SHAH SHAHBAZ ALI

Senior Software Engineer

Contact Information

Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Phone: +92 323 7644803 (PK) | +971 567 004378 (UAE)
Email: shahbaz.sa305@gmail.com
Website: shahbaz-resume.vercel.app
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shah-shahbaz-4166442a5
GitHub: github.com/ShahShahbaz305

Professional Summary

Senior Software Engineer with hands-on experience in fintech and insurtech. Built POS platforms, payment systems, insurance applications, CRM, and HRMS products. Skilled in full-stack development with React, Next.js, Angular, Node.js, and Express, plus SQL and MongoDB databases, cloud services on AWS and Azure, real-time systems with WebSockets and WebRTC, and AI/LLM integration including RAG. Strong communicator with proven delivery for US and Canada clients.

Technical Skills

Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Responsive Design

Backend & Architecture: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, WebRTC, MediaSoup, MVC, MVVM, Microservices, Redis, BullMQ

Databases & Data: SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Database Migrations, Schema Design, Query Optimization, CRUD Operations, Report Generation

Cloud, DevOps & AI: AWS, Microsoft Azure, AWS Lambda, Linux Server Management, PM2, Nginx, CI/CD, Git, RAG Implementation, LLM Integration, AI Model Integration, Vercel, Jira

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Dolphin Technologies | Karachi, Pakistan | July 2025 – Present

Senior Software Engineer on Dolphin POS, a fintech product handling transactions, card payments, refunds, and customer data for multi-location retail clients.

  • Engineered payment flows including transaction processing, card handling, refund logic, and payment gateway integration
  • Built customer data pipelines powering promotional campaigns, retargeting logic, and audience segmentation algorithms
  • Developed report generation modules for sales, transactions, and operational analytics
  • Architected REST APIs with Node.js and Express using MVC/MVVM patterns for a multi-tenant POS platform
  • Designed SQL schemas, database migrations, indexes, and optimized queries for high-volume fintech workloads
  • Implemented real-time chat, video calling, and media streaming with WebRTC and MediaSoup (SFU)
  • Deployed and managed production services on Linux servers with PM2, Nginx, Redis, and BullMQ job queues
  • Integrated cloud services on AWS and Azure including Lambda functions for serverless workloads

Software Engineer (Next.js)

eSanad Insurance | Abu Dhabi, UAE | January 2025 – May 2025

Software Engineer on an insurtech platform, building server-rendered insurance applications with real-time customer engagement for the UAE market.

  • Developed high-performance insurtech features with Next.js, React, and TypeScript using SSR and ISR
  • Built real-time customer chat system with WebSockets for instant support and lead conversion
  • Integrated Facebook Developer API and WhatsApp Business API for authentication and automated messaging
  • Managed CI/CD pipelines and deployments across AWS and Azure environments
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile workflow with strong English communication

Web Developer (React JS)

NX3 Digital | Karachi, Pakistan | January 2024 – December 2024

React developer delivering responsive web applications with focus on performance, code quality, and Agile delivery.

  • Built and maintained React.js applications with optimized rendering and component architecture
  • Improved front-end performance, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness
  • Collaborated in Agile sprints using Jira, Slack, and ClickUp with direct client feedback loops
  • Contributed to deployment workflows and code review practices across the engineering team

Full Stack Developer (Freelance)

Self-Employed | Remote (US, Canada and UAE Clients) | May 2022 – December 2023

Full-stack freelance developer delivering CRM, HRMS, and custom web platforms for US and Canada clients with excellent English communication throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Built complete CRM and HRMS systems from requirements through deployment using React and Node.js
  • Delivered full-stack projects for US and Canada clients including insurtech and sales-driven platforms
  • Managed client communication, requirements gathering, demos, and post-launch support in English
  • Implemented REST APIs, MongoDB and SQL databases, authentication, and role-based access control
  • Supported sales and project-based initiatives with analytics, reporting, and conversion-focused features

Key Projects Portfolio

Dolphin POS Platform: Enterprise fintech / insurtech platform

eSanad Insurance Platform: https://www.esanad.com/

Enterprise CRM & HRMS: Enterprise fintech / insurtech platform

Hello Altra: https://www.helloaltra.com/

Genius Logix: https://geniuslogix.com/user/home

Powerplay Brands: https://powerplaybrands.com/

IDEX Innovation: https://idexinnovation.com/

Manhattan Medical Arts: https://manhattanmedicalarts.com/

Diva Salon Academy: https://www.divasalonacademy.co.uk/

Education

Associate Degree Program (ADP), Mass Communication | 3.6 GPA

Virtual University of Pakistan | Completed

Completed ADP in Mass Communication with strong foundation in communication, media, and professional writing.

Bachelor of Computer Science (BSCS)

University of Karachi, UBIT | 4 Semesters Completed · On Hold | On Hold

Completed four semesters in computer science covering programming, data structures, and software engineering fundamentals.

Certifications

Claude Certified Architect, Foundations (CCA-F)

PIAIC, AI Solution Architecture (AI-321) | In Progress

Pursuing Anthropic's architecture-level certification for designing production-grade Claude applications at enterprise scale.

Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

Coursera, Meta | Completed 2024

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, version control, and responsive design through hands-on projects.

Certificate: coursera.org/share/7bf7d8dd3b4bdc968018594c71ce0460

Project Management with Jira Certificate

Coursera, Atlassian | Completed 2024

Agile project planning, sprint management, and issue tracking with Jira.

Certificate: coursera.org/share/3de16883ced62a74af775ab6fd6ba1e0

Python Programming Course

Cisco Networking Academy & OpenEDG Python Institute | Completed 2023

Core Python: data types, control structures, functions, and object-oriented programming.

Certificate: drive.google.com/file/d/1uGeA-xfeWwGJMiU6xgJkHc19Qk00FGuJ/view