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Sikandar
Shahbaz

Sikandar Shahbaz

Full-stack engineer & tech lead building high-quality, scalable digital experiences. Based in Toronto — crafting products at the intersection of great engineering and meaningful impact.

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Sikandar Shahbaz
React
TypeScript
Vue.js
Node.js
GraphQL
MongoDB
Angular
Docker
Stripe
Agentic AI
MCP
PostgreSQL
React
TypeScript
Vue.js
Node.js
GraphQL
MongoDB
Angular
Docker
Stripe
Agentic AI
MCP
PostgreSQL
Selected Work

Things I've Built

Live products used by thousands. From Islamic fintech to transit tooling — I build things that ship.

SaaSIslamic FintechAILive
Zakah.com
Scholar-verified Islamic giving platform. Guided Zakah calculator across all asset classes, AI-powered assistant, and direct integration with vetted charities. Endorsed by Sheikh Alaa Elsayed and leading Islamic scholars. Partners include Manzil, Penny Appeal Canada, and Aya Financial.
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MarketplaceNext.jsLive
Meezan
Digital marketplace connecting Muslim communities with verified Islamic service providers. 20+ services, 12+ verified scholars & Imams. 100K+ monthly social views. Same-day booking with secure payments.
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AutomationGivingLive
AutoAjr
Automated Islamic giving platform. Intelligent donation scheduling makes sadaqah effortless throughout the year.
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Charity SaaSReact Native
Penny Appeal Platform
Autodonation platform for Penny Appeal Canada. Generated $1M in revenue in its first month through automated Ramadan giving campaigns.
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AI / MCPOpen Source
GO Transit MCP
Model Context Protocol server providing real-time GO Transit schedules for the GTA. Integrates natively with AI assistants like Claude.
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RBC Distributed System
Custom distributed software for RBC's audit department using Angular/Node/SQL. Reduced application latency by over 90%.
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Career

Where I've Worked

From early-stage startups to Canada's biggest bank — shipped across the full stack.

Software Engineer
Fiserv
2025 — Present
Working at one of the world's largest fintech companies, building scalable payment and banking infrastructure solutions that power financial institutions globally.
Tech Lead
Fikra Labs
Nov 2023 — Apr 2025
Led mobile development team. Engineered the Autodonation Platform for Penny Appeal Canada — generating $1M in its first month. Launched the #1 audiobook app for Al Furqaan Foundation.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Localised
Dec 2022 — Dec 2023
Built responsive applications for American Eagle and Veronica Beard using React, Redux, and GraphQL. Delivered high-performance e-commerce experiences at scale for major fashion brands.
Full-Stack Developer
RBC — Royal Bank of Canada
Jan 2022 — May 2022
Designed and tested a custom distributed system for RBC's audit department using Angular, Node.js, and SQL. Reduced application latency by over 90%.
Full-Stack Developer
Enthusiast Gaming
Feb 2021 — Jul 2021
MERN stack development in a Docker-containerized environment for one of North America's largest gaming media companies.
Frontend Developer
Red Nucleus
2021 — 2022
Developed responsive pharmaceutical client websites for Pfizer and Eli Lilly. Delivered highly compliant front-end solutions for regulated healthcare industries.
Application Developer
TriSpects
Feb 2020 — Nov 2020
Led an onshore team of three developers, delivering software solutions and managing project delivery from planning through deployment.
Tech Stack

What I Build With

Full-stack from data layer to deployment. I pick the right tool for the job.

React
Next.js
Vue.js
Angular
TypeScript
Node.js
GraphQL
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Docker
Stripe
AWS
Redux
React Native
Agentic AI
MCP
Let's Connect

Get In Touch

Open to full-time roles, freelance projects, and interesting conversations about what we can build together.

Email
sikandar.shahbaz1996@gmail.com
Phone
289-992-9220
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/s-shahbaz
Website
sikandarshahbaz.com
Based In
Toronto, ON
Currently at Fiserv. Available for consulting, freelance, and select full-time opportunities.
Education
B.Eng. Software Engineering
Ontario Tech University · 2014–2019
Languages
English Urdu Punjabi
Notable Clients
American Eagle · Veronica Beard · RBC · Pfizer · Eli Lilly · Penny Appeal Canada · Al Furqaan Foundation