Umar Farooq

Umar Farooq

Open to work

Senior Software Engineer and AI Engineer

  • Software Engineer at AlShahin Metal Industries
  • Saudi Arabia
  • 5 years experience
  • Senior

About

Senior Software Engineer and AI Engineer with 5+ years of experience building Laravel and PHP platforms, SaaS products, ERP and CRM systems, and AI-powered applications. I work across the full stack with Next.js, React, and TypeScript, and I integrate AI through agents, RAG pipelines, and OpenAI and Claude APIs. Based in Riyadh, I am open to remote, hybrid, and on-site roles across Germany, Europe, the US, Finland, and the Gulf.

Experience

  1. Junior Frontend Developer

    Trustech IT Solutions · Peshawar

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

    • Frontend development intern building responsive web interfaces.
    • Build structured pages with HTML and CSS
    • Add interactivity with JavaScript
    • Create responsive layouts with Bootstrap
    • Debug and test for error-free delivery
    • Join code reviews and team discussions

  2. Full Stack Developer

    Trustech IT Solutions · Peshawar

    Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

    • Full-stack developer building dynamic web applications with PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.
    • Build backend functionality with PHP and Laravel
    • Manage MySQL databases and data retrieval
    • Create responsive frontends with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap
    • Debug, test, and optimize application performance
    • Deliver projects on schedule with code reviews

  3. Backend Developer

    Orbailix · Peshawar

    Feb 2022 - May 2022

    • Backend developer building server-side applications with PHP and MySQL.
    • Develop server-side features using PHP and PDO
    • Design and optimize MySQL databases
    • Build dynamic web applications with PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    • Tune application and database performance
    • Follow Git workflows and code review practices

  4. Network Infrastructure Support

    Lady Reading Hospital Medical Teaching Institute · Peshawar

    Feb 2024 - May 2024

    • IT intern supporting network infrastructure at a busy medical teaching institute.
    • Diagnose and resolve network issues to reduce downtime
    • Maintain LAN equipment including routers and switches
    • Monitor network performance and resolve bottlenecks
    • Support hospital staff and end users with technical issues
    • Follow data protection practices for patient information

  5. Project Manager

    Bingtechs Solutions · Islamabad

    Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

    • Contract project manager leading AI-based projects and startup websites from requirements to delivery.
    • Gather and document software requirements from clients
    • Integrate AI features and automation into web platforms
    • Run Agile and Kanban boards to track progress
    • Lead developers, testers, and designers across projects
    • Manage timelines, demos, client updates, and scope changes
    • Oversee QA and testing for stable releases

  6. Software Developer

    Hint · Riyadh

    Dec 2024 - May 2025

    • Part-time software developer customizing ERP and business systems on Laravel and ERPNext.
    • Customize and extend ERPNext and Laravel applications
    • Build ERP and CRM features tailored to business workflows
    • Deliver multiple technical projects on schedule
    • Align development work with business goals

  7. Co-Founder and Lead Software Engineer

    WorldWebTree · Peshawar

    Jun 2022 - Present

    • Co-Founder and Lead Software Engineer at WorldWebTree, a software engineering agency delivering web platforms, ERP systems, and AI integrations for clients.
    • Build full-stack web applications with Laravel, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    • Integrate LLM APIs and AI features into client web applications
    • Design backend architecture for scalability and security
    • Lead developers, QA, and designers across multiple projects
    • Manage ERP and CRM projects built on PHP and Laravel
    • Onboard new clients and align scope, budget, and timelines
    • Run Agile workflows and track delivery against KPIs
    • Mentor developers, set coding standards, and run code reviews
    • Use Git workflows for version control and team collaboration

  8. Software Engineer

    AlShahin Metal Industries · Riyadh

    May 2025 - Present

    • Software Engineer building and maintaining internal ERP systems with Laravel and Core PHP.
    • Develop and maintain ERP modules using Laravel and Core PHP
    • Customize ERP workflows and features to meet business requirements
    • Modernize and support legacy PHP applications
    • Optimize application performance and fix production bugs
    • Work with Git, code reviews, and Agile development practices

Education

  • Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI - Powered by Generative AI, AI Agents and Agentic AI

    2025 - 2025

  • University of Agriculture, Peshawar

    Bachelor's, Information Technology

    2019 - 2023

Licenses & certifications