# Iqra Rastee > Senior Software Engineer | Full Stack Development, Advanced Cloud Services | Artificial Intelligence Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/iqra At Amplify, my role as Senior Software Engineer encompasses full stack development with a keen focus on integrating advanced cloud services and AI tools, such as AWS and GPT-4. Our team is committed to serverless computing, infrastructure as code, and containerization, ensuring our systems are both efficient and scalable. In my current position, I have honed my expertise in different AI based tools to aid design and development. With a strong emphasis on ethical AI and secure data practices, we strive to deliver software products that are not only innovative but also responsible and user-centric. Collaboration and continuous learning are the cornerstones of my professional ethos, driving the development of impactful software solutions. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Amplify Jan 2023 – Present | United States As a Senior Software Engineer, my primary responsibility is Full Stack Development. I utilize various programming languages and frameworks to ensure efficient and robust software delivery. Additionally, I leverage Advanced Cloud Services and AI tools such as AWS, GitHub Copilot, and GPT-4 to enhance software development processes and manage web applications. I focus on serverless computing, infrastructure as code, and containerization to maintain efficient and scalable systems. Increased usability and maintenance is also a strong emphasis, with a focus on improving efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, I prioritize the responsible use of AI and data, ensuring ethical and secure practices while leveraging these advanced technologies. My duties encompass most parts of the SDLC life cycle and involve continuous learning and growth into a more analytical role. I am deeply committed to staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends to continuously improve processes and software quality. ### Software Engineer @ Amplify Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | United States I had the opportunity to play a pivotal role in both collaborative team efforts and individual contributions. My job involved overseeing various stages of the software development life cycle, which provided me with immense learning opportunities and allowed me to transition into a more decisive and analytical role. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job was conducting comprehensive analyses of incoming requirements and leveraging my insights to make informed decisions that shaped the future direction of our projects. Additionally, I took on the responsibility of providing training, a task that I eagerly embraced. As a full-stack developer, my focus encompassed design, planning, and flawless execution. While my work heavily revolved around working with APIs, I also prioritized ensuring the accessibility of front-end products, thereby furthering my commitment to creating inclusive solutions. I found gratification in the fact that my contributions made a tangible difference across all project facets and that I was entrusted with ownership and accountability. Working with a diverse range of technologies including React, Java, Nest JS, AWS, and many more, allowed me to continuously expand my skill set and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. I believe that the experiences and skills gained from my past role have uniquely positioned me to take on new challenges and make meaningful contributions to future endeavors. ### Principal Software Engineer (Medical Software Engineer) @ SUNRISE CARDIOVASCULAR PLLC Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Brooklyn, New York, United States I played a key role in driving the development, implementation, installation, and operation of information and functional systems for the organization. I was adept at anticipating and resolving technical issues, and I provided invaluable support to my team in this regard. My ability to answer ad hoc questions and guide development and support teams on user stories and functions was pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Furthermore, I took the lead in developing User Stories and Feature Requests for vendors following comprehensive meetings with users. Leveraging a deep understanding of SEO and marketing, I effectively promoted the organization's websites through strategic marketing campaigns, mailing lists, SEO techniques, and platforms such as Google Analytics and Google Adsense. Additionally, I excelled in documentation and project management using tools like JIRA and Confluence, ensuring seamless management of all software, including web and mobile applications. My proficiency in wireframe development using Balsamiq allowed me to effectively visualize and communicate upcoming feature requests, contributing to the successful evolution of our applications. ### Principal Software Engineer @ Rolustech Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Lahore Successfully migrated features from SugarCRM to Salesforce as a Lead Developer and a Business Analyst on the platform switch project. By conducting regular stakeholder meetings and extensive research completed the Software Requirement Specification (SRS) documents for platform switch and feature addition projects. The documents contained the overall scope of the project and its requirements making use of all the UML tools. Achieved end goals by working on System Design, Development, and Verification with my team. Solutions proposed