Name:

Gafar Aleshe

Software Engineer

2026

Software engineer working across full-stack and frontend development. I build accessible, type-safe web applications with TypeScript, React, Next.js and Node.js — 25+ responsive sites and apps shipped.

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Experience:

Where I've worked

Frontend Developer & Creative Director

FrontToBack Development · Portsmouth, UK

Dec 2022 – Present

Built and deployed 25+ responsive websites and web applications using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP and WordPress, translating client requirements into production-ready user interfaces.
Developed responsive, mobile-first interfaces with reusable components, semantic HTML, accessible forms and cross-browser compatibility, improving usability across devices.
Implemented e-commerce functionality and SEO integrations using WooCommerce and Yoast, contributing to 3.2× lead growth while maintaining 98% client retention.
Collaborated with clients and team members through Slack and Trello, gathering requirements, managing development tasks and delivering projects against deadlines.
Led digital content and web strategy across client projects, contributing to growth of 13K+ Instagram and 70K+ TikTok followers and generating 10M+ views.

Founder & Creative Director

SHOTBYGAFAR · Portsmouth, UK

Aug 2024 – Present

Professional photography and videography services for brands, events, and businesses — 25+ clients, five-figure revenue.
Managed end-to-end client workflow from briefs to delivery, handling scheduling, contracts, and revisions.

Projects:

Things I've built

Project

Hermite Labs

Full-Stack SaaS Platform for Creative Businesses

Architected and built a multi-product SaaS platform using TypeScript, React, Next.js and Python, structured as a monorepo spanning web, backend, API and desktop components.
Developed HermiteFlow, a CRM and invoicing application supporting client management, invoice generation, business workflows and automated UK VAT calculations.
Built reusable, responsive UI components with semantic HTML, accessible forms, keyboard navigation, visible focus states and WCAG-aligned design patterns.
Implemented type-safe API workflows, authentication, role-based access control and validated data handling across shared platform services.
Integrated Jest, Cypress and axe-core for automated testing and accessibility regression detection, complemented by manual keyboard and VoiceOver testing.

TypeScriptReactNext.jsPythonJestCypressaxe-core

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Education:

Academic background

University of Essex Online

BSc Computer Science

Expected Graduation: 2028

Modules: Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Web Application Development, Data Modelling

Havant and South Downs College

A Levels: Computer Science, Mathematics, Further Maths

Sept 2023 – Jul 2025

Certifications

CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science — HarvardX (edX)
Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp & Python Pro Bootcamp — Dr Angela Yu
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials — AWS (edX)
AWS Educate: Introduction to Generative AI

Skills:

What I work with

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptPython

Frontend

ReactNext.jsVueReduxTailwind CSSViteHTML5CSS3TanStack QueryReact Hook Form

Backend

Node.jsREST APIsJWTOAuth 2.0WebAuthn

Data

PostgreSQLMongoDBSQLDrizzle ORMZod

DevOps & Testing

AWSDockerGitGitHub ActionsCI/CDJestCypressTDD

Accessibility

Semantic HTMLWCAGARIAKeyboard AccessibilityScreen Readers

Contact:

Let's build something

I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations. Reach out any time.

Email: gafaraleshe2411@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7882 655541
Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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