work Experience

Freelance Senior Full-Stack Engineer

2021 - Present
Self-Employed
Karachi, Pakistan (Remote)
  • Design, build, and maintain full-stack SaaS products and internal tools for clients in education, healthcare, media, and sports.
  • Deliver AI-powered features for text, image, speech, and video processing using OpenAI, Google Cloud, AWS AI services, and custom pipelines.
  • Own end-to-end development: architecture, data modeling, backend APIs, frontend UX, DevOps, and observability.
  • Implement real-time collaboration, notification systems, subscription billing, and integrations with third-party APIs.

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Nov 2019 - Nov 2020
Cooperative Computing
Karachi, Pakistan
  • Developed and maintained scalable, secure Rails applications with modern frontends, focusing on performance and reliability.
  • Integrated third-party APIs (payments, auth, communication) to streamline workflows and enhance product capabilities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and mentored junior developers on best practices in Rails, JavaScript, and testing.

Full-Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer

Jan 2016 - Oct 2019
Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service
Lahore, Pakistan
  • Led development of the online booking and cab systems, helping modernize Daewoo’s digital customer experience.
  • Implemented robust backend services, seat reservation logic, and payment flows using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
  • Collaborated with operations and business teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Ruby on Rails Developer

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
IntensityLabs
Lahore, Pakistan
  • Built and optimized web applications for international clients with a focus on clean architecture and maintainable code.
  • Worked across the stack on features, bug fixes, performance improvements, and front-end integrations.

SEO Team Lead

Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
EGlobalSolution
Lahore, Pakistan
  • Led SEO strategy and execution, collaborating with development teams to implement SEO-friendly architecture and content structures.
  • Gained strong understanding of analytics, funnels, and user acquisition that now informs product and engineering decisions.

rocket Projects

Person.care

2025 - Present
  • Online counseling and health coaching platform providing intervention programs, virtual sessions, and ongoing support.
  • Implements secure video sessions, messaging, scheduling, and AI-assisted tooling for therapists and clients.
  • Backend: Ruby on Rails 8, Ruby 3.4.5, PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq
  • Frontend: JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, Bootstrap 5, Sass, Hotwire (Turbo/Stimulus)
  • APIs: Stripe, Twilio, AWS Chime SDK, AWS Transcribe, OpenAI API, Firebase (FCM)
  • DevOps: Docker, AWS ECS/ECR, CI/CD with GitHub Actions
  • Tools: Sentry, Active Storage, ImageMagick, FFmpeg, Grover (PDF), Devise, OAuth 2.0

Intellecta.app

2024 - Present
  • AI-driven educational platform that streamlines teaching and learning workflows for teachers and institutions.
  • Feature set includes 5E model lesson plan generator, worksheet creator, MCQ assessment builder, math solver, and IELTS preparation modules.
  • Designed and built as a full-stack Rails application with AI integrations, real-time collaboration, multimedia processing, and cloud-native deployment.
  • Backend: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq, Action Cable
  • Frontend: JavaScript, Stimulus.js, Hotwire Turbo, Tailwind CSS
  • APIs: OpenAI, Google Cloud (Slides, Drive, Vision, Speech), Hugging Face, Pexels
  • DevOps: Docker, Kamal, Traefik, Nginx, DigitalOcean
  • Tools: FFmpeg, AWS S3, OAuth 2.0, WebSockets

DB Designer

2019 - Present
  • Full-stack database schema design and modeling platform with real-time collaboration, multi-database support, and global internationalization.
  • Used by teams to visually design ERDs, manage teams, handle subscription billing, and export/import schemas across multiple engines.
  • Backend: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq, ActionCable
  • Frontend: JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, SCSS, Vue.js 3, TypeScript, Pinia, Vue Router
  • APIs: OpenAI, Google Cloud Vision, Stripe
  • DevOps: Capistrano, Nginx, DigitalOcean
  • Tools: AWS S3, JWT, WebSockets, PDF & image processing, Playwright, Cypress

Tendable

2025 - 2025
  • Quality and compliance tools for health and care professionals used to monitor and improve care standards.
  • Reduced admin overhead by enabling real-time assurance over care quality and streamlining audit workflows.
  • Collaborated on backend and frontend enhancements, integrations, and performance improvements within an established Rails codebase.

MySportsbook

2023 - 2024
  • Africa's first sports networking platform connecting fans with athletes, coaches, and federations.
  • Enabled video uploads for skill showcasing, scouting opportunities, and talent discovery.
  • Implemented real-time engagement and communication channels between sports professionals and fans.

Joburg Post

2023 - 2024
  • Africa's digital newsroom connecting the pan-African voice through news, opinions, and multimedia content.
  • Built a content platform for the African diaspora with scalable publishing workflows and multimedia support.

ChatToAPotato

2021 - 2023
  • Mental health web app connecting users with counselors through an anonymous, friendly “potato” avatar chat experience.
  • Implemented secure messaging, counselor dashboards, and tools to support people facing stress, anxiety, and depression.

DaewooCab

2016 - 2019
  • Pakistan's #1 cab service platform with web and mobile interfaces for booking and fleet management.
  • Stack: Ruby on Rails, Devise, PostgreSQL, Puma/Nginx.
  • Integrated Google Maps API for real-time tracking, routing, and location-aware booking.

school Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Virtual University of Pakistan