Aqeel Gillani

Senior Software Engineer

Capiplan • Full time

Mar 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 5 mos

I’m a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience building large-scale financial and accounting systems. I worked at Capiplan, a UAE-based company, where I contributed to and led development of Capiplan — a complete financial and accounting software solution designed for enterprise-level operations. I led a team of developers as a Team Lead, managing architecture decisions, code reviews, feature planning, and delivery timelines while ensuring high performance, scalability, and clean maintainable code standards. My core expertise includes: • Frontend: JavaScript (Vanilla JS), React, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3 • Backend: Flask, FastAPI, Jinja templating • RESTful APIs & scalable backend architecture • Financial systems logic (invoicing, ledgers, reporting, multi-currency handling) • Performance optimization and clean system design • Database design and integration • Secure authentication & role-based access systems I have hands-on experience building: • Accounting dashboards • ERP modules • Financial reporting engines • Multi-user enterprise systems • Admin panels and complex business workflows What sets me apart: • Strong architectural thinking • Clean, production-grade code • Performance-first approach • Clear communication and professional collaboration • Leadership experience managing development teams I understand business requirements deeply and translate them into scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions. If you're looking for a developer who understands both technical excellence and real-world business logic. Especially in finance and accounting systems — I’m here to help.

Wix & WordPress Developer | UI/UX & Graphics Designer

ChopshopAgency AS avd. Funky Gorillas • Part time

Jan 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 7 mos

I worked at ChopshopAgency AS (avd. Funky Gorillas), where I contributed as a Web Developer and Creative Designer, delivering complete digital solutions for clients across different industries. My role combined both technical development and creative execution, allowing me to handle projects end-to-end — from concept to deployment. My responsibilities included: • Wix website development (custom layouts, dynamic pages, Velo integrations) • WordPress development and site management • Website maintenance, performance optimization, and content updates • Custom UI design and responsive layouts • Graphics design for web and marketing materials • Animation and interactive visual elements • Brand-focused visual storytelling I worked closely with clients to understand their business goals and translated them into functional, visually appealing, and conversion-driven digital experiences. This role strengthened my ability to: • Manage multiple projects efficiently • Deliver both technical and creative solutions • Maintain brand consistency across digital platforms • Provide complete website management and long-term support By combining development skills with design expertise, I ensure websites are not only technically strong but also visually engaging and aligned with business objectives.

Software Engineer

Au2mobile • Part time

Feb 2023 - Mar 2024 • 1 yr 1 mo

I worked as a Frontend Developer at AU2Mobile, a Germany-based vehicle search platform focused on delivering a fast, intuitive, and scalable car marketplace experience. As part of the frontend team, I was responsible for developing and optimizing user-facing features using modern technologies including Next.js, React.js, Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. My responsibilities included: • Building responsive and high-performance UI components • Implementing dynamic search and filtering systems • Optimizing pages for speed and SEO using Next.js • Creating reusable and scalable frontend architecture • Integrating REST APIs and handling complex data rendering • Ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness • Improving user experience through clean and intuitive interfaces Working on a vehicle search engine required strong attention to performance, structured data handling, and seamless user interaction — especially for large datasets, listings, and real-time filtering. I focused on writing clean, maintainable, and production-ready code while collaborating closely with backend developers and designers to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.