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Umar Ishtiaq

@umarishtiaq

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I build Django APIs, enterprise backends, and AI-powered chat systems.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build scalable backend systems and AI-powered products, with opportunities to work on Django, APIs, databases, deployment automation, and real-world machine learning applications.

At AskUs Solution, I build scalable Django and DRF APIs for enterprise systems, including AI chat capabilities powered by AWS Bedrock over live database records. I also lead database migrations, optimize queries and code structure, and manage deployments for MISA and other core backend systems.

I've contributed backend modules for Upthyme, including ATS, organizational hierarchies, review systems, and recruitment features, while also delivering products such as Mentorax, Talkative Buddy, and Athlo. My work spans Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Jenkins CI/CD, DigitalOcean, Nginx, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, and object detection.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Backend Developer

Current

AskUs Solution

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Architecting and integrating AI chat capabilities leveraging AWS Bedrock to handle diverse queries querying real-time database records. Leading end-to-end data migration initiatives across databases, ensuring data integrity and zero downtime.

Python Django Django REST Framework PostgreSQL Docker Jenkins Data Migration Query Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Corvit Institute

Student, Artificial Intelligence

2023 - 2024

Six-month hands-on training on advanced artificial intelligence, including advanced Python and deep understanding of computer vision and NLP.

Wise Institute

Student, Artificial Intelligence

2023 - 2023

Three-month hands-on training on artificial intelligence, covering Python basics and AI/ML/DL fundamentals, and developed web applications using Django.