About
The longer version of who I am and what I do.
I'm Ibad ur Razzaq Siddiqui, a Cloud Engineer and Software Engineer based in Karachi, Pakistan. With 7 years in the industry, I've built everything from blockchain applications to enterprise microservices to mobile apps.
Currently, I split my time between KonozRetaj where I work as a Cloud Engineer, and TechLabs, a software development company I co-founded. At TechLabs, I lead a team of 15 engineers and have reduced our cloud infrastructure costs by 84% through systematic optimization.
My technical focus is on cloud architecture (AWS), distributed systems, and backend engineering. I believe in building systems that are not just functional, but observable, maintainable, and cost-effective.
Experience
Cloud Engineer
2021 – PresentKonozRetaj
Shipped 10+ production applications from zero to launch. Architected cloud infrastructure on AWS, built backend services, and developed cross-platform mobile apps with Flutter.
Co-Founder
2021 – PresentTechLabs
Lead a team of 15 engineers. Reduced cloud costs from $1,900 to $250-300/month (84% reduction). Deliver end-to-end solutions spanning cloud architecture, backend systems, and mobile apps.
Software Engineer
2020 – 2021GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan
- Liaised with international product managers, subject matter experts, and business users for MVP requirements gathering and end-to-end solution design.
- Trained and mentored junior developers and interns.
- Improved Customer Engagement process by introducing new studies and tools across the organisation.
- Automated and streamlined legal processes with Digital Lawyer.
- Built innovative microservices and web services.
- Solved stability issues and high memory consumption with asynchronous code.
- Maintained tasks on AWS servers, working with Nginx.
- Supervised data migrations from Veeva Systems and SAP Gigya.
Software Engineer
2018 – 2020mParsec
- Worked closely with application stakeholders for requirement gathering and ensuring projects are completed on time.
- Designed and managed most of the company's mobile applications for their customers.
- Helped the organisation adopt new frameworks and tools: Azure Boards, React, React Native, Next.js, Node.js, and Flutter.
- Developed backend and blockchain systems using Node.js for FinTech and Health-based applications.
- Built and optimised APIs for mobile apps using Node.js, TypeScript, and Express for blockchain-based applications.
- Trained and supported interns on mobile and web applications.
- Migrated a legacy Ionic Framework application to React Native.
- Built CI/CD pipeline automation using Azure DevOps.
Blockchain Developer
Feb 2018 – Sep 2018BlockLinks
- Introduced and migrated the team to Asana for project and task timeline management.
- Directly worked with stakeholders for product development.
- Managed all private blockchains built on Ethereum and Hyperledger.
- Managed and upgraded smart contracts deployed on the Ethereum blockchain.
- Supported interns and junior developers on Smart Contracts.
- Developed and maintained the TRUZR Labels Android/iOS application built with Node.js, React, and React Native.
Education
BS Computer Science
2019Hamdard University, Pakistan
CGPA: 3.49/4.0 • Final Project: Skin Cancer Classification Tool for Dermatologists
Certifications
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