MK-URL Shortener
A high-throughput URL shortening service with analytics, custom aliasing, and rate-limited public API endpoints.
Node.jsRedisAPI
Pakistan/available for work
Building high-performance systems, from Rust to production.
I'm Mustafa, a full-stack software developer & software architect with 3 years of freelance and independent experience building fast, reliable software — desktop apps, AI-driven products, and the infrastructure behind them.
RustTauriReactNext.jsTypeScriptPythonNode.jsPostgreSQLFull-Stack AI
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Capabilities
Built for production, not portfolios
A quick look at how Mustafa approaches engineering — the tools, the process, and the projects that came out of it.
Systems built for performance
Rust and Tauri power the core of everything I ship — native speed with a modern, web-grade UI layer on top.
A stack tuned for full-stack AI
From model orchestration to database design, every layer of the stack is chosen for reliability at scale.
Rust
Tauri
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Python
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Full-Stack AI
Follow the build in public
Devlogs, architecture breakdowns, and real project walkthroughs — no fluff, just the build process.
Working with clients across the globe
Three years of freelance and independent delivery for clients spanning multiple continents and time zones.
Flagship build
Myko — an AI-native terminal workspace
Open source, ~7-8 MB on disk, no telemetry, no account.
Myko is a lightweight, open-source developer environment built on Tauri 2 and Rust, with React 19 on top. A native PTY backend and WebGL renderer power a real terminal — not an emulation shim — alongside a code editor, file explorer, and Git source control with a full commit graph, all in one window.
The agentic AI side-panel runs against your own API keys or fully local models, reads and edits files with your approval, and keeps every change reviewable before it lands. The whole workspace is roughly 7-8 MB on disk, with no telemetry and no account required.
Tauri 2RustReact 19WebGLNative PTY
Built-in code editor with inline diff review, on a Tauri 2 + Rust core.
Source control with a full commit graph, no separate Git client needed.
Native PTY backend — a real terminal, not an emulation shim.
A review panel for proposed changes — approve or deny each one before it lands.
More builds
Other projects
Before / After
From plain terminal to an AI-native workspace
Drag the divider to compare Myko's native terminal shell against the same workspace with its agentic AI panel reviewing a live code change.
About
Software, built with intent
I'm Mustafa, based in Pakistan. Over 3 years of freelance and independent development I've gravitated toward the parts of software that are hard to fake: fast startup times, predictable memory, and interfaces that stay responsive under real load.
That shows up in Rust and Tauri desktop apps, in AI systems designed to be reviewable rather than magical, and in APIs built to hold up outside a demo. When I'm not writing code, I research global mobility and scholarship pathways — a different kind of systems problem, worked the same way: source it carefully, structure it clearly, and make it usable.
Beyond the codebase
Knowledge Hub: Global Mobility & Academic Funding
Outside of engineering, I research and guide people through international pathways — citizenship, residency, and funded education routes. Two tracks, built from direct research and real applications.
International Pathways
01
Citizenship Routes
Understanding investment, ancestry, and naturalization routes to citizenship across major destination countries.
02
Permanent Residency (PR)
Points-based systems, employer sponsorship, and skilled-worker PR pathways compared across Canada, Australia, and Europe.
03
Temporary Permits & Visas
Work permits, study permits, and digital-nomad visas — eligibility, processing timelines, and common pitfalls.
Scholarships & Academic Funding
01
Fully-Funded Scholarships
How to identify, target, and apply to fully-funded graduate scholarships with a competitive application strategy.
02
Statement of Purpose Strategy
Structuring a compelling SOP and research proposal that stands out to admissions and funding committees.
03
University Shortlisting
Building a realistic reach / match / safety university list based on funding availability and program fit.
Get in touch
Let's build something reliable
Open to freelance projects, contract work, and technical collaborations. Reach out directly or use the form.