Umair Azhar

CTO

Switzerland13 yrs 1 mo experience

AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Architected a Rails platform that cut feature delivery time by 40%
Built usage-based billing with Stripe processing $100K+ MRR
Integrated OpenAI and LangChain in production, lifting engagement 3x

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Healthcare and Fintech with strong AI integration capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ruby On RailsAi IntegrationsApi DevelopmentProject ManagementWeb Development

Other Skills

Node jsPython (Programming Language)TypeScriptPostgreSQLGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Amazon Web Services (AWS)Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Microsoft AzureKubernetesCloudflareRSpecCapybaraCypressAI botsLangChain

About

I am a software engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails with 9+ years of shipping secure, high-performance systems in health tech and fintech. I build scalable APIs, integrate AI where it actually helps, and keep platforms fast, reliable, and cost-aware across cloud environments. Recent updates: • Built an MCP server for an AI agent using OpenAI to enable safe tool calls and structured context • Implemented health AI features in Ruby on Rails, including data flows and evaluation workflows Recent highlights: • Architected a Rails platform that cut feature delivery time by 40% • Built usage-based billing with Stripe processing $100K+ MRR • Integrated OpenAI and LangChain in production, lifting engagement 3x • Ran multi-region deployments on AWS, GCP, and Azure with 99.98% uptime • Implemented tiered plans, usage metering, and AI evaluation workflows for a modern learning platform. Specialties: Ruby on Rails, NodeJs, Python, API design, NextJs, Postgres, Redis, Sidekiq, Stripe, performance tuning, scalability, AWS, GCP, CI/CD, DataDog, Web3

Experience

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Chief Technology Officer

May 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Singapore · Remote

Acted as CTO, contributing to technical strategy and day-to-day execution while leading a team of approximately 5 developers.
Worked closely with the diverse teams to deploy and operate Kubernetes workloads on Azure with Argo Workflows for our users.
Focused on engineering quality and sustainability through regular code reviews, CI/CD improvements, and shared best practices.

Python (Programming Language)Project ManagementCode ReviewCapybaraContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Google Cloud Platform (GCP)+4

Health hero, inc.

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer (Chief Technology Officer)

Promoted

Nov 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · Remote

Acted as CTO, contributing to technical strategy and day-to-day execution while leading a team of approximately 5 developers.
Guided designers and developers in the delivery of an AI-powered wellness and telehealth platform using Ruby on Rails, Node, and Python.
Worked closely with the diverse teams to deploy and operate Kubernetes workloads on Azure with Argo Workflows for our users.
Built and maintained an MCP server for AI agents using OpenAI APIs, and collaborated with Google Vertex AI on a vision-based diabetes detection initiative to improve health insight accuracy.
Focused on engineering quality and sustainability through regular code reviews, CI/CD improvements, and shared best practices.

Ruby on RailsNode jsPython (Programming Language)TypeScriptPostgreSQLGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)+15

Senior Software Engineer

Oct 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

Shipped core platform features in Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL
Owned Stripe subscriptions and metered usage billing, including upgrades and trials
Delivered telehealth APIs for secure video and scheduling
Built conversational workflows with Azure Bot Framework and a symptom-checker bot
Drove production stability and sprint delivery by fixing high-impact issues

Ruby on RailsNode jsPostgreSQLCapybaraRSpecCypress+6

Italyabroad.com

Senior Web Developer

Apr 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos · Remote

Handled deployment issues and ensured smooth delivery to production
Designed and implemented new features, including a custom wine subscription system
Improved website performance and reduced load times across key pages
Resolved day-to-day bugs and technical issues to maintain site stability
Communicated with the client daily to align on requirements and timelines
Developed an admin panel for inventory and order management

Ruby on RailsCapybaraRSpecJavaScriptPostgreSQLStripe (Software)+2

Heerio

Back End Developer

Oct 2018 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos · Remote

Developed and maintained Ruby on Rails REST APIs for core product features
Managed application deployments and infrastructure on AWS
Built and integrated an AI/ML recommendation engine using Python, Celery, Redis, and RabbitMQ
Integrated third-party services, including Zoom for video calls and Google Calendar for scheduling
Improved API response times and backend performance
Collaborated with the team to design scalable and reliable backend systems

Ruby on RailsDjangoREST APIsCeleryRSpecCapybara+3

Phaedra solutions

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2018 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Lahore,Pakistan

Designed and maintained core APIs for a fintech application using Ruby on Rails, improving system reliability and scalability
Led development of REST APIs for a food delivery platform and managed a team of 2 engineers, ensuring on-time delivery of key features
Engineered logistics and package drop-off modules for a delivery app using JavaScript and Ruby on Rails, enhancing operational efficiency
Migrated a legacy PHP codebase to the latest stable version, improving maintainability and reducing technical debt
Developed and integrated a secure payment gateway for a London-based client, including Mastercard tunnel integration for seamless transaction routing
Built robust data scraping pipelines with Scrapy, orchestrated with Airflow, Docker, and Argo Workflows to automate mugshot tracking
Developed a COVID-19 analytics platform using FastAPI and Next.js to support real-time reporting and data visualization
Managed a team of 4 developers, leading client communication, milestone delivery, and sprint planning
Integrated Microsoft SharePoint API in ruby on rails for an iOS feedback app, extending functionality and improving enterprise integration

Ruby on RailsPHPFastAPINode jsScrapy FrameworkPostgreSQL+7

Engin technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2014 – Jul 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Developed backend features using Ruby on Rails and Node.js for enterprise-grade applications
Built and maintained RESTful APIs for web and mobile platforms, with a focus on scalability and performance
Designed NoSQL schemas with DynamoDB and integrated AWS services, including S3, EC2, and Lambda for serverless workloads
Used Docker to containerize services, improving dev/prod parity and deployment efficiency
Adopted agile workflows using Jira for sprint planning, task tracking, and team coordination
Learned Swift and contributed to native iOS app development, building UI components and integrating backend APIs
Implemented Lambda functions for async tasks and real-time data processing
Wrote and maintained unit and integration tests across web and mobile codebases
Handled direct communication with enterprise clients for feature planning, demos, and feedback
Mentored junior developers and improved engineering onboarding with internal docs and best practices

Ruby on RailsJavaScriptNode.jsCapybaraRSpecLoop Back+7

Softbeats (pvt.) ltd

Software Engineer

Mar 2013 – Jun 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Joined as an intern and transitioned into a full-time engineering role
Learned Ruby on Rails from scratch and built small internal tools to support business operations
Contributed to backend development tasks under senior developer supervision
Gained hands-on experience with MVC architecture, REST APIs, and version control using Git
Assisted in debugging, QA testing, and writing basic unit tests

Ruby on RailsiOS Development