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    <name>Saad Gulzar</name>
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      <start>2024-03</start>
      <description>Building useful products for the internet, from **SaaS applications and open-source projects** to **AI solutions** that make everyday life easier.

Also collaborating with clients to build meaningful digital solutions, turning ideas into practical, thoughtfully designed software that solves real problems and makes a difference.</description>
      <title>Software Engineer</title>
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      <kind>volunteer</kind>
      <organization>Infinity AI Lab</organization>
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      <start>2025-02</start>
      <description>Worked remotely with a US-based team at **TripTap**, building a travel discovery and booking platform similar to **Tripadvisor and Booking.com**.

- Engineered scalable frontend architecture using **React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and Redux**, focusing on performance, reusable components, and efficient state management.
- Integrated **RESTful APIs, FastAPI services, and LLM-powered itinerary generation** to deliver personalized travel planning experiences.
- Led frontend development, conducted code reviews, mentored developers, and contributed to architectural decisions.
- Collaborated closely with product and design teams, owning frontend requirements, feature planning, and delivery.

**Tech Stack:** React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Redux, Tailwind CSS, FastAPI, REST APIs, LLM APIs.</description>
      <title>Senior Software Engineer</title>
      <end>2026-06</end>
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      <organization>TripTap LLC , United States</organization>
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      <start>2023-10</start>
      <description>Community Initiative to help coders from Coders(hq) in the UAE launch their SaaS ideas through a series of workshops and frameworks. 

As we explore cutting-edge technology and AI, I am assuming the roles of a Software Engineer focused on shaping seamless frontend experiences.</description>
      <title>Co-Founder &amp; Software Developer</title>
      <end>2024-04</end>
      <kind>employment</kind>
      <organization>Coders Launchpad , Dubai, UAE</organization>
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      <start>2023-08</start>
      <description>Selected for **buildspace Nights &amp; Weekends S4**, a six-week builder program funded by **Y Combinator and a16z**.

- Built and explored tech products alongside a global community of developers and founders.
- Gained hands-on experience in product development and rapid prototyping.
- Program concluded with a three-day demo weekend in Dubai.</description>
      <title>N&amp;W S4 Builder</title>
      <end>2023-09</end>
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      <start>2023-01</start>
      <description>Worked remotely with a US-based team at **QueriesAI**, developing responsive web applications with a focus on frontend engineering and user experience.

- Built and maintained modern interfaces using **React.js** and **Tailwind CSS**.
- Translated UI/UX designs into reusable, user-friendly components.
- Collaborated with the team to deliver features, improve usability, and meet project deadlines.
- Contributed to backend development using **Node.js** and **MongoDB**.

**Tech Stack:** React.js, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, MongoDB, Figma.</description>
      <title>Software &amp; UX Design Engineer</title>
      <end>2023-07</end>
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      <organization>QueriesAI, United States</organization>
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      <start>2022-02</start>
      <description>Worked as a Frontend Developer at **Contrive Solutions**, contributing to web and mobile applications across frontend and backend development.

- Developed responsive applications using **Vue.js, Ionic-Vue, and React.js**.
- Built interactive interfaces and implemented application functionality.
- Contributed to backend development using **Node.js**.

**Tech Stack:** Vue.js, Ionic-Vue, React.js, JavaScript, Node.js.</description>
      <title>Software Engineer</title>
      <end>2023-03</end>
      <kind>employment</kind>
      <organization>Contrive Solutions, Lahore, Pakistan</organization>
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      <id>01a187e2-6145-7ce1-a6d5-d4da9ae99eb8</id>
      <start>2020-02</start>
      <description>Worked independently as a **Freelance Software Engineer**, developing custom web applications and digital solutions for international clients.

- Delivered **100+ projects**, managing development from requirements to deployment.
- Built responsive, scalable applications using **React.js, Vue.js, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS**.
- Achieved **Level 2 Seller** status on Fiverr and maintained a **100% Job Success Score** on Upwork.
- Collaborated directly with global clients, delivering high-quality solutions on time.

**Tech Stack:** React.js, Vue.js, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js.</description>
      <title>Freelance Software Engineer</title>
      <end>2022-03</end>
      <kind>self_employed</kind>
      <organization>Fiverr &amp; Upwork</organization>
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      <id>01a187e2-6148-772b-aee1-76a515434f16</id>
      <start>2019-09</start>
      <description>Started my professional software development journey at **Nybblex**, gaining hands-on experience in web development.

- Developed website interfaces using **HTML, CSS, and JavaScript**.
- Gained practical experience in responsive layouts, frontend development, and web technologies.

**Tech Stack:** HTML, CSS, JavaScript.</description>
      <title>Junior Web Developer</title>
      <end>2020-03</end>
      <kind>internship</kind>
      <organization>Nybblex</organization>
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