Available for work

Muhammad
Zaid.

4+
Years experience
30+
Production scrapers
15+
Open source tools

Building systems
that extract, process
& deliver.

Full-stack Software Engineer based in Peshawar, Pakistan, specializing in Python backend engineering, large-scale web scraping, automation systems, and end-to-end application development. I design and build scalable web applications, desktop applications, REST APIs, and high-performance automation pipelines that process millions of data points with reliability and efficiency.

My expertise spans backend architecture, data extraction, web technologies, application development, and security-focused engineering. I have developed 30+ production-grade scraping systems capable of navigating advanced anti-bot protections such as Cloudflare, DataDome, and PerimeterX while maintaining scalability, resilience, and maintainability in production environments.

Beyond client work, I actively contribute to open-source projects, experiment with modern software architectures, and continuously explore emerging technologies in automation, cybersecurity, and distributed systems to build secure, efficient, and future-ready solutions.

zaid@arch ~
$ cat zaid.json

{
  "name": "Muhammad Zaid",
  "location": "Peshawar, PK",
  "role": "Full-stack Software Engineer",
  "focus": [
    "Backend",
    "Scraping",
    "Automation",
    "App Development",
    "Security"
  ],
  "bypass": [
    "Cloudflare",
    "DataDome",
    "PerimeterX"
  ],
  "open_source": "15+ tools",
  "experience": "4+ years",
  "scrapers_built": "100+",
  "hobbies": [
    "DSA Challenges",
    "Open Source",
    "Reverse Engineering",
    "Gaming",
    "Tech Blogging"
    "Cybersecurity"
    "Cricket"
    "Automting Stuff"
    "Travelling"
  ],
  "coffee": true
}

Tools of the trade.

>_

Backend Development

Python Django FastAPI Flask Node.js PostgreSQL Redis Docker

Data Extraction

Selenium Scrapy Playwright BeautifulSoup curl_cffi Proxy Rotation CAPTCHA Solving

Security Research

SQL Injection XSS IDOR JWT Hijacking File Upload Bypass Reverse Engineering

Frontend & AI

React Next.js TypeScript Tailwind MCP SDK LLM Integration

Automation

Celery Cron Jobs Task Queues Data Pipelines Webhooks Workflow Engines

DevOps

Docker CI/CD GitHub Actions Linux Nginx Cloud Deploy

Things I've built.

// Enterprise Scraping

Bloomberg Scraper

Comprehensive Bloomberg scraper covering 10+ sections including Markets, Economics, Technology, and Crypto. Features authenticated login variant for full article extraction with SmartProxy rotation.

Python SQLAlchemy SmartProxy MySQL

AlphaSense Scraper

Enterprise-grade scraper for AlphaSense financial research platform. OAuth token auth, stealth configuration, BrightData proxy rotation, and real-time WebSocket sync for market intelligence extraction.

Python curl_cffi WebSocket BrightData

WSJ Scraper

Advanced Wall Street Journal scraper with DataDome bypass using Capsolver integration. Covers Business, Economy, Tech, and Markets with Chrome impersonation and premium content extraction.

Python DataDome Bypass Capsolver curl_cffi

Universal Web Scraper

Intelligent scraper with OpenAI-powered content processing and PDF extraction. Features OCR support via Tesseract, generic phrase filtering, and curl_cffi bypass for anti-bot protection.

Python OpenAI OCR PyMuPDF
// Open Source SDKs
// Full-Stack Applications

ReviewForge

Full-stack review automation platform for Shopify stores. Async FastAPI backend with APScheduler, circuit breaker pattern, rate limiting, and a React dashboard with real-time analytics and campaign management.

FastAPI React SQLAlchemy Docker

Scraper MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server exposing all scraping modules as AI tools. Enables Claude and other LLMs to perform real-time web scraping and data retrieval through a standardized interface.

Python MCP SDK AsyncIO FastAPI

ZingnCrisp POS

Complete Point of Sale system for a live cafe. React + TypeScript frontend, FastAPI backend, thermal receipt printing, real-time kitchen displays, and order management.

React FastAPI TypeScript Thermal Printing
// Desktop & Automation

SolveX

AI-powered VULMS quiz automation desktop app. Connects to Chrome via DevTools Protocol, detects quizzes, and solves them using GPT-4, Claude, or Gemini. Features encrypted credential storage, quiz history database, and PDF export. Upcoming: Auto GDB solving, auto video watching, and VULMS restriction bypass.

PyQt5 Playwright Multi-AI SQLite

NetAIcad

AI-powered Netacad quiz assistant browser extension. Features DOM manipulation, shadow DOM handling, and intelligent answer detection for automating Cisco networking quizzes.

JavaScript AI Web Extension DOM

CU-BlitZ

Published Chrome Web Store extension for City University students. Automates mandatory evaluations and unlocks results with a single click, saving hours of repetitive work.

JavaScript Chrome API Web Store

Where I've worked.

Ongoing

Freelance Engineer

Upwork / Independent

Delivering custom scraping solutions, automation pipelines, and backend systems to global clients. Specialized in anti-bot bypass strategies, large-scale data extraction, and API development.

Current

Backend & API Developer

UrsaCode

Building backend systems and REST APIs, contributing to client projects spanning scalable architectures, data integrations, and production-grade web solutions.

Let's build
something.

Got a project that needs scraping expertise, a robust backend, or security insights? I'm always open to interesting work and collaborations.

Available for freelance projects