Product Engineer

Hi, I'm Hanif

I'm a product engineer who combines user research, strategic thinking, and technical execution to build products that solve problems.

After 7 years of building software, I've discovered that the best products emerge when technical expertise meets genuine user empathy and strategic product vision.

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About

With 7+ years of frontend development experience, I've evolved into a Product Engineer who combines technical execution with product strategy and user research to create digital products that users genuinely love.

My unique advantage is thinking across the full product lifecycle. I can conduct user research to identify real problems, make strategic decisions about what to build, then execute technically using modern development tools—all without handoff delays or lost context.

My experience ranges from enterprise environments (Capgemini) to fast-moving startups (LeagueApps), giving me deep understanding of how successful products get built and the cross-functional collaboration skills essential in early-stage environments.

I'm passionate about creating products that bring people together and help them live more fulfilling lives. Currently seeking Founding/Product Engineer roles at seed-stage startups where I can contribute to product strategy while building the technical foundation.

What I Bring

Product Strategy & Research

I start by understanding users deeply, not just implementing features quickly. My approach combines user research insights with strategic thinking to identify what problems are worth solving and how to solve them effectively.

  • User research & problem validation
  • Product strategy & roadmap planning
  • User journey mapping & optimization
  • Market analysis & competitive research

Technical Product Development

My technical background enables me to rapidly build and test product ideas with real functionality. I create working prototypes that validate assumptions before committing to full development, saving time and reducing risk.

  • Functional prototypes with real data flow
  • Quick iteration based on user feedback
  • Full-stack application development
  • Technical feasibility assessment

Full-Stack Product Building

I bridge the gap between product vision and technical reality by handling both strategic decisions and implementation. This eliminates miscommunication and ensures product ideas translate into working solutions that users love.

  • End-to-end feature development
  • Modern full-stack development
  • Scalable, performance-optimized user experiences
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

How I Work

  1. 01

    User Research & Problem Definition

    I conduct user interviews, analyze behavioral data, and identify core user problems to solve. This ensures we build features people actually need.

  2. 02

    Market Analysis & Competitive Research

    I study how existing products address similar problems, identifying opportunities for innovation and better user experiences.

  3. 03

    Problem Validation

    I validate that the problems we've identified are worth solving through additional user feedback and market research.