💛 Support My Open-Source Journey

Hi there! I’m Irfan Shaikh, a developer from Pune, India, passionate about building fast, reliable, and developer-friendly web experiences.
I love contributing to open-source communities that push innovation forward — from automation platforms to web frameworks.

⚡ Quick Links

• 📄 Resume: View Resume
• 💻 GitHub: github.com/iitzIrFan
• 🌐 Portfolio: iitzirfan.me
• ✉️ Email: [email protected]

🌍 Open-Source Organizations I’ve Contributed To

🚀 Kestra

Contributed to workflow automation and orchestration systems used globally by developers and data teams.
Focused on improving plugin integrations, validation systems, and developer tooling to enhance DX (Developer Experience).

💡 RecodeHive — Core Team Member

Collaborated directly with the founder to shape product direction and architecture.
Worked across frontend and backend, introduced automation pipelines, and built tools that made contribution onboarding smoother.

⚡ Qwik (Builder.io)

Enhanced the Qwik-X project — a Twitter-like app showcasing QwikCity’s performance capabilities.
Improved frontend accessibility, UX, and project documentation, aligning with Builder.io’s open-source standards.

🛡️ OWASP (GSoC Project Contributor)

Contributed under the OWASP Foundation during Google Summer of Code.
Worked on developer documentation, tooling enhancements, and community onboarding for OWASP ZAP — a leading security testing tool.

🏅 Mentions & Highlights

• 🧩 Qwik on Twitter/X — Recognition from the official Qwik team
• 📰 GitHub Release Radar – October 2024 — Featured in GitHub’s global open-source roundup
• 💬 Hacktoberfest 2024 Highlights — Contributions mentioned alongside major open-source projects
• 🌸 GirlScript Summer of Code (GSSoC) — Recognized for mentorship and active community participation

💬 Let’s Connect

If you enjoy my work or want to collaborate on something impactful — reach out anytime:

• 🐦 X (Twitter): @iitzIrfan
• 💼 LinkedIn: Irfan Shaikh
• 📧 Email: [email protected]

💡 Your support helps me keep contributing, mentoring, and building tools that make open source a little better every day.