Khuram Shazad

About Khuram Shazad

During my 5 years of Python development experience, I have worked on diverse products with wide range of functionalities including web development, machine learning, image and speech recognition and predictive analysis. Lately, as a senior developer I mentor a team of junior developers and conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and provide tech support as and when needed. I am also often involved with client onboarding which encompasses understanding products’ use case, converting functional requirements into technical documents and leading scrum meetings to update clients about project milestones. I am confident in my ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt my role to best suit the project objectives

Experience

1. Senior Python Developer

   Sigma Software

   Jun 2019 — Present · NY, US

   In my five-year journey as a Python developer, I\'ve led a dynamic team of six professionals in creating scalable web applications using Python, Django, and Flask. Notably, I played a key role in developing a Dentists\' appointment booking app, employing Python 3 for backend logic and coordinating seamlessly with front-end developers for a flawless user interface.I successfully migrated code from Python 2 to Python 3 for a healthcare app, enhancing user-friendliness with Angular on the frontend. Embracing DevOps automation through Docker and Jenkins, I achieved a 20% decrease in deployment time. Independently, I established CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects, accelerating release cycles and elevating code quality.Beyond development, I mentored junior developers, assigned Jira tickets, and conducted coding reviews to instill best practices. Recognizing the importance of database optimization, I streamlined performance by optimizing queries and implementing indexing strategies.My expertise extends to machine learning, where I utilized TensorFlow and PyTorch to predict stock prices for a wealth management company. Additionally, I collaborated on a Django-based web app for an energy consulting startup, predicting users\' energy bills using the Python NumPy library based on home appliances and workstyle. My leadership, technical acumen, and commitment to innovation position me as a seasoned Python developer poised for success in diverse development environments.

Education

• National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, 3.23

  2014 — 2018