Shawaz Imam
Software Engineer
shawaz@shawaz.org shawaz.org github.com/shawazi linkedin.com/in/shawazi Remote · US
Summary
Software engineer, self-taught since 2018. I build full-stack web applications and backend services, working test-first and owning the full SDLC. I also build custom software for clients and manage facilities.
Experience
Independent Software EngineerAug 2023 – Present
Full-stack web applications and backend services
- Design and build web applications and backend services for clients, using modern web stacks.
- Work test-driven, owning the full software development lifecycle from design through deployment.
TypeScript · JavaScript · React · Node.js · Python · Rust · PostgreSQL · Docker · CI/CD
Facilities ManagerDec 2024 – Present
Greater Boston
- Coordinate maintenance requests and contractors across multiple sites; staff the 24/7 emergency line and respond on site.
- Run logistics: communications, data normalization, and monthly reports.
Hyperbaric Chamber Installation & Maintenance TechnicianOct 2023 – Present
Oxygen Health Systems, independent contractor
- Installed 8 hard- and soft-shell hyperbaric oxygen chambers at client sites; monitor clients during sessions as needed.
- Maintain 3 of them on a regular schedule, and diagnose and repair unexpected failures on site.
Skills
- Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Rust, SQL, Bash
- Backend: Node.js, REST, WebSockets
- Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind, Playwright
- Data: PostgreSQL, Redis, SQLite
- Infra: Docker, GitHub Actions, Linux, Git
- Practices: TDD, CI/CD, full SDLC
Additional Experience
Self-Taught Automotive Mechanic2016 – Present
- Brakes: calipers, pads, rotors, hoses, drum brakes, brake-line splicing, bleeding.
- Suspension/steering: ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, CV axles, wheel bearings, lug studs.
- Engine/drivetrain: transmission work, alternators, starters, spark plugs, exhaust, oil changes.
- Electrical/interior: subwoofer and amplifier wiring, head units, dash cams, headlights, headliner, wheel refinishing.
Education
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Psychology), University of Massachusetts Amherst2024
Full Stack Developer Certification, Clarusway2023
Self-directed study: Python, JavaScript, HTML, Flask, Git, Linux2018 – Present