Lahore, Pakistan
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CTO / Operator · AI Systems · Automation

I don't just build apps.
I build systems that make messy operations easier to run.

I help founders and teams map workflows, build dashboards, CRMs, internal tools, automation pipelines, and AI assistants that connect to real business processes.

Solo-first. Agent-augmented. Digitalux-backed when a full team is needed.

30-minute workflow review to identify bottlenecks, automation opportunities, and the right next step.

6+
Years building software systems
Upwork
Verified client feedback
Ahmed Raza
Web Platforms
Internal Tools
Dashboards
AI Workflows
Automations

Watch the 60-Second Intro

A short explanation of how I think about operations, software systems, and AI.

How I Work

I don't start with random tools. I start by mapping the workflow, finding the bottlenecks, and designing the system around how the business actually runs.

Step 1

Messy Operations

You come with a real workflow problem — manual processes, disconnected tools, unclear data.

Step 2

Workflow Map

I map the actual workflow, identify bottlenecks, and find where systems can replace manual work.

Step 3

Prototype

Build a working prototype to validate the approach before committing to a full build.

Step 4

System Build

Build the production system — dashboards, CRMs, APIs, internal tools, whatever the workflow needs.

Step 5

Automation / AI Layer

Add automation and AI only where it connects to real processes — not for the sake of it.

Step 6

Review Loop

Continuous review and iteration. The system adapts as the business learns what works.

Ways I Can Help

Start with the smallest useful step: audit the workflow, prototype the system, then build the software or automation layer that actually fits.

Diagnose

AI Systems Audit

Understand where AI and automation actually fit before building anything. Map the workflow, find the bottlenecks, scope the right system.

  • Workflow & bottleneck mapping
  • Automation opportunity report
  • Technology recommendations
Prototype

Agent Prototype Sprint

Build one useful internal agent or automation flow quickly — test the idea before committing to a full build.

  • Working proof of concept
  • Integration guide
  • Performance metrics
Build

Automation Workflow Build

Connect forms, dashboards, APIs, Notion, Google Workspace, Airtable, databases, and AI into one working system.

  • End-to-end automation
  • API integrations
  • Dashboard & reporting
Build

Product / Workflow System Build

Build dashboards, CRMs, booking systems, admin panels, internal tools, and operational software from scratch.

  • Custom web application
  • Admin dashboard
  • Database design & deployment
Guide

AI Ops Advisory

Ongoing guidance for teams adopting AI without creating chaos — architecture reviews, tooling decisions, and adoption planning.

  • Architecture reviews
  • Technical roadmap
  • AI adoption guidance
Scale

Digitalux-backed Implementation

For larger builds that need design, frontend/backend, infrastructure, QA, project management, or a long-term delivery team.

  • Full team delivery
  • Design + development
  • QA & infrastructure

Not sure which one fits? Start with the AI Systems Audit.

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Verified Client Feedback

Real feedback from completed projects, verified through Upwork.

Verified
"Highly recommended to work with Ahmed. Made my project perfect. Thanks for his hardwork and his patience. Work went very flexible to complete the milestones."

Kishore Yamjala

CEO, Rugusat

Verified
"Ahmed did a great job. He is very skilled as well as available and responsible in whatever needed to be done. Highly recommended!"

Shana Steinman

Verona, United States

Systems I've Built

CRM / Booking SystemsDashboards & ReportingAutomation PipelinesAI AssistantsProduct RescueInternal ToolsWorkflow Mapping
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CRM / Booking
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ESV CRM

Next.jsNestJSPostgreSQLMantineShopify APIStripe

Problem

Manual booking and vendor coordination with no unified tracking.

System

CRM with automated scheduling, vendor assignment, payments, and role-based dashboards.

Outcome

Replaced manual coordination with automated workflows and operational dashboards.

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Internal Tools
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627EEA NFT Dashboard

ReactNode.jsMongoDBWagmiBlockchainNFT

Problem

NFT metadata and assets fragmented across tools with no unified view.

