Hi, I'm Istiaq
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About

Full-stack developer and healthcare technology researcher specializing in user-centered digital health solutions. Co-founded dev.resolved, leading 8+ client projects generating $7,000 in revenue with expertise in scalable web applications and cloud infrastructure. Published researcher in HCI and mHealth with focus on maternal health and AI-integrated healthcare systems. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and translating complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders. Proven track record in project management, team leadership, and delivering innovative solutions that bridge technology with real-world healthcare challenges.

Work Experience

Tech Junkies

March 2020 - October 2020
Researcher & Content Writer

Conducted technology research and created technical content for publication

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

January 2023 - April 2023
Student on Duty

Mentored students in Database Management System course, providing technical guidance on SQL, database design, and query optimization. Assisted with project development.

dev.resolved

July 2024 - August 2025
Co-Founder & Full-stack Developer

Co-founded a web development startup delivering custom full-stack solutions to clients. Led development of 8+ projects generating $7,000 in revenue over 13 months. Specialized in enterprise applications with modern cloud infrastructure.

Center For Computational & Data Sciences

November 2025 - Present
Research Assistant

Conducting research on AI-integrated healthcare technologies and privacy-preserving mHealth applications. Contributing to academic publications in digital health and machine learning for medical imaging.

Education

Manarat Dhaka International College

June 2017
Cambridge O Level

Manarat Dhaka International College

June 2019
Cambridge International AS & A Level

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

December 2024
Bachelor of Science

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

Present (Graduation by 2026)
Master of Science (Evening)

Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CollaborationProject ManagementClient CommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityMentorshipInnovation

Frontend Development

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptTailwind CSSshadcn/uiRadix UIReact QueryReduxZustandFramer MotionReact Hook FormHTML5CSS3

Backend Development

Node.jsExpress.jsHonoREST APIPostgreSQLMySQLSupabaseMongoDBDrizzle ORMPrismaJWTOAuth 2.0StripeWebSocket

Programming & Tools

PythonCC++JavaPHPSQLGitGitHubDockerTurborepoVitePostmanFigmaZodWebpackNotionMarkdown

Cloud & DevOps

AWSAzureGoogle CloudVercelNetlifyGitHub ActionsNginxCloudflareCI/CD

Interests

Healthcare Technology & Innovation

mHealth SolutionsDigital Health ApplicationsAI in HealthcarePatient-Centered DesignMental Health TechnologyMaternal Health Systems

Systems & Infrastructure

Self-hosting SolutionsHomelabServer ManagementContainerizationLinux Systems (Debian & Arch)

Research & Community

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)Open Source ContributionTechnical WritingKnowledge SharingCommunity Building

DevOps & Automation

CI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeEdge ComputingMonitoring & Observability

Open Source & Community

Open Source ContributionTechnical WritingKnowledge SharingCommunity Building

Projects

GorbhoShongi

Bilingual (English/Bangla) Progressive Web App for supporting pregnant and postpartum women's mental health. Integrated Gemini Pro LLM via Vercel AI SDK for AI-powered conversational support with voice input. Implemented interactive data visualization for mental health screening and mood tracking. Built with offline-first architecture using local storage and automatic sync for areas with poor internet connectivity. Designed accessible UI with dark/light mode, bilingual support, and WAI-ARIA compliance.

Next.jsTypeScriptReactTailwind CSSshadcn/uiRadix UI+5
Website
Hume AI Demo

Next.js application integrating Hume AI React SDK for real-time emotion and voice interactions. Features TypeScript-first architecture, WebSocket-based communication, and comprehensive SEO optimization.

Next.jsTypeScriptHume AI SDKTailwind CSSWebSocketSEO+1
Source
Bed For Tonight

Served as frontend developer for full-stack monorepo platform. Built with Next.js 15, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL featuring multi-property management, AI-powered search, Stripe payments, and real-time booking. Utilized Turborepo architecture with separate web, admin, and API applications. Successfully delivered to client.

Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLStripeTurborepoMonorepo+4
Website

Publications

A Conceptual Design Framework of GorbhoShongi App for Mental Well-Being Among Bangladeshi Pregnant and Postpartum Women

HCI International 2024 – Late Breaking Posters (Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 2321)

  • Designed "GorbhoShongi," a mobile app to support maternal mental health in Bangladesh.

  • Added an AI chatbot and standard screening tools to make mental health support easier to access.

  • Built a working prototype using Next.js and Capacitor.js to show how the app would work on real phones.

GorbhoShongi: a mHealth App for the Mental Well-being of Bangladeshi Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Undergraduate Thesis

  • Built a comprehensive mobile app to help pregnant women and new mothers manage their mental health.

  • Created an AI chatbot to answer questions and a special feature for husbands to support their partners.

  • Developed the full system using Next.js, MongoDB, and Capacitor.js to run on both web and mobile.

Preliminary Design of a Culturally Tailored AI-Integrated mHealth App for Gestational Diabetes and Excessive Weight Management in Bangladesh

2025 IEEE 23rd Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD)

  • Surveyed and interviewed pregnant women to understand exactly what they need in a health management app.

  • Identified that offline access and data privacy were the most important features for users.

  • Created initial design sketches to guide the development of AI-powered health tools for low-resource areas.

Awards

High Achievers' Awards (O Level)

April 2018
The Daily Star

Winner of Database Management System

December 2022
TechFest IUB Project Showcase

Launchpad at United International University

March 2025
University Innovation Hub Program

Secured competitive government pre-seed funding (BDT 20,000) for "GorbhoShongi" mHealth app

Contact

Email: connect@istiaqahmed.dev

Phone: +8801611160290

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Website: istiaqahmed.dev