I'm Waqar Fazal

Founding Engineer (Full-stack & AI)

Bitaura

July 2025 — Present

Joined as a founding engineer to build and scale AI-powered web products from scratch, owning the full development lifecycle from ideation to production.

• Built and launched LearnPrime, an AI-powered learning platform for students, enabling interactive and personalized learning experiences.
• Developed TypingFlash, a real-time web-based typing application with performance tracking and responsive UX.
• Architected and implemented full-stack systems, including frontend, backend, and database design, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Integrated AI capabilities into products (e.g., Custom context engine, LLMs integration), enhancing engagement and usability.
• Designed and optimized APIs and backend services for high performance and low latency.
• Built and shipped products from 0 to 1, transforming ideas into fully functional, user-ready applications.
• Set up deployment workflows and infrastructure for production-ready applications.

Software Engineer

OpenAI (Contract via Turing)

May 2022 — June 2025

Worked on large-scale AI systems, contributing to the improvement, evaluation, and reliability of production-grade language models.

• Contributed to the development and evaluation of large language models (LLMs), improving output quality, accuracy, and consistency as an RLHF expert.
• Analyzed model outputs and edge cases to identify failure patterns and enhance system robustness.
• Led a team of 10+ engineers to ensure high-quality technical data and maintain rigorous evaluation standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine model behavior and align outputs with real-world use cases.
• Applied strong problem-solving and technical expertise (DSA, web systems, Python) to improve model evaluation workflows and data quality.
• Onboarded and mentored 100+ engineers, ensuring consistent quality and alignment with evaluation standards.

Full-stack Developer

Independent Freelancer

August 2018 — April 2022

Delivered end-to-end software solutions for global clients, building scalable web, mobile, and AI-powered applications across diverse domains.

• Delivered 10+ client projects, managing the full lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Built full-stack web applications and hybrid mobile apps using modern frameworks and scalable architectures.
• Developed and integrated machine learning features into applications, enhancing functionality and user experience.
• Collaborated directly with clients to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensured high-quality delivery, meeting deadlines and maintaining strong client satisfaction.

Web Developer (Intern)

Orthiya

May 2018 — July 2018

• Contributed to the development of web applications using Laravel and WordPress in a team environment.
• Assisted in building and customizing backend and frontend features for client projects.
• Gained hands-on experience with real-world development workflows, debugging, and deployment.