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Available for opportunities 📍 London, UK

Muhammad Faizan Asim

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Software Engineer with 2.5+ years building production backend systems. Architected Stripe payment layers, 10-service Kubernetes microservices, and AI platforms serving 5,000+ daily users. BSc (Hons) Computer Science at London South Bank University.

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01 |About Me

Engineering at the Intersection of Systems & Intelligence

I build backend systems that scale, payment flows that never miss a penny, and AI products that actually ship. From government infrastructure to founding-level startups, I own features end-to-end.

The Engineer

I am a Software Engineer with hands-on experience in backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and AI integration. My work spans Stripe payment orchestration, Kubernetes microservices, and real-time geospatial systems serving thousands of users daily.

At ZI Digital, I built AirFlyBridge a GDS-based travel booking platform including the complete Stripe layer (Payment Intents, Checkout, webhooks, multi-currency, subscriptions) and a 10-service microservice backend on Azure Kubernetes Service. At the Government of Punjab, I introduced Apache Kafka to handle live location stream spikes for a 5,000+ DAU tracking system.

I am equally comfortable with object-oriented programming in Java, C#, and C++ as I am with modern TypeScript and Python. I believe in automated testing, observability, and architecture that grows with the business.

2022

Started the Journey

Began BSc (Hons) Computer Science at UET Lahore. Built foundational systems in C++, Java, and OOP.

2023

First Production Systems

Joined WOIX as Junior Developer. Shipped MERN stack e-commerce platform. Became Teaching Assistant for 150+ students.

2024

AI & Community Leadership

AI/ML & CV at KICS. MLSA Lead for Punjab. Senior SWE at Showeler House. Launched Dev Jirga & Tech Nexus.

2025

Government Scale & London

Delivered production systems for Government of Punjab. Moved to London. BSc LSBU. SE at ZI Digital.

2025–26

Founding Engineer

Founding Engineer at Your Own Circle building Mira AI. Leading GDG South London. Shipping across UK, UAE & Europe.

02 |Experience

Where I Have Shipped Code

From government-scale infrastructure to founding-level AI startups every role demanded ownership, architecture decisions, and production discipline.

Feb 2026 – Jul 2026London, UK · Remote
Current

Founding Engineer

Your Own Circle (YOC)

Built the core backend for an AI-powered hospitality platform. Architected scalable, privacy-first systems with partners across Europe and the Middle East.

  • Architected Mira a conversational AI agent automating hospitality operations end-to-end
  • Designed privacy-first backend for 24/7 multi-region operations (UK, UAE, Europe)
  • Worked directly with founding team on architecture and expansion strategy
GPT-4oLangChainRAGPrivacy-FirstMicroservices
Sep 2025 – Dec 2025London, UK · Hybrid

Software Engineer

ZI Digital

Built AirFlyBridge, a GDS-based travel booking platform for a Dubai-based team entering the UK market. Owned the complete Stripe payment layer and a 10-service microservice backend.

  • Built Stripe payment & transaction layer: Payment Intents, Checkout, refunds, reversals, multi-currency, subscriptions, webhooks
  • Implemented Duffel event-driven processing with reconciliation and audit-ready records
  • Built 10-service microservice backend in TypeScript + Fastify with PostgreSQL and Redis
  • Deployed on Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with CI/CD pipelines
TypeScriptFastifyStripePostgreSQLRedisDockerKubernetesAzure
Feb 2025 – Sep 2025Lahore, Pakistan · On-site

Software Engineer

Government of Punjab

Built production systems for the CM Punjab Green Credit Program. Led development of a real-time e-bike & bicycle tracking platform and a RAG-powered AI chatbot.

  • Built e-bike & bicycle real-time tracking system from scratch in PHP with Google Maps API 5,000+ DAU on PITB infrastructure
  • Introduced Apache Kafka to absorb load spikes on live location streams
  • Built Green AI Chatbot: RAG-powered assistant with PDF-to-vector pipeline (ChromaDB), React + FastAPI live in production
  • Enhanced government websites with community forms, admin panels, secure session flows, and SQL optimization
PHPGoogle Maps APIApache KafkaRAGChromaDBFastAPIReactSQL
Sep 2023 – Feb 2025Punjab, Pakistan · Hybrid

Junior Developer → Full Stack Developer

WOIX

Grew from junior to full stack while shipping client products, automation tools, and AI solutions across e-commerce, healthcare, and education.

  • Built MERN stack accessories sales platform for Spanish client online sales grew 40% with 1,000+ monthly transactions
  • Built AutoDrop browser extension automating dropshipping workflows reduced manual effort by 60%
  • Built Matrix Portal RAG chatbot (Llama, ChromaDB) for school learning platform 500+ students served
  • Built shop management system in C# and .NET with CI/CD on AWS and Azure
MERNReact.jsNode.jsC#.NETRAGGPT-4LangChain
Sep 2023 – Jan 2025Lahore, Pakistan · On-site

Teaching Assistant

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Taught 150+ students across Programming Fundamentals (C++), Object-Oriented Programming (Java, C#), and Databases (SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Power BI).

