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Umar Farooq

@umarfarooq4

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Innovative software engineer specializing in smart contracts and backend development.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills in software development and allows for growth in cybersecurity.

I am a dedicated software engineer with extensive experience in developing smart contracts and backend systems. Currently, I work at BlockApex, where I design and deploy smart contracts that enhance liquidity management and optimize token swaps. My role involves building data aggregators using Uniswap algorithms, which significantly improve capital efficiency for liquidity providers.

Previously, I contributed to Vyro.ai, where I developed internal Golang programs for user interaction and managed data with PostgreSQL. My experience at IPinfo.io involved creating open-source SDKs and integrating third-party services, which honed my skills in API backend development and cloud operations. I am passionate about security and performance optimization, ensuring that all systems I work on are robust and efficient.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineer II

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BlockApex

May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

As a Software Engineer II at BlockApex, I designed and deployed smart contracts for DeFi applications, built a data aggregator using Uniswap algorithms, and developed scalable APIs for high-volume transactions. I focused on security best practices and conducted research on gas optimization.

Smart Contracts DeFi Uniswap PostgreSQL Redis Security Best Practices API Development Actix Web

Software Engineer II

Vyro.ai

Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)

At Vyro.ai, I developed internal Golang programs for user-ML server interaction, ensuring system authorization across platforms. I implemented request logging and load balancing, and managed user data with PostgreSQL while developing an API system.

Golang PostgreSQL API Development Load Balancing Authentication Machine Learning

Software Engineer

IPinfo.io

Nov 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 10 months)

As a Software Engineer at IPinfo.io, I developed open-source SDKs and tooling across multiple programming languages. I contributed to third-party integrations and improved API backend performance while optimizing cloud operations.

Open Source SDK Development API Integration Golang Docker BigQuery Data Management Cloud Operations

Cyber Security Engineer

Emricon Consulting

Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 (10 months)

In my role as a Cyber Security Engineer at Emricon Consulting, I deployed open-source SIEM solutions and conducted penetration tests to ensure system security. I assisted in compliance auditing processes using ISO-27001 and NIST standards.

SIEM Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment ISO 27001 NIST Auditing Open Source Tools Risk Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Management and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

2017 - 2021

Grade: 3.44/4.0

Activities and societies: Actively participated in enhancing IT security measures and contributed to the School of Systems and Technology.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with a CGPA of 3.44/4.0. Served as a teacher assistant for courses in Digital Logic Design, Basic Electronics, and IoT. Assisted in research on various topics of IoT Security under Dr. Tahir Mushtaq.