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Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

• Comstar ISA
• January 1, 2013 - June 15, 2014

As a Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer, I contributed to the success of two US-based and one Canada-based startups/projects. My responsibilities encompassed the entire development spectrum, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, backend code, and managing both automated and manual tests and deployments.

Lead Software Engineer

• Activa Financial Technologies
• May 1, 2014 - February 15, 2015

As a fully remote Ruby on Rails Lead Software Engineer at Activa Financial Technologies, I spearheaded the development of a company product in the education sector. Taking charge of the entire project lifecycle, I architected the system and led the execution. I played a pivotal role in the development of a traditional Ruby on Rails responsive web application, later transformed into a hybrid mobile app for iOS, Android, and WindowsPhone using PhoneGap.

Senior Software Engineer

• 10Pearls
• February 1, 2015 - October 15, 2017

I served as a Senior Software Developer, specializing in Ruby on Rails and collaborating with various technologies. Assumed a leadership role in multiple projects, overseeing tasks ranging from crafting and optimizing application code to architecting and maintaining infrastructure using automated scripts. Placed significant emphasis on conducting unit, functional, and automated UI testing.

Principal Software Engineer

• Creative Chaos
• October 1, 2017 - October 15, 2019

As a Principal Software Engineer, I played a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and innovation across diverse projects. Contributed to the success of a leading US-based consumer and business purpose homes mortgage provider. Collaborated with on-shore developers across different time zones, focusing on team augmentation. Led the development and design of new and complex features, maintained existing functionalities, resolved bugs, and implemented test automation.

Software Architect

• Optimyse
• October 1, 2019 - April 15, 2020

Served as a Software Architect for two distinguished European clients, each with distinct profiles. Collaborated directly with the CEO of Consorto to shape the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), a critical milestone for securing funding for this early-stage funded startup. Played a key role in the development of the product, contributing to its strategic vision and functionality.

Founder

• Gamelist
• June 15, 2019 - October 15, 2021

I found this hobby project which grew into a small business which served the local gaming community of Pakistan for some time. Im taking a break from this at the moment. Its currently being run by a partner in low capacity. It was built using Ruby on Rails. It gave me a chance to work on other aspects of a website which we usually dont get, like the whole cloud infrastructure part, sitemaps and SEO.

Development Team Lead

• Makeen
• April 1, 2020 - December 15, 2021

This was a fully remote position. I worked as a development team lead in a very distributed team. I was the first engineer of a new startup Secureframe, they eventually had multiple successful rounds of funding. I also worked on FullScreen, an MCM, a subsidiary of Warner Bros.

Senior Back-end Engineer

• Toptal
• December 1, 2021 - September 15, 2022

This was a fully remote position. I worked as a senior back-end engineer in a sub-team which is responsible for matching domain of the Toptal products.

Senior Software Engineer

• Desertcart
• September 1, 2022 - continue

This is a hybrid position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

BS Computer Science

• Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
• August 2, 2010 - September 12, 2013