Zein Khalid

AI-First Software Developer

Experience

Where I've worked and what I've built along the way.

Work history

Filinvest Land Philippines · Junior Software Developer

Mar 2026 – Aug 2026

Improved website performance and user experience across three Filinvest brands — Futura, Aspire and Prestige — with responsive features built in Next.js, React, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS.

  • Increased page speed and cut image-loading time by optimizing CMS-managed images: converting assets to WebP, resizing and compressing.
  • Built responsive property listings, search, filtering, pagination and reusable property-card components connected to Payload CMS APIs.
  • Translated Figma designs into responsive, reusable components, coordinating design adjustments with senior developers.
  • Resolved hydration errors, TypeScript issues, build failures and cross-browser UI bugs in a monorepo supporting three website applications.
  • Integrated frontend pages with Payload CMS REST APIs for dynamic projects, news articles and general page content.
  • Ran Lighthouse audits and accessibility improvements, reaching 93 Accessibility, 92 Best Practices and 92 SEO on the Filinvest Land homepage.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSPayload CMS

Freelance · Front-end Web Developer

2024 – 2026

Built responsive websites for clients across desktop and mobile devices.

  • Translated UI designs into clean, reusable front-end components while maintaining visual consistency and usability.
  • Customized landing pages, portfolio websites and e-commerce interfaces based on client requirements and project goals.
ReactNext.jsJavaScriptHTMLCSSTailwind CSS

Freelance · Full-stack Developer

2024 – 2026

Led the end-to-end design and development of a full-stack mobile application, covering interface design, backend development and database integration.

  • Built an AI-powered chatbot to automate responses and support inquiry management within the application.
  • Developed REST APIs using Node.js, Express and MongoDB to manage application data and chatbot functionality.
Node.jsExpressMongoDBREST APIs

Freelance · UI/UX Designer

2024 – 2026

Designed responsive web and mobile interfaces using wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity Figma mockups.

  • Created reusable design systems to maintain visual consistency across devices.
  • Improved user flows, navigation, accessibility and information hierarchy.
  • Collaborated with clients and developers to deliver practical, development-ready designs.
FigmaWireframingPrototypingDesign Systems

Bangko Mabuhay · Junior Technical Support

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Provided technical support to employees, troubleshooting hardware, software and basic network issues to keep day-to-day office operations running smoothly.

  • Assisted with computer and system setup, configuration and basic maintenance so workstations were ready for use.
  • Diagnosed and resolved common workstation issues, minimizing disruptions and supporting reliable system performance.
TroubleshootingBasic NetworkingSystem Setup

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