Saim Virk

Backend-focused Software Engineer with hands-on experience building scalable web applications using Python and Django. Skilled in designing REST APIs, optimizing relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), implementing asynchronous task pipelines via Celery and Redis, and containerizing setups with Docker. Proven ability to deliver production-quality features through software roles, passionate about engineering robust backend systems and solving complex problems.

Associate Software Engineer at ASTUTESOFTWARES (2026-06 – Present)

• Engineered and maintained scalable backend web services utilizing Django, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
• Collaborated with senior engineering staff to build core features, review code patterns, and resolve high-priority bugs.
• Streamlined team engineering practices using unified Docker-based setups and standardized Git branching.
• Participated in routine code optimization, software testing, and modular component testing.

AI Web Intern at NEXIUM (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Developed modern full-stack web platforms rendering smooth client-side interfaces via Next.js and ShadCN UI.
• Architected an AI Blog Summarizer leveraging MongoDB, Supabase, and the high-speed GROQ API interface.
• Designed an interactive Quote Generator complete with structured dataset search matrices and front-end filtering mechanisms.
• Executed debugging protocols and performance testing procedures to preserve fluid user experiences.

Lab Demonstrator – Computer Org. & Assembly Language at FAST-NUCES (2025-02 – 2025-06)

• Instructed university undergraduate classes on low-level architectures, register operations, and Intel 8088 Assembly language.
• Conducted weekly laboratory evaluations and provided programmatic guidance regarding architecture-specific logic design.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES) (2026-06)

Intermediate in Pre-Engineering – Government College University (GCU)