Gafar Aleshe
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Name:

Gafar
Aleshe

Gafar Aleshe

Gafar Aleshe

Software Engineer

2026

Full-Stack Developer & Creative Director. I build full-stack web apps with React, Next.js and Node.js — 25+ live sites shipped — and direct creative media that grows audiences.

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Available · Portsmouth, UK

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Experience:

Where I've worked

Web Developer & Creative Director

Fronttoback Development · Portsmouth, UK

Dec 2022 – Present
  • Built and deployed 25+ responsive websites using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, WordPress and modern web tools.
  • Implemented e-commerce and SEO features (WooCommerce, Yoast) contributing to 3.2× lead growth and 98% client retention.
  • Directed social media content strategy, scaling Instagram to 13K+ and TikTok to 70K+ followers with 10M+ views.

Founder & Creative Director

SHOTBYGAFAR · Portsmouth, UK

Aug 2024 – Present
  • Professional photography and videography services for brands, events, and businesses — 25+ clients, five-figure revenue.
  • Managed end-to-end client workflow from briefs to delivery, handling scheduling, contracts, and revisions.

Projects:

Things I've built

Project

InvoiceFlow API

Freelance Billing Service

RESTful API with 15+ endpoints for invoice generation, client management, PDF export, and automated VAT calculation. OAuth 2.0 auth, Zod validation, rate limiting, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Dockerised.

Node.jsExpressPostgreSQLDrizzle ORMDocker

Project

Gaffy Studios

Creative Studio Website

Custom portfolio and e-commerce platform with a design system ensuring consistency across 10+ pages. Integrated Lemon Squeezy API for digital product sales. 95+ Lighthouse score.

ReactNext.js 15TypeScriptTailwind CSS v4

CodeSignal coding assessment: 500 / 600

Education:

Academic background

University of Essex

BSc Computer Science

Expected 2028

Predicted: First Class Honours (80% average)

Modules: Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Security

Havant and South Downs College

A Levels

Sept 2023 – Jul 2025

Computer Science, Mathematics, Further Maths

Certifications

  • CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science — HarvardX (edX)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials — AWS (edX)
  • AWS Educate Introduction to Generative AI
  • Python Pro Bootcamp — Dr Angela Yu
  • Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp — Dr Angela Yu

Skills:

What I work with

Languages & Frameworks

JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonReactNext.jsNode.jsExpress.jsTailwind CSS

Tools & Infrastructure

PostgreSQLSupabaseDrizzle ORMGitGitHubDockerREST APIsOAuth 2.0CI/CD

Contact:

Let's build something

I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations. Reach out any time.

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