--- title: "Production Projects & Engineering Portfolio" description: "Verified production architectures, system case studies, and performance metrics by Zain Ahmed." canonical: "https://zainahmed.net/projects" last-updated: "2026-08-25" --- # Production Projects & Engineering Portfolio > Author: Zain Ahmed · https://zainahmed.net/projects > Systems Engineered: 11 case studies ## [Pivotal Build - Home Renovations](https://zainahmed.net/projects/pivotal-build) - **Tagline**: Home renovation design, construction, and financing - **Category**: Consulting - **Tech Stack**: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI, TypeScript, DevOps, CI/CD - **Live System**: https://buildwithpivotal.com/ - **Metric**: Deployment cycle -> <15 min - **Metric**: Lighthouse Performance -> 98/100 - **Metric**: Core uptime -> 99.95% ### Key Highlights - **Operations Dashboard & UI**: Built an operations management dashboard with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui to track contractor bids, client estimates, and project milestones in real time. - **Client Portal Architecture**: Built an SEO-optimized customer portal on Next.js and TypeScript with structured metadata, responsive layout, and sub-second page transitions. - **Automated CI/CD Delivery**: Implemented automated GitHub Actions pipelines with linting, TypeScript verification, and preview deployments for zero-downtime releases. - **Interactive Financing Workflows**: Engineered interactive quotation and financing calculators, letting homeowners calculate renovation equity and repayment schedules before consultations. ## [SummitLMS - Learning Management System](https://zainahmed.net/projects/summit-lms) - **Tagline**: Complete, ready-to-deploy LMS on Azure with Zero-Trust Security and Docker - **Category**: Cloud Engineering - **Tech Stack**: Terraform, Azure App Service, Azure MySQL, Azure Key Vault, Docker, VNet - **Live System**: https://github.com/thezaynahmed/summitlms-azure-terraform - **Metric**: Deployment time -> 15-min - **Metric**: Security Model -> Zero-Trust - **Metric**: Cloud spend -> 35% ↓ ### Key Highlights - **Architecture & Security**: Implemented Zero-Trust Network topology where the database is isolated within a Virtual Network (VNet) with no public endpoint. Secured credentials using Azure Key Vault and Managed Identity, ensuring no secrets are stored in code. - **Infrastructure as Code & DevOps**: Developed 100% Terraform-managed infrastructure for reproducible, version-controlled environments. Designed containerized architecture running official WordPress Docker image on Azure App Service (Linux). - **Observability & Monitoring**: Integrated Log Analytics and Azure Application Insights for real-time telemetry and Application Performance Monitoring (APM). Configured autoscaling to handle traffic spikes. ## [Cosmos Continuum - Main Web Platform](https://zainahmed.net/projects/cosmos-continuum) - **Tagline**: Cloud Infrastructure and Quality Engineering for Primary Healthcare Site - **Category**: Consulting - **Tech Stack**: React, Next.js, Terraform, GitHub Actions, AWS/Azure, Selenium, REST Assured - **Live System**: https://cosmoscontinuum.com/ - **Metric**: Uptime -> 99.9% - **Metric**: Test automation coverage -> 85%+ - **Metric**: Release cadence -> Weekly → Daily ### Key Highlights - **Cloud Infrastructure & Scalability**: Designed and deployed scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) achieving high availability and supporting high traffic volumes. Implemented automated infrastructure provisioning and security group management. - **Quality Engineering & Test Automation**: Built automated tests with Selenium WebDriver (POM), REST Assured, and WCAG 2.1 accessibility checks. Added performance tests and load benchmarks to check reliability. - **DevOps Integration**: Built automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Docker containerization. Enabled environment-specific configurations (dev/staging/production) and zero-downtime deployments. ## [Cosmos Continuum - Parents Portal](https://zainahmed.net/projects/cosmos-continuum-parents) - **Tagline**: Full-Stack Development, Advanced Subdomain Architecture, and DevSecOps - **Category**: Consulting & Platform - **Tech Stack**: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Terraform, GitHub Actions, AWS/Azure/GCP - **Live System**: https://parents.cosmoscontinuum.com/ - **Metric**: Uptime -> 99.9% - **Metric**: Test automation coverage -> 85%+ - **Metric**: Regression testing time -> 60% ↓ ### Key Highlights - **Full-Stack Web Development**: Built a bilingual English/French patient portal with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Pages load globally in <3s, with a responsive mobile-first