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Qurban Ali

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Engineering Team Lead and Senior Full-Stack Developer with over 7+ years of experience building scalable web applications, SaaS products, and intelligent AI-powered solutions.

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01. About Me

I am an Engineering Team Lead and Senior Full-Stack Developer with over 7+ years of experience building scalable web applications, SaaS products, AI-powered platforms, and business-critical digital solutions.

My work combines hands-on development with technical leadership. I lead engineering teams, define application architecture, review code, improve development processes, mentor developers, and collaborate with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders. My leadership style is built on collaboration, clear communication, accountability, and helping team members grow while delivering reliable projects on time.

My technical experience covers modern frontend, backend, database, and cloud-ready development. I have delivered end-to-end solutions using React.js, Vue.js, Node.js, Express.js, PHP, Laravel, Python, MySQL, REST APIs, and MERN, MEVN, and LEMP architectures. I focus on secure, maintainable, high-performance applications with responsive interfaces, reusable components, efficient APIs, third-party integrations, and scalable system design.

I also specialize in Generative AI, LLM, RAG, and intelligent search applications. My experience includes integrating OpenAI, Google Gemini, and other language models for CV and job-description parsing, structured data extraction, content generation, candidate matching, scoring, recommendations, interview-question generation, and workflow automation. I have worked with vector embeddings, semantic search, Apache Solr, prompt engineering, multi-model AI workflows, and retrieval-based systems that transform large datasets into actionable results.

I have contributed to products across recruitment technology, HR technology, FinTech, SaaS, talent intelligence, employee experience, and AI-powered content creation. These include intelligent recruitment platforms, reusable candidate talent pools, AI-assisted screening systems, HR management solutions, and personalized multi-platform content tools.

I enjoy turning complex business requirements into practical technical solutions, improving existing systems, solving performance and scalability challenges, and supporting teams throughout the software-development lifecycle.

I am committed to continuous learning and actively explore developments in AI, software architecture, automation, and product engineering. My goal is to combine strong technical execution, product thinking, and people leadership to build solutions that create measurable value for users and organizations.

7+ Years Experience

50+ Key Systems Built

20+ Engineers Mentored

100% Production Delivery

02. Technical Expertise

Categorized skills highlighting core stack, frontend, backend, AI integration, and database technologies.

Generative AI AI

LLM Integration AI

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) AI

OpenAI Embeddings & APIs AI

Google Gemini APIs AI

Prompt Engineering AI

Vector Embeddings AI

DeepSeek API & Integration AI

React.js Frontend

Vue.js Frontend

TypeScript Frontend

JavaScript (ES6+) Frontend

Quasar Framework (Vue.js) Frontend

Node.js Backend

Express.js Backend

PHP Backend

Laravel Backend

Python Backend

FastAPI Backend

Flask Backend

MySQL Data

Apache Solr Search

Vector Search Search

Semantic Search Search

PostgreSQL Data

Supabase Data

MERN / MEVN Stack Architecture

LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP) Architecture

SaaS Architecture Architecture

REST APIs Design Architecture

Technical Leadership Leadership

DevOps (Linux, Nginx, Jenkins CI/CD) DevOps

03. Featured Projects

A showcase of core systems engineered, including deep AI search models, SaaS portals, and custom workflows.

AI Recruiting Aviation

SmartMatch

AI-powered recruitment and talent intelligence platform developed specifically for the aviation industry using Solr and AI embeddings.

React.js Node.js Apache Solr Gemini API

SaaS Platform LLM Ranking

TalentVista

AI-powered talent acquisition platform designed to process large candidate CV volumes, manage vector search indexes, and generate screening questions.

React.js Node.js Apache Solr OpenAI

HR Tech Employee Experience

helloFriday

AI-first, all-in-one HR and employee experience platform simplifying people operations, Leave requests, ATS, and 360 performance review workflows.

React.js Node.js Laravel REST APIs

AI Content SaaS

HumanJot

AI content assistant generating optimized multi-channel articles (LinkedIn, X, Blogs) matching personalized brand voice styles.

Node.js Python FastAPI LLM Workflows

Zendesk Automation Customer Support

ZenBench

Zendesk reporting, automation, and support data-management platform extending tickets with custom objects and macro marketplaces.

Vue.js Laravel MySQL Zendesk API

E-Commerce Eco-Friendly

iShopEco

Sustainable-living search, review, and e-commerce platform offering 300+ green categories, client accounts, and Stripe checkout.

Vue.js Quasar Laravel Stripe API

B2B E-Commerce Medical Tools

GerDentUSA & GerVetUSA

B2B e-commerce platforms serving dental and veterinary instruments with custom variations, purchase orders, and pricing.

PHP Laravel MySQL Order Pipelines

Productivity Utilities

ToolsZip

Online productivity toolbox offering browser-based PDF tools, image format conversions, JSON/XML utilities, and SEO checking helpers.

Laravel JavaScript MySQL File Processing

Pharmacy Tech Reconciliation

Pharmacy Audit Pro

Pharmacy audit, reconciliation, and revenue-integrity ledger system auditing billing discrepancies with AI analytical summaries.

React.js Node.js Express.js Ledger System

04. Professional Journey

Engineering Team Lead & Senior Full-Stack Developer

May 2022 — Present

Friday Media Group Pakistan On-Site | Full-Time

Led the design and delivery of scalable web, SaaS, and AI-powered products while managing developers, reviewing code, defining technical architecture, and coordinating with product, design, and QA teams.

