Nasar Khan
Senior Front-End Developer & Tech Lead
Results-driven software engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications. Specializing in React, Next.js, and modern front-end architecture for enterprise organizations across fintech, media, and government sectors.
About Me
A passionate technologist dedicated to crafting exceptional digital experiences
Professional Summary
Senior Front-End Developer and Tech Lead with over a decade of progressive experience across the complete software development lifecycle. I specialize in architecting and developing scalable, accessible, and high-performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern front-end technologies.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of contributing to major organizations including Charles Schwab, CBC/Radio-Canada, Verizon, and Equitable Life Canada. I'm passionate about leading teams, mentoring developers, and championing best practices in accessibility (WCAG), performance optimization, and CI/CD workflows.
My approach combines technical excellence with strong communication skills, enabling me to effectively translate business requirements into elegant, maintainable solutions. I stay current with industry trends and am particularly focused on leveraging AI tools to enhance development productivity.
Education
Master's in Computer & Information Systems Security
University of the Cumberlands
Kentucky, USA • 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Anglia Ruskin University
Business Management & International Law
Bachelor's in Electronics & Communications
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India • 2012
10+
Years Experience
3
Advanced Degrees
Work Experience
A journey through leading organizations, building impactful digital solutions
Charles Schwab
Senior Front-End Developer
IT Resources
- Lead front-end development using Next.js, React.js, and TypeScript for enterprise financial applications
- Designed and implemented CRE (Component Render Engine) for dynamic, modular UI rendering
- Built custom Vercel deployment tools and aliasing systems for multi-environment workflows
- Ensured WCAG accessibility compliance and implemented comprehensive Jest unit testing
- Mentored team members and enforced best practices in performance and maintainability
Equitable Life Canada
Front-End Lead Developer
HCL Tech, Toronto, ON
- Served as subject matter expert in React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript
- Led development team and conducted code reviews ensuring code quality
- Implemented Next.js SSG/SSR for SEO optimization and performance
- Configured Azure DevOps YAML pipelines for automated deployments
- Utilized i18n for French/English internationalization support
CBC Radio-Canada
Sr. Software Developer & Lead Developer
Toronto, ON
- Managed end-to-end OTT harmonization and CMS implementation projects
- Built Progressive Web App (PWA) with service workers and offline capabilities
- Achieved 80% code coverage with Jest and Karma unit testing
- Implemented Cypress end-to-end regression testing
- Created reusable component libraries across multiple channels
Verizon
Software Developer
Piscataway, NJ
- Developed features using React JS, Redux, and Redux-Saga architecture
- Built centralized Redux data stores for multi-page applications
- Implemented ETL automation and data quality monitoring
- Created reusable component libraries for cross-channel consistency
CWDS (Child Welfare Digital Services)
Software Developer
Cambria Solutions, Sacramento, CA
- Developed MERN stack applications for government child welfare services
- Built responsive forms and data tables with React and Ruby on Rails
- Implemented React-Router and Redux architecture for SPA development
- Created Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Key Achievements
Numbers that reflect my commitment to excellence and continuous growth
10+
Years of Experience
Progressive growth in front-end development and technical leadership
50+
Projects Delivered
Enterprise applications for fintech, media, and government sectors
80%
Code Coverage
Maintained high test coverage with Jest, Karma, and Cypress
3
Advanced Degrees
MS in Cybersecurity, MBA, and BS in Electronics & Communications
100%
WCAG Compliance
Ensured accessibility standards across all enterprise applications
5+
Fortune 500 Clients
Delivered solutions for Charles Schwab, Verizon, CBC, and more
Organizations & Clients
Charles Schwab
Financial Services
Verizon
Telecommunications
CBC Radio-Canada
Media & Broadcasting
Equitable Life Canada
Insurance
CWDS California
Government
Principal Financial
Financial Services
Ahold Delhaize
Retail
GE Capital
Financial Services
Technical Skills
A comprehensive toolkit built over 10+ years of hands-on development experience
Frontend Frameworks
Core Technologies
UI Libraries & Tools
Testing & Quality
Backend & APIs
Cloud & DevOps
Development Practices
Tools & Platforms
Core Expertise
What People Say
Feedback from colleagues and stakeholders I've had the pleasure of working with
“Nasar is an exceptional developer who consistently delivers high-quality work. His expertise in React and Next.js helped us achieve our project goals ahead of schedule.”
Technical Manager
Charles Schwab
Project Lead
“Working with Nasar was a pleasure. His attention to accessibility and performance optimization significantly improved our application's user experience.”
Product Owner
CBC Radio-Canada
Digital Products
“Nasar's leadership skills and technical knowledge made him invaluable to our team. He mentored junior developers and always maintained the highest coding standards.”
Engineering Director
Equitable Life Canada
Technology
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