layout. - **Subdomain & DNS Architecture**: Implemented multi-site deployment with subdomain delegation (e.g., parents.cosmoscontinuum.com) using configured DNS A/CNAME records. Automated SSL/TLS certificate renewal and CDN integration for optimized global content delivery. - **DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure**: Built automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Docker containerization, enabling zero-downtime deployments with Terraform IaC. Implemented real-time monitoring, APM dashboards, and uptime alerting. ## [Pacific One Mortgage](https://zainahmed.net/projects/pacific-one-mortgage) - **Tagline**: Loan application portal with an interactive mortgage calculator - **Category**: Consulting & Platform - **Tech Stack**: HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, Node.js, Bootstrap, RESTful APIs, Google Analytics, SSL/TLS, SEO Tools - **Live System**: https://pacific1mortgage.com/ - **Metric**: Completion rate -> 40% ↑ - **Metric**: Organic traffic -> 65% ↑ - **Metric**: Loading time -> 50% ↓ ### Key Highlights - **Full-Stack Web Development**: Built production mortgage portal from ground up using HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, Node.js, and Bootstrap with responsive UI/UX design. Developed interactive mortgage calculator with real-time amortization calculations processing loans up to $2M. - **Application & Workflow System**: Created multi-step loan application workflow supporting Home Purchase, Refinance, Cash-Out Refinance, and Renovation loans with document submission and status tracking. Added client testimonials and a visual guide to the application process. - **Performance & SEO Optimization**: Implemented SSL/TLS encryption and optimized loading speeds by 50% through code refactoring, image optimization, and CDN integration. Implemented SEO improvements and integrated Google Analytics and Search Console. ## [MapleGenix - Cloud Consulting](https://zainahmed.net/projects/maplegenix) - **Tagline**: Strategic Cloud Consulting, Architecture, and DevOps/Security Advisory - **Category**: Consulting & Platform - **Tech Stack**: DevSecOps, Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Zero-Trust, HIPAA, SOC 2 - **Live System**: https://maplegenix.com/ - **Metric**: Cloud cost reduction -> 30-50% ↓ - **Metric**: Uptime -> 99.9% - **Metric**: Deploy frequency -> 4x ↑ ### Key Highlights - **Strategic Consulting & Architecture**: Advised on AWS, Azure, and GCP architecture, costs, scaling, and migration plans. Built production infrastructure with 99.9% uptime and zero-downtime deployments. - **DevOps & CI/CD Leadership**: Introduced Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes clusters, and monitoring. Advised executives on DevOps practices, reducing costs by 30-50% and speeding up deployments. - **Cloud Security Frameworks**: Implemented security frameworks: Zero-Trust architecture, compliance controls (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA), and DevSecOps integration. Designed high-availability architectures with disaster recovery, multi-region deployments, and automated failover. - **AI & Automation Services**: Deployed pre-packaged AI agents, custom models for demand forecasting and fraud detection, and MapleFlow, a no-code tool for teams to automate ERP workflows. ## [DCMA - Global CBDC Platform](https://zainahmed.net/projects/dcma) - **Tagline**: Enterprise FinTech Infrastructure for Central Bank Digital Currency Governance - **Category**: FinTech - **Tech Stack**: Next.js/React, TypeScript, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus/Grafana, PCI-DSS/SOC 2, BIS/SWIFT API, Multi-Region Deployment - **Live System**: https://dcma.zainahmed.net - **Metric**: Platform uptime -> 99.9% - **Metric**: Test automation coverage -> 90%+ - **Metric**: Deployment time -> 75% ↓ ### Key Highlights - **Financial Web Development**: Built a React, Next.js, and TypeScript platform for central banks and financial institutions, with REST APIs for CBDC operations, membership management, and event registration. - **DevSecOps & CI/CD**: Orchestrated secure deployment pipeline using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes for scalable international deployment. Implemented Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and automated security scanning/vulnerability assessments. - **Security & Compliance**: Embedded Zero security incidents framework, including PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliance validation. Implemented secure banking connectivity via RESTful API integration with BIS (Bank for International Settlements) and SWIFT. ## [Yubi - FinTech Yield Account Platform](https://zainahmed.net/projects/yubi) - **Tagline**: Full-Stack