IT/Web Developer with Leadership & Mentoring

Elham Hakimi

IT/Web Developer

Woodbridge, VA, United States

Email: ***************@*****.*** Phone: +1-240-***-**** Professional Summary

Accomplished Web Developer with over three years of comprehensive experience in software development, quality assurance, and project management. Proficient in website technologies including React, TypeScript, Node.js, and microservices architecture. Demonstrated ability to deliver clean, maintainable code and scalable solutions. Strong problem-solver who understands underlying architecture, anticipates edge cases, and writes code with performance and maintainability in mind, detail- oriented IT and administrative professional with experience in IT support, case management, and operational coordination Passionate advocate for women in technology with extensive experience in leadership, training, and mentoring roles. Multilingual and fluent in English and Persian Technical Skills

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, React.js, Vue.js, Next.js

Backend: Node.js, Deno,Express.js, Nest.js, Microservices Architecture • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Database Design & Management

Tools & APIs: Git, GraphQL, REST APIs, Shopify, WordPress

Testing: Jest, Vitest, Unit Testing

Cloud & DevOps: GCP, AWS

Project Management: Agile, Scrum

Professional Experience

Fulfillment Associate – Amazon, Sacramento, CA

Oct 2024 – Nov 2025

- Managed and organized inventory, ensuring accurate stock placement and timely shipment.

- Assisted in packaging and labeling products according to company standards.

- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and operational efficiency. Front-End Mentor – 50 AWTL Fellowship Program

Herat Host (Aseel App Collaboration) April 2022 – Aug 2023 Remote

Mentor students in front-end development as part of the 50 Afghan Women Tech Leaders Fellowship Program

Guide aspiring developers through modern web technologies and best practices

Support curriculum development and provide technical guidance for real-world projects Software Engineer & Project Manager

GitStart (YC S19) Jan 2021 – March 2022 Remote

• Delivered multiple complex projects, consistently writing clean, maintainable code and architecting solutions that scaled with clients' growth

• Excelled across the full stack using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Deno, and microservices architecture

• Implemented GraphQL and REST APIs; designed and optimized PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving by understanding underlying architecture, anticipating edge cases, and writing performant code

• Contributed to technical community through code reviews, technical documentation, and mentoring junior developers

• Served as Local Ambassador and Technical Interviewer, promoting women in tech and conducting developer interviews

Trainer & Project Coordinator – Mobile Application Project (Seda) INSTECH& UN Women March 2020 – Dec 2020 Herat, Afghanistan

• Led training sessions guiding students through the development of the Seda mobile application • Coordinated between Code to Inspire and UN Women teams to ensure smooth project execution

• Oversaw project milestones, timelines, and stakeholder communication

• Contributed to both technical and managerial aspects, ensuring high-quality delivery Lecturer – Web Development

Computer Science Faculty, Herat University May 2020 – Dec 2021 Herat, Afghanistan

• Taught web development and computer science courses to university students

• Developed curriculum and mentored students in modern development practices Frontend Developer

TutiaTech ICT Co. Ltd Sep 2019 – Dec 2020 Herat, Afghanistan

• Developed frontend interfaces and web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions Database Developer

AFGAMESTAN Jul 2019 – Dec 2019 Herat, Afghanistan

• Designed and developed database solutions using MySQL and CodeIgniter

• Built Management Information System (MIS) for employee and budget management KEY PROJECTS

Noosh Food: E-commerce website for a USA-based restaurant built on Shopify

Material Rates Mobile App: React Native application providing daily material price updates

Institute MIS: Student and staff management system using Node.js & MongoD

Cyber Threats: Educational cybersecurity website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Herat University 2016 – 2019

High School Diploma

Highland Community Charter School 2024 – 2025

Full Stack Web Development Certificate

Code to Inspire 2018 – 2020

ComPTIA + Network Certificate

ComPTIA 2024 – 2025

CERTIFICATIONS

MTCNA(2019)

CCNA 200-125 (2018)

Women’s Leadership Development (2017)

LANGUAGES : English (Proficient) Persian (Native) References

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