Tahir Awan

Tahir Awan

$25/hr
Full Stack Development | AI and LLM Engineering | Cloud Solutions
Reply rate:
83.33%
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Age:
34 years old
Location:
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Experience:
10 years
SUMMARY Experienced Full Stack Developer and AI Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in Python and Django for backend development, complemented by 3 years of experience in developing large language models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP) applications. Proven track record in designing and deploying machine learning models, including fine-tuning techniques like Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) and Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF). Skilled in building dynamic, user-friendly frontend interfaces with React and developing Chrome extensions to enhance user experience. Demonstrated ability to lead complex AI projects and deliver scalable solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP. Proficient in developing APIs, automating workflows, and integrating AI-driven functionalities across SaaS and e-commerce platforms, ensuring seamless functionality from data pipelines to user experience. SKILLS Programming Languages ● Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers) ● JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Node.js) ● SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Machine Learning & NLP ● Large Language Models (GPT, BERT, T5) ● Transformer Architectures (Hugging Face, OpenAI) ● Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) ● Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) ● NLP Tasks: Text Generation, Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, Question Answering ● Deep Learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch) ● Transfer Learning & Model Optimization Deployment & Cloud ● AWS (SageMaker, Lambda), GCP, Azure ● Docker, Jenkins ● CI/CD Automation (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform) Development Practices ● Agile & Scrum Methodologies ● Version Control (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket) ● Unit Testing, TDD (PyTest, Jest) Chrome Extension Development: ● Chrome APIs, JavaScript, HTML/CSS EXPERIENCE Full Stack Python Developer | Micro 1 March 2024 – Present | Part-time | Remote ● Working as a full stack Python developer on a SaaS platform, integrating machine learning models to automate data analytics. ● Collaborating with a distributed team to build robust backend APIs using Python, Django, and integrating them with ML models for real-time data processing. ● Key Technologies and Tools: Python, Django, React, AWS (Lambda, RDS), PostgreSQL, Docker. LLM Engineer | Turing January 2024 – Present | Remote ● Leading the development of LLM-powered solutions for clients in various industries, focusing on building and fine-tuning custom language models for tasks like summarization, sentiment analysis, and question answering. ● Applying SFT and RLHF techniques to enhance model performance and user interaction quality in chatbot applications and content generation tools. ● Deployed LLMs on cloud platforms like AWS and GCP to ensure scalability and cost-efficiency. ● Key Technologies and Tools: Python, Hugging Face Transformers, PyTorch, AWS (SageMaker), GCP, Ray RLlib, Stable Baselines. Chrome Extension Developer | EdTech Company June 2018 – January 2024 | Remote ● Developed a Chrome extension to enhance online learning experiences, providing users with quick access to educational resources and tools. ● Implemented features such as bookmarking, content highlighting, and annotation capabilities to facilitate interactive learning. ● Collaborated with UX/UI designers to create a user-friendly interface, ensuring seamless integration with popular educational platforms. ● Conducted user testing and gathered feedback to iterate on the extension's functionality and improve overall user satisfaction. ● Key Technologies: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Chrome API, React Chief Technology Officer | SimpleStudying June 2018 – January 2024 | Remote Led the development of an e-commerce application using React, Next.js, Node.js, Python Django, and AWS, resulting in 10,000+ daily users and a 20% increase in conversion rates. Key achievements: ● Designed and implemented Micro Frontend and Microservice Architecture, enabling parallel development and independent feature deployment. ● Integrated PayPal and Paytm payments, boosting user trust and payment capabilities. ● Enhanced UI with React and Sass, improving engagement by 40%, and achieved 98% test coverage with Cypress and Jest. ● Optimized performance and SEO, reducing page load times by 50% and increasing organic traffic by 30%. ● Established a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, and achieved 60% cost savings with serverless architecture. ● Key Technologies and Tools: React, Next.js, Node.js, Python Django, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, Redux, TypeScript, Sass, Webpack, Cypress, Jest. Senior Full Stack Engineer | Arbisoft May 2015 – May 2018 | Onsite ● Led the development of ML-based recommendation systems, improving customer engagement for multiple clients by leveraging NLP and AI-driven analytics. ● Worked extensively with Python, Django, and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) to build scalable AI-powered platforms. ● Designed data pipelines and real-time APIs to process and analyze large datasets, improving product