Fahad Asad.
Full-stack developer
in Kuwait who ships.
Full-stack software developer based in Kuwait, specializing in the MERN stack, Django, React Native and Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. I design and ship scalable REST APIs, AI-powered platforms with RAG, cross-platform mobile apps, and self-checkout kiosk software live in 5+ Kuwait co-ops — the work you'd hire a web developer, software developer, or freelance app developer in Kuwait to own.
A full-stack developer who ships end-to-end.
I work as a software developer and web developer in Kuwait — building scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, and responsive interfaces with React, Django and C#/.NET, including self-checkout kiosk systems with KNET live across 5+ Kuwait co-operative societies. Clients also hire me as an app developer for React Native work. My range also covers Fortigate firewalls, Sophos EDR, Cisco switches, and Microsoft 365 tenants. That mix means I think about the whole system: secure, performant, and shippable.
React, Django & backend tools I ship with.
Frontend
.frontend- ›React.js
- ›React Native
- ›TypeScript
- ›Redux
- ›Tailwind
Backend
.backend- ›Node.js / Express
- ›Django / Python
- ›C# / .NET
- ›REST APIs
Cloud
.cloud- ›Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2
- ›S3
- ›Lambda
- ›Route 53
- ›RDS
- ›IAM
Data
.data- ›MongoDB
- ›PostgreSQL
- ›MySQL
- ›Docker
- ›Git
Infra
.infra- ›Fortigate FW
- ›Sophos EDR
- ›Cisco
- ›Microsoft 365
Selected full-stack projects.
Progressive Overload→
Progressive Overload is a full-stack fitness platform for serious training: a Node.js REST API and Flutter mobile client with JWT + Firebase authentication, a searchable exercise database, routine builder (supersets, RPE/RIR/tempo), detailed set logging, automatic PR detection, and analytics for volume trends, muscle-group heatmaps, and exercise progression.
GameVault→
GameVault is a local Windows game library manager for indie, manually installed, and non-Steam titles. It scans folders, auto-detects launch executables, imports Steam and Epic libraries, fetches artwork from Steam CDN and SteamGridDB, tracks play-time via process watching, supports backup/restore and custom launch args, and registers a gamevault:// protocol handler.
Calling Marilyn→
I am the software developer for Calling Marilyn, Kuwait's premium self-service artisan photo booth brand founded by Salma Alessa. That work was for Calling Marilyn only — I will not take photo booth software work for anyone else.
Kashcool→
Kashcool is an AI-powered educational platform combining real-time video streaming, retrieval-augmented (RAG) tutoring, and AR content visualization. Scalable Django REST APIs on Amazon Web Services (AWS) deliver personalized learning with measured gains in API performance and student engagement.
Shareholder Management→
Full-stack MERN platform for a Kuwait government co-operative society: dynamic share-value appreciation, real-time member portfolio visualization, secure transaction processing, role-based staff access, and exportable reports with complete audit trails for financial oversight.
Request Management + Geofenced Attendance→
End-to-end HR platform: multi-level request approvals for leave, procurement, and IT tickets, plus a React Native geofenced attendance app with offline sync, tamper-aware check-in/out, and automated overtime and absence calculations that feed payroll.
Self-Checkout Kiosk→
Self-checkout kiosk system deployed across 5+ Kuwait co-operative societies with KNET payment integration. Designed with UML, integrated with legacy ASP.NET point-of-sale and inventory backends, delivered with Agile practices and a streamlined CI/CD pipeline for repeatable multi-branch rollout.
Where I've built backend & full-stack systems.
Senior Backend Developer
Oct 2024 — Present- —Lead backend architecture and AI integration; mentor junior devs.
- —Spearheaded RAG-based AI tutoring — +40% student engagement.
- —Optimized queries and caching — +70% API response speed.
Backend Developer (Part-time)
Mar 2024 — Sep 2024- —Django REST + JWT auth, role-based access, Firebase push.
- —Payment gateway integrations and Flutter backend wiring.
Full Stack Developer
Feb 2023 — Sep 2024- —Self-checkout kiosk system live in 5+ co-operative societies.
- —MERN geofenced attendance with automated payroll.
- —Cross-platform Expo apps with offline-first sync.
Need a full-stack developer in Kuwait?
I take on backend architecture, full-stack builds, and mobile apps — as a freelance developer or programmer in Kuwait. Fastest way to reach me is email — I reply within a day.