Fawad Khalil

Senior Software Engineer & Lead Application Architect

Lahore, Pakistan.

About

Senior Software Engineer & Application Architect with 10+ years of experience leading the design and development of scalable applications. Proven track record of translating complex business requirements into high-impact technical solutions, improving system performance, and driving user engagement. Experienced in leading teams, defining architecture, and delivering end-to-end solutions across fast-paced environments.

Work

Viwell

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Senior Software Engineer - Contract

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Contributed to the design and architecture of high-performance mobile web applications, delivering various features using NextJS, NestJS, PgSQL, and Docker.

Highlights

Contributed to strategic design and architecture decisions, delivering key features leveraging NextJS, NestJS, PgSQL, and Docker for high-performance mobile web applications.

Implemented the Challenges feature, enabling organization admins to track employee progress and ranks, enhancing engagement and competitive tracking.

Developed the Events feature, empowering organization admins to manage events and participants, streamlining event coordination and oversight.

Deployed the Rewards feature, allowing users to redeem vouchers based on earned coins, driving user retention and incentivization.

Implemented region-based data storage and access mechanisms, ensuring compliance with national laws in KSA and UAE for data governance.

Retailo Technologies (B2B Marketplace For Retailers)

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Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Led a cross-functional team in developing and deploying 3 mobile applications, significantly enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Led a cross-functional team in the creation and deployment of 3 mobile applications, achieving a 25% increase in monthly active users.

Optimized MySQL queries and integrated AWS Lambda, reducing server response times by 35% for enhanced application performance.

Successfully launched Retailo's iOS app, expanding the user base by 20% across the MENA region and driving market penetration.

Executed deep linking and optimized app open events, increasing engagement by 25% through targeted social media campaigns.

MUNCH:ON (Acquired by Careem)

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Senior Software Engineer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Developed and optimized B2B food delivery systems, significantly improving order processing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Implemented in-house B2B food delivery systems, increasing order processing efficiency by 25% and cutting delivery times by 15 minutes for 50+ restaurants.

Developed real-time order tracking functionality, reducing average delivery time by 60% and enhancing logistical transparency.

Designed and deployed an order status update system, improving customer satisfaction by 40% through proactive communication.

Developed and deployed a branch-based order tracking feature in the admin dashboard, enabling real-time monitoring for 150+ restaurant branches, reducing order follow-up time by 30% and improving support team efficiency.

Confiz, Global IT Services and Solutions Partner

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Software Engineer

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer-facing platforms and improve overall system reliability.

Highlights

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and UX, to enhance customer-facing platforms and user experience.

Achieved a 35% reduction in system downtime, significantly improving overall platform reliability and availability for users.

Education

National Textile University

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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Bachelor of Science Computer Science

Skills

Languages

JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, TypeScript.

Backend Frameworks

Express.js, NestJS, Supabase (Edge Functions, Auth, RLS).

Frontend Frameworks

React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, AngularJS, React Native.

Testing & Automation

Jest, Enzyme, Puppeteer, Selenium, Jbuilder.

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redshift.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, Beanstalk, DynamoDB, OpenSearch), Docker, GitHub Actions.

UI/UX & Design

Tailwind, Bootstrap, Material UI, pixel-perfect Figma/Zeplin implementation.

Projects

Tahweel Al Rajhi

Summary

Enhanced foreign remittance mobile experience with React Native. Designed and deployed a gamified loyalty program. Led production releases, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.

StretchMinder

Summary

Health & wellness app built with React Native, ranked #1 in App Store (Health). Helps users schedule micro-breaks and stretches for better work-life balance.

Retailo Mobile App

Summary

Architected and scaled the core app infrastructure for retailers to manage orders, inventory, and communication. Built with AWS Lambda, Docker, and deep linking for marketing.

TaxiBox

Summary

Developed a mobile storage booking service in Australia, including scheduling logic, customer dashboards, and real-time updates using Node.js, React, TypeORM, and MySQL.

Walmart Inc. (Enterprise Mobile Applications)

Summary

Collaborated directly with Walmart to build and enhance enterprise-grade mobile apps, focusing on cross-platform compatibility and iOS support. Designed and implemented automated CI/CD pipelines and developed a smart assistant (AI) feature.

IT Boost (SaaS for Managed Service Providers)

Summary

Led development of role-based access control (RBAC) and record-level permissions. Improved subscription management by integrating the Stripe API. Designed a robust user invitation and role management module.