Hi, my name is

Shazad Arshad

I build things for the web

A motivated, self-taught developer from Colombo, Sri Lanka with a passion for technology and software development. I recently built Neurativo, an AI-powered learning platform, and I love turning ideas into real, working projects.

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01. About Me

I'm Shazad, an aspiring software developer currently studying and building my skills through self-learning and online courses. My journey started with Python and web development, and I've been hooked ever since.

I enjoy turning ideas into real, working projects and I'm always eager to learn something new. Right now I'm looking for an opportunity to gain professional experience, sharpen my skills, and contribute to a team.

  • Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Languages: English, Sinhala, Tamil
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Shazad Arshad

Aspiring Software Developer

02. Education

G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L)

Private Candidate · Awaiting Results

2024 – 2026

Completed my Advanced Level examinations as a private candidate while continuing to build my programming and web development skills.

G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L)

Lyceum International School

2012 – 2024

Completed my secondary education with a strong interest in ICT and technology, which sparked my passion for programming and web development.

Self-Taught Developer

Online Courses & Certifications

Continuously building my skills in Python and web development through online learning platforms and hands-on projects (see certifications below).

03. Skills

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Python

Writing scripts, solving problems, and building small applications.

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HTML5

Building clean, well-structured web pages.

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CSS3

Styling responsive, modern layouts that look great everywhere.

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JavaScript

Adding interactivity and bringing web pages to life.

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Databases

Basic knowledge of storing and managing data with SQL.

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Git & GitHub

Tracking my code and sharing projects with the world.

Creative Thinking Communication Teamwork Quick Learning Adaptability

04. Projects

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Shoply — Full-Stack E-Commerce App

A functional e-commerce store with product browsing, search, filtering, a shopping cart, and a wishlist. Built with Next.js and React Server Components, backed by AWS DynamoDB through a clean server-side data layer, with unit tests throughout.

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • DynamoDB
  • Tailwind
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Neurativo — AI-Powered Learning Platform

A platform that records lectures in real time and generates structured notes live, with an intelligent Q&A feature based on the lecture content. Built using AI-assisted coding, testing, and feature refinement.

  • AI
  • Web
  • Real-time

Personal Portfolio

This very website — built from scratch with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, featuring a dark/light theme and responsive design.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Number Guessing Game

A fun Python console game where the computer picks a number and gives hints until you guess it right.

  • Python

To-Do List App

A simple task manager that saves your to-dos so they're there when you come back.

  • Python
  • Files

More projects coming soon as I keep learning.

05. Certifications

Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

IBM · Issued Jul 2025

Introduction to Databases

Meta · Issued Jul 2025

Getting Started with Git and GitHub

IBM · Issued Jul 2025

Python - Beginner to Advanced

BrightCHAMPS · Issued Apr 2022

Web Development - Advanced

BrightCHAMPS · Issued Jun 2022

06. Get In Touch

I'm currently looking for opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open!

shazad.arshad189@gmail.com +94 77 651 2486 LinkedIn GitHub