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Full-Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable enterprise applications, microservices, and verified technical architecture. Specializing in Next.js 15, React, Node.js, and Laravel 13 with 30+ global certifications.

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5+ Years

Full-Stack Experience

80+ Projects

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Umar Farooq - Full Stack Engineer
Next.js 15 • Laravel 13
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Official Badges &
Verified Credentials.

Industry-recognized technical certification badges earned across cloud engineering, full-stack development, database architecture, and security practice.

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CERTIFIED

Data & AI Specialist
ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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AI Assistant Architect
OpenAI GPTs: Custom AI Assistants

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

GenAI Specialist
Foundation Models & Generative AI

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Ethical AI Specialist
Trustworthy Generative AI

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Practitioner
Generative AI: Intro & Apps

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Prompt Specialist
Prompt Engineering Basics

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Prompt Engineer
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Agentic AI Architect
AI Agents & Agentic Architecture

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI & ML Specialist
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Practitioner
AI For Everyone

DeepLearning.AI • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Product Lead
Building AI-Powered Products

SkillUp Online • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Product Manager
Delivering New Products in PM

SkillUp Online • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Strategy Specialist
Initial Product Strategy & Plan

SkillUp Online • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Innovation Lead
Supercharge Your PM Career with AI

SkillUp Online • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Product Strategist
Introduction to Product Management

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Data & AI Specialist
ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Assistant Architect
OpenAI GPTs: Custom AI Assistants

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

GenAI Specialist
Foundation Models & Generative AI

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Ethical AI Specialist
Trustworthy Generative AI

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Practitioner
Generative AI: Intro & Apps

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Prompt Specialist
Prompt Engineering Basics

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Prompt Engineer
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Agentic AI Architect
AI Agents & Agentic Architecture

Vanderbilt University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI & ML Specialist
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Practitioner
AI For Everyone

DeepLearning.AI • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Product Lead
Building AI-Powered Products

SkillUp Online • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Product Manager
Delivering New Products in PM

SkillUp Online • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Strategy Specialist
Initial Product Strategy & Plan

SkillUp Online • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

AI Innovation Lead
Supercharge Your PM Career with AI

SkillUp Online • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Product Strategist
Introduction to Product Management

IBM • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Business Analyst
Business Analysis & Process Mgmt

Coursera • 2024

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Agile Specialist
Agile Project Management

Google • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Workflow Architect
ClickUp Expert Certification

ClickUp (Top 15% Global) • 2024

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Project Leader
Agile Project Management

HP LIFE • 2024

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Project Manager
Google Project Management

Google / ACE Credit • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Security Automation
Automate Cybersecurity with Python

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Security & Database
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Incident Responder
Sound the Alarm: Detection & Response

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Risk Analyst
Assets, Threats, & Vulnerabilities

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Network Security
Networks & Network Security

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Cybersecurity Analyst
Foundations of Cybersecurity

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Healthcare Systems
IT Support Staff in Healthcare

Johns Hopkins University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Security Specialist
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

Coursera • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Frontend Engineer
Introduction to Front-End Dev

Meta • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Backend Engineer
Introduction to Back-End Dev

Meta • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

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Business Analyst
Business Analysis & Process Mgmt

Coursera • 2024

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Agile Specialist
Agile Project Management

Google • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Workflow Architect
ClickUp Expert Certification

ClickUp (Top 15% Global) • 2024

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Project Leader
Agile Project Management

HP LIFE • 2024

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Project Manager
Google Project Management

Google / ACE Credit • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Security Automation
Automate Cybersecurity with Python

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Security & Database
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Incident Responder
Sound the Alarm: Detection & Response

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Risk Analyst
Assets, Threats, & Vulnerabilities

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Network Security
Networks & Network Security

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Cybersecurity Analyst
Foundations of Cybersecurity

Google • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Healthcare Systems
IT Support Staff in Healthcare

Johns Hopkins University • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Security Specialist
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

Coursera • 2025

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Frontend Engineer
Introduction to Front-End Dev

Meta • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE

CERTIFIED

Backend Engineer
Introduction to Back-End Dev

Meta • 2023

VERIFIED • ACTIVE
Work Experience

Engineering
track record.

Over 5+ years of hands-on software development across full-stack engineering, system architecture, cloud deployment, and team leadership.

