USMAN SAIF
Principal Software Engineer | Full-Stack Architect
usman.saif22@gmail.com
+92-331-1440036
Lahore, Pakistan
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Professional Summary
Results-driven Principal Software Engineer with 10+ years of expertise architecting and delivering enterprise-grade solutions for logistics and automotive industries. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, optimizing system performance by up to 60%, and implementing AI-powered automation that reduces operational costs by 30%. Specialized in Laravel, Vue.js, and scalable cloud architectures serving 100K+ daily transactions. Strong collaborator with US-based clients, offering 4+ hours EST/CST overlap and expertise in remote agile workflows.
Core Competencies
Enterprise Architecture
Full-Stack Development
Team Leadership & Mentoring
API Design & Integration
Database Optimization
Agile/Scrum Methodologies
CI/CD & DevOps
Performance Tuning
AI/LLM Implementation
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)
RESTful Services
Technical Documentation
Professional Experience
Principal Software Engineer
Oct 2024 – Present
Nextbridge Private Limited | Lahore, Pakistan (US Clients)
  • Spearhead enterprise architecture and engineering strategy for Tier-1 logistics and automotive clients across North America
  • Lead technical mentorship for 8+ full-stack engineers, establishing best practices and modern CI/CD pipelines
  • Design and implement scalable, high-concurrency platforms supporting rapid fleet expansion for 5,000+ vehicle operations
  • Deliver custom automation modules leveraging Agentic AI and LLMs, cutting operational costs by 30%
  • Architect predictive analytics dashboards driving data-led decision-making for C-suite stakeholders
  • Maintain 99.9% system uptime while managing 100K+ daily transactions across distributed systems
Principle Software Engineer
Mar 2019 – Oct 2024
Nextbridge Private Limited | Lahore, Pakistan (US Clients)
  • Built and scaled enterprise logistics platforms for US-based clients, focusing on real-time GPS tracking for 5,000+ vehicles
  • Optimized backend performance, reducing API response times by 60% through database query optimization and caching strategies
  • Delivered 50+ custom features that directly increased client sales revenue by 25% year-over-year
  • Mentored 15+ junior developers, improving overall code quality by 40% through rigorous code reviews and training sessions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Jira, Slack, and GitHub in fully remote agile environment
  • Implemented automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit) reducing production bugs by 35%
Software Engineer
Mar 2018 – Mar 2019
Nextbridge Private Limited | Lahore, Pakistan
  • Developed RESTful APIs for inventory management systems handling 100K+ daily transactions
  • Implemented secure authentication and authorization systems using Laravel Passport and JWT
  • Optimized database queries and indexing strategies, achieving 40% faster page load times
  • Collaborated with frontend teams to deliver seamless Vue.js integrations with backend services
Web Developer
Jun 2016 – Dec 2017
Spix Systems Limited | Lahore, Pakistan
  • Developed 20+ responsive websites and web applications for diverse clients across multiple industries
  • Achieved Google PageSpeed scores of 90+ through performance optimization and lazy loading techniques
  • Collaborated with design teams to create pixel-perfect UI implementations using Bootstrap and jQuery
Technical Skills
Backend:
PHP 8.x, Laravel 11, RESTful APIs, MySQL, Redis, Queue Management, PHPUnit, Microservices
Frontend:
Vue.js 3, Vuex, Vuetify, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
AI & Automation:
OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude, Agentic AI, LangChain, Process Automation, Python (Basic)
DevOps & Tools:
Git/GitHub/GitLab, Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, Jira, WHM/cPanel, Postman, Linux/Apache
Cloud & Databases:
AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), MySQL Optimization, Database Design, Redis Caching
Other:
Java SE, JasperReports, WordPress, Agile/Scrum, TDD, API Documentation
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Computer Science
2013 – 2017
University of Sargodha | Sargodha, Pakistan
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v9)
March 2017
Corvit Systems | Advanced training in network security and information systems auditing
IBM Integration Bus Developer v10
August 2017
IBM Partner World | Certified in enterprise message bus architecture and SOA integration
Selected Projects & Achievements
Enterprise E-Commerce Procurement Platform (Confidential Client, Hudson, USA)
Multi-retailer integration platform with automated order processing, real-time inventory tracking, and analytics dashboard. Optimized performance by 60%, handling 100K+ daily transactions with 99.9% uptime.
Dealership Experts – Automotive Recruitment Platform (Texas, USA)
Niche job portal connecting automotive dealerships with specialized industry experts. Implemented intelligent candidate matching and real-time notification systems.
Shipping Label Automation System (Madinah, Saudi Arabia)
Desktop application (Java SE, MySQL, JasperReports) automating shipping operations for major dates exporter. Eliminated 100% of manual labeling processes, ensuring audit compliance.
Idara Tul Mustafa – Event Management Platform (Gujranwala, Pakistan)
Laravel-based scheduling system with automated conflict resolution, eliminating 100% of booking overlaps and improving operational transparency for religious scholars network.