Hi, I'm Ahmed

Ahmed Tariq, Software engineer who builds high-performance applications

01Get to know me

A Full-Stack Developer with profound skills in Java, Spring Boot, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React and Node.js. With 3+ years of experience in development. I design and create stunning responsive applications with outstanding performance and efficiency.

I prioritize user experience and utilize advanced tools and techniques for coding and development — from healthcare and Ed-Tech platforms to inventory and auction systems.

Open to new projects & collaboration.Based in Lahore, Pakistan.BS in Computer Science — COMSATS University

02Latest projects

A glimpse into my latest work

Curelios — GDPR-Aligned Healthcare Second-Opinion Platform

Built and shipped a GDPR-aligned healthcare platform for the German market with a Germany-based partner. Sole engineer across Flutter iOS app, Spring Boot backend, and Next.js anonymous query platform. Implemented end-to-end encrypted chat with libsignal, WebRTC consultations, an on-device OCR redaction tool, Stripe payments, and a layered security model from TLS to audit logging.

Web/Mobile App

Type

Flutter · Spring Boot ·

Stack

2024

Year

Curelios — GDPR-Aligned Healthcare Second-Opinion Platform — image 1

Curelios — GDPR-Aligned Healthcare Second-Opinion Platform — image 2

FlutterSpring BootSwiftAWS

Topiqverse — ADHD-Focused Learning Platform with College Credit

Co-Founder & CTO of an ADHD-focused micro-learning platform, live on App Store and web. Built the Flutter app with a vertical short-form video feed, a Next.js CMS for non-technical admins, and a Spring Boot backend. Replaced AWS MediaConvert with a local FFmpeg pipeline producing 3-quality adaptive-bitrate HLS. Pilot launched with 100+ Foothill College students earning academic credit.

Mobile App

Type

Flutter, Spring Boot

Stack

2025

Year

Topiqverse — ADHD-Focused Learning Platform with College Credit — image 1

FlutterNext.jsSpring BootMySQLEd-TechFFmpegHLSVideo-Streaming

Ryzq — Pay-It-Forward Donation Platform for Food Surplus

Founding engineer on a donation platform connecting food-surplus vendors, consumers, and people in need via a "pay-it-forward" pool. Designed and shipped the full Next.js + Supabase web platform with map-based discovery, expiry-window listings, and a public donation pool routing meals to verified recipients. Modeled the multi-party transaction system with Stripe integration for purchases and pledg

Web App

Type

Next.js, Supabase, PostreSQL, Spring Boot, TypeScript,

Stack

2026

Year

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Next.jssupabaseMulti-Party-TransactionsGeo-Queries

Languages & Tools

Swift

Kotlin

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

Firebase

C++

CSS

Dart

Flutter

HTML

Java

JavaScript

Nodejs

Python

React Native

Spring Boot

SQL

IntelliJ

VS Code

03Experience

Experience that shapes meaningful software

Combining clean engineering with a focus on performance and user experience.

Sole Engineer

Curelios — Hannover, Germany

Built and shipped a GDPR-aligned healthcare second-opinion platform for the German market with a Germany-based partner (product and funding). Owned all engineering — mobile, web, and backend — end-to-end.

Sept 2024 - Nov 2025

Co-Founder & CTO

Topiqverse — California, USA

Mobile-first learning platform for ADHD-friendly micro-learning, live on App Store and web. Pilot launched with 100+ Foothill College students; completion of in-app coursework earns 1 academic credit, integrated with the college’s curriculum. Owned mobile, web, CMS, backend, and video pipeline end-t

Sept 2025 - Present

Founding Engineer (Contract)

Ryzq — Malaysia (Remote)

Web-first donation platform connecting food-surplus vendors, consumers, and people in need via a “pay-it-forward” pool, with NGO partner participation. Shipped production-ready web platform; mobile build scoped with backend foundation in place, on hold pending project relaunch with the partner NGO.

Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

04Blog

Practical insights and ideas from the journey so far

2026·7 min read

How to build your own STUN/TURN server on AWS

WebRTC often can't connect two devices directly if they're behind strict NATs. You'll need a STUN server (stun:stun.l.google.com:19302 for free) and ideally a TURN server as fallback. Free TURN options are limited; for production, Twilio's NTS, Metered.ca or self hosted "coturn" is ideal.

June 14, 2026·4 min read

Can a DIY GSM module replace a commercial SMS/OTP service

Can a Rs 3,000 Arduino and SIM800L gadget really replace a commercial SMS service? I built a working GSM OTP sender - wiring, firmware, and a web dashboard then compared the numbers on cost, carrier sending limits, and local vs international providers. The results are intriguing.

Apr 14, 2026·3 min read

Why End-to-End Encryption Is Replacing Trust in Corporations

As trust in centralized platforms declines, end-to-end encryption is emerging as the new standard for secure communication and data ownership.

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