Shahzad

Senior Solution Architect

Upforge • Full-time

Jul 2026 - Present • 2 mos

Designed scalable and secure architectures for SaaS, AI, automation, and enterprise applications. Architected backend systems using Python, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Supabase. Designed REST APIs, microservices, database architecture, authentication, and third-party integrations. Built cloud-based solutions using AWS, Docker, and CI/CD with focus on scalability and reliability. Designed AI-powered systems using LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, OpenAI, and Claude APIs. Integrated business platforms, CRMs, payment systems, communication APIs, and automation tools. Led technical decisions from requirements analysis and system design to development, deployment, and optimization. Improved system performance, security, maintainability, and long-term scalability. Key Achievement: Designed and delivered end-to-end architectures for complex AI, SaaS, automation, and API-integrated platforms, helping businesses transform requirements into scalable production-ready systems.

Backend Engineer

UpSurge • Full-time

Jun 2024 - Jul 2026 • 2 yrs 1 mo

Developed scalable backend systems using Python, Django, FastAPI, Node.js, and REST APIs. Designed and optimized PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Supabase databases. Built secure APIs, authentication systems, third-party integrations, and automation workflows. Worked with AWS, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud deployments. Integrated AI/LLM services including OpenAI, Claude, RAG, and AI agents into backend applications. Developed SaaS platforms, data-processing systems, web scraping solutions, and business automation tools. Improved backend performance, reliability, security, and scalability for production applications. Achievement: Delivered multiple production-ready backend and AI automation solutions, integrating APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and AI services for scalable business applications.