Hi there, Tarik here
A software engineer builder and problem solver with 7+ years of experience shipping products, untangling bullshit, and figuring out whatever gets thrown my way.
About me
Problem? No Problem.
I've spent most of my career in fast-moving startups, where "that's not my job" isn't really an option nor did I want it to be.
I love being thrown into the deep end. Give me a difficult problem, an unfamiliar topic, or a complete mess of a situation, and I'll figure it out. I just get shit done. I love to see the bigger picture, get my hands dirty, and make things happen.
I've worked across many layers of the stack, from frontend, backend, and mobile to cloud, DevOps, infrastructure, and AI. I've also worked directly with enterprise customers: managing accounts, giving demos, writing their docs, and turning their pain points into product.
Built different.
Lousy solutions suck.
Working across so many startups has taught me that getting something to work is only half the job. I've seen firsthand how shortcuts, duct tape, and "we'll fix it later" turn into disasters down the line.
I care about building things that are actually worth maintaining. Simple architecture. Thoughtful abstractions. Systems that can evolve without needing a complete rewrite every six months.
Engineering is only part of the picture. I've also spent years on the other side of the table, managing enterprise accounts and working directly with customers. The whole point is to build a product that people can actually use.
That combination is what I bring to the table: understanding the problem, experiencing the pain points firsthand, figuring out solutions while also asking the questions nobody thought to ask. And finally, yeah... I can also build the damn thing.