Abdulahad Shah

I'm Abdulahad Shah, a seasoned Engineering Lead with over 10 years of experience in software development, specializing in Full-Stack TypeScript, team leadership, and product delivery. I am passionate about pioneering emerging technologies and driving innovation. As a leader, I am a strong communicator and a results-driven professional dedicated to building high-performing teams and executing successful projects.

Karachi, Pakistan | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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About

I'm Abdulahad Shah, an Engineering Lead with over a decade of software development experience, focusing on Full-Stack TypeScript development, team leadership, and project management. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with various startups and companies, leading teams to deliver high-quality software products that meet and exceed expectations. My journey into technology began with a strong academic foundation, where I researched and developed SaaS-based solutions for various business models, culminating in the production deployment of a Car Rental Management System for my final year project. This early experience cemented my passion for building practical, real-world applications. My expertise spans the entire development cycle, from architecting scalable web and mobile applications to leading teams to achieve project goals. I have a proven track record of successfully leading engineers to develop and launch MVPs for corporate SaaS projects and Web3-based social media platforms. My work on projects involving AI and ML initiatives has given me a strong understanding of the potential and challenges of AI-driven technologies. As a team leader, I prioritize collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development. I empower team members to take ownership of their work while providing guidance and support. My leadership style emphasizes effective communication and an asynchronous project management approach to ship fast and with high impact.

Work Experience

Soch Studios (formerly ShaheenML)
On-Site

2024 - Present

Founder & CEO

Spearheaded the successful deployment of real-world AI use cases across education, software engineering, content creation, marketing, and sales. Focused on developing AI-native products for Pakistan.

Talon Engineering
On-Site

2025 - Present

Founder & CTO

Established a premier software engineering services company dedicated to delivering high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions. Soch Studios is positioned as a cutting-edge frontier research and product outfit within Talon Engineering.

MazikGlobal
On-Site

12/2024 - 06/2025

Associate Consultant

Within the Microsoft Business Solutions team, led the engineering effort for a state-of-the-art AI Studio for Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) and drove several in-house AI initiatives. Implemented an AI-native workflow leveraging Azure AI to enable small, focused teams to achieve high proficiency and rapid delivery.

Welab Health
Remote

06/2023 - 12/2023

Frontend Team Lead, Senior Software Engineer

Led a 6-member team to launch a multi-region corporate SaaS MVP. Drove key business and product pivots, managed the development of three web frontends and two multilingual mobile apps, and ensured alignment with stakeholder vision.

Inserito
On-site

10/2022 - 05/2023

Team Lead, Senior Software Engineer

Led a 6-engineer team to launch a large-scale corporate SaaS MVP. Architected and streamlined engineering for a greenfield project, implementing processes for team growth and scalability while mentoring junior engineers.

ePaging
On-site

11/2021 - 10/2022

Team Lead MERN Stack Development

Led a 5-person team to launch a Web3-based social media platform using the MERN stack. Oversaw the product lifecycle from development to ongoing maintenance, integrating complex blockchain technologies.

Integnix
On-site

10/2020 - 04/2021

Technical Lead

As Technical Lead, launched the MVP for InstaZap, an Irish food delivery startup. Re-architected the mobile application and its supporting API to enhance scalability, performance, and user experience.

Cloudlead
On-site

02/2018 - 10/2020

Full Stack Engineer

Built and scaled a multi-million record index of scrapers and crawlers in Python to acquire fresh data on demand. Developed internal tooling that streamlined manual data aggregation processes and improved team efficiency.

Education

Binary University College of Management & Entrepreneurship

2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Institute of Commercial Management

2016 - 2016
Advanced Diploma in Computer Science

Institute of Commercial Management

2015 - 2015
Diploma in Computer Science

Skills

Full Stack Typescript Development
Python & Data Scraping
API Design & Integration
Mobile Application Development
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Exceptional Communication
UI/UX Design Principles
Cross-platform Compatibility
Git & Version Control

Projects

AI Studio for Bloomsbury Publishing

Led the engineering of a bespoke AI Studio for the UK-based publisher to streamline content workflows. Utilized a rapid, AI-native development workflow on Azure to deliver a robust, scalable platform.

AI Engineering Lead
Azure AI
Python
Microsoft Business Solutions

Mazik Internal AI Initiatives

Spearheaded several in-house AI projects focused on automating processes and developing novel capabilities. Employed an AI-native workflow that enabled small teams to deliver complex solutions with extreme velocity.

AI Engineering Lead
Azure AI
Python
Typescript

Cloudlead App

Engineered a platform to manage human-verified data at scale, featuring a multi-million record index of scrapers and custom internal tooling to boost team efficiency.

Full Stack Developer
JavaScript
Next.js
CRA
React.js
Express
MongoDB

InstaZap

A platform to facilitate and ease delivery to your doorstep.

Technical Lead
JavaScript
TypeScript
React Native
React.js
Sunmi
CRA
MongoDB
Express

Deliver Design

A design studio that provides the best design and development expertise.

Partner
JavaScript
React.js
Next.js
Vercel
Design
User Experience

TrustVibes

A next-generation mobile app using cutting-edge tools to create new revenue streams for creators.

Team Lead MERN Stack Development
JavaScript
React.js
React Native
Express
MongoDB
Web 3
Social Media
ERC-20
BSC

SmartWorkers

A platform to modernise the management, collaboration, and performance of a desk & mobile workforce.

Team Lead MERN Stack Development
TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
React.js
React Native
Express
MongoDB

Welab

A platform allowing patients to order remote care services and connect with doctors.

Frontend Team Lead
TypeScript
JavaScript
React.js
Next.js
React Native