Clear experiences
Interfaces should be easy to understand and intuitive to use.
FULL STACK ENGINEER - NEW YORK
I build websites that are clean, fast, and purposeful.
Full-stack developer working with JavaScript and Node every day. I turn ideas into polished, responsive digital experiences through thoughtful development and clean, maintainable code.
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1 const developer = {
2 name: "Muhammad Ismail",
3 location: "New York",
4 role: "Full-Stack Developer",
5 stack: ["JavaScript", "Node.js", "Express", "MongoDB"],
6 focus: "REST APIs",
7 status: "Open to work"
8 };
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// about
Efficiency in the process.
Execution in the details.
Studying with Resilient Coders
Daily Codewars practice
I'm a full stack engineer who enjoys turning complex problems into simple, functional web experiences.
My approach to development is straightforward: understand the goal, remove unnecessary complexity, build carefully, and create something that looks polished while working reliably.
Purposeful design
Every visual decision should support the content and user experience.
Reliable development
Websites should load quickly, work properly, and perform across devices.
// tech stack
What I build with.
// Languages
// Backend
// Tools
// fullstack applications
Fullstack applications.
Live applications I built end to end, from the database and the API to the interface, each one deployed and running right now. Plus one interactive JavaScript game.
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FULLSTACK APP
01
Hoops
Find a real run before you leave the house. Hoops maps 550+ NYC basketball courts and shows live park traffic, from quiet to packed, using anonymous pings instead of tracking people.
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FULLSTACK APP
02
Workout Log
A workout tracker with secure login and full CRUD. A Mongoose data model validates every entry and calculates total training volume per session.
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JAVASCRIPT GAME
03
Matching Card Game
A memory matching game built with vanilla JavaScript. Card flip logic, move tracking, and win detection, with no frameworks involved.
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FULLSTACK APP
04
Private Notes
A private journal with secure accounts. Every note carries a title, text, mood, and date, and every user only ever sees their own entries.
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FULLSTACK APP
05
Halal Eats
A shared list of halal spots with full create, read, update, and delete, plus ratings. Built with Express and the native MongoDB driver.
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A few things I've built.
Client work and projects built around responsive layouts, strong presentation, clear navigation, and practical customer experiences.
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CLIENT WORK
01
Andrew Makrides Portfolio
A personal portfolio website built for a college client. Clean, responsive, and designed to present his accounting background well.
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BUSINESS WEBSITE
02
Boston Barbers
A clean barbershop website designed around services, branding, and easy customer booking.
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RESTAURANT WEBSITE
03
Marconi's
A restaurant website built around bold food imagery and straightforward navigation.
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RESTAURANT WEBSITE
04
Delancey's Bagels
A New York inspired bagel shop website with a welcoming, straightforward experience.
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RESTAURANT WEBSITE
05
Maine Lobster Shack
A seafood restaurant concept focused on strong imagery and an easy customer experience.
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BUSINESS WEBSITE
06
2Street Water Ice
A colorful local business website designed to showcase products and location information.
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Where I'm headed.
Now
Studying with Resilient Coders
JavaScript, Node.js, and REST APIs, with daily Codewars practice to keep problem-solving sharp.
2026
Freelance client work
Portfolio websites and Shopify storefronts for real clients, from first call to launch.
Next
First full-time engineering role
Looking for a team where I can contribute, learn fast, and keep building.
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Let's build something.
Have a project in mind? Tell me what you're looking to build. Whether you need a new website or want to improve an existing one, I'd be happy to hear about it.