I am a software engineer with a passion for turning ideas into intelligent, scalable systems. I strive to build end-to-end solutions that are secure, maintainable, and delightful to use, from frontend interactions to robust backend pipelines. I collaborate across teams with curiosity and a bias for clean design, user feedback, and reliable deployments. I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical, scalable software and continuously learning new technologies to improve the products I work on.

Muhammad Murad Siddiqui

I am a software engineer with a passion for turning ideas into intelligent, scalable systems. I strive to build end-to-end solutions that are secure, maintainable, and delightful to use, from frontend interactions to robust backend pipelines. I collaborate across teams with curiosity and a bias for clean design, user feedback, and reliable deployments. I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical, scalable software and continuously learning new technologies to improve the products I work on.

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I am a software engineer with a passion for turning ideas into intelligent, scalable systems. I strive to build end-to-end solutions that are secure, maintainable, and delightful to use, from frontend interactions to robust backend pipelines.

I collaborate across teams with curiosity and a bias for clean design, user feedback, and reliable deployments. I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical, scalable software and continuously learning new technologies to improve the products I work on.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer - Part-time at DIPF — Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education
April 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Contributed to the development of an interactive learning platform by building and enhancing dashboards for both participants and experts using Next.js and Material-UI. Improved frontend architecture and user workflows, aligning with the updated design system and accessibility standards. Successfully deployed the application on self-hosted servers using GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Collaborated with backend teams to implement a Django-based video pipeline, ensuring seamless end-to-end processing. Resolved Docker and Celery configuration issues to stabilize asynchronous task processing and improve deployment reliability. Designed a new message composition interface in Figma focusing on usability, accessibility, and improved student feedback workflows. Delivered UI optimizations and bug fixes to ensure smooth rendering, consistent performance, and cross-browser responsiveness. Participated in Agile sprint meetings to plan, track, and coordinate deliverables across teams.
AI Software Engineer - Part-time at Goethe University (Goethe Universität Frankfurt)
September 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Engineered a hybrid AI search system combining knowledge-graph (Neo4j) and vector search (Qdrant) for intelligent profile matching at scale. Developed a natural-language query parser to convert free-text inputs into structured graph queries, enabling flexible search experiences. Designed product–user relationship schema in Neo4j with numeric filters and relationship weights to support fine-grained matching logic. Created a semantic-search pipeline using SentenceTransformer embeddings over a multimillion-entry dataset, delivering real-time relevance and retrieval. Hardened backend architecture and performance through rigorous testing, optimization, and scalable design to support high-volume retrieval. Led the development of an agent orchestration layer for AI workflows, integrating multiple tools to automate complex tasks and maintain guardrails for safe operation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define prompt strategies, evaluation frameworks, and system reliability in pr
Software Engineer - Full-time at Hash Potato
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Led core service development using Python, Django, Node.js, and Docker to enhance system functionality and reliability. Built scalable microservices, reducing downtime by 25% and improving overall service reliability. Implemented RESTful APIs for core services, increasing data processing speed by 40% and improving user experience across platforms. Created consistent and reusable frontend components with modern UI frameworks (React, Material-UI) to improve design cohesion and developer productivity. Configured Docker-based environments ensuring reproducible builds and smooth deployment pipelines. Participated in CI/CD workflows with Jenkins to automate builds, tests, and deployments across multiple environments. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to diagnose performance bottlenecks and rebuild services for scalability and maintainability. Partnered with cross-functional teams to define performance goals and ensure reliability in production.
Software Engineer - Intern at Hash Potato
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Assisted in the development of responsive web applications using React, Next.js, and Material-UI, enabling usability across multiple devices and browsers. Supported backend integration by developing and testing RESTful APIs to enable dynamic front-end to back-end communications. Collaborated with senior developers in Agile sprints, contributing to daily stand-ups, code reviews, and project planning sessions. Gained hands-on experience in modern web architectures, version control with Git, and real-world client project workflows.

Education

M.S. in High Integrity Systems at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
B.S. in Computer Science at Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services