Saqib Mehmood

Experience

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  Divisible Pakistan

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  Software Engineer
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  BrainPlow

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2019

  Python Django Developer/Web Scrapper

  - Developed Python Django-based web portals, including front-end and back-end components.- Modeled and designed databases from scratch using ERD and Django scripting.- Implemented AI-based comparative online shopping engine and business app for import/export tasks.- Performed Python web scraping to gather data for various functionalities.- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand business processes.- Integrated third-party APIs for shipping, logistics, and other services.- Conducted testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure system reliability and accuracy.- Enhanced user interface and user experience of web portals.- Assisted in the deployment, maintenance, and support of web applications.- Implemented security measures to protect user data and ensure secure transactions.- Provided training and support to users for effective utilization of the applications. Show less

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  FiveRivers Technologies

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2021

  Software Engineer

  - Developed Python Django-based web portals, including front-end and back-end components.- Modeled and designed databases from scratch using ERD and Django scripting.- Implemented microservices architecture to improve scalability and performance.- Deployed and managed AWS infrastructure for production environments.- Utilized Python libraries such as Scrapy, Requests, and Selenium for web scraping tasks.- Leveraged AWS Image and Video Rekognition services to detect and filter inappropriate content in images and videos during the upload process on social media platforms.- Collaborated with teams to ensure effective content moderation and user safety.- Implemented necessary workflows and processes to handle flagged content and maintain platform guidelines.- Utilized Vimeo service for video streaming and adaptive bitrate streaming.- Integrated Vimeo APIs to enable seamless video playback and delivery on web portals.- Configured and optimized video encoding settings for adaptive bitrate streaming, ensuring a smooth viewing experience for users across different network conditions.- Collaborated with front-end teams to implement video player components and handle video playback controls.- Conducted performance testing and optimization to achieve efficient video delivery and minimize buffering issues.- Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with copyright and content distribution policies. Show less

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  Tkxel

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2024

  Senior Software Engineer

  - Successfully led requirement gathering phase and drafted engineering diagrams.- Developed Python Django Rest Framework-based web portals for various projects.- Utilized Docker to containerize and deploy applications, ensuring consistent and scalable deployments.- Modeled databases using ERD and scripting in the Django codebase.- Integrated Stripe payment gateway for secure transactions.- Deployed AWS infrastructure for production, including EC2 instances, DynamoDB, S3, AWS Lambda, SES, and RDS.- Implemented extensive unit test cases to ensure the quality and reliability of the applications.- Managed the design team from wireframing to UI designing, ensuring a seamless user experience.- Worked on Django templates using JavaScript to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of the web applications. Show less

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  VentureDive

  Jul 2024 - now

  Lead Software Engineer