Nov 2024 – May 2025 · 6 mos · Islāmābād, Pakistan · On-site

• As a Technical Project Manager at Proto IT Consultants, I led end-to-end delivery of AI-driven software projects while managing cross-functional engineering teams. I oversaw LLM fine-tuning, recommendation system development, model integration, and data-scraping pipelines, ensuring alignment with business goals and high-quality execution. I worked closely with stakeholders, translated complex requirements into technical plans, optimized workflows using Agile/Scrum, and ensured timely, scalable, and secure deployment of AI solutions. My role combined hands-on technical oversight with leadership, enabling the team to deliver impactful, production-ready AI systems.
• Key achievements:
• Led AI development including LLM fine-tuning, GPT/LLM integration, RAG pipelines, and intelligent automation.
• Managed and mentored developers, AI engineers, and data teams to deliver high-quality features on schedule.
• Implemented Agile practices (Scrum, sprints, standups) to improve productivity and transparency.
• Built scalable data pipelines, scraping workflows, and model deployment strategies for production environments.
• Identified and mitigated risks across technical, operational, and data layers.
• Collaborated with clients and vendors to ensure solutions met functional, security, and performance requirements.

Nov 2023 – Oct 2024 · 11 mos · Islāmābād, Pakistan · On-site

• At Phoenix Travel Management, I led the end-to-end development of TripWizard.pk, taking the platform from concept to launch within one year. I managed cross-functional teams across Development, QA, SEO, Design, and Marketing, ensuring everyone stayed aligned and moving toward the same goals.
• Using Jira for project tracking and Slack for daily coordination, I kept the team focused, removed blockers quickly, and maintained clear communication throughout the project. I oversaw planning, requirements, sprint execution, testing, and deployment while balancing deadlines with quality.
• My role also involved identifying risks early, making data-driven decisions, and coordinating with stakeholders to keep priorities on track. Delivering TripWizard.pk strengthened my ability to manage complex technical projects and guide teams toward successful, user-focused product outcomes.

May 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Remote · Remote

• As an AI Engineer at PakiGurus, I worked on developing and deploying AI-driven solutions with a focus on chatbot engineering, machine learning pipelines, and model optimization. I contributed to designing conversational AI systems, building intent classification and response-generation modules, and integrating chatbots into production environments. I gained solid experience working with TensorFlow for model training, Numpy for data preprocessing, and Python-based ML workflows for performance tuning and feature engineering. I collaborated with senior engineers to refine neural network architectures, improve model accuracy, and implement scalable ML components. I also helped build AI-powered web experiences using Webflow, ensuring smooth integration between backend logic and frontend interactions. This role strengthened my intermediate-level expertise in applied machine learning, NLP fundamentals, and AI system deployment while improving my ability to deliver efficient, user-centric AI solutions.

Feb 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Toronto Canada · Remote

• During my time as a Backend Python Developer (Feb 2021 – Mar 2022), I gained strong hands-on experience building and maintaining backend systems using Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, and Git. I developed RESTful APIs, optimized database queries, integrated third-party services, and implemented secure authentication and authorization flows. I worked on improving backend performance, refactoring code for scalability, and ensuring clean, maintainable architecture. I also collaborated closely with product and frontend teams to deliver reliable features on time. This role accelerated my growth to an intermediate level, where I became confident in designing API endpoints, debugging complex issues, writing efficient business logic, and following best practices in software architecture, documentation, and testing. The experience strengthened my backend fundamentals and prepared me to contribute effectively to modern, production-grade Python/Django applications.