  • Delivered lab support, assignment guidance, and conceptual clarifications
  • Taught modern database concepts: MongoDB, SQL, PostgreSQL, vector databases, and Power BI visualization
  • Received excellent feedback for clear explanations and mentorship
C++JavaOOPSQLMongoDBPostgreSQLPower BI
Sep 2024 – Dec 2024Lahore, Pakistan · On-site

AI/ML & Computer Vision Engineer

Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS), UET Lahore

Fine-tuned and deployed LLMs and computer vision models for real-world detection and segmentation tasks.

  • Designed and trained models with YOLOv8 and FastSAM for detection and segmentation
  • Deployed Hugging Face models across production applications
  • Optimized pipelines for accuracy, latency, and robustness
YOLOv8FastSAMHugging FaceComputer VisionPyTorch
Jun 2024 – Aug 2024Lahore, Pakistan · On-site

Generative AI Intern

Xavor Corporation

Joined at the emergence of publicly available generative AI. Built foundational LLM integration and prompt engineering skills.

  • Designed prompts and flows for LLM-backed enterprise applications
  • Collaborated with teams to integrate GenAI with existing systems
NLPGenerative AIPrompt Engineering
03 Projects

Things I Have Built

A selection of platforms, AI systems, and experiments that show how I think about products, data, and users.

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LSBU Student Assistant

AI Question Answering Chatbot · 2026

Chatbot over 1,200 university web pages using Python, FastAPI, Sentence-BERT, FAISS, and Next.js. Achieved 85% answer accuracy vs 61% for BM25. Sub-1.4s p50 latency with 47 automated tests.

PythonFastAPISentence-BERTFAISSNext.jsRAG
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Green AI Chatbot

Government of Punjab · 2025

RAG-powered AI assistant helping Pakistani citizens navigate the nationwide green credit scheme. PDF-to-vector pipeline with ChromaDB, React frontend, FastAPI backend live on PITB infrastructure.

RAGChromaDBFastAPIReactPython
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AirFlyBridge

ZI Digital · GDS Travel Platform · 2025

GDS-based travel booking platform for UK market entry. Complete Stripe payment layer (Payment Intents, Checkout, multi-currency, subscriptions) and 10-service microservice backend on Azure Kubernetes Service.

TypeScriptFastifyStripePostgreSQLRedisKubernetesAzure
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E-Bike & Bicycle Tracker

Government of Punjab · 2025

Real-time tracking system built from scratch in PHP with Google Maps API. 5,000+ DAU on PITB infrastructure. Introduced Apache Kafka to absorb live location stream spikes and decouple ingestion from processing.

PHPGoogle Maps APIApache KafkaSQLReal-Time
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DeepCore AI

KICS, UET Lahore · 2023–2025

Collection of advanced ML, AI, and data science projects. DNA disease risk prediction, tuberculosis detection from X-rays, mental health sentiment analysis with BERT/RoBERTa, and XAI integration (DiaXAI) for transparent model insights.

PythonTensorFlowHugging FaceBERTXAIComputer Vision
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AutoDrop

WOIX · Dropshipping Automation · 2024–2025

MERN Stack e-commerce automation platform. 1-click product transfers from Amazon to eBay, automated pricing, stock tracking, and order management. Reduced manual effort by 90% with intelligent repricing algorithms.

MERNReact.jsNode.jsAutomationE-Commerce
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Crypto Trading Dashboard

Real-Time Market Monitoring · 2024

Real-time cryptocurrency dashboard in React using TradingView API. Node.js and Express REST APIs on PostgreSQL, containerised with Docker for consistent deployment.

ReactNode.jsExpressPostgreSQLDockerTradingView API
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Aasani (آسانی)

Google Hackathon · Top 3 · 2025

AI-powered marketplace connecting skilled local workers with residents. MERN stack with open-source AI, face-api.js mood tracking, identity verification, and analytics dashboards. Built for social impact in underserved communities.

MERNAI Matchmakingface-api.jsSocial Impact
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SkillSphere

AI Microlearning Platform · Hackathon · 2024

Web-based AI microlearning platform built in 24 hours. Connects learners with expert mentors via personalized AI-driven avatar tutor and mentorship session management.

React.jsNode.jsAI TutorMicrolearning
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Performance Analysis Dashboard

Power BI & Sentiment Insights · 2025

Interactive Power BI dashboards for instrument and employee performance analysis. Combined data engineering, visual analytics, and AI-based sentiment evaluation for predictive maintenance alerts.

Power BISQLSentiment AnalysisData Engineering
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Mini Excel

Console Spreadsheet Engine · C++ · 2023

Lightweight console-based spreadsheet application in C++ with cell dependency handling, formula evaluation (=A1+B1), and file persistence. Built for systems programming practice with memory management and grid data structures.

