Hello! 👋

I'm Ziyad

Junior Software Developer

About Me

I am a passionate and dedicated Junior Software Developer with a strong foundation in web development and a keen interest in building innovative solutions. I am moving towards a career in data analytics.

Javascript React Node.js Python AWS Docker

Projects

01

AI Dev Roundup Newsletter

One concise email. Five minutes. Every Tuesday. Essential AI news & trends, production-ready libraries, powerful AI tools, and real-world code examples

ReactNode.jsAWS
02

Chrome Extension Mastery: Build Full-Stack Extensions with React & Node.js

Master the art of building production-ready, full-stack Chrome Extensions using modern web technologies and best practices

ReactNode.jsAWS
03

ExtensionKit

Kit to jump-start your Chrome extension projects with a variety of battle-tested starter templates & examples

ReactNode.jsAWS

Experience

Junior Software Developer

Mountain Warehouse

Apr 2026 - Present
  • Led development of microservices architecture serving 1M+ users
  • Reduced API response times by 40% through optimization
  • Mentored team of 5 junior developers

Intern .NET Developer

Mountain Warehouse

Sep 2024 - Apr 2026
  • Built and launched MVP product from scratch using React and Node.js
  • Implemented CI/CD pipeline reducing deployment time by 60%
  • Collaborated with product team to define technical requirements

Customer Care Advisor

Mountain Warehouse

Jun 2021 - Sep 2024
  • Developed responsive web applications for 20+ clients
  • Improved site performance scores by 35% on average
  • Introduced modern JavaScript frameworks to legacy codebases

Woodworker

Leicester Interiors

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
  • Worked in a collaborative environment to design and build custom furniture pieces
  • Improved my customer-facing skills and learned to communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences

Certifications

Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship

RIT Tech

Sep 2024 - Apr 2026
  • Completed the apprenticeship with a Distinction alongside practical real-world experience at Mountain Warehouse
  • Dean's List all semesters
  • President of Computer Science Club

Education

Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship

QA

Sep 2024 - Apr 2026
  • Completed the apprenticeship with a Distinction alongside practical real-world experience at Mountain Warehouse
  • Dean's List all semesters
  • President of Computer Science Club

Computing & IT and Business

Open University

Dec 2022 - Sep 2024
  • Completed the first two years with a 1st before taking on the apprenticeship to progress faster
  • Built 10+ portfolio projects