Hi, I'm Ammar Khan

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Specialized in building scalable backend systems, secure APIs, and integrating AI solutions. Based in Lahore, Pakistan.

Node.js
API Design
Databases
Security
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About Me

My journey from frontend curiosity to backend expertise, driven by a passion for building systems that solve real problems.

My Story

I started my development journey with a curiosity about how websites work, diving into React and frontend development. But as I built more applications, I became fascinated by what happens behind the scenes - the APIs, databases, and systems that power user experiences.

That curiosity led me to backend development, where I discovered my true passion. There's something deeply satisfying about architecting systems that handle complex business logic, secure sensitive data, and scale to serve thousands of users.

Today, I specialize in building robust backend systems with Node.js, designing secure authentication flows, optimizing database performance, and creating APIs that developers love to work with. Recently, I've been diving deep into AI integration, working with LLMs and prompt engineering. I'm based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and always excited about the next technical challenge.

What Drives Me

Clean Code

I believe in writing maintainable, readable code that scales with the business.

Security First

Every system I build prioritizes security from the ground up, not as an afterthought.

Performance

Optimizing for speed and efficiency while maintaining code quality and readability.

My Development Journey

Frontend Focus

2022

Started with React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Built responsive UIs and learned modern frontend frameworks.

Full-Stack Transition

2023

Dove into Node.js and Express. Built my first APIs and learned about databases, authentication, and server architecture.

Backend Specialization

2024

Focused on scalable backend systems, microservices, security, and DevOps. Mastered advanced authentication and database optimization.

AI Integration & Systems Architecture

2025

Specializing in LLM integration, prompt engineering, and building AI-powered applications. Leading backend architecture decisions and implementing intelligent systems.

Technical Expertise

Specialized in backend development with full-stack capabilities

Core Expertise

Node.js & Express.js
TypeScript & JavaScript
PostgreSQL & MongoDB
RESTful API Design
JWT & OAuth 2.0
Docker & AWS
React & Next.js
AI/LLM Integration
Python & FastAPI
n8n Workflow Automation

Years of Experience

2+
Development Experience
10+
Projects Completed

Technology Stack

Backend
Node.jsExpress.jsNestJSTypeScriptJavaScript
Databases
PostgreSQLMongoDBPrisma ORMSequelizeRedis
Authentication
JWTOAuth 2.0Passport.jsbcryptRBAC
AI & Machine Learning
LLM IntegrationPrompt EngineeringOpenAI APIClaude APIRAG Systems
DevOps & Cloud
DockerAWS EC2/S3/RDSnginxPM2Linux
Frontend
ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSFramer MotionHTML/CSS
Tools
GitVS CodePostmanFigmaTerminal

Featured Projects

Below are some of the projects I've built, showcasing my evolution from curious beginner to specialized backend architect. Each project solved real problems and taught me valuable lessons.

Recent Backend Projects

2024-2025

Latest backend systems and API architectures showcasing advanced development skills

Movie-Reserve

2024recent

Backend web application for online movie ticket reservations with seat selection and admin functionality

Key Technologies

Node.jsExpressJavaScriptBackend API+1 more

Key Features

  • Online movie ticket reservation system
  • Dynamic seat selection functionality
  • Admin dashboard for movie management

Key Achievement

Successfully deployed reservation system

Blog-Post

2024recent

Personal publishing platform built with TypeScript for content creation and management

Key Technologies

TypeScriptWeb DevelopmentContent ManagementFrontend Development

Key Features

  • Content creation and editing interface
  • Post categorization and tagging system
  • Modern TypeScript architecture

Key Achievement

Clean TypeScript implementation

E-Store

2024recent

Lightweight e-commerce web application with full CRUD functionality for product management

Key Technologies

JavaScriptWeb DevelopmentE-commerceCRUD Operations+1 more

Key Features

  • Complete product catalog management
  • Full CRUD operations for products
  • User-friendly shopping interface

Key Achievement

Fully functional e-commerce platform

To-do-List

2024recent

Dynamic task management application with JavaScript for organization and prioritization

Key Technologies

JavaScriptDOM ManipulationLocal StorageCSS+1 more

Key Features

  • Dynamic task creation and management
  • Task prioritization and categorization
  • Interactive user interface

Key Achievement

Smooth and responsive user experience

Featured Enterprise Solutions

Production Systems

High-impact projects demonstrating scalability and performance optimization

Trainr - Educational Learning Platform preview

Trainr - Educational Learning Platform

2024featured

Educational learning management system - Client requirements fulfilled for authentication, backend fixes, and design improvements

Key Technologies

ReactSupabaseTypeScriptAuthentication+3 more

Key Features

  • Complete learning management system
  • Teacher dashboard for course creation and management
  • Student portal with course access and progress tracking

Key Achievement

Client requirements fulfilled successfully

AI-Powered Presentation Generator

2025featured

Advanced LLM-powered presentation generation tool with prompt engineering for automated, intelligent slide creation

Key Technologies

PythonOpenAI APILLM IntegrationPrompt Engineering+3 more

Key Features

  • LLM-powered intelligent presentation generation
  • Advanced prompt engineering for content quality
  • Context-aware slide structuring and flow

Key Achievement

Reduced presentation creation time by 80%

Learning Journey

Foundation Projects

Early projects showing growth from frontend focus to backend specialization

Early Web Development Projects

2023-2024learning

Foundation projects that shaped my journey from frontend to full-stack development

Key Technologies

JavaScriptHTML5CSS3DOM Manipulation+2 more

Key Features

  • Interactive web applications
  • Dynamic content management
  • Responsive user interfaces

Key Achievement

Solid foundation in web development

Want to see more?

Check out my GitHub for additional projects, code samples, and contributions to open source.

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