman API
DevOps & Tools: JWT, Password Encryption, CI/CD, IBM Cloud, Jira, Trello, Arcjet, QStash
Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Technical Writing, Team Collaboration
Projects
● Subscription Tracker API – Node.js, Express, MongoDB
- Built an API to send reminder emails before subscription renewal.
- Used JWT for authentication and QStash for scheduling tasks.
● UI/UX Redesign for E-commerce App – Figma, Tailwind CSS
- Conducted user research and prototyped new interfaces.
- Improved user checkout flow and visual consistency.
● Shooting Game – C++
- Designed and implemented a 2D shooting game using OOP principles.
● Cafe Management System – C++ (Data Structures)
- Developed a complete system using linked lists, stacks, and queues, Graphs, Hashing,
Shortest Path Algos.
● Social Media Console App – C++ (OOP)
- Created a text-based social media simulation app with profile management and
messaging.
● Hospital Management System – Java
- Tested 35+ features including patient admission, billing, and inventory.
- Used Jira, Trello, SonarQube, and JUnit for end-to-end quality assurance.
● Chess Game – C++
- Built a functional chess game using OOP concepts.
● Graph Algorithms Analyzer – Python
- Implemented Dijkstra, Bellman-Ford, Kruskal, Prim’s, DFS, BFS on graph with 20,000+
nodes.
- Analyzed metrics like graph diameter and node degrees.
● Hostel Management System – Java Spring Boot, MySQL
- Created a web-based system for managing hostel facilities and student records.
● Job Fair Management System – C# WinForms, MSSQL
- Designed and built a desktop application for managing job fairs and registrations.
● HireMe! App – Figma
- Designed 120+ UI screens for a service hiring platform for plumbers, carpenters,
electricians.
- Focused on user journey, accessibility, and consistency.
Professional Experience
Software Productivity Strategists, Inc. (SPS) – Intern (QA & Backend)
July 2025 – Present | United States
- Developed and executed test cases using JUnit and JMeter.
- Used Jira to manage user stories and documentation.
- Contributed to backend systems with Node.js and IBM Cloud.
Education
Bachelor’s in Software Engineering
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES FAST), Islamabad, Pakistan
(2022 – 2026)
Certifications
• Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms using C and C++ (Udemy)
• Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts (Coursera)
• Generative AI: Introduction and Applications (DeepLearning.AI)
• Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma (Coursera)
• Dive into the Essence of C# (Udemy)