C++DSAFile I/OFormula Parsing
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TalkNode

Real-Time Chat Application · 2024

Real-time messaging web application built with Node.js and WebSocket. One-on-one messaging, instant updates, and intuitive chat interface. Explores real-time communication systems and event-driven programming.

Node.jsWebSocketReal-TimeEvent-Driven
04 Skills

My Technical Arsenal

Languages, frameworks, and tools I use to turn ideas into production systems.

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Languages

Java
C#
C++
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
SQL
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Backend & APIs

Object-Oriented Programming .NET REST APIs Microservices Event-Driven Architecture Apache Kafka Distributed Systems Fastify Express.js FastAPI Node.js WebSockets
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Payments

Stripe Payment Intents Checkout Webhooks Refunds Multi-Currency Subscriptions Duffel Reconciliation
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Data & Cloud

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Redis ChromaDB FAISS Docker Kubernetes Azure (AKS) AWS CI/CD Git
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AI & LLMs

GPT-4 / GPT-4o Claude Mistral Llama Gemini LangChain RAG Pipelines Agentic AI YOLOv8 FastSAM Hugging Face PyTorch
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Practices & Security

Automated Testing Logging & Monitoring Agile Delivery JWT OAuth2 FAIZI RBAC System Design Privacy-First Architecture
05 Education

Where I Learned to Build

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2022 – 2026 London, UK

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

London South Bank University

Degree focusing on advanced software engineering, cloud computing, and AI systems. Currently based in London, building production systems while completing studies.

Software Engineering Cloud Computing AI Systems Distributed Systems
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2022 – 2025 Lahore, Pakistan

BSc Computer Science

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Foundation in computer science with emphasis on OOP, data structures, algorithms, databases, and software engineering principles. Teaching Assistant for PF, OOP, and Database courses.

OOP Data Structures Algorithms Databases
06 Research

Published Research

Peer-reviewed work at the intersection of computer vision, deep learning, and healthcare.

2026
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Integrated Vision Transformer-Based Malaria Parasite Detection with Probabilistic Life Cycle Modeling

M.F. Asim, I. Khan, L. Tariq et al.

International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology

Novel approach combining Vision Transformers with probabilistic modeling for accurate malaria parasite detection across different life cycle stages. Demonstrates improved accuracy over traditional CNN-based methods.

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07 Certifications

Credentials & Certifications

Continuous learning across cloud, AI, security, and software architecture.

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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Generative AI Professional

Oracle · Jul 2025

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AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

Coursera · Jul 2024

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Debugging Kubernetes

LinkedIn · Jul 2026

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DevOps Foundations

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

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Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Getting Started with Intelligent Systems

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Cert Prep

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

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Node.js: Design Patterns

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

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Building Scalable Microservices with TypeScript and Node.js

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

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Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Leaders: Architecting Context-Driven AI

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

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Mastering Observability with OpenTelemetry

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

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Playwright Essential Training

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

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Software Architecture: Domain-Driven Design

LinkedIn · Jun 2026

08 Leadership

Building Communities

Organizing events, mentoring developers, and growing tech ecosystems across the UK and Pakistan.

Google Developer Groups Community Lead & Organizer Sep 2024 – Present · London, UK & Lahore, Pakistan

Leading GDG South London and previously GDG UET Lahore. Organized Dev Day 2K24, Hacktoberfest, BYTE CAMP, and Build with AI events with 150–550+ participants per event.

  • Secured Google Cloud credits and grants for startups through deep Google ecosystem relationships
  • Delivered GCP sessions at London South Bank University (100+ students) and AI sessions at University of Birmingham (150+ students)
  • Coordinated speakers, mentors, and volunteers across DevRel and open source
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Beta Ambassador Mar 2024 – Mar 2026 · Punjab, Pakistan

Organized workshops and online sessions on Microsoft technologies and AI applications. Led DEV جرگہ Season 01, delivering mentorship and curated content to participants.

  • Organized ByteCamp 2024 and Empower Her 1.0 events
  • Delivered Azure AI workshops and GitHub mastery sessions
  • Empowered 250+ students through "Empower with AI" initiatives
Tech Nexus Lead & Founder Nov 2023 – Sep 2025 · Lahore, Pakistan

Established community partnerships with multiple organizations. Organized AI and Computer Vision Workshop and led Dev Connect 2025 at UET Lahore the largest event of its kind with 300+ attendees.

Dev Jirga - جرگہ Community Founder & Lead Oct 2024 – Feb 2025 · Lahore, Pakistan

Founded developer community focused on peer learning, mentorship, and open source contribution. Created a space for developers to share knowledge and grow together.

Aspire Institute, Harvard University Aspire Leader Apr 2024 – Aug 2024 · Online

Completed the Aspire Leaders Program, an online leadership development initiative founded at Harvard University. Gained practical insights in leadership, collaboration, and professional development.

09 Contact

Let's Build Something Together

Open to software engineering, backend, cloud, and AI opportunities. Based in London, available globally.

Contact Information

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Location London, United Kingdom