About me

I am a Software Engineer by trade based out of Toronto, Canada and currently working as a Data and ML engineer at Faire. Previously, I have worked at PointClickCare, Shopify, Wiivv Wearables, and OLX Classifieds.

I completed my undergrad from NUST (National University of Sciences and Technology) in 2014 and moved to Dubai, UAE right after that for my first ever job at OLX Classifieds. While working there as a backend software engineer, I developed a keen interest in the world of data which brought me to Canada for a Masters in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University.

My strong computer science and software engineering backgroud that has trascended into data and machine learning engineering roles gives me a lot of perspective on how to merge software engineering practices in context of the latter for which I feel incredibly grateful and lucky. And I am excited to share my own perspective on how these two disciplines can work in tandem through this newsletter.

With almost a decade in the industry working at various companies, from classifieds and e-commerce to 3D printing startups, I feel grateful to have learned and grown significantly both in my profession and as an individual. Navigating personal and professional challenges is tough to say the least, and these come with their own nuances.

What's important is to have a growth mindset, which makes you overcome these challenges as you move along to bigger ones. While I am still and always learning, I have started this newsletter to share some of my professional and technical learnings and use it as a medium to channel my thoughts. If you enjoy my writings here, please don't forget to subscribe. Your subscription makes this site possible and encourages me to write more!


How to contact me

If you enjoy reading about my work and would like to contact me, reach out at either of the following email with the exact subject "16072023 Reaching Out For Working With You".

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