Taha G.

Experience

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  Hult Prize Pakistan

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  Head Linguistics Dept.
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  Intelligent Machines Lab, Information Technology University

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Intern Junior Researcher

  - Developed a script for extracting EXIF data from images and forming a CSV file of that information. Data assisted in building a thematic map of an area using pictures and data as sources. -Elementary introduction to image-based classification problems using machine learning and deep learning techniques

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  NorthBay Solutions

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  Software Engineer

  - Designed and implemented a scalable, serverless QA automation framework using AWS.- Developed RESTful APIs (Node.js, AWS Lambda) for user authentication and authorization using AWS Cognito.- Created a robust parser to convert CSV configurations into JSON.- Engineered a test-driven Python module to generate and execute Robot Framework tests, integrating with AWS datastores (S3, Redshift, Aurora, RDS).Training- AWS Certified Technical Professional- DynamoDB Service Primer- RDS Service Primer Show less

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  Dubizzle Labs

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2023

  - Development of backend services for a large-scale real estate portal, utilizing Node.js and TypeScript to deliver efficient solutions for real-estate agents and observing management.- Implemented strategic optimizations to significantly enhance data reporting efficiency and reduce costs, resulting in improved stakeholder satisfaction.- Designed and deployed a scalable notification system leveraging Amazon SES and WhatsApp Business API, ensuring timely and reliable communication with users.- Optimized database performance through strategic Sequelize migrations, table structure refinements, and index implementation, resulting in substantial improvements in data retrieval speed.- Developed and integrated robust backend APIs for property-related legal documentation and payment management, providing seamless support for the Angular frontend.- Adhered to a test-driven development (TDD) methodology, leveraging frameworks like Chai, Mocha, and Jest to ensure code quality and reliability.- Created Python scripts to process data from S3 and MySQL, generating comprehensive CSV reports. Show less

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Software Engineer

    Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
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  Cityscape Technology Corporation

  Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

  Senior Software Engineer

  - Built scalable backend infrastructure (NestJS, MongoDB) for a Unity VR application, enabling secure user authentication and text chat functionality.- Implemented infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using Terraform on AWS, ensuring efficient and reliable application deployment.- Successfully integrated federated authentication with leading identity providers (Google, Facebook), enhancing user experience and security.- Contributed to a Canadian listing platform, developing backend systems for data reporting and user management to deliver efficient and scale-able solutions (microservices architecture Show less

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  Oliv

  Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  Senior Software Engineer

  Got the chance to work with a team managing the most used platform for initial job/ internship hunting platform Oliv operating in UAE region.- Took part in shifting the monolithic application to micro services architecture. My contribution was developing a loosely coupled mailing service- Utilizing Generative AI, created a Resume analyzer to extract information from pdf format resumes- Created a recommendation system which assisted employers to smartly hire relevant candidates for their jobs- Technologically I worked with tools like Sendgrid, Loopback.io, NodeJS, Postgresql and ReactJS Show less

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  Burq

  Jan 2025 - now

  Back End Developer