Welcome

Hi, I'm Talal Ahmed Siddiqi

2x Gold Medalist 🥇🥇 · 4x Hackathon Winner · Co-Founder at snapNtrade · Cyber Security Enthusiast

About

About Me

Secure frontend systems · Enterprise SaaS · Co-Founder at SnapNtrade

Talal Ahmed Siddiqi

I build secure, scalable frontend systems for organizations operating at national scale.

AtZerowl, I led the complete UI/UX transformation of an External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platform, rebuilding the frontend from the ground up into a modern, structured, and enterprise-ready system. Beyond visual redesign, I focused on scalable architecture, secure development practices, performance optimization, and long-term maintainability.

Today, the platform serves regulated financial market operators and federal government institutions, supporting thousands of internal users across organizations with 2,500–5,000+ employees. In these environments, uptime, security, and operational clarity are non-negotiable — and the system was built to meet those standards.

I specialize in transforming complex cybersecurity data into clean, intuitive, high-performance user experiences that scale with enterprise growth.

Beyond enterprise SaaS, I help founders go from idea to income. Through 50+ WordPress and eCommerce launches, I've built complete digital ecosystems — branded platforms, secure payment integrations, SEO-driven visibility, and optimized user journeys — enabling entrepreneurs to launch, scale, and monetize confidently.

I'm also the Co-Founder of SnapNtrade, Pakistan's first trust-first electronics marketplace mobile app. Built from scratch with my team, the platform tackles fraud in online electronics trading through verification-driven transactions. Incubated at the National Incubation Center (NIC), Karachi, we are now preparing to scale and exploring strategic investment opportunities.

Skills

Frontend

  • Next.js
  • React.js
  • React Native
  • TypeScript
  • Redux
  • Tailwind
  • Material UI
  • React Query

Backend & Data

  • Node.js
  • Firebase
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • Prisma ORM
  • Express.js

Tools & Version Control

  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions
  • Vercel
Work

Featured Projects

A selection of projects showcasing full-stack development

Zerowl EASM

Zerowl EASM

Web

External Attack Surface Management platform with a dark-themed security dashboard. Built for vulnerability tracking, risk gauges, subdomain and asset discovery, and MITRE ATT&CK–aligned views. Features real-time metrics, trend charts, severity breakdowns, and a comprehensive attack surface overview for security teams.

Next.jsNest.jsMySQLCharts.jsReact Query
ZerOwl Blogs

ZerOwl Blogs

Web

Comprehensive blog application with a full admin portal (CMS) to manage and customize everything—content, layout, categories, and publishing. Features featured articles, latest posts, categorized sections, newsletter signup, and a clean dark header/footer with readable content areas.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindCustom CMS
SnapNtrade

SnapNtrade

Cross-platform

My FYP product turned startup. Pakistan's first trust-first electronics marketplace where users can buy and sell electronics (C2C) without scams and with transparency. Features categories (laptops, mobiles, gaming, cameras, TVs), featured listings, search by area, and in-app chat. Built with React Native CLI and Python backend.

React Native CLIPython
Experience

Experience

Professional journey and roles

Full Stack Next.js Developer

ZerOwl

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

Apr 2025 - Present · 11 mos

Developing a scalable end-to-end External Attack Surface Management (EASM) dashboard supporting thousands of internal users across enterprise-level financial and government institutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developed a scalable end-to-end External Attack Surface Management (EASM) dashboard using Next.js, supporting thousands of internal users across enterprise-level financial and government institutions (1,000–5,000+ employees).
Next.jsPrisma ORMReact QueryChart.jsRecharts

Senior WordPress Developer

Tech4 Digitals

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Remote)

Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Building and maintaining WordPress solutions for clients. Delivering scalable, secure web applications with a focus on performance and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developed and maintained WordPress sites and custom themes/plugins for diverse clients.
WordPressPHPJavaScriptMySQL

Frontend Developer (Apprenticeship)

Shispare

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan (On-site)

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025 · 4 mos

Contributed to the Wize mobile app and web platform, focusing on UI implementation and API integrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designed and implemented UI components for the Wize mobile app using React Native.
React NativeRedux.jsJavaScriptREST APIs

Senior WordPress Developer (Full-time)

Zera Creative Agency

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Remote)

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 · 8 mos

Full-time WordPress development with emphasis on security, custom solutions, and client delivery for the creative agency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Built and maintained WordPress websites and custom functionality for agency clients.
WordPressPHPSecurityMySQLJavaScript
Education

Education & Certifications

Educational background and professional certifications

BS - Computer Science

University of Karachi (DCS - UBIT)

February 2021 – February 2025
Karachi, Pakistan

Achievements

Two-Time Gold Medalist

Awarded for academic excellence and extra curricular in Computer Science at University of Karachi.

Winner

Web3 Quest, FutureFest Lahore (Hackathon).

Winner

Web3 Disrupt Hackathon, IBA.

Runners Up

Quantico 2.0, IBA (Hackathon).

Runners Up

Climate Action Ideathon, IEEE.

Certifications

ES6+ Advanced JavaScript

Scrimba

JavaScript (Intermediate)

HackerRank

Node.js & MongoDB

IBM (Coursera)
Contact

Let's Connect

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Let's create something amazing

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