Arslan Zaheer

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Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI systems, scalable Python platforms, distributed architectures, and cloud-native applications.

About

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.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 10 roles

Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead · MAGNUS INFOTECH LIMITEDOct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

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 · Software Stories LtdAug 2025 – Oct 2025 · 3 mos

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) · TuringOct 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos

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 · BodytrakJan 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos
Senior IT Consultant (AI Solutions and Full Stack) · Algebra IntelligenceSep 2021 – Dec 2021 · 4 mos
Senior AI Software Engineer · OpteryJan 2021 – Apr 2021 · 4 mos
Lead Full Stack Developer and AI Solutions Architect · Point Laz Mining LiDAR ExpertNov 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos
Senior Full Stack AI Python Developer (Team Lead) · codeFulcrumJul 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

Education

MSc Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology · University of Portsmouth2022 – 2023
BSc Computer Software Engineering · University of the Punjab2015 – 2019

Certifications and awards

AWS Certified Solutions Architect2020 – 2026
ISO 270012020 – 2026
SOC 22020 – 2026

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