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Ather Rafiq

@atherrafiq

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Full-Stack Python Developer specializing in scalable backends and data engineering.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on backend and data engineering with scalable systems, strong security practices, and opportunities to apply AI/ML—within collaborative, agile teams that value code quality and continuous delivery.

I am a results-driven Full-Stack Python Developer with over six years of experience building scalable web frameworks, data pipelines, and backend systems using Flask, FastAPI, Django, and related technologies.

I have led cross-functional teams and delivered enterprise solutions that emphasize performance, security, and maintainability, implementing OAuth/JWT, API gateways, microservices, and ORM-driven data access layers.

My work includes designing ETL pipelines, integrating AI like OpenAI GPT-4 for NLP tasks, and developing dashboards and front-end integrations with React, Vue, and JavaScript libraries such as Plotly and D3.

I prioritize best coding practices, rigorous testing, CI/CD, and robust Linux-based deployments, and I enjoy solving complex problems in data engineering, backend architecture, and AI-driven automation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full-Stack Python Developer

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National Marine Dredging Company

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Developed and maintained scalable Flask and FastAPI-based web frameworks and RESTful APIs, designed ETL pipelines for large datasets, and integrated OpenAI GPT-4 to automate NLP tasks, improving data processing and user engagement.

Python Flask fastAPI REST APIs ETL SQLAlchemy PostgreSQL AsyncIO OpenAI (GPT 4

Python Developer

A-TECH

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Built backend systems with Python, Django and Flask, integrated MongoDB and Azure services, implemented JWT security, and deployed applications to Linux/Azure with Nginx, enhancing scalability and reliability of SaaS and CRM products.

Python Django Flask MongoDB Azure JWT Nginx SQL Linux CI CD

Full-Stack Python Developer

Risk Pin

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Developed end-to-end web applications using Python and Flask, integrated MongoDB and SQL backends, modernized legacy codebases, and managed Linux-based deployments and server administration to ensure production stability.

Python Flask MongoDB REST APIs JWT Linux Deployment Git

Unity 3D Game Developer

MIZO Studio

Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 (2 months)

Designed and implemented 3D game features in Unity using C# and Maya assets, developed backend upload tooling and integrated Consoli Ads API, and executed testing and debugging to prepare APK releases.

Unity3D C++Maya Game Development Console Ads Integration Debugging Asset Bundles JavaScript

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

COMSATS University, Islamabad (Lahore Campus)

Master of Science, Computer Sciences

Grade: GPA: 3.35/4

Completed M.S. in Computer Sciences with a focus on backend and full-stack development; achieved a GPA of 3.35/4 in August 2022.

University of the Punjab, Lahore

Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciences

Grade: GPA: 3.12/4

Completed B.S. in Computer Sciences with coursework in data structures, algorithms, and full-stack development; attained a GPA of 3.12/4 in August 2018.