Hello, world — I am

Mohammad Baqai

> I build full-stack platforms

// Software Engineer // Chicago, IL // Available

I design and ship scalable web platforms — from real-time transportation dashboards to cloud-native e-commerce systems. Fluent in React, Node.js, and the AWS / GCP / Azure stack.

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About Me

I'm a Full Stack Developer and Software Engineering student at the University of Illinois Chicago, specializing in scalable web applications, real-time systems, and cloud infrastructure.

Across React, Node.js, and the AWS / GCP / Azure stack, I've built e-commerce platforms that generated 100+ sales, led cloud migrations cutting downtime by 30%, and mentored 200+ students in C++ and systems design.

Currently exploring machine learning, LangChain-powered agents, and advanced distributed system design.

100+

Sales Generated

200+

Students Mentored

4+

Years Experience

Mohammad

Experience

Web Developer

ASB Transportation · Chicago, IL

Jun 2026 — Present

  • Drove creation of an innovative transportation platform leveraging Apache technologies and microservices, integrating MongoDB and Salesforce to enhance data management
  • Developed real-time dashboards using Google Maps API combined with ML techniques, improving strategic insights for decision-makers
  • Architected resilient data pipelines with Airflow, integrating LangChain and ML models for seamless Cassandra data flow

Software Engineer / Freelance Web Developer

Independent Contractor · Chicago, IL

Aug 2023 — Present

  • Drove development of high-performance backend services using Python and Bash, enhancing deployment workflows across multiple initiatives
  • Engineered dynamic frontend applications with Angular and React, focusing on user experience and collaboration in design and functionality
  • Developed robust CI/CD pipelines utilizing Git and GitHub, streamlining development and promoting high-quality code
  • Automated operational workflows through PowerShell scripting, improving efficiency in cloud environments

Software Engineer Intern

TechX · Schaumburg, IL

Jun 2025 — Aug 2025

  • Led deployment of Docker containers and Kubernetes on Azure, achieving 30% reduction in downtime during cloud transitions
  • Engineered Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, streamlining secure VPC setups and accelerating deployment
  • Developed DNS troubleshooting strategies, improving network configurations and GCP service availability
  • Collaborated cross-functionally leveraging Snowflake and Kafka, enhancing real-time data processing efficiency by 25%
  • Authored comprehensive documentation on backend architecture and cloud infrastructure workflows in Confluence

Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

Aug 2024 — May 2025

  • Ran engaging C++ lab sessions, cultivating a supportive environment and empowering problem-solving skills
  • Designed advanced workshops on C++, equipping students to articulate complex programming concepts
  • Organized team review sessions focused on strategic problem-solving and technical communication

Customer Service

The Home Depot · Schaumburg, IL

Jun 2024 — Present

  • Enhanced customer service by translating user requirements into actionable insights with Power BI
  • Developed Power BI and Tableau reports to visualize behavior data, optimizing service delivery metrics
  • Leveraged Google Analytics and Excel to analyze operational trends and translate requirements into data solutions

Tech Stack

Languages

JavaScript TypeScript Java Python C++/C C# SQL Ruby MATLAB

Frontend & Frameworks

React Next.js Angular JavaFX HTML/CSS Spring Node.js Express.js

Cloud & Infra

AWS GCP Azure Docker Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD CircleCI

Databases & Data

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Snowflake Cassandra OpenSearch Kafka Airflow

Tools & AI/ML

Git Linux/Unix MCP Machine Learning LangChain Google Maps API Agile/Scrum Power BI Tableau Salesforce

Selected Work

ASB Transportation Platform

Jun 2026 — Present

MongoDB Maps API Airflow LangChain Salesforce
  • Built an innovative transportation platform leveraging Apache tech and microservices, integrating MongoDB and Salesforce
  • Developed real-time dashboards using Google Maps API with ML, improving strategic insights
  • Architected resilient data pipelines with Airflow and LangChain, ensuring seamless Cassandra data flow

Three Card Poker Online

Oct — Nov 2025

Java JavaFX Oracle SQL MySQL JUnit
  • Led development of a data warehouse with Oracle SQL, increasing retrieval efficiency by 30%
  • Engineered a high-performance backend with MySQL, maintaining real-time transactions under 50ms latency
  • Developed an interactive UI with JavaFX, facilitating seamless SQL query exploration
  • Validated game logic and database integrity across PostgreSQL with rigorous JUnit testing

HaveABrand

Feb 2025 · 24-Hour Hackathon

React Node.js MySQL
  • Created a platform for small businesses to connect and share resources
  • Collaborated on brainstorming, design, and features during intensive hackathon
  • Presented technical details and impact to judges and peers
  • Full-stack implementation with React frontend and Node.js/Express backend

Get In Touch

Always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and interesting problems. Let's build something.

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Education

BS Software Engineering, UIC · May 2027