Shahid Rogers

About

Software engineer based in Kuala Lumpur with 10+ years building mobile and web products.
Currently leading frontend at Paywatch.

10+

Years Experience

12+

Products

10M+

Users

Side Projects

fx.shah1d.com

An intuitive currency converter tool built for today's avid travellers.

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diffusion.shah1d.com

An audio visualizer that transforms music into reactive 3D graphics.

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stonksterminal.com

A KLSE stock screener with proprietary scoring systems to identify entry and exit opportunities for Malaysian equities.

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Capabilities

Front-End

React,React Native,Next.js,TypeScript,JavaScript,Tailwind CSS,Redux,React Query,Webflow

Back-End

Node.js,Express,GraphQL,REST APIs

Mobile

React Native,Swift,Kotlin/Java

Database & BaaS

Firebase,Supabase,PostgreSQL,Vercel

DevOps & Tools

Git,CI/CD,Azure DevOps,Crashlytics,Bugsnag,Push Notifications,Codepush

UI/UX

Figma,Framer,Sketch

Experience

PaywatchCurrent
2022 – Present

Head of Frontend Engineering

Leading frontend engineering efforts for Paywatch's mobile and web applications using React Native and React, improving financial accessibility for underserved segments across Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Focused on creating intuitive user experiences and scalable architecture.

2020 – 2022

Manager, Digital Investment

Product owner for the bank's digital investment platform, overseeing product management and development of both consumer mobile app (React Native) and back-office web application. Drove digital transformation initiatives in fintech space.

2018 – 2020

Senior Executive, Regional Mobile Investment Platforms

Contributed to major digital transformation initiatives, developing the all-new MAE mobile app from ground up using React Native. Played key role in modernizing banking experience for millions of users across Southeast Asia.

2016 – 2018

Senior Mobile Developer

Native mobile app development (Android/iOS) for leading news portal. Re-developed The Star's mobile app to significantly improve user experience and deliver value-added features for news consumption.

2015 – 2016

Mobile App Developer

Native mobile app development (Android/iOS) for critically-acclaimed social networking platforms. Focused on creating engaging user experiences and handling complex social features at scale.

2014 – 2015

Mobile App Developer

Pioneering global eSIM mobile app development (Android/iOS). Worked on cutting-edge technology that was ahead of its time in the region, focusing on seamless connectivity solutions for global travelers.

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Bank Islam logo
Maybank logo
MAE logo
Star Media Group logo
Flexiroam logo
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