Umer Farooq

Reduced tenant data replication time by over 90% through the development of an internal testing tool using Windmill, significantly increasing QA productivity by more than 10x.

Improved the scalability of the legacy Gruntimaps product by migrating it to a cloud-native stack with .NET 9 and Azure Container Apps, leveraging Bicep templates.

Implemented user-scoped Rate Limiting in the API with a concurrency rate limiter to effectively prevent abuse and ensure system stability.

Migrated the entire Azure infrastructure from classic Azure Insights to a centralized Log Analytics workspace using Bicep templates, enhancing monitoring and cost efficiency.

Refactored the API to achieve full cross-platform compatibility by systematically eliminating Windows-specific dependencies, broadening deployment options.

Engineered multi-layer map geometries on the Frontend utilizing Maplibre-gl, enhancing geographical data visualization and user interaction.

Ensured high code quality and system reliability by implementing comprehensive business-focused unit, integration, and behavior-driven end-to-end tests.

Led a dedicated .NET development team, overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of core backend services for Afterprime, a leading Trading Platform.

Achieved a remarkable performance boost of up to 40% in the .NET 6 API by skillfully implementing advanced asynchronous programming techniques.

Successfully integrated a diverse array of critical third-party APIs, including SumSub, Numverify, Twilio, Mandrill, Firebase Auth SDK, GCP Secret Manager, Praxis, Trader Evolution, and Metatrader Mt4.

Architected and developed solutions adhering to CQRS with MediatR, Domain Driven Design (DDD) principles, and CLEAN architecture standards, ensuring robust and maintainable systems.

Played a key role in designing the architecture for Kinectro's new product, https://www.shuttlepro.io, contributing to its foundational technical roadmap.

Undertook an active role as an interviewer, mentor, and trainer, providing valuable guidance and nurturing the professional growth of junior developers.

Awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation in 2022 for consistent adherence to clean code practices and timely project deliveries, demonstrating commitment to quality and efficiency.

Developed a reusable library and JWT authentication framework utilizing .NET 6 and GraphQL, streamlining development cycles and enhancing security across multiple projects.

Engineered a precision calculator with complex mathematical formulas for Inspectest LIMS, a Descon's internal product, ensuring highly accurate calibration results.

Matured the development of a web portal from the ground up for Teha, a leading German Metering Service Provider, managing its full lifecycle from conception to deployment.

Contributed to an enterprise retail application for Mondelez Intl., implementing Angular Microfrontends to achieve efficient scalability and enhance user experience.

Enabled global market reach by integrating Google Translate API for localization and globalization across 8 locales/languages, significantly expanding user base.

Implemented secure Single Sign-On (SSO) with Azure Active Directory (AD) to enhance user authentication and streamline access management.

Containerized .Net Core API and Angular applications using Docker Compose and Azure App Services, achieving seamless deployments and operational efficiency.

Conducted research and development to create a cost-saving prototype, projected to save the company approximately $6,000 per month for code build and deploy, utilizing .NET Core 3.0, Angular 8, and the AWS SDK.

Developed an AI-based chatbot using Azure Bot Service, LUIS, and QnA service to facilitate easy online apparel purchasing and enhance customer experience.

Trained a machine learning model with Azure Custom Vision, enabling users to order products by uploading an image of a dress, and integrated it with WooCommerce APIs.

Designed, developed, and integrated a custom workflow engine to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency.