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Ahtesham Sarwar builds software that holds up under real use.

Software engineer building scalable web applications, AI-powered products, and developer tools. I turn complex ideas into simple, reliable, and useful products.

A bit about how I work

Portrait of Ahtesham Sarwar

I'm a full-stack software engineer who enjoys turning ideas and complex problems into practical, reliable products. My work spans backend systems, web applications, APIs, automation, and AI-powered solutions, with a focus on building software that is simple to use and easy to maintain.

Over the years, I've worked on everything from web platforms and developer tools to AI applications and automation systems. I enjoy learning new technologies, experimenting with ideas, and taking projects from the first line of code to a working product. Outside of engineering, you'll usually find me playing chess, exploring new ideas, or working on something of my own.

Location
Sheikhupura, Pakistan (open to remote)
Focus
Full-stack Development
Experience
3+ years
Currently
Lead Software Engineer, VA MATTERS

Tools I reach for

Languages

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • SQL

Backend & APIs

  • Django
  • Flask
  • FastAPI
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs
  • SQLAlchemy

AI & Data

  • OpenAI
  • Whisper
  • Cohere
  • Gemini
  • Qdrant
  • TensorFlow
  • pandas

Frontend

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Next.js

DevOps & Tools

  • Git
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Vercel
  • DigitalOcean
  • Railway

Projects

01

Semantotube

AI-powered semantic search for YouTube

AI-powered application that helps users find relevant information inside YouTube videos using semantic search. Built the REST API with Flask and Cohere embeddings, and secured 3rd place in the Semantic Search AI Hackathon.

  • Python
  • Flask
  • Cohere
  • Semantic Search
02

Law Suite

Generative AI legal consultation assistant

A Generative AI chatbot designed to provide intuitive and accessible legal consultation. Built a REST API using Flask, Cohere embeddings, and Qdrant vector database, and presented the project at the Multilingual Semantic Search Hackathon.

  • Python
  • Flask
  • Cohere
  • Qdrant
03

MULADIO

Multilingual audio processing for YouTube

An AI-powered project exploring multilingual audio in YouTube videos, with the goal of reducing language barriers and making content more accessible across languages.

  • Django
  • Whisper
  • OpenAI
  • GTTS
04

Google Meet Automation

Automated Google Meet session management

A lightweight automation tool for creating, joining, and managing Google Meet sessions. Built to simplify repetitive meeting workflows using browser automation.

  • Python
  • Flask
  • Selenium
  • Automation

Where I've worked

2026 — Now

Lead Software Engineer · VA Matters

Lead a team of engineers building software solutions, automation workflows, and AI-powered applications. Work across the stack, from backend systems and APIs to frontend applications, while guiding technical decisions and mentoring the team.

2025 — 2026

Software Engineer · VA Matters

Built and maintained full-stack applications, backend services, and automation solutions. Worked with Python, Django, FastAPI, JavaScript, APIs, and AI technologies to turn business requirements into practical software.

2023 — 2025

Software Engineer · Freelancer | Fiver

Developed custom software solutions for clients, working across backend development, web applications, automation, data processing, and API integrations. Took projects from requirements and development through deployment.

Let's talk

Have an interesting idea, project, or opportunity? I'm always open to building, collaborating, and exploring what's next. The fastest way to reach me is email.