Search Engine Development
Engineered a custom full-text and faceted search engine using Vue (Nuxt), Tailwind, PostgreSQL, Redis, Python (Sanic) supporting 55,000+ searchable items with 8+ dynamic filters.
- Nuxt
- Faceted Search
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- Redis
Hi, I'm Muhammad Ali Ansari. I build and scale backend systems with Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and GCP, and ship the React and Vue frontends to match. I love digging into complex problems: performance, databases, and reliability at production scale.
AI-assisted workflow · 3× Anthropic certified · every engineering decision owned end to end
Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL & GCP specialist with 5+ Years of experience, plus Vue & React on the frontend.
I'm a Software Engineer who loves solving complex backend problems: scalable APIs, database architecture, and performance at production scale. I work with Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and GCP, and modern frontends in React and Vue, delivering clean, high-performance, SEO-friendly applications end to end. I've helped startups grow traffic, cut cloud costs, and launch products from the ground up. Happiest in the backend, but glad to own frontend work whenever a role needs it.
At Awards Box (Berlin), I lead end-to-end development using Node.js, Python, Nuxt.js, OpenAI, and Google Cloud Platform. I've launched a product that grew to 9,000+ organic users with zero ad spend, and optimized systems to cut infrastructure costs by ~$500/month (~$6K/year).
I'm passionate about building fast, reliable systems that deliver measurable results. My strengths include performance optimization, database and API design, and SEO-driven development, with modern frameworks like Vue, React, and Next.js for long-term scalability.
I use AI (Claude Code) as a daily development assistant that handles boilerplate and the repetitive grind, while I own every engineering decision: architecture, tradeoffs, code review, and final testing before anything ships. Faster delivery, same quality bar, backed by three Anthropic certifications.
Full-stack expertise across Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, Vue, React and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Firebase).
Engineered a custom full-text and faceted search engine using Vue (Nuxt), Tailwind, PostgreSQL, Redis, Python (Sanic) supporting 55,000+ searchable items with 8+ dynamic filters.
Created a OpenAI GPT-4o powered chatbot for interpreting user questions, generating and running SQL (PostgreSQL) queries, and returning live results through a seamless chat interface build with Vue (Nuxt).
Diagnosed and eliminated memory leaks in Vue (Nuxt) SSR application, reducing memory usage from 90%+ to ~30% and CPU usage from 90%+ to ~20%.
I had the pleasure of working with Muhammad A. on a complex project: developing an MVP from scratch for awardsbox website. He demonstrated exceptional skills as a Full-Stack Developer, expertly handling both back-end and front-end tasks with efficiency. 💻🚀 Muhammad built a robust back-end using Google Cloud, Firebase, and Node.js, ensuring seamless performance. ☁️🔧 His front-end work with Vue + Nuxt.js SSR, React and Tailwind CSS delivered a responsive and intuitive user experience. 🌐✨ He skillfully integrated Postresql for advanced search, Stripe for smooth subscriptions. Additionally, he managed consent, CRM, and analytics through Usercentrics, Sendgrid, Clevertap and Google Analytics 4. 📊📧 He is incredibly talented and a joy to work with. I highly recommend him. 👏 Thanks a lot!

Muhammad is a very talented developer and an expert in Firebase. You can count on him to ask a lot of questions, made smart and helpful recommendations and generally be a pleasure to work with. He helped me build several complex cloud functions for solidapps.co and I would recommend working with him.

He is a clear expert. Was able to solve a problem that I was working on for hours in seconds. Very professional and you can tell he cares about his work.

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National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES)
2× Top-3 finish (2020, 2021) in the Coder's Cup speed-programming competition, among 50+ teams.
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