FinTech App with Automated Testing and DevSecOps Compliance - **Category**: FinTech - **Tech Stack**: Next.js/React, TypeScript, Node.js, Selenium, REST Assured, GitHub Actions, Terraform, SOC 2/PCI Compliance - **Live System**: https://yubi.zainahmed.net - **Metric**: Global page load time -> <2s - **Metric**: Test automation coverage -> 90%+ - **Metric**: PCI/SOC 2 validation -> 100% ### Key Highlights - **Full-Stack Web Development**: Architected responsive fintech platform with Next.js/TypeScript and a Node.js RESTful API backend for transactions. Implemented real-time yield calculation engine and multi-currency support with secure payment gateway integration. - **Quality Engineering & Test Automation**: Automated financial workflow tests with Selenium WebDriver and REST Assured, reaching 90%+ code coverage across critical financial pathways. Added automated security tests for PCI compliance. - **DevSecOps & Financial Security**: Embedded security-first practices: GitHub Actions CI/CD with automated vulnerability scanning and SOC 2 compliance validation. Deployed scalable multi-cloud compatible infrastructure using Terraform and Netlify CDN. ## [Molars Dental Clinic](https://zainahmed.net/projects/molars) - **Tagline**: Multi-Location Web Application with Automated Appointment Booking & GDPR Compliance - **Category**: Consulting & Platform - **Tech Stack**: React/Next.js, Node.js, Selenium, REST Assured, GitHub Actions, Netlify, Terraform, GDPR Compliance - **Live System**: https://molars.zainahmed.net - **Metric**: Test automation coverage -> 85%+ - **Metric**: Platform uptime -> 99.9% - **Metric**: Manual testing effort -> 70% ↓ ### Key Highlights - **Full-Stack Web Development**: Architected multi-page healthcare platform (React/Next.js) supporting multi-branch location management (Nairobi CBD & Hurlingham). Implemented online appointment booking system, service pricing calculator, and patient management features. - **Quality Engineering & Testing**: Built Selenium and REST Assured tests for appointment booking, form validation, and service pricing. Achieved WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance and added cross-browser tests. - **Security & Compliance**: Deployed secure infrastructure compliant with healthcare data handling (GDPR compliance). Implemented automated security scanning, SSL/TLS encryption for patient data, and disaster recovery planning. ## [Mathe Mit Noel - Coaching Platform](https://zainahmed.net/projects/mathe-mit-noel) - **Tagline**: Quality Engineering & DevSecOps for a Bilingual E-Learning Platform - **Category**: Consulting & Platform - **Tech Stack**: Next.js/React, TypeScript, Python, Selenium, REST Assured, GitHub Actions, GCP - **Metric**: Manual testing effort -> 70% ↓ - **Metric**: Code coverage -> 80%+ - **Metric**: Production defects -> 0 ### Key Highlights - **Quality Engineering & Test Automation**: Built UI, API, and integration tests with Selenium WebDriver (POM), REST Assured, and Postman. Data-driven tests reduced regression time by 60%. - **DevOps & CI/CD Implementation**: Architected complete CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions for build/test/deploy with quality gates. Utilized Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for reproducible provisioning and automated security scanning in the deployment pipeline. - **Cloud Architecture & Security**: Designed security-first production infrastructure compatible with multi-cloud deployment (AWS/GCP/Azure). Implemented SSL/TLS management, secure secrets handling, CDN integration, and automated backup strategies. - **Web Development & UI/UX Design**: Built a responsive German/English learning platform with Next.js and React. Worked on Figma mockups and implemented the layouts and animations with Tailwind CSS. ## [Contest-Azm 2020 Mobile LMS App](https://zainahmed.net/projects/contest-azm) - **Tagline**: National First Runner-Up for Cloud-Native LMS Mobile Application - **Category**: Consulting & Platform - **Tech Stack**: Android Studio, Java, XML, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Containerization, Managed Databases - **Metric**: Award -> Runner-Up - **Metric**: Design -> High Scalability - **Metric**: Security -> Enterprise ### Key Highlights - **National Recognition**: Won first runner-up in the national Contest-Azm 2020 for Mobile Application Development. - **Cloud-Native Architecture**: Built a cloud-based learning management mobile app with APIs, managed databases, and containerized deployments that scale horizontally. - **Scalability & Security**: Designed for high availability, with autoscaling and load balancing for thousands of concurrent users. 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