System

Metadata interchange engine, asset manager, and Purpledex tracker.

Outcome

Unified NFT metadata management and asset tracking in a single dashboard.

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Dashboards

Flowtopia Dashboard

Next.jsExpress.jsMongoDBRedisHighchartsSocket.ioAWS

Problem

Scattered options flow data made real-time unusual activity detection difficult.

System

Live data visualization, advanced filtering, customizable dashboards, and activity alerts.

Outcome

Real-time flow detection and faster market analysis with live alerts.

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CRM / Booking

Alpha Padel

FlutterNext.jsSupabaseGoogle MapsStripeMantine

Problem

Court booking, matchmaking, and tournaments managed manually via spreadsheets.

System

Mobile app with match discovery, live scheduling, rankings, and tournament management.

Outcome

Automated court booking and player matching with live scheduling.

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AI Assistants
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Sheppardd.io

Next.jsMantineZustandSupabaseOpenAIStripeapi.video

Problem

Collecting and displaying customer testimonials was manual and fragmented.

System

AI video testimonial collection, transcription, feedback analysis, and embeddable widgets.

Outcome

Automated testimonial collection and transcription with AI-driven feedback analysis.

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Product Rescue
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The Hockey Review

Next.jsAntd UIZustandSWRStrapiAWS S3StripeAOS

Problem

Static site couldn't support dynamic content, reviews, or subscriptions.

System

Dynamic CMS, interactive reviews, multi-league associations, and premium subscriptions.

Outcome

Replaced static site with dynamic platform with reviews and premium subscriptions.

Technical Stack

Tools I use when they fit the system.

Web Apps & Dashboards

Next.jsReact.jsTailwind CSSMantine UIAntd UIHighchartsZustandSWR

Backend & Databases

Node.jsNestJSExpressStrapiPostgreSQLMongoDBSupabaseRedis

Mobile Apps

FlutterReact NativeSupabaseFirebaseGoogle MapsStripe

AI & Automation

OpenAI APILangChainLLM AgentsVercel AI SDKRAGZapiern8nMake.com

Infrastructure

AWS EC2/RDS/S3DockerServerlessCI/CDMonorepoStripeGoogle OAuth

Professional Background

Jan 2024 — Present
Digitalux

Digitalux

Lead Software Engineer (Partnership)

I work solo-first for audits, prototypes, and focused builds. For larger projects that need design, frontend/backend, QA, or long-term delivery, I can bring in the Digitalux team.

Core Systems Built

📊
ESV CRMAutomated booking workflows, role-based dashboards and interactive analytics.
📈
FlowtopiaLive options analytics platform integrating TradingView widgets and Highcharts.
🎯
Sheppardd.ioAI-powered testimonial platform with video collection, transcription, and feedback analytics.
📱
Alpha PadelFlutter mobile app + Supabase backend for real-time match scheduling and analytics.
2022 — 2024
Hashlogics

Hashlogics

Development Team Lead & Full-Stack Developer

  • Led development of GPT CV Maker, scaling an AI-powered resume builder from MVP.
  • Designed Node.js trading bots (MACD on Binance) and NFT marketplaces with staking.
  • Streamlined internal company workflows through custom application development.

Background & Credentials

Education

FAST

BS Computer Science

FAST-NUCES · Dean's List

ITU

MS Development, Technology & Policy

ITU

Certifications

Coursera

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

LinkedIn

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

LinkedIn

Ethics in the Age of Generative AI

LinkedIn

Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search

Have a messy workflow?
Let's map the system before you build.

In 30 minutes, we'll identify the workflow, bottlenecks, data gaps, automation opportunities, and the next best build step.

Book an AI Systems Audit

30-minute call to map your workflow, identify bottlenecks, and scope next steps.

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Currently available — taking on new projects with start dates in the next 2-3 weeks.