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2017 — 2018
The beginning
Started in software development during university, combining business education with React and React Native skills. Built my first applications and began freelancing on Fiverr and Upwork.
About — Karachi, Pakistan
Bilal Raza
Engineer, founder and educator. CEO of Islamic Desk (100K+ downloads) and Co-Founder & CEO of 12Monday Technologies, and Lead MERN Trainer at Saylani Welfare — building React, React Native and Node.js products for 6+ years.
Full-stack engineer and product creator behind Seerat ki Dunya, client platforms such as Gufhtugu and Kaacib, and earlier products such as QRInsight.
CEO & Founder — Islamic Desk
- Years engineering
- 6+
- Islamic Desk downloads
- 100K+
- Projects completed
- 100+
- Students trained
- 1500+
My journey
From code to CEO
From coding enthusiast to building platforms that impact thousands of lives worldwide, and leading Islamic Desk as CEO and Founder.
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2018 — 2023
Building startups
Focused on building impactful startups while mentoring the next generation of developers — teaching 1000+ students Web and Mobile App Development at Saylani Mass IT Training (SMIT). Founded Islamic Desk and QRInsight.
03
2023 — Present
CEO & leadership
Leading Islamic Desk as CEO and 12Monday as Co-Founder & CEO, and teaching MERN stack as Lead Trainer at Saylani Welfare — while continuing to ship client work.
“Code may build products, but vision and leadership build platforms that last and companies that change lives.”
Ventures
Startups & leadership roles
Each venture represents a different aspect of my entrepreneurial journey and technical expertise.
Islamic Desk
CEO & Founder
Educational platform providing Islamic content and learning resources to communities worldwide.
12Monday Technologies
Co-Founder & CEO
SaaS company building WhatsApp commerce, AI automation, and outreach products — 12Commerce, 12Bot, and 12Pilot.
Kaacib
Lead Developer — client project
Client project. I built the service platform; the apps are published under the client’s store accounts.
Leadership & experience
From developer to CEO
Leading Islamic Desk as CEO while training MERN developers at Saylani Welfare and building multiple ventures.
2020 — Present
CEO & Founder
Islamic Desk
Karachi, Pakistan · Leadership
Leading Islamic Desk as CEO and Founder, building comprehensive educational platforms that serve Muslim communities worldwide. Managing product development, team leadership, business strategy, and partnerships.
- Founded and scaled to 100K+ downloads
- Led team of 5+ developers and content creators
- Built comprehensive Islamic educational platform
- Established partnerships with Islamic organizations
- Generated sustainable revenue through premium features
- React
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- AWS
- React Native
2025 — Present
Co-Founder & CEO
12Monday
Karachi, Pakistan · Leadership
Leading 12Monday as Co-Founder & CEO, building SaaS products for WhatsApp commerce, automation, and outreach.
- Co-founded 12Monday with the founding team
- Built mobile app backend systems
- Developed comprehensive admin panel
- Led product and business strategy
- React
- Node.js
- Mobile Backend
- Admin Panel
2025 — Present
Lead Developer
Kaacib
Karachi, Pakistan · Leadership
Leading development of a client product. Built the mobile backend, admin panel, and service platform. The apps are published under the client’s accounts.
- Built complete mobile app backend
- Developed comprehensive admin panel
- Led full-stack development team
- Service ecosystem platform architecture
- React
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- Mobile Backend
Jan 2020 — Present
React Developer (Freelance)
Upwork
Karachi, Pakistan · Freelance
Working as a React.js and React Native developer, collaborating with clients worldwide to complete their applications and deliver high-quality mobile and web solutions.
- 6+ years of freelance development
- React.js and React Native expertise
- Multiple client project deliveries
- Cross-platform application development
- React.js
- React Native
- JavaScript
Sep 2019 — Present
React Native Developer (Freelance)
Fiverr
Karachi, Pakistan · Freelance
Providing React Native development services as a freelance developer. Specializing in cross-platform mobile applications and React.js web development.
- 6+ years of freelance development
- Cross-platform mobile applications
- React.js web development
- Client satisfaction and delivery
- React Native
- React.js
- Mobile Apps
Oct 2020 — Present
Lead Trainer (MERN Stack)
Saylani Welfare Int Trust
Karachi, Pakistan · Part-time
Teaching MERN stack development including MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js as Lead MERN Trainer at Saylani Welfare. Training students in modern application and API development for professional careers.
- 1500+ students trained
- MERN stack curriculum development
- Modern application and API development
- Student career guidance and support
- MongoDB
- Express.js
- React
- Node.js
May 2023 — Mar 2024
Mobile Application Developer
DawahSoft
Karachi, Pakistan · Part-time
Designed and developed mobile applications for various platforms, ensuring functionality and usability while staying current with latest trends and technologies.
- 11 months of mobile development
- Cross-platform application design
- User experience optimization
- Modern mobile technologies
- React Native
- UI/UX
- Cross-platform Apps
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