# Zahid Latif

> Full-Stack & Mobile Engineer based in Okara, Pakistan. 5+ years building web platforms, mobile apps, SaaS, APIs, and production infra. Site: zahidlatif.dev.

Muhammad Zahid Latif (Zahid Latif). Canonical site: https://zahidlatif.dev. Timezone PKT (UTC+5). Languages: English (Proficient); Urdu (Native).

Full-stack and mobile engineer in Okara, Pakistan. Freelancing since 2020. Remote with US teams since 2023. I write React and Next.js UIs, Node and Python APIs, PHP Laravel Web Applications, and React Native or native iOS when the job is mobile. I also own deploy: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and keeping production quiet. Same stack for web products, mobile apps, SaaS, voice-AI calling tools, payments, bank linking, and the infra under them. Published own 8+ Apps on Play Store and App Store.

Stack (from site skills): Frontend: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Redux; Mobile: React Native, Android, iOS, AdMob; Backend: Node.js, Express, Fastify, Python, Django, FastAPI, PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, GraphQL; Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Supabase, Firebase; DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, AWS, Nginx, Vercel, Linux VPS; Integrations & AI: Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Plaid, OpenAI API, Azure OCR, Voice AI / Telephony, Shopify, WordPress, PostHog.

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- Receptionist AI is tryreceptionist.ai. Ayei.ai is a separate product.
- Fiverr freelance stats (Level 2, 4.9 rating, 50+ clients, 80+ projects) apply to Fiverr specifically.
- The eDesk engagement is “X Assure by eDesk” (Sep 2023 – Mar 2026, ended).
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## Site

- [Homepage](https://zahidlatif.dev/): Full-Stack & Mobile Engineer portfolio — about, experience, projects, skills, services, clients, contact.
- [About](https://zahidlatif.dev/#about): About section on the homepage.
- [Experience](https://zahidlatif.dev/#experience): Experience section on the homepage.
- [Projects](https://zahidlatif.dev/#projects): Featured case studies and published mobile apps.
- [Skills](https://zahidlatif.dev/#skills): Skills section on the homepage.
- [Services](https://zahidlatif.dev/#services): Services section on the homepage.
- [Clients](https://zahidlatif.dev/#proof): Clients section on the homepage.
- [Contact](https://zahidlatif.dev/#contact): Contact form and email (zahidlatif.dev@gmail.com).
- [Sitemap](https://zahidlatif.dev/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable list of indexable pages.

## Case studies

- [Post Booking Agent](https://zahidlatif.dev/projects/post-booking-agent): Pakistan Post bookings without manual forms Live: https://postbookingagent.com. Period: 2025 – Present.
- [Tallify](https://zahidlatif.dev/projects/tallify): Bookkeeping and carrier commissions for insurance agencies Live: https://tallify.ai. Period: 2024 – 2026.
- [Receptionist AI](https://zahidlatif.dev/projects/receptionist-ai): No-code voice agents that call and book Live: https://tryreceptionist.ai. Period: 2024 – 2026.
- [Ayei.ai](https://zahidlatif.dev/projects/ayei): Custom AI assistants, shipped in days Live: https://ayei.ai. Period: 2025 – 2026.
- [X Assure](https://zahidlatif.dev/projects/xassure): Ops platform for a 250-person VA team Live: https://xassure.ai. Period: 2023 – 2026.
- [ShopCourier](https://zahidlatif.dev/projects/shopcourier): Multiple Pakistani couriers, one dashboard No public product URL listed. Period: 2025 – 2026.

## Live products

- [Post Booking Agent](https://postbookingagent.com): Pakistani ecommerce sellers book parcels, print labels and COD money orders, and track orders through Pakistan Post from one dashboard.
- [Tallify](https://tallify.ai): AI-assisted bookkeeping for independent US insurance agencies: Plaid bank feeds in, reconciled commission statements and GAAP-ready books ou…
- [Receptionist AI](https://tryreceptionist.ai): No-code voice agents for outbound and inbound calls: qualify leads, book meetings, and fire SMS, email, WhatsApp, or calendar actions while …
- [Ayei.ai](https://ayei.ai): Custom AI assistants for sales, marketing, bookkeeping, research, reception, and similar roles. Each one is wired to the client's workflow a…
- [X Assure](https://xassure.ai): Internal ops and project management for X Assure, eDesk's VA service for insurance agencies: projects, tasks, and time tracking across a dis…