Chronological Journey • 5+ Years Production Experience
May 2025 - PresentRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

AlShahin Metal Industries

Software Engineer

Primary FocusLaravel ERP

Developing and maintaining enterprise ERP systems using Laravel and Core PHP. Customizing ERP modules to meet manufacturing requirements, enhancing legacy applications, optimizing query performance, and implementing agile Git workflows.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Developed and maintained enterprise ERP systems using Laravel and Core PHP
Customized ERP modules to streamline manufacturing and operational workflows
Maintained, enhanced, and optimized legacy PHP-based business applications
Enforced Git version control, structured code reviews, and agile sprint practices
Architecture Highlights
Modular Laravel & Core PHP Application ArchitectureCustom ERP Manufacturing & Operations Business LogicOptimized Query Performance & Legacy Code RefactoringGit Agile Sprint Delivery & Code Review Pipelines
Core Tech:
Laravel
PHP
MySQL
Odoo ERP
Hostinger
Git
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Apr 2026 - PresentRemote

MSN Leathers Pvt Ltd

Software Team Lead

Systems Managed4 Softwares & ERP

Managing 4 enterprise software platforms and custom ERP for Msnleathers.com built with PHP OOP and Tailwind CSS. Leading cross-departmental workflow automations, operational reliability, and database architecture.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Managing and scaling 4 mission-critical software systems and custom ERP for Msnleathers.com
Engineered automated workflows connecting inventory, supply chain, production, and finance
Architected modular backend logic using modern PHP OOP and responsive Tailwind CSS interfaces
Enhanced system reliability, automated cross-departmental data sync, and minimized downtime
Architecture Highlights
Modular PHP Object-Oriented (OOP) ArchitectureCross-Departmental Workflow & Process AutomationEnterprise Inventory & Supply Chain Data SynchronizationHigh-Reliability Architecture for Manufacturing Operations
Core Tech:
PHP OOP
Tailwind CSS
Node.js
MySQL
Hostinger
Git
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Nov 2022 - PresentRemote

WorldWebTree

Co-Founder & Full Stack Lead

Projects Delivered30+ Systems

Co-founded and scaled a tech agency delivering client-focused web applications and ERP solutions. Leading cross-functional engineering teams across Dev, QA, and Design, driving SDLC compliance and strategic digital transformation.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Led end-to-end SDLC from project kickoff to production delivery for multi-industry clients
Architected and managed scalable enterprise ERP projects in PHP & Laravel
Led and mentored cross-functional engineering teams across Dev, QA, and UI/UX design
Upgraded legacy modules and customized UI flows for high-performance responsive UX
Architecture Highlights
Scalable Laravel Web Application & API ArchitectureCross-Functional SDLC Management (Dev, QA, UI/UX)Custom UI/UX Flows with Agile Project TrackingStrategic Tech Advising & Client Partnership Delivery
Core Tech:
Laravel
Node.js
React
MySQL
WordPress
Hostinger
Docker
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Mar 2025 - PresentRemote

Homeify AI

Co-Founder

Product DomainAI Automation

Co-founding and directing technical product roadmap for intelligent AI-driven applications. Collaborating with co-founders and engineering teams on feature rollouts, system architecture, and strategic growth.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Managed product roadmap, architectural specifications, and AI-driven features
Planned and executed version rollouts collaborating closely with the tech team
Architected scalable backend infrastructure to support rapid growth and integrations
Directed strategic technology partnerships, branding, and product expansion
Architecture Highlights
AI Model API Integrations & Smart Automation PipelinesAgile Product Roadmap & Feature Sprint PlanningScalable Cloud Backend Architecture & APIsCross-Team Coordination & Version Rollout Strategy
Core Tech:
Python
Node.js
FastAPI
PHP
AWS Cloud
Docker
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Dec 2024 - May 2025Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hint

Software Developer

Platform FocusERPNext & CRM

Engineered tailored ERP and CRM solutions using Laravel and managed ERPNext implementations. Streamlined enterprise workflows, handled multi-project deliverables, and aligned tech architecture with business goals.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Managed and customized ERPNext to optimize business and operational workflows
Engineered tailored enterprise ERP/CRM web solutions using PHP & Laravel
Handled multi-project technical sprints delivering features on schedule
Led engineering team workflows with Scrum and Kanban agile methodologies
Architecture Highlights
ERPNext Open-Source Framework Management & TuningCustom Laravel ERP/CRM Web Services & Data FlowsAgile & Scrum Sprints with Kanban Delivery BoardsBusiness Process Automation & System Integration
Core Tech:
ERPNext
Odoo
Laravel
PHP
Node.js
MySQL
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Dec 2023 - Aug 2024Islamabad, Pakistan

Bingtechs Solutions

Project Manager & Full Stack Lead

Portfolio Impact3 Startups + AI

Led and managed multiple AI-integrated platforms and 3 startup web applications. Took full ownership of product oversight, client goal alignment, frontend/backend architecture, and agile quality assurance.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Led and delivered multiple AI-based web platforms and 3 startup applications
Captured and clarified software requirements, aligning client goals with high-quality delivery
Built intuitive UI/UX frontends paired with robust backend security logic
Managed Agile & Kanban boards, automated QA testing, and client demo presentations
Architecture Highlights
AI Smart Automation Integration into Web PlatformsEnd-to-End Agile & Kanban Project GovernanceFull-Stack Front-End UX & Secure Back-End ArchitectureComprehensive QA Testing & Sprint Delivery Pipelines
Core Tech:
React
Node.js
Python
TypeScript
Hostinger
Agile / Kanban
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Feb 2024 - May 2024Peshawar, Pakistan