recommendation accuracy by 20%. ● Key Technologies and Tools: Python, Django, PyTorch, TensorFlow, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Celery. Freelance LLM Engineer & Software Architect | Upwork June 2014 – Present | Remote ● Delivered numerous LLM-powered applications including conversational agents, text summarization tools, and custom NLP solutions for a global clientele. ● Leveraged Supervised Fine-Tuning and RLHF to adapt pre-trained models to specialized tasks, resulting in a 40% improvement in model accuracy for various projects. ● Collaborated with clients to build end-to-end AI solutions from model training to deployment, optimizing for both performance and scalability. ● Key Technologies and Tools: Python, Hugging Face Transformers, Ray RLlib, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes. Junior Python Developer | E2EWorkx January 2015 – April 2015 | Onsite ● Assisted in building web applications using Python and Django, developing core functionality for internal and external platforms. ● Developed and tested Python scripts to automate data processing tasks, reducing manual work by 25%. ● Key Technologies and Tools: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Git, REST APIs. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Some of my recent projects are mentioned below; Dendrite Learning Platform ● Technologies: Python, Django, React ● Contributed to Dendrite, an innovative learning platform aimed at revolutionizing programming education through visual aids and interactive learning tools. ● Developed features to enhance user engagement and retention while exploring diverse revenue streams through educational partnerships. Mechanic AI Chatbot ● Technologies: Python, Flask, OpenAI, HTML/CSS ● Designed and implemented an AI-driven chatbot for car troubleshooting, providing real-time interaction and support to users. ● Integrated a booking feature for services, streamlining the workflow from troubleshooting to service booking through a seamless user interface. Panacomps Real Estate Tool ● ● ● Technologies: Python, Django, PostgreSQL Developed Panacomps, a specialized tool for the Panamá real estate market, providing real-time data and insights for property evaluations. Empowered professionals and investors to make informed decisions using accurate and up-to-date information on property metrics. Product Management System ● ● ● Technologies: Python, Django Built a backend system to manage product specifications, ensuring accurate data syncing and efficient handling. Collaborated with frontend developers for seamless integration with Vue.js. Custom Chatbot Development Platform ● ● ● Technologies: Python, Flask, RESTful APIs Developed a flexible platform that allows users to train custom chatbots with personalized datasets, integrating ChatGPT for enhanced conversation capabilities. Ensured smooth API integration for data ingestion from multiple sources. LLM Training with Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) for Legal Document Analysis ● Fine-tuned a GPT model on legal documents for a legal tech client, automating contract analysis and reducing review times by 60%. ● Technologies: Hugging Face Transformers, PyTorch, AWS SageMaker. Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) for Conversational AI ● Implemented RLHF for a customer support chatbot, increasing customer satisfaction by 25% and response relevance by 30%. ● Technologies: Hugging Face, Ray RLlib, Stable Baselines, Python. AI-Powered Content Generation Platform ● Developed an AI platform for automated content creation, increasing productivity by 50% for marketing teams. ● Technologies: Hugging Face Transformers, PyTorch, Docker, Kubernetes. Cryptocurrency Trading Bot ● Technologies: Python, Binance API, KuCoin API ● Developed a trading bot for cryptocurrency that operates within testnet environments, successfully executing trades and ensuring liquidity checks. ● Implemented a process for transferring funds between exchanges while manually gathering wallet addresses for efficient withdrawals. Turnitin Automation Script ● Technologies: Python, Selenium WebDriver ● Created a script to automate the process of logging into Turnitin, submitting documents, and downloading reports. ● Utilized Selenium to interact with the web interface, enabling the filling out of forms, file uploads, and button clicks. ● Designed the script to run in headless mode and maximize window size, with error handling and screenshot capabilities for efficient debugging. Personalized AI Chatbot Platform ● Technologies: Python, Django, LangChain, OpenAI ● Developed a web application to create personalized AI chatbots using LangChain and OpenAI (GPT-4), enabling users to generate embeddings for integration into their websites. ● Implemented a user-friendly interface with HTML/CSS and used JavaScript for DOM manipulation and dynamic API interactions to enhance user engagement. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in computer science Punjab University College of Information Technology 2009 – 2013 CERTIFICATIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect AWS Certified Developer – Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer Certified Scrum Master Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES ● ● ● ● ● ● ML Libraries: Hugging Face Transformers, TensorFlow, PyTorch RL Libraries: Ray RLlib, Stable Baselines Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis Web Technologies: React, Node.js, REST APIs
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