Hi, I’m Saif — I build web products

I build scalable frontend applications and lead engineering teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Currently focused on modern web technologies and frontend architecture.

Currently Working On

A snapshot of open‑source and product work I’m actively contributing to.

StackRox

Red Hat / StackRox

2015 — present

Kubernetes‑native container security platform (the open source core of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security).

My focus: Product and UI work across vulnerability management, compliance, and policy workflows — including risk surfacing, reporting, and CI/CD integrations.

React
TypeScript
PatternFly
Vite
GraphQL
REST APIs
Cypress
React Testing Library

ACS UI

Red Hat Insights

2022 — present

User interface for Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security within Red Hat Insights.

My focus: Created the working prototype and led cross‑team coordination (design, platform, product) to align requirements, unblock dependencies, and deliver the initial integration.

React
PatternFly
React Query
2024 — present

Ecosystem of plugins for Backstage, the open platform for building developer portals.

My focus: Mentored and oversaw a junior engineer's POC, then productionized it — refactoring for robustness, adding tests, and improving UX and reliability.

React
TypeScript
Backstage
PatternFly

Core Values

A few principles that guide how I build, lead, and collaborate.

Clarity

Clarity

Communicate simply, define outcomes, and remove ambiguity so teams move fast in the same direction.

Momentum

Momentum

Bias for action and iteration. Ship small, learn quickly, and keep raising the bar.

Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship

Build with care and sustainability—reliable systems, readable code, and thoughtful UX.

Ownership

Ownership

Own the problem end‑to‑end. See around corners, align stakeholders, and deliver results.

Kindness

Kindness

Assume positive intent. Give actionable feedback and create space for others to do their best work.