Lady Reading Hospital MTI

Network Infrastructure Support

Uptime & Health99.9% Uptime

Managed local area network (LAN) operations, hardware troubleshooting, and data protection protocols for medical teaching hospital systems, ensuring continuous connectivity for healthcare staff.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Diagnosed and resolved critical LAN network issues rapidly to eliminate downtime
Installed, configured, and maintained enterprise routers, switches, and network hardware
Safeguarded sensitive patient data and medical records following data protection standards
Coordinated with healthcare staff to resolve network bottlenecks and enhance speed
Architecture Highlights
Enterprise Local Area Network (LAN) & Subnet ArchitectureMedical Data Protection & Security ComplianceHardware Routing, Switching & Infrastructure MaintenanceNetwork Health Monitoring & Bottleneck Resolution
Core Tech:
Networking
Linux Server
LAN / WAN
Security
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Feb 2022 - May 2022Peshawar, Pakistan

Orbailix

Backend Developer

ArchitectureMVC & MySQL

Developed server-side web applications using PHP, PDO, and MVC design patterns. Optimized relational MySQL databases, enforced code quality standards, and collaborated with frontend engineers.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Developed secure server-side applications using PHP, PDO, and MVC architecture
Engineered and optimized relational MySQL databases for fast query retrieval
Collaborated cross-functionally for smooth frontend and backend system integration
Enforced code quality best practices and maintained Git version control
Architecture Highlights
Model-View-Controller (MVC) PHP Design PatternsOptimized Relational MySQL Database ArchitectureSecure Server-Side PDO Data Access LayerCross-Functional Git Workflow & Documentation
Core Tech:
PHP
MySQL
JavaScript
Hostinger
Git
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Jun 2021 - Nov 2021Peshawar, Pakistan

Trustech IT Solutions

Full Stack Developer

Stack MasteryLaravel & JS

Developed dynamic web applications using PHP, Laravel, and responsive Bootstrap frontends. Conducted unit/integration testing, error debugging, and ensured on-time project completion.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Built dynamic web applications using PHP & Laravel with MySQL database storage
Crafted responsive, mobile-first interfaces using Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
Executed unit and integration testing to ensure error-free feature verification
Collaborated in team code reviews and optimized applications for smooth performance
Architecture Highlights
Laravel MVC Architecture & Database MigrationsResponsive Mobile-First UI/UX with BootstrapUnit & Integration Testing Verification WorkflowsPerformance Tuning & Client Goal Alignment
Core Tech:
Laravel
PHP
Bootstrap
JavaScript
MySQL
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2020Remote

Daraz

Virtual Assistant & E-Commerce Specialist

OperationsE-Commerce

Specialized in e-commerce store management, product uploads, sales optimization, competitor market research, and customer satisfaction on the Daraz e-commerce marketplace.

Key Engineering Deliverables & Impact
Optimized sales conversions, accurate product cataloging, and promotional strategies
Monitored inventory levels, stock control, and timely order fulfillment processing
Conducted analytical market research and competitor price monitoring
Maintained customer satisfaction through prompt query resolution and returns handling
Architecture Highlights
E-Commerce Store Analytics & Inventory Data ManagementOrder Processing & Fulfillment Workflow AutomationCustomer Satisfaction & Return Policy ComplianceData-Driven Conversion & Sales Trend Tracking
Core Tech:
E-Commerce
Analytics
Operations
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Let's build production-grade systems together.

Available for full-stack engineering contracts, high-throughput microservices architecture, and technical advisory.

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My Philosophy

"Complexity is a sign of immaturity. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." I strive to make every system I build as simple as possible, but no simpler.

Outside of Code

What fuels my
creativity.

Beyond the IDE, I'm deeply interested in the mechanics of how things work—from high-performance automotive engineering to the intricacies of human psychology.

Global Perspective

Working with international clients has taught me the value of cross-cultural collaboration and diverse problem-solving approaches.

Open Source

I believe in giving back. I actively contribute to and maintain open-source packages that solve real-world productivity hurdles.

Hardware Enthusiast

My background in computer engineering drives my fascination with how software interacts with physical hardware at the lowest levels.

Mentorship

I enjoy teaching. Sharing knowledge not only helps others grow but also solidifies my own understanding of complex concepts.

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