Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tech Lead &
Software Engineer

I build systems that scale to millions and stay up when it matters most. 9+ years engineering across SaaS, FinTech & GovTech in the UAE.

9+
Years experience
99%
Uptime delivered
M+
Users served
4+
Companies led
FA
Faizan Ali
Tech Lead · Head of Infrastructure
QODE Limited
Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi
99.99% uptime
Azure · Redis · RabbitMQ
UAE Pass · ICP · ADPAY
Gov & payment integrations
AI Integration
OpenAI · Claude
Node.jsLaravelPythonAWSAzureDockerCI/CDAI
About me

Engineer. Leader.
Problem solver.

From training developers in Hyderabad to leading infrastructure at one of Abu Dhabi's most ambitious tech companies — my career has been defined by building things that last.

At QODE Limited, I architect a multi-tenant Venue Management System integrated with UAE Pass, ICP, CID & ADPAY — running on Azure with 99.99% uptime under peak traffic loads supporting millions of users.

I integrate AI-powered features into real products — leveraging LLM APIs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) to build smarter, faster systems. In 2026, great engineers don't just write code — they build intelligent systems.

💬 Always happy to connect with fellow engineers and tech leaders.
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System Architecture
Multi-tenant SaaS platforms built to handle millions of concurrent users.
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AI Integration
Building intelligent workflows using OpenAI and Claude APIs.
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Cloud Infrastructure
AWS & Azure architecture, Docker, CI/CD, Redis, RabbitMQ.
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Security Engineering
OAuth, JWT, PCI compliance, OWASP — security as a feature.
👥
Technical Leadership
Leading teams, mentoring developers, delivering on time — every time.
Technical skills

My stack

Battle-tested technologies I use to build and scale production systems across the UAE and beyond.

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Backend
Node.jsLaravelPythonLumenCore PHPREST APIsWebSocket
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Frontend
Vue.jsReact.jsJavaScriptTailwind CSSVuexReduxMUI
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AI & Automation
OpenAI APIClaude APILLM IntegrationAI WorkflowsPrompt Engineering
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Cloud & DevOps
AWSAzureDockerJenkinsCI/CDNginxGrafana
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Databases & Queues
MySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisRabbitMQFirebase
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Integrations
UAE PassICPCIDADPAYStripeOracle FusionDynamics 365
Career

Experience

9+ years of building, leading, and delivering across SaaS, FinTech, GovTech and e-commerce.

Tech Lead & Head of Infrastructure
QODE Limited
Mar 2022 — Present
📍 Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi

Leading development of a multi-tenant SaaS Venue Management System (VMS) automating venue operations across Abu Dhabi. Architected the full platform on Azure with Redis & RabbitMQ, achieving 99.99% uptime. Integrated UAE Pass, ICP, CID, ADPAY, Etisalat & Network International. Built Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, integrated AI-powered features using LLM APIs, and led cross-functional teams across mobile, QA, and business.

Node.jsLaravelAzureRedisRabbitMQUAE PassJenkinsVue.jsAI Integration
Senior Full Stack Engineer
BSQP Tech
Jun 2019 — Feb 2022
📍 Karachi, Pakistan

Designed high-performance backend infrastructure and RESTful APIs consumed by web and mobile applications. Integrated Redis for caching, optimised database queries, built CI/CD pipelines, and mentored developers to maintain high code quality standards across multiple tech stacks.

Node.jsLaravelRedisREST APIsCI/CDVue.jsReact.js
Full Stack Developer
Infloway Technology
Jan 2017 — May 2019
📍 Karachi, Pakistan

Designed and maintained a high-performance e-commerce platform. Built admin portals, integrated Redis for caching and background job handling, and handled large-scale data transactions adhering to SOLID and DRY principles.

PHPLaravelRedisREST APIsE-commerceMySQL
PHP Developer & Technical Trainer
Gexton Incorporation
Aug 2015 — Dec 2016
📍 Hyderabad, Pakistan

Built websites, CRM systems, student portals, and admin portals. Developed curriculum for beginner to advanced development courses and trained interns — where my passion for technical leadership began.

PHPCRMGov APIsTrainingMentoring
Open to consulting

How I can help

Available for select consulting & freelance engagements for startups and enterprises needing senior-level technical guidance.

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System Architecture
Designing scalable, maintainable architectures for SaaS and enterprise platforms from the ground up.
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Cloud Infrastructure
AWS & Azure setup, optimisation, cost reduction, and infrastructure reviews for growing teams.
🤖
AI Integration
Adding AI-powered features to existing products using OpenAI and Claude APIs.
Backend Performance
Database optimisation, Redis caching, queue architecture, and load balancing for high-traffic systems.
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API & Gov Integrations
UAE government APIs (UAE Pass, ICP, CID), payment gateways, CRMs, and third-party services.
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Security Review
Security audits, PCI compliance, OWASP best practices, and data protection implementation.
Get in touch

Let's build something
that lasts.

Open to Tech Lead & Engineering Manager roles, and select consulting engagements. Always happy to connect with fellow engineers and tech leaders.

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