Dubai & Sharjah, UAE · Available for projects

Full-stack engineer.
Building things that work.

I'm Mervyn Stunner — a software engineer and digital growth strategist with 9 years of experience building web applications, mobile apps, e-commerce systems, and IoT platforms for businesses across the UAE and globally.

Available for new projects Start a project GitHub
9 years experience
5+ years in UAE
60+ projects delivered
3 emirates served

Services

01 — WEB

Web Development

Custom websites and web applications built for performance, scalability, and conversion. From landing pages to full-scale SaaS platforms serving clients across Dubai and the UAE.

React Next.js Node.js Express
02 — MOBILE

Mobile App Development

Cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android. Built with React Native for a native experience with a single codebase — reducing cost without cutting corners.

React Native iOS Android
03 — E-COMMERCE

E-commerce Solutions

End-to-end e-commerce development — product catalogues, payment gateways, inventory management, and checkout flows optimised for UAE and MENA markets.

Shopify WooCommerce Custom builds
04 — CLOUD

Cloud & API Integration

AWS infrastructure, REST API design, third-party integrations, and cloud migrations. Scalable architecture that grows with your business without breaking the bank.

AWS REST APIs MongoDB PostgreSQL
05 — IOT

IoT Systems & Dashboards

Connected hardware and real-time dashboards that bring operational data to life. Smart monitoring, alert systems, and data pipelines for industrial and retail use cases.

IoT Real-time Dashboards
05 — ARCH

System Design & Architecture

Building resilient, scalable blueprints for complex digital ecosystems. We design high-availability infrastructures, microservices patterns, and robust API layers that grow with your business.

Scalability Cloud Native Distributed Systems
06 — GROWTH

Digital Growth Strategy

Technical SEO, performance audits, conversion optimisation, and analytics setup. I don't just build — I help you understand why it's working and how to push further.

SEO Analytics CRO

Tech stack

Frontend
React Next.js TypeScript JavaScript React Native HTML5 / CSS3 Tailwind CSS
Backend
Node.js Express REST APIs GraphQL Python Socket.io
Database
MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL Redis Firebase
Cloud & DevOps
AWS EC2 / S3 Docker Nginx Git / GitHub CI/CD
E-commerce
Shopify WooCommerce Stripe PayPal Custom

Experience

9 years total · 5 in UAE
2020 — Present
Dubai, UAE

Developer & IT Manager

Floral-Story.TR · Dubai

Led end-to-end development of the company's digital infrastructure — from e-commerce storefronts and CRM integrations to internal IT systems and network management. Built and maintained full-stack platforms supporting daily operations across UAE retail locations.

MERN Stack E-commerce IT Management AWS
2018 — 2020
Sharjah, UAE

Full-Stack Developer

Emerald Group · Sharjah

Built and delivered custom web applications and digital solutions across multiple business units within Emerald Group. Responsible for API development, database architecture, and front-end implementation on client-facing products.

React Node.js MongoDB REST APIs
2015 — 2018
Remote · Africa/EU

Freelance Software Engineer

Independent · Remote

Delivered web and mobile projects for clients across East Africa and Europe. Specialised in early-stage startups needing rapid product development — from MVPs to production-ready applications with real users.

Web Development Mobile Apps MVP Builds

Projects

E-commerce · UAE

Floral-Story Web Store

Full-stack e-commerce platform for a Dubai-based floral brand. Custom product builder, delivery scheduling, and payment integrations tailored for the UAE market.

React Node.js Stripe MongoDB

Data Dashboard · Industrial

IoT Operations Dashboard

Real-time monitoring dashboard for industrial IoT sensors. Live data streams, alert thresholds, and historical trend analysis — accessible from any device.

React Socket.io Node.js AWS

Mobile App · Consumer

Service Booking App

Cross-platform mobile booking application with real-time availability, push notifications, and in-app payments — built for a UAE service business.

React Native Node.js Firebase

Web App · SaaS

Business Management Platform

Multi-tenant SaaS platform with role-based access, invoicing, CRM, and reporting modules — serving small and medium businesses in the Gulf region.

Next.js PostgreSQL REST API

Portfolio Site · Personal

mervynstunner.com

This portfolio — rebuilt from a JavaScript-only chatbot shell into a fully indexed, SEO-optimised static site with an AI chat widget overlay. Current project.

HTML5 Vanilla JS Claude API

YOUR PROJECT

Next collaboration

Got something in mind? Let's build it.

Get in touch

Engineer, builder,
problem-solver.

I'm Mervyn Stunner — a full-stack software engineer and digital growth strategist based in Sharjah, UAE. I've spent 9 years turning product ideas into functioning software, with 5 of those years working directly with businesses across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.

My background spans both hands-on engineering and IT management — which means I understand how technology needs to serve a business, not just how to write the code. I've worked with e-commerce brands, industrial operators, service businesses, and early-stage startups.

I work across the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), with production experience on AWS, React Native for mobile, and integrations with everything from payment gateways to IoT hardware.

Currently available for freelance engagements — project-based, retainer, or embedded on a team. I work with clients locally in the UAE and remotely worldwide.

Let's build something.

Got a project in mind? A product to launch, a system to fix, or a site that needs to actually show up on Google? I usually reply within a few hours.

Phone / WhatsApp +971 54 557 4228
Based in Sharjah, UAE
Response time Within a few hours