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Hi, my name is

Shazad Arshad.I build things for the web.

A motivated, self-taught developer from Colombo, Sri Lanka with a passion for technology and software development. I recently built Neurativo, an AI-powered learning platform, and I love turning ideas into real, working projects.

Open to opportunities

Learning backed by

  • IBM
  • Meta
  • coursera
  • BrightCHAMPS

01—About Me

Turning ideas into real, working projects.

I'm Shazad, an aspiring software developer currently studying and building my skills through self-learning and online courses. My journey started with Python and web development, and I've been hooked ever since.

I enjoy turning ideas into real, working projects and I'm always eager to learn something new. Right now I'm looking for an opportunity to gain professional experience, sharpen my skills, and contribute to a team.

Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Languages
English, Sinhala, Tamil
Shazad Arshad

Shazad Arshad

Aspiring Software Developer

02—Skills

My Toolkit

  • Python

    Writing scripts, solving problems, and building small applications.

  • HTML5

    Building clean, well-structured web pages.

  • CSS3

    Styling responsive, modern layouts that look great everywhere.

  • JavaScript

    Adding interactivity and bringing web pages to life.

  • Databases

    Basic knowledge of storing and managing data with SQL.

  • Git & GitHub

    Tracking my code and sharing projects with the world.

03—Featured Work

Neurativo

AI-Powered Learning Platform

A platform that records lectures in real time and generates structured notes live, with an intelligent Q&A feature based on the lecture content. Built using AI-assisted coding, testing, and feature refinement.

  • AI
  • Web
  • Real-time

Featured Work

Openhand

Transparent Donations Platform

A donations platform where every cause and its payout details are manually verified before going public. Fundraisers create causes, admins verify them from a dedicated console, and donors give directly — with encrypted payout details, row-level security, and a full audit trail.

Manually verified

Every cause and payout is checked before it goes public.

Encrypted payouts

Payout details are encrypted, protected by row-level security.

Full audit trail

Admins verify from a dedicated console, and every action is logged.

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Supabase
  • Tailwind

More projects

Featured

TalentHub

Python. Flask. SQLAlchemy. PostgreSQL.

Reverse Job Platform. A Flask web app where candidates create one profile and employers browse, filter, and shortlist them. Includes accounts and roles, secure CV uploads, password hashing, CSRF protection, rate limiting, and a pytest suite.

AK

Candidate profile

Python · Flask · SQL

CV uploaded Shortlisted

Shoply

Next.js. TypeScript. DynamoDB. Tailwind.

Full-Stack E-Commerce App. A functional e-commerce store with product browsing, search, filtering, a shopping cart, and a wishlist. Built with Next.js and React Server Components, backed by AWS DynamoDB through a clean server-side data layer, with unit tests throughout.

Aurora Buds

$129 Add

Pulse Watch

$199 Add

Echo Mini

$89 Add

Sniplink

Next.js. TypeScript. SQLite. Tailwind.

URL Shortener. A URL shortener with click analytics: shorten links, redirect visitors, and track how many times each link is opened from a clean dashboard. Built with Next.js Server Components and a tested SQLite data layer.

snip.link/h3xQ

Total clicks

1,284

+18% this week

Personal Portfolio

Next.js. TypeScript. Tailwind. Framer Motion.

This very website. Rebuilt from my original HTML, CSS, and JavaScript site into a Next.js app with an Apple-inspired design, scroll animations, full SEO with structured data, and a mobile-first responsive layout.

shazadarshad.com

More projects coming soon as I keep learning.

— 04 · Education —

My Journey

From Classroom to Code

  1. 01

    2012 – 2024

    G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L)

    Completed my secondary education with a strong interest in ICT and technology, which sparked my passion for programming and web development.

  2. 02

    2024 – 2026

    G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L)

    Completed my Advanced Level examinations as a private candidate while continuing to build my programming and web development skills.

  3. 03

    Ongoing

    Self-Taught Developer

    Continuously building my skills in Python and web development through online learning platforms and hands-on projects.

05—Certifications

Always learning.

Verified credentials from IBM, Meta and BrightCHAMPS.

  • IBMJul 2025

    Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

    IBM · Coursera · Issued Jul 2025

  • MetaJul 2025

    Introduction to Databases

    Meta · Coursera · Issued Jul 2025

  • IBMJul 2025

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    IBM · Coursera · Issued Jul 2025

  • BrightCHAMPSApr 2022

    Python - Beginner to Advanced

    BrightCHAMPS · Issued Apr 2022

  • BrightCHAMPSJun 2022

    Web Development - Advanced

    BrightCHAMPS · Issued Jun 2022

06—Contact

Get In Touch.

I'm currently looking for opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open!

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