Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI systems, scalable Python platforms, distributed architectures, and cloud-native applications. Experienced in leading technical strategy and execution across complex, multi-team environments with strong ownership of architecture, system design, reliability, and delivery. Known for building secure, scalable, high-performance products that solve ambiguous, high-impact problems, improving engineering standards across startups and enterprise teams.

Arslan Zaheer

Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI systems, scalable Python platforms, distributed architectures, and cloud-native applications. Experienced in leading technical strategy and execution across complex, multi-team environments with strong ownership of architecture, system design, reliability, and delivery. Known for building secure, scalable, high-performance products that solve ambiguous, high-impact problems, improving engineering standards across startups and enterprise teams.

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Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI systems, scalable Python platforms, distributed architectures, and cloud-native applications. Experienced in leading technical strategy and execution across complex, multi-team environments with strong ownership of architecture, system design, reliability, and delivery.

Known for building secure, scalable, high-performance products that solve ambiguous, high-impact problems, improving engineering standards across startups and enterprise teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead at MAGNUS INFOTECH LIMITED
October 1, 2025 - Present
Led backend, web, and infrastructure architecture aligned with product priorities and delivery goals. Defined platform standards to improve scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability. Drove cross-team technical decisions across implementation, releases, and production operations. Partnered with stakeholders to shape scalable, practical, and sustainable technical solutions. Improved performance, observability, and deployment reliability through stronger DevOps practices.
Senior Technical Lead Software Stories Ltd at Software Stories Ltd
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Led architecture across backend services, web applications, data platforms, and cloud environments. Set engineering standards for code quality, technical design, releases, and maintainability. Drove technical planning across concurrent initiatives while balancing delivery, platform health, and scalability. Delivered AI-powered automations with strong focus on security, reliability, and performance.
AI Engineer (Python and LLM Specialist) at Turing
October 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Built LLM systems and evaluation workflows for AI assistants to improve correctness and reasoning quality. Developed scalable Python solutions for core AI functionality with strong maintainability and performance. Implemented prompt strategies and evaluation frameworks to benchmark and improve model outputs. Worked with research and product teams to turn requirements into production-ready implementations.
Senior Backend Developer, AI and Cybersecurity Engineer at Bodytrak
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Led backend architecture for an industrial safety platform supporting real-time monitoring and precise geolocation. Engineered event-driven microservices and ETL pipelines for alerts, incident reporting, and integrations. Built geolocation and geofencing features for complex industrial sites and safety zone enforcement. Implemented encryption, MFA, and RBAC aligned with GDPR and enterprise compliance requirements. Delivered containerized infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Senior IT Consultant (AI Solutions and Full Stack) at Algebra Intelligence
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Delivered full stack and data-focused solutions across backend engineering, AI integration, and DevOps. Built REST APIs with FastAPI and Python, along with ETL workflows and data quality controls. Integrated AI/ML workflows using Python and cloud tooling for production systems. Collaborated with stakeholders on delivery, requirements, documentation, and code standards.
Senior AI Software Engineer at Optery
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Built privacy and security features across backend and frontend systems, improving stability and performance. Developed secure backend APIs and improved data models for reliable processing and lower latency. Built responsive interfaces with React and Next.js for core user workflows. Refactored codebases and improved performance under growing user and data demands.
Lead Full Stack Developer and AI Solutions Architect at Point Laz Mining LiDAR Expert
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Built full stack systems and AI solutions for industrial and IoT environments. Designed end-to-end data pipelines linking IoT devices with cloud dashboards and real-time insights. Implemented AI/ML features for predictive maintenance and hazard detection. Led CI/CD automation and testing to improve reliability and reduce deployment risk. Implemented security controls aligned with SOC2 and ISO27001 expectations.
Senior Full Stack AI Python Developer (Team Lead) at codeFulcrum
July 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Delivered production applications and led technical execution across multiple client projects. Built 25+ mobile, web, and desktop applications using Python and Node.js. Led technical direction for a 15-member team, improving quality and engineering consistency. Improved deployments with Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins, increasing release reliability.
Senior Software Development Engineer at Crowdbotics
April 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Delivered secure, scalable backend systems focused on APIs, databases, and performance. Built RESTful APIs for authentication, payments, real-time sync, and third-party integrations. Designed schemas for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB with stronger reliability and validation. Improved backend performance and applied security best practices across deployed systems.
Sr. Full-Stack Developer (Upwork Top-Rated Plus Freelancer) at Upwork
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019
Delivered full stack software projects across web platforms, backend systems, and automation. Delivered 70+ client projects spanning APIs, web applications, automation, and data pipelines. Built scalable services and integrations with strong documentation and client handover.

Education

MSc Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology at University of Portsmouth
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
BSc Computer Software Engineering at University of the Punjab
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect
January 1, 2020 - July 14, 2026
ISO 27001
January 1, 2020 - July 14, 2026
SOC 2
January 1, 2020 - July 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Education, Other

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