Principal Software Engineer
📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE
📞 +971 56 2767438 | +92 345 2767640
📧 shoaibkhan105@outlook.com
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Highly passionate and skilled software developer with over a decade of diverse experience, continuously evolving both as a thinker and professional. Expertise in PHP, NodeJs, Docker, Java, and related technologies. Committed to problem-solving and fostering the growth of fellow developers. Platform-agnostic mindset, driven by the joy of building software solutions.

🗓️ Jan 2024 – Present 🌐 https://www.locai.com Locai offers a white-label digital commerce solution for grocers.

• Spearheaded development of an AI-powered meeting assistant, leveraging NLP and generative AI to automate real-time transcription (Arabic/English), sentiment analysis, and action item generation, reducing manual note-taking efforts by 40%.
• Led cross-functional teams (designers, developers, QA) to ensure efficient project delivery, while maintaining hands-on coding contributions.

🗓️ Jul 2021 – Present 🌐 https://www.puredome.com/

• Architected and led development of a corporate VPN with integrated cybersecurity.
• Achieved $500k in revenue within first 6 months.
• Mentored team members and led hiring/interview processes.
• Built scalable microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and AdonisJS.

🗓️ Jul 2019 – Jul 2021 🌐 https://www.purevpn.com/

• Migrated platform from monolith to microservices.
• Introduced Scrum Agile methodology.
• Integrated Google Cloud Firestore for real-time notifications.
• Transitioned authentication to FusionAuth for enhanced security.

🗓️ Jul 2016 – Jul 2019

• Designed REST APIs and optimized databases.
• Supported CI/CD and performance improvements.

🗓️ Jun 2015 – Jun 2016 🌐 https://www.goodcore.co.uk

• Conducted system reviews, performance tuning, and documentation.
• Mentored junior developers and supported multiple projects.

🗓️ Sep 2012 – Jun 2015 🌐 https://www.ephlux.com/

• Developed Java modules in AdobeCQ5 for Caesars Palace.
• Built REST services across various PHP frameworks.
• Built Android SDK-based social app for IKEA KSA.

🗓️ Jan 2011 – Aug 2012 🌐 https://www.tradekey.com

• Optimized large-scale email marketing campaigns and query performance.
• Built features using PHP MVC and MySQL.

University of Karachi — (B.S) Computer Science 🗓️ 2007 – 2011 🌐 https://uok.edu.pk

Relevant Coursework: Digital Logic Design, Data Structures, Web Programming, Compiler Construction, Distributed Systems

• Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) – Scrum Alliance 🔗 (2021)
• Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 – Microsoft (2013)

• Corporate VPN with microservices architecture.
• Node.js + AdonisJS with RabbitMQ, AWS, TypeScript.

• Built and managed REST services for PureVPN’s PaaS.
• Involved in architectural and DevOps decisions.

Configuring Micro-services Behind AWS API Gateway and Securing it with oAuth 2.0 📅 Feb 2020 | Read on LinkedIn

• Languages: PHP, Java, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS
• Frameworks: Laravel, Lumen, CodeIgniter, AdonisJs, Drupal, Wordpress
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront, Lambda), Docker, RabbitMQ
• Architecture: Microservices, RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, CI/CD
• Tools: Git, Jira, FusionAuth, Swagger, Composer
• Soft Skills: Team Building, Mentorship, Agile Methodology

• Urdu – Native speaker
• English – Fluent

• Sports: Cricket, Snooker, Swimming