Hamid Raza
Architecting distributed systems. Growing the engineers who ship them.
Lead Software Engineer specializing in IoT platforms, real-time analytics, and distributed systems. I architect high-throughput solutions and lead engineering teams to deliver mission-critical products with 99.9% uptime.
About Me
I'm a Lead Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience architecting scalable IoT, real-time data processing, and AI-powered solutions. My career has been defined by delivering resilient full-stack systems that boost operational efficiency through microservices architecture and modern cloud infrastructure.
I specialize in IoT platforms, real-time analytics, and distributed systems. My expertise spans from frontend development with React and Svelte to backend systems using Node.js, NestJS, and event-driven architectures with Kafka and MQTT.
What I Bring to Your Team
- ✓Scalable architecture for high-throughput, event-driven systems
- ✓Mentoring engineers from mid-level to senior — not just code reviews
- ✓Bridging technical complexity with business goals across teams
- ✓Driving CI/CD standards and deployment culture that teams actually follow
- ✓System design ownership: from whiteboard to production
- ✓Technical hiring — evaluating for craft, not just keywords
Education
Bachelor of Software Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila • 2011 - 2015
IoT & Real-Time Systems
Architecting high-throughput IoT platforms processing 1M+ data points/hour with Kafka, MQTT, and event-driven architectures.
AI-Powered Solutions
Integrating LLMs and AI services for intelligent decision-making, natural language queries, and advanced analytics.
Technical Leadership
Leading engineering teams, driving 99.9% uptime for mission-critical services, and accelerating deployment velocity by 25%.
Currently Open To
Experience
Lead Software Engineer
- ▹Architected next-generation IoT platform achieving 10x faster data transfer and processing 1M+ data points/hour from field devices via Kafka and MQTT infrastructure
- ▹Integrated LLM services for natural language queries over fleet data, boosting operator decision-making speed by 35%
- ▹Mentored 4 engineers and standardized CI/CD pipelines, increasing deployment velocity by 25%
- ▹Drove architectural governance fostering collaboration for scalable analytics in logistics and fleet management
- ▹Technologies: Svelte, TypeScript, NestJS, Kafka, MQTT, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, AWS
Tech Lead
- ▹Directed technical roadmap for 2 SaaS products maintaining 99.9% uptime for mission-critical services
- ▹Migrated monolith to Kubernetes microservices, reducing deployment time by 50% and improving resilience
- ▹Partnered with Product Owner to accelerate feature delivery by 20% for fleet tracking and weight analytics
- ▹Led cross-functional teams implementing best practices via code reviews and architectural design sessions
- ▹Technologies: React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kubernetes, Docker
Senior Software Engineer
- ▹Built full-stack features supporting 10,000+ active users with robust real-time fleet management
- ▹Optimized database queries reducing API response time by 30% during peak loads
- ▹Developed weight/position event detection algorithms and anti-theft mechanisms for fleet security
- ▹Optimized frontend for large telemetry data handling; mentored juniors decreasing defects by 15%
- ▹Technologies: React, Node.js, Express.js, Kafka, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, Redis
Senior Software Engineer
- ▹Contributed to SaaS analytics platform serving FMCG companies with AI-powered market insights
- ▹Implemented scalable backend ensuring secure data exchange for global retail clients
- ▹Built real-time dashboards for field force analytics serving 500+ enterprise clients
- ▹Technologies: React, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
Full Stack Engineer
- ▹Designed full-stack components for Pakistan's leading real estate platform ensuring seamless UX
- ▹Built property listing management system handling 50,000+ active listings with advanced search
- ▹Integrated third-party APIs; optimized performance improving page load by 40%
- ▹Technologies: React, Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL
Backend Developer
- ▹Designed RESTful APIs for cloud management, ensuring secure service communication
- ▹Developed automation scripts reducing manual operations workload by 40%
- ▹Technologies: Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL
Backend Developer
- ▹Managed full development lifecycle supporting 5,000+ daily API requests
- ▹Designed RESTful APIs facilitating seamless frontend-backend communication
- ▹Technologies: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
Technical Expertise
Specialized in building high-performance distributed systems with a focus on IoT, real-time data processing, and scalable architectures.
Frontend Development
Backend & APIs
Data & Streaming
Cloud & DevOps
AI & LLM Integration
Engineering Leadership
Full Technology Stack
Featured Projects
Enterprise-scale systems I've architected and led. Most projects are under NDA but I'm happy to discuss architecture and technical decisions.
Real-Time Mining IoT Platform
Architected high-throughput data pipeline processing 1M+ telemetry events/hour from remote mining sites. Implemented geofencing cutting unauthorized access by 90%. Built real-time visualization dashboards for operational insights.
Fleet Tracking & Analytics Platform
Developed real-time tracking and monitoring platform with AI-generated insights for optimized payload delivery. Implemented analytics and alerts detecting 95%+ payload theft incidents with weight and location monitoring.
High-Security Access Control System
Designed centralized authorization system handling 5,000+ daily access requests for mines and logistics. Implemented role-based access control with comprehensive audit logging for compliance requirements.
Multi-tenant Auth Platform
Created robust authentication/authorization SaaS platform supporting multi-tenant architecture. Implemented OAuth 2.0, SSO, and MFA for enterprise-grade security across multiple client platforms.
Field Force Analytics Platform
Built comprehensive field force management system for FMCG market research with real-time GPS tracking. Developed AI-powered image recognition for shelf auditing, improving audit accuracy by 45%.
Real Estate Marketplace
Developed core features for Pakistan's largest real estate platform serving 100K+ monthly users. Built advanced property search with geolocation filtering and personalized recommendations.
Open Source & Personal Projects
Check out my GitHub for open-source contributions, experiments, and side projects.
Most enterprise work is under NDA — happy to discuss architecture, trade-offs, and technical decisions in detail.
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in discussing technical leadership opportunities, consulting projects, or collaboration on innovative solutions. Let's connect and explore how we can work together.
Let's Connect
I'm open to discussing technical leadership roles, consulting opportunities, speaking engagements, or collaboration on innovative projects. Feel free to reach out and I'll get back to you promptly.