- An outreach planner composed in a single html file. Data can be exported to, and imported from, a JSON that can be passed to the LLM for enrichment. https://kashifaziz.me/outreach-planner/
- An analysis pipeline that takes data from D1 (storing user searches), Posthog and Clicky (analytics) to periodically generate user journey reports.
- halalcodecheck.com - a database of emulsifier codes and food ingredients. Building this with the goal to help consumer verify and find alterantives of food ingredients across US, EU / UK and Asia.
Working on halalcodecheck.com - a platform to verify food ingredients. Something that started as a tool to scan or upload product labels to verify ingredients has now transformed into a repository of brands, food types, and guides covering major accreditation bodies in the US, UK, Canada etc.
In April, the site receievd 3,500 clicks from Google - 7× growth month-on-month. Cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.
Working as a solo founder, some of the stuff I shipped last month:
⤷ Launched a seasonal gifting vertical - new revenue surface, new content format, reusable template for future occasion launches
⤷ Audited verdicts for all brands and food items, incorporating data from various authentic sources and official accreditation bodies
⤷ Expanded programmatic SEO across ingredient and brand categories
⤷ Turned zero-result dead-ends into a list growth lever
I have used tmux, tmuxup, fzf and direnv to automate my workflow. It's pointed to the work folder, contains a project picker, invokes shell with defaults (npm run dev, python manage.py runserver etc), and fires up cursor - saving a lot of keystrokes for project initialization.
Independent software developer who helps founders and teams ship production-grade software fast — and clean up the AI-generated code that's quietly accumulating technical debt.
If you're a startup trying to move from prototype to scale, or a legacy business that needs modern tooling bolted onto existing systems, that's my wheelhouse.
- HalalCodeCheck — took a working scanner and rebuilt it as a guided decision-support product with onboarding, trust messaging, and section analytics — https://kashifaziz.me/portfolio/halalcodecheck/
Binge watched it. I think the first 2 seasons were great.
Lee Pace did an awesome performance recently in Asimov's Foundation. Mackenzie Davis, another lead in the show, demonstrated good potential but she seems not to get much afterward (Terminator, Station 11 etc)
Built https://halalcodecheck.com - a web app to scan product labels and identify the status of E-Codes. It is an offline first app and offers image scanning, upload, e-code database search through voice and typing.
It is currently in beta. Will be adding barcode scanning and other features pretty soon.
Another tool I built recently is a dashboard to provide a single view for web and social stats. Currently integrate Clicky stats (via their API). Next in line is Google Search Console and social integration.
Product focused Software Consultant looking for remote contract or freelance positions. These days, I am doing AI-enabled software development, vibe code cleanup, MVP development and business application development. Have worked with mid-to-large sized businesses in the Europe, US and Middle East.
I started doing remote back in 2002, working with companies in the UK and US, something that was largely unheard of in my country. While our mode of communication was web messengers (AOL, Yahoo, MSN etc and the aggregators), I used IRC a lot to get tech help, and participate in online dicussions.
I recently did some reading on the blight in Baltimore. Lots of vacant neighborhoods with severe impact on the economy. Seems the private sector is eager to support but staying back due to various factors like crime-rate, lack of neighborhood development, exorbitant utility charges etc.
Seeking Work | Remote | Python and AI | Turning Ideas into AI-Powered Products
I help startups move fast by transforming existing apps into AI-enabled products and running quick experiments to test new ideas. My focus is practical AI, building things that ship, scale, and create value without unnecessary overhead.
What I bring:
- Add AI features to your product (chatbots, recommendations, predictive insights, vision/NLP tools).
- Rapid prototyping → MVPs in days, not months.
- Clean data pipelines + APIs that support AI at scale.
Recent work:
- Embedded an LLM-based support agent in a SaaS app (cut response time by 60%).
- Built a lightweight recommendation engine for a marketplace MVP.
- Designed real-time OCR + entity extraction for a fintech startup.
This post resonates deeply with how I build products, especially in the era of LLMs and AI-assisted coding.
I usually start top-down, sketching the API surface or UI scaffold before diving into real logic. Iteration drives the process: get something running, feel out the edges, and refine.
I favor MVPs that work end-to-end, to validate flow and reduce risk early. That rhythm helps me ship production-ready software quickly, especially when navigating uncertainty.
One recent WIP: https://zero-to-creator.netlify.app/. I built it for my kid, but I’m evolving it into a full-blown product by tweaking the edges as I go.
Freelance Product & Technology Consultant with 20+ years of experience helping startups and mid-sized companies build and scale SaaS/web products. I specialize in MVP development, product-led growth, and modernizing legacy systems.
Notable work includes:
Designing MVPs that helped startups secure funding
Revamping infrastructure for real estate, sports, and publishing firms to cut costs and boost performance
Building AI/data-backed tools for decision-making and SEO-driven growth
I bring a business-oriented, collaborative mindset. Whether launching something new or fixing what’s broken, I aim to ship fast and drive real impact.
Looking for freelance or fractional roles — short or long-term.
Technologies: Python (Django, Flask, Pandas etc), JS, various databases, cloud
Email: contact at kashaziz dot com
Senior Software Engineer available for short and long-term remote projects. I help startups and mid-sized businesses build scalable, revenue-generating products that solve real problems.
## Why Choose Me
- Proven Impact:20+ years of experience delivering products that drive growth across industries like sports, real estate, publishing, and chemical technologies.
- Startup-Friendly: Partnered with early-stage companies to design MVPs that secured funding and launched in record time.
Enterprise-Grade Expertise: Enhanced legacy systems for mid-sized businesses, improving performance and reducing operational costs.
## Why Work With Me
- MVP Specialist: Turn ideas into working products quickly, ensuring your business can test the market and grow.
- Scalability & Stability: Designs are future-proof, ready to handle your next stage of growth.
- Collaborative Partner: I treat your business goals as my own, focusing on solutions that drive results.