Yasir Khurshid

Software Developer with experience as technical/acting team lead. Strong skills in Full stack development using various modern web development technologies. Hands-on experience with developing Frontend and Backend APIs in a service-oriented architecture. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Media Informatics from RWTH Aachen University (Germany). Working experience in small and large companies.

Lead Software Developer

Jan 2021 - Present

get in GmbH - Cologne, Germany

As the technical lead for core projects, I spearheaded the development of our virtual event platform. I'm responsible for further implementation of two key tech and engineering recruiter platforms. In my role as technical lead, I manage a team of 5 developers ranging from junior to senior levels. Additionally, I serve as the project lead for AI-related initiatives and projects.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) ReactJS NextJS MySQL Project Management PHP Symfony Framework TypeScript JavaScript Elasticsearch Docker Linux Kubernetes GitLab Git

Senior Full Stack Developer

Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

get in GmbH - Cologne, Germany

Migration of monolith systems into a service-oriented architecture, development of new Frontends using NextJS (React Framework), development of new APIs with Symfony Framework, containerisation with Docker, implementation of clean code and other standards, and implementation of testing (Unit/Integration/E2E).

React.js Next.js MySQL GitLab Docker API Development Node.js Git Symfony Framework Microservices Testing Clean code PHP JavaScript Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Senior Software Developer

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

CHECK24 Vergleichsportal GmbH - Cologne, Germany

Optimisation and scaling of the system in service-oriented architecture. Development of APIs based on PHP and Zend Framework/ Zend Expressive. Implementation of new features. Collaboration with the core development team. Collaboration with product management.

MySQL Zend Framework API Development PHP Microservices Zend Expressive

Web Developer

Jul 2013 - Dec 2018

SD Inspiring Travel GmbH - Cologne Area, Germany

Responsible for the backend and frontend maintenance, as well as the development of five distinct online travel portals. This included tasks such as server-side scripting, database management, user interface design, and ensuring cross-browser compatibility. Additionally, implemented new features and optimized existing functionalities to enhance user experience and performance.

PHP MySQL Docker Amazon Web Services (AWS) Git SVN Drupal Javascript jQuery Node.js HTML 5 CSS 3 SASS Nginx PHPUnit Redis Jenkins Kibana (Elasticsearch) Responsive Design Clean Code

Master Thesis Project

Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

Fraunhofer FIT - Sankt Augustin, Germany

Developed a Windows-based desktop application for my master thesis at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT. The application monitors user activities, both online and offline, and recommends resources based on these activities. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Prinz and Prof. Dr. Matthias Jarke.

Java JNI (Java Native Interface) JNA (Java Native Access) SQLite Autoitscript

Software-/Web Developer

Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

Ericsson - Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany

Responsible for developing and maintaining local tools, managing and maintaining database applications, handling requirements for local tools, and providing support for ongoing projects.

MySQL Telecommunications PHP Shell Scripting JavaScript

Web Developer

Feb 2009 - Apr 2009

RWTH Aachen University - Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany

Content management system migration from Typo3 to Dokuwiki CMS

MySQL PHP JavaScript Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Master's Degree

Oct 2008 - Jun 2013

RWTH Aachen University - Aachen, Germany

Master of Science, Media Informatics

Media Informatics Higher Education Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree

Sep 2003 - Aug 2007

Allama Iqbal Open University - Islamabad, Pakistan

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Information Technology Computer Science Higher Education