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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 SeekInvest, where I contract as a Cloud Architect and Software Engineer. Earlier I co-founded TechLabs, leading a team of 15 engineers and cutting 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 – Present

KonozRetaj

Shipped 10+ production applications from zero to launch. Architected cloud infrastructure on AWS, built backend services, and developed cross-platform mobile apps with Flutter.

Cloud Architect & Software Engineer

2023 – Present

SeekInvest · Contract

Investment discovery platform for financial advisors. Cloud architecture and full-stack engineering across the platform.

Co-Founder & Team Lead

2021 – 2024

TechLabs

Led a team of 15 engineers. Reduced cloud costs from $1,900 to $250-300/month (84% reduction). Delivered end-to-end solutions spanning cloud architecture, backend systems, and mobile apps.

Software Engineer

2020 – 2021

GlaxoSmithKline 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.
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  • 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 – 2020

mParsec

  • 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.
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  • 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 2018

BlockLinks

  • 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.
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  • 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

2019

Hamdard University, Pakistan

CGPA: 3.49/4.0 · Final Project: Skin Cancer Classification Tool for Dermatologists

Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2023
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
2025
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
2026

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