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Hi, I'm Muhammad Waqas, a seasoned LLM Engineer with over 10 years in software architecture and 19+ years of programming. I specialize in building production-grade AI platforms, delivering core features quickly and scaling systems in cloud environments. My work blends Python-centric development, event-driven architectures, and pragmatic decision-making to ship impactful products.\n\nI thrive on rapid prototyping of agentic workflows, mentoring teams, and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines with GitLab. I value collaboration, hands-on leadership, and a bias for action to turn ambitious product hypotheses into reliable, scalable solutions.…Hi, I'm Muhammad Waqas, a seasoned LLM Engineer with over 10 years in software architecture and 19+ years of programming. I specialize in building production-grade AI platforms, delivering core features quickly and scaling systems in cloud environments. My work blends Python-centric development, event-driven architectures, and pragmatic decision-making to ship impactful products.\n\nI thrive on rapid prototyping of agentic workflows, mentoring teams, and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines with GitLab. I value collaboration, hands-on leadership, and a bias for action to turn ambitious product hypotheses into reliable, scalable solutions.

Muhammad Waqas

AI Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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Hi, I'm Muhammad Waqas, a seasoned LLM Engineer with over 10 years in software architecture and 19+ years of programming. I specialize in building production-grade AI platforms, delivering core features quickly and scaling systems in cloud environments. My work blends Python-centric development, event-driven architectures, and pragmatic decision-making to ship impactful products.\n\nI thrive on rapid prototyping of agentic workflows, mentoring teams, and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines with GitLab. I value collaboration, hands-on leadership, and a bias for action to turn ambitious product hypotheses into reliable, scalable solutions.…Hi, I'm Muhammad Waqas, a seasoned LLM Engineer with over 10 years in software architecture and 19+ years of programming. I specialize in building production-grade AI platforms, delivering core features quickly and scaling systems in cloud environments. My work blends Python-centric development, event-driven architectures, and pragmatic decision-making to ship impactful products.\n\nI thrive on rapid prototyping of agentic workflows, mentoring teams, and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines with GitLab. I value collaboration, hands-on leadership, and a bias for action to turn ambitious product hypotheses into reliable, scalable solutions.

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Hi, I’m Muhammad Waqas, a seasoned LLM Engineer with over 10 years in software architecture and 19+ years of programming. I specialize in building production-grade AI platforms, delivering core features quickly and scaling systems in cloud environments. My work blends Python-centric development, event-driven architectures, and pragmatic decision-making to ship impactful products.\n\nI thrive on rapid prototyping of agentic workflows, mentoring teams, and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines with GitLab. I value collaboration, hands-on leadership, and a bias for action to turn ambitious product hypotheses into reliable, scalable solutions.

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Work Experience

Lead Solution Architect at Nasheed Station (Pvt) Ltd

January 1, 2023 - Present

Led architecture and development of AI-driven features, leveraging Python and cloud services to deliver scalable solutions. Designed and implemented rapid prototyping of agentic workflows using Python, enabling quick iteration on product hypotheses and core feature development. Established and managed CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, facilitating daily deployments and ensuring rapid product velocity. Mentored and managed engineering teams, fostering a culture of rapid delivery and pragmatic technical decision-making.

Managing Consultant – Architecture at Systems Ltd

July 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Architected and led the development of scalable, event-driven systems, ensuring readiness for significant growth (10x scaling) without major rewrites. Drove the end-to-end development of complex platforms, including Squeezed.com, from initial concept to production deployment, emphasizing rapid delivery and business value. Managed project lifecycles, making critical technical trade-offs to ensure timely and within-budget completion in a fast-paced environment. Provided architectural guidance on Python-based applications and backend systems, focusing on maintainability and performance.

Technical Lead at Alamgir Software International

January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021

Led the technical direction for Python-based web applications and mobile development, ensuring high code quality and adherence to architectural best practices. Configured and managed DevOps processes on GitLab, enabling efficient build, test, and deployment cycles for multiple projects. Conducted technical interviews and code reviews, contributing to team growth and maintaining a high standard of engineering excellence.

Senior Frontend Engineer at HMB Global

July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018

Spearheaded the migration of a Flash-based application to a modern AngularJS platform, enhancing user experience and enabling advanced visualization capabilities. Developed complex client-side interactions using AngularJS and HTML5 Canvas, ensuring a seamless and interactive user experience for a visual design tool. Built robust backend services using PHP and MySQL to support dynamic content and customization features for a high-traffic platform.

Software Developer at Mediavolution VS

March 1, 2007 - November 1, 2015

Developed and maintained interactive video players and client-side applications using Flash ActionScript and later JavaScript frameworks. Contributed to the development of dynamic web applications, focusing on rich user interfaces and media playback.