Directed end-to-end development across frontend, backend, databases, APIs, integrations, deployment, and production support.
Built applications using React.js, Vue.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, PHP, Laravel, Python, FastAPI, MySQL, and REST APIs.
Designed AI and LLM-based solutions using OpenAI, Google Gemini, prompt engineering, vector embeddings, semantic search, RAG workflows, and Apache Solr.
Contributed to intelligent recruitment platforms featuring CV and job-description parsing, candidate matching, AI scoring, reusable talent pools, automated shortlisting, and interview-question generation.
Delivered HR technology, FinTech, SaaS, employee-experience, and AI content-generation platforms with role-based access, dashboards, workflow automation, reporting, and third-party integrations.
Improved application maintainability and scalability through reusable architecture, coding standards, code reviews, database optimization, and reliable API design.
Mentored developers, assigned tasks according to team strengths, resolved technical blockers, and promoted collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
Worked closely with stakeholders to convert complex business requirements into secure, practical, and user-focused technical solutions.
Supported project planning, technical estimation, sprint execution, release management, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement.

Team Lead & Full Stack Developer | PHP, MERN, MEVN

Aug 2020 — May 2022

Catalyic Tech Lahore, Pakistan

Led end-to-end delivery of multiple web applications using Laravel, Vue.js, and RESTful APIs, managing sprint ceremonies for a team of 4+ developers.

Developed IShopEco — an eco-friendly e-commerce platform using Quasar Framework (Vue.js) and a Laravel backend.
Built GerDentUSA and GerVetUSA B2B e-commerce platforms featuring surgical instruments catalog management and order workflows.
Implemented database query optimization, caching strategies, and server-side rendering.
Conducted technical interviews, onboarded team members, and enforced coding standards.

Junior Laravel Developer | PHP, React JS

Jan 2019 — Jul 2020

GerMedUSAIT Lahore, Pakistan

Developed and maintained Laravel-based web applications, building RESTful APIs, Eloquent ORM models, and Blade frontend interfaces.

Contributed to GerDentUSA and GerVetUSA e-commerce platforms, including catalog search and order processing modules.
Collaborated on database schema design, migrations, and query optimization.
Gained hands-on experience with Nginx/Apache web server configurations and Git version control.

05. Leadership & Endorsements

Recommendations and leadership endorsements from engineering colleagues and team members.

“

I had the privilege of working with Qurban at Friday Media Group, where he served as a Team Lead and consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. During our time together, Qurban displayed a deep understanding of both the technical and strategic aspects of our projects. He was a reliable source of guidance, offering insightful solutions to complex challenges while encouraging collaboration within the team.

What truly sets Qurban apart is his ability to inspire and mentor others. As a senior team member, he took the time to help guide me through difficult tasks, sharing his knowledge and offering advice when needed. His patience, constructive feedback, and leadership helped me grow both personally and professionally.

I highly recommend Qurban for any future endeavors and am confident that he will continue to excel in any role he takes on.

Awais Raza

Web Developer | PHP, Laravel, Java, APIs (Friday Media Group)

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I had the pleasure of working with Qurban Ali at Friday Media Group, where we collaborated on Hello Friday, an advanced HRM solution. During our time together, I was consistently impressed by Qurban’s technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to delivering high-quality solutions.

Qurban has a strong grasp of software development, particularly in PHP, Laravel, and front-end technologies. His ability to break down complex challenges and implement efficient, scalable solutions was invaluable to our projects. Whether optimizing system performance, enhancing user experience, or troubleshooting critical issues, Qurban always approached tasks with professionalism and a solution-oriented mindset.

I highly recommend Qurban Ali for any role that requires a skilled and dedicated software engineer.

Sher Adnan Khan

Senior Software Engineer @ ibex (Collaborated on helloFriday HRM)

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I have had the pleasure of managing Hashim in our current organization. He is a dedicated, dependable, and hardworking professional who consistently approaches his responsibilities with focus and commitment. Hashim takes ownership of his work, meets expectations, and is always willing to support the team when needed. His positive attitude, professionalism, and eagerness to improve make him a valuable member of the organization. I highly recommend Hashim and am confident that he will be an asset to any team he works with.

Hashim Ali

Full Stack Developer (Managed by Qurban at Friday Media Group)

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I had the pleasure of managing Munawar as a Full Stack Engineer at Friday Media Group Pakistan. He is a quick learner, highly dedicated, dependable, and consistently hardworking. Munawar takes ownership of his responsibilities, adapts quickly to new challenges, and delivers his work with commitment and professionalism. He has been a valuable member of my team, and I appreciate his positive attitude and willingness to support others. I confidently recommend Munawar as a reliable professional who would be an asset to any organization.

Munawar Samdani

Full Stack Engineer (Managed by Qurban at Friday Media Group)

06. Get In Touch

Let's discuss leadership roles, SaaS development, or Generative AI/LLM integrations.

Let's connect

Whether you have a product development requirement, a software engineering leadership vacancy, or need consultation on AI integrations (RAG/Semantic Search/LLMs), my inbox is always open.

Lahore, Pakistan

info@qurbanali.me
qurbanali.pro@gmail.com

+92.322.1436408

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