while working as a Solution Architect on different projects yielded high-end results and more projects from clients. Use of wireframes, versioning systems and project management tools made timely delivery in the Agile Feature Driven Development Environment. Like JIRA, Redmine, GIT and Subversion. Timely and well-formed responses to multiple Requests For Quotes brought many new projects into the company. The use of Design Principles, Best Practices, and Technical Analysis helped output a very efficient project management system with state of the art Front End Development skills. Used PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL to realize client's ideas into fully formed and reusable features. Helped clients by migrating a large amount of unformatted and undisclosed data before the deadline to the Salesforce existing system using Pentaho and Excel Sheets Formulas. Helped my team win new projects by building Proof of Concept Systems (POC) and Experimenting with new Technology. Helped existing clients elevate their business by proposing and integrating different existing solutions with their CRM like QuickBooks, Send Grid, Google Analytics, Google Graphs, Outlook, Gmail, DocuSign, AgGrid, 2 Factor Authentication Systems, 8X8, telephony, Web to Lead forms, BigCommerce and Microsoft Dynamics Solomon (SL). Ensured regular Team Activities which resulted in happy, active and efficient teams. This also minimized communication gaps. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Rolustech Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan I had the privilege of serving as a Sugar CRM developer and a tech lead on numerous projects, showcasing my expertise in software development and team leadership. I successfully spearheaded the delivery of multiple CRM projects from inception to implementation, drawing upon my comprehensive knowledge of web development, software life cycle, and customer communication. In addition to my core responsibilities, I continually sought out opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies, integrating the latest libraries, patches, and plugins to propel my clients' businesses forward. I took great pride in my role in driving the company's success by crafting quotes for RFQs, thus contributing directly to the acquisition of new business opportunities. Another key aspect of my role involved nurturing and developing my team members, conducting scrums and facilitating team-building activities to enhance collaboration and productivity. Through these efforts, I played a pivotal role in the training and progression of my colleagues, ensuring that the team operated at the highest level of efficiency. My multifaceted role as a senior software engineer not only allowed me to contribute significantly to the success of the projects I oversaw, but also provided me with the opportunity to drive innovation and foster the professional growth of my team. ### Software Engineer @ Rolustech Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan I played a pivotal role in a dynamic and agile team, where I was part of the successful delivery of critical features and projects. By ensuring that all deliverables were meticulously crafted, alpha-tested, and fortified with comprehensive unit testing, I helped elevate the overall quality and efficiency of our work. My collaborative nature shone through as I actively participated in decision-making processes, offering valuable suggestions and fostering cross-team collaboration to drive towards our shared objectives. Moreover, I supported a culture of teamwork by advocating for pair programming and providing training to new team members, contributing to a vibrant and knowledge-sharing work environment. As my tenure progressed, I embraced a greater level of responsibility, allowing my manager to focus on strategic initiatives. My proactive involvement in the planning phase and my expanding interest in solution architecture highlighted my natural inclination toward leadership and strategic thinking. Overall, my impactful contributions and dedication to excellence during my time as a full-stack SugarCRM developer reflect my commitment to driving meaningful results and continuously expanding my skills and expertise in the software engineering domain. ### Research Assistant / Software Automation Engineer @ NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 | SEECS SAVE LAB I gained substantial experience in Formal Modeling using UPPAAL for a subset of the C language, which was subsequently extended for use in C language-based security and life-critical systems. I successfully designed and developed an Automatic Translator for a subset of C Language to generate UPPAAL-supported XML. This involved utilizing C++ in an object-oriented manner, adhering to the principles of the theory of automata and compiler workings. In addition, I conducted comprehensive research into the usage, workings, and implementation of flex and bison for the translation project. I meticulously documented the entire research and development process as a thesis, and authored a detailed analysis paper comparing it to existing technology and practices. Furthermore, I excelled in generating Formal Models and Verifications using the developed software, ensuring the absence of deadlock, reachability, and blockchain hypothesis. My contributions also extended to designing an ERD-based DB Schema and an OOP-based system architecture for an efficient multiple-layer project management system with a high level of hierarchy, which was readily accepted and implemented by the development team. Leveraging