Hi, I'm Anwar

Corporate Experience

3M – IT Role

Supported enterprise systems and contributed to foundational IT infrastructure initiatives. Assisted in maintaining internal applications, performed software updates and data backups, and collaborated with senior IT engineers to troubleshoot system-level issues.

BCD Meetings & Events – Web Developer

• Created interactive pages using advanced DOM manipulation and dynamic content rendering strategies.
• Integrated third-party APIs (REST and GraphQL) to support interactive, data-driven user experiences.
• Built adaptive and mobile-first UI components with React.js and Next.js across multiple client projects.
• Implemented TypeScript interfaces and utility types to enforce strict typing and improve code quality.
• Optimized load times via code-splitting, caching, lazy loading, and pagination mechanisms.
• Set up unit, integration, and e2e tests using Jest and Cypress to maintain production-grade reliability.
• Established CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions for seamless testing, preview deployment, and production rollouts.
• Collaborated with design and UX teams to refine user flows and accessibility standards.

Freelance & Open Source

Throughout my freelance journey, I've also received multiple grants supporting the development of open-source tools and Web3 products.

• Led infrastructure design with Docker, Hasura, and GraphQL APIs.
• Enhanced backend scalability and mentored contributors via technical documentation.
• Built and maintained CI/CD processes for streamlined delivery.
• Collaborated with globally distributed teams to ship high-impact features for real users.
• Worked as a Product Engineer, conceptualizing, designing, and launching end-to-end products that address user needs and market gaps.
• Managed product development lifecycle from MVP to production, applying agile methodologies and stakeholder feedback loops.
• Delivered full-stack solutions with TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and Tailwind CSS.

Hackathons & Public Speaking

ETH Pura Vida Hackathon | Oct 2024

• Participated in Central America's premier blockchain hackathon, connecting with brilliant developers and innovators from across the region.
• Forged strong bonds within the tech community through shared goals and collaborative innovation.
• Experienced transformative learning in blockchain technology alongside passionate like-minded individuals.

Ethereum Core Research & Development Workshop | Nov 2024

• Led technical discussions on Ethereum's roadmap including PeerDAS and Verkle Trees implementation.
• Researched Layer 2 scaling solutions and MEV optimization strategies.
• Delivered presentations on blockchain infrastructure to international developer audiences.

Self-Awareness & Leadership, Orlando | Mar 2025

• Participated in leadership development sessions focused on emotional intelligence and team optimization.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration workshops to align individual strengths with team objectives.
• Contributed insights on building high-performance development environments.

Starknet Ignite Hackathon | May 2025

• Mentored development teams at Central America's largest blockchain hackathon, guiding Web3 and AI-powered solution development.
• Provided technical guidance on Starknet ecosystem implementations and smart contract architecture.
• Evaluated innovative projects addressing real-world problems through decentralized technologies.