## Published apps

- [Apps on the portfolio](https://zahidlatif.dev/#projects): 8 own apps on Play Store / App Store (each listing ≥1000 installs floor; combined floor 48,300+).
- [PTA IMEI Checker (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imeichecker.dirbs.mza): Verify IMEI approval against Pakistan's PTA and DIRBS databases instantly. Listed installs: 15,000+. Install floor: 11,000+.
- [PTA IMEI Checker (App Store)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pta-imei-checker-pakistan/id6762085908): Verify IMEI approval against Pakistan's PTA and DIRBS databases instantly. Install floor: 4,500+.
- [Prize Bond Checker (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prizebond.checker): Fast, accurate Pakistan prize bond results with saved bond lists. Listed installs: 15,000+. Install floor: 10,000+.
- [Prize Bond Checker (App Store)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prize-bond-checker-pakistan/id6758575814): Fast, accurate Pakistan prize bond results with saved bond lists. Install floor: 6,500+.
- [Temp Mail (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tempmail.mza): Disposable inbox in one tap. No account, no spam in your real mail. Listed installs: 5,000+. Install floor: 3,000+.
- [Temp Mail (App Store)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/temp-mail-disposable-mail/id6757962496): Disposable inbox in one tap. No account, no spam in your real mail. Install floor: 1,500+.
- [Multi Account Browser (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.multiaccount.browser.mza): Log in to multiple accounts of the same site in isolated tabs, side by side. Listed installs: 1,500+. Install floor: 1,500+.
- [5G/4G Only Mode (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.only5g4gmode.mza): Unlock Android's hidden radio settings with a guided walkthrough. Listed installs: 1,200+. Install floor: 1,300+.
- [Shortcuts Library (App Store)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts-library/id6759494377): 1,000+ ready-made Apple Shortcuts, organized and installable in one tap. Listed installs: 5,000+. Install floor: 5,000+.
- [WAPDA Bill Checker (App Store)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wapda-bill-checker-reminder/id6786684712): Check Pakistani electricity bills by reference number, with due-date reminders. Install floor: 1,000+.
- [WAPDA Bill Checker (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.electricitybillchecker.wapda.mza): Check Pakistani electricity bills by reference number, with due-date reminders. Listed installs: 1,000+. Install floor: 1,000+.
- [Wayback Archive (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wayback.archive.mza): Browse Wayback Machine captures, save research, and compare page versions. Listed installs: 1,000+. Install floor: 1,000+.
- [Wayback Archive (App Store)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wayback-archive/id6782906838): Browse Wayback Machine captures, save research, and compare page versions. Install floor: 1,000+.

## Profiles

- [GitHub](https://github.com/zahidlatifdev): Handle @zahidlatifdev.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahidlatifdev): Handle in/zahidlatifdev.
- [X](https://x.com/zahidlatifdev): Handle @zahidlatifdev.
- [Medium](https://medium.com/@zahidlatifdev): Handle @zahidlatifdev.
- [DEV](https://dev.to/zahidlatifdev): Handle @zahidlatifdev.
- [Fiverr](https://www.fiverr.com/muhammadzahidla): Handle @muhammadzahidla.
- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3331-2050): Handle 0009-0007-3331-2050.
- [Bugcrowd](https://bugcrowd.com/h/zahidlatifdev): Handle @zahidlatifdev.
- [Email](mailto:zahidlatif.dev@gmail.com): zahidlatif.dev@gmail.com

## Open source

- [GitHub profile](https://github.com/zahidlatifdev): Public repositories and activity.
- [smart-id-validator](https://github.com/zahidlatifdev/smart-id-validator): Open-source ID validation utility.
- [universal-log-cleaner](https://github.com/zahidlatifdev/universal-log-cleaner): Open-source log cleaning utility.
- [stacklyzer](https://github.com/zahidlatifdev/stacklyzer): Open-source stack analysis tool.
- [wayback-wordpress-importer](https://github.com/zahidlatifdev/wayback-wordpress-importer): Importer for Wayback Machine WordPress archives.

## Recognition

- [Responsible disclosure, OpenAI 2FA](https://bugcrowd.com/h/zahidlatifdev): Found a TOTP replay bug in OpenAI's two-factor auth, reported it through Bugcrowd with a full write-up. (2026).
- [CLEP, children's education nonprofit](https://www.facebook.com/ClepofficialPk/): Leadership role at CLEP, a student-run nonprofit that helps kids in Pakistan access school. (Ongoing).

## Services

- [Full-stack web platforms](https://zahidlatif.dev/#services): SaaS products and admin dashboards from schema to production. React or Next.js on the front, Node.js or Python on the back, with auth, billing, and ops tooling.
- [Mobile apps](https://zahidlatif.dev/#services): React Native for both stores, or native iOS in Swift when it pays off. I ship and maintain 8 apps today, including store releases, review replies, and AdMob.
- [Custom business systems](https://zahidlatif.dev/#services): CRM, HRM, attendance, hotel management, and client portals where I own UI, backend, DevOps, hosting, and third-party hooks.
- [Payments & integrations](https://zahidlatif.dev/#services): Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Plaid, courier APIs, and webhook pipelines that stay consistent when providers return garbage.
- [AI-powered features](https://zahidlatif.dev/#services): Voice AI with live telephony, OCR document intake, AI transaction tagging, and chat over your product data. Built for production, not demos.
- [DevOps & infrastructure](https://zahidlatif.dev/#services): Docker deploys, GitHub Actions CI/CD, Kubernetes when load warrants it, and plain VPS setups with Nginx when a $20 box beats a $2,000 cloud bill.

## Optional

- [Robots](https://zahidlatif.dev/robots.txt): Crawl rules. /cv is disallowed.
- [Green IT Services studio portfolio](https://itgreenservices.com): Studio site whose portfolio reflects client/agency work by the same engineer (not a separate employer).
- [Brown Tech Int.](https://browntech.co): Internship employer (Jun–Sep 2023).
- [X Assure](https://xassure.ai): Product org for the eDesk engagement and VA ops platform.