Unified Modeling Language (UML), I designed the multiple hierarchy project management system based on the Requirement Elicitation conducted with clients. Lastly, under my supervision, a developer successfully delivered a properly functioning project management system to the client, based on the initial Object-Oriented base class structure created in C++. ### Web Developer and SEO Consultant @ BPR92 Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Faislabad I have developed websites using WordPress with customizing features for more personalized outputs. I have also worked on providing SEO solutions integrating SEO plugins and making use of Google Search Console and Google Analytics ### Software Engineer @ Arkhitech Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Islamabad I played an integral role in the successful and timely delivery of Ruby on Rails projects, contributing to the expansion of the company's portfolio and the growth of our team. My expertise led to the creation of impactful plugins for Zendesk and Ruby on Rails, which continue to be utilized in various website projects, showcasing the lasting value of my work. I led extensive research and proof of concept development, resulting in the in-house creation of a robust e-commerce web project, complemented by corresponding Android and iOS apps. The innovative web APIs I helped developing facilitated fast, secure, and real-time data exchange between the web server and the apps, enhancing the user experience and delivering tangible business benefits. Employing my skills in integrating geo-location and barcode reading, I helped ensuring that the company's apps stood out in the competitive market, offering unique and valuable features to the users. Furthermore, I leveraged my expertise to integrate and utilize existing products such as Paypal, Zendesk, Elastic Search, and Mail Chimp, broadening company's portfolio and enhancing the capabilities. Recognizing the importance of comprehensive documentation and versioning, I meticulously generated Requirement Documents for future reference and utilized versioning and tracking systems like Redmine, Git, and Subversion for backups and traceability. Additionally, I actively collaborated with a diverse team of designers, QA professionals, developers, and managers, contributing to a collaborative and dynamic environment focused on achieving our shared goals. Overall, my contributions as a software engineer significantly impacted project success, team growth, and client satisfaction, demonstrating my effectiveness in delivering high-quality solutions and driving business growth. ### Android Developer @ Free Lancing Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 Made Math Book and a High Low game and an Alphabet Book ### Android App Development @ CreatriXe Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | NUST SEECs Worked on a video editing app that allowed a user to make a video with filters in it and then edit it frame by frame or add different effects and frames throughout the video. My job was the development of different effects and make the app capable of applying those effects on the video frame by frame. Different abilities that I was able to deliver were Effects: light effects like bokeh, color screens, frames Other: Crop and Rotate We used the android development studio to create this app The app is up on Google Play as FilmKit ### Android Developer-Image Processing @ Sophrosyne Productions Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Islamabad I worked on a video editing application for android smartphones for a UK based Company (Sophrosyne Productions). My job was to make the image editing and processing module which allow user to put effects similar to image editing on to the video. In it basic(rotate,flip),adjustment(color filters) , overlays(bookeh,vintage etc) and creative (twirl, mirror) effects are covered. The app allow user to create a new effect from a blend of existing. Also worked on integration with UI and video processing teams ### HTML5 Internship @ NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | NUST SEECS H-12 Campus Islamabad Pakistan Made an educational game for teaching programming as a proof of concept on HTML5 using construct 2 ### Student Facillitator @ NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | NUST SEECS Object Oriented Programming Student Facilitator Worked in lab with students ### Augmented Reality game based on Unity and Qualcomm Vuforia @ NUST SEECS Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | NUST SEECs Augmented reality app made as a proof of idea on Unity using Qualcomm Vuforia. The app recognizes marker and create a scene with obstacles and a car is placed which can be moved around the scene ## Education ### Master’s Degree in Information Technology National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 ### Engineer’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Jan 2010 – Jan 2014 ### Higher Secondary School certificate in Pre-Engineering Fedral Government college for women f-7/2 Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 ### Higher Secondary School Certificate in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Fedral Government college for women f-7/2 Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 ### Matriculation in Science Divisional public school Jan 1996 – Jan 2007 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/iqrarastee --- Source: https://flows.cv/iqra JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/iqra/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22