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BIOGRAPHY

Hi, I'm Raza Ali Poonja, a tech enthusiast and Solutions Architect with over 8.5 years of experience specializing in full-stack development, DevOps, AI/ML integrations, and web security. I am passionate about building secure, scalable, and innovative applications that adapt to evolving technologies and real-world needs.

I have led the development of advanced AI platforms, scalable web systems, and cloud-native solutions across government, private, and enterprise sectors. With a strong background in backend engineering, cloud deployments, real-time systems, and infrastructure automation, I deliver impactful digital experiences that are future-ready.

Frontend: Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, D3.js
Backend: Python (Django, FastAPI), PHP (Laravel, Livewire)
LLM & AI: LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, Qdrant, Pinecone, Ollama
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, RabbitMQ
Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
Security: OWASP Top 10, JWT, OAuth, End-to-End Encryption
Blockchain: Hyperledger Fabric, Solidity, Web3.js
Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry
Low-Code: Retool, Modal

Committed to continuous learning and innovation, I love exploring new technologies and pushing boundaries to build secure, intelligent, and scalable solutions. Let's connect and collaborate on shaping the future of tech together!

Raza Ali Poonja
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Years of experience

Experience

  • AI Solutions Architect @ICS Arabia

    Jan 2024 - Present

    Led the development and deployment of FinBlade.ai, an innovative on-premise AI platform. Integrated LLMs, RAG pipelines, chatbots, and domain-specific summarization APIs to enhance document intelligence workflows. Built a scalable Django and MySQL backend deployed on AWS with Amazon S3, EFS, and Quadrant Vector DB for fast contextual search. Deployed privacy-first LLM infrastructure using Docker Compose with GPU support, bundling services like Llama 3.1, RabbitMQ, and Ollama for complete offline capability. Implemented end-to-end encryption, client-side key management, real-time Server-Sent Events (SSE) streaming features, and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to streamline deployments and ensure operational efficiency.

  • Senior Development Consultant @TGD Limited

    Mar 2023 - Ocr 2024

    Led the full redevelopment of critical business websites and internal platforms using Laravel, Livewire, MySQL, Tailwind, and Alpine.js. Enhanced the administrative backend with FilamentPHP, developed a custom WordPress blog, and streamlined deployments using Docker and Jenkins CI/CD. Successfully modernized legacy ERP systems by migrating from Perl to a custom PHP framework with Eloquent ORM, achieving a 7x performance improvement through optimization techniques including memory cleanup, dynamic pagination, Singleton patterns, and strict adherence to SOLID principles.

  • Principal Architect @Al Nafi

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

    Designed and deployed multiple complex systems with a 3-Tier Architecture using Nuxt.js, Tailwind, Django, Laravel, and MySQL on AWS. Developed platforms including the Learning Management System (LMS), Association Management Software (AMS), and Al Nafi Stream (a real-time streaming service using Django Channels and Redis). Integrated payment gateways like Stripe, Easypaisa, and UBL IPG, secured systems with Cloudflare DDoS protection, and enabled browser-based Linux (BBL) environments via KASM. Built a data lake with AWS S3 and RDS, automated ETL processes using AWS Glue, and implemented real-time infrastructure monitoring with Grafana and Prometheus.

  • Blockchain Developer @Avanza Innovations

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

    Developed and maintained Hyperledger Fabric-based portals using the MERN stack. Authored and modified chaincode with Golang, integrated RabbitMQ for transaction replication, and built dynamic real-time data visualizations using D3.js based on user-generated complex queries.

  • Lead Developer @OctaDev

    Mar 2017 - Sep 2019

    Led full-stack development for various projects including eCommerce platforms, CMS, POS systems, and internal company tools using PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, WordPress, JavaScript, and Python. Acted as the primary client liaison, managing project requirements and progress updates. Developed SaaS products like OctaHost (hosting management platform) and OctaPair (on-demand service platform), and collaborated with the cybersecurity team to automate penetration testing and reconnaissance workflows.

  • Back End Developer @Alpha Tech

    Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

    Built and maintained desktop-based internal software applications using C# and Windows Forms. Developed secure multi-layered encryption systems for file-sharing, utilizing AES, Rijndael, and Triple AES algorithms. Automated various business workflows and web data extraction tasks using Python scripts and API integrations.