rizwan farooq
@rizwanfarooq
I lead engineering teams building reliable distributed systems and cloud-native platforms.
What I'm looking for
I’m a hands-on Engineering Manager who builds reliable distributed systems and the teams that ship them. Over 15+ years, I’ve gone from senior engineer to architect to manager, with a focus on “range with depth.” I help build NCache at Alachisoft—managing a team of 30 engineers and delivering vector-database support that powers RAG workflows for enterprise AI.
I also deliver end-to-end platform outcomes across demanding domains where reliability is not optional. I led a cloud migration for First Abu Dhabi Bank (UAE’s largest bank), cutting deployment times by 40% and improving platform reliability, and I built cross-border payroll integrations (HMRC, Skatteverket, UKG Pro) to operate across multiple countries and currencies. I bring core expertise in hands-on engineering leadership, distributed systems & caching, and cloud-native architecture across Azure/AWS/Kubernetes, plus a strong commitment to test-driven development and platform reliability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Helped build NCache, a Redis alternative in the .NET ecosystem, including vector-database support powering RAG workflows for enterprise AI. Managed a team of ~30 engineers and delivered platform capabilities.
Built cross-border payroll integrations with HMRC, Skatteverket, and UKG Pro to enable multi-country, multi-currency HR/payroll operations. Delivered enterprise integrations within compliance-heavy domains.
Led cloud migration for First Abu Dhabi Bank, reducing deployment times by 40% and improving platform reliability. Provided architectural direction across cloud-native engineering efforts.
• Successfully integrated TimeSolv with Office 365 and Lawpay (https://lawpay.com)
• Redesigned the audit log module using AWS SQS and AWS Lambda which resulted in significantly minimizing the performance impact on the main TimeSolv app.
• Successfully integrated TimeSolv with HubSpot - A Leading growth Platform for inbound marketing, sales, and customer service (https://www.hubspot.com)
• Succes
Worked as a senior software engineer/architect and led multiple cross-functional teams to develop Dr IQ (https://dr-iq.com) an online consultation platform.
• Worked as a development lead for the development of INDICI (https://www.indici.co.nz) a cloud-based practice management system.
• Led a team of talented developers to develop CareMonX Computer Aided Dispatch(CAD) which was an integrated application suite to provide the functionality for call handling, address validation, location management and ambulance mobilization to ensure timely and accurat
Worked as a lead developer to design and develop ASPIRE. It’s a next generation HR information system which includes HR administration, Payroll administration, Employees Time and Attendance tracking and Benefits administration.
Main responsibilities were to perform software development activities which included analyzing client’s requirements, communicating and discussing the requirements among development team, coding to meet the requirements and documenting the developed tasks.
Worked in almost all phases of software development life cycle, involved in the analysis of different line side error correction protocols, design and development of Secure eye (Software based remote monitoring application), Secure Phone application. I was also involved in the deployment and training of these products.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Engineering
2003 - 2007
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
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Skills
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