Hi, I'm Amjad Saeed
A passionate Forward Deployed Engineer and Agentic AI Engineer with 6+ years of experience embedding with users, shipping agentic systems in the field, building scalable applications, and leading high-performing development teams. I love solving complex problems and turning innovative ideas into reality.
Languages: Urdu (Native) · English (C2 Certified) · German (Learning on Duolingo)
Founder profile: The Achiever — Founder Institute Entrepreneur DNA (Very High Achievement, Proactivity & Perseverance)
Founder Institute · Entrepreneur DNA
My founder profile: The Achiever
The Founder Institute Entrepreneur DNA assessment maps personality traits that correlate with building fast-growth companies. Across nine founder archetypes, my result is The Achiever — someone who refuses to lose, thrives under pressure, and turns ambitious goals into shipped outcomes.
View Full DNA ReportStrongest trait
Very High Achievement
Set ambitious goals, exceed expectations, and stay resilient on the path to results.
Core strength
Very High Proactivity
Anticipate what is needed, take initiative early, and build structure before problems escalate.
Core strength
Very High Perseverance
Treat setbacks as fuel, keep emotional control under pressure, and finish what matters.
Story Snapshot
I learned by building, selling, and solving real problems early
I am the first programmer in my family and a self-taught builder. Long before university, I was already learning through real products, real users, and real business outcomes.
Led a 26-person team at 17
Before university, I helped run an education organization, reducing fee defaults from 80% to 5-6%, increasing collections by 375%, and improving staff retention.
First in my family
Became the first programmer in my family and taught myself by building useful software from scratch.
Sold school management software
Built and sold a complete system for grades, fees, attendance, and school operations before university.
Built a 1M+ audience
Grew a Dailymotion channel beyond 1 million subscribers and millions of views, then sold it before starting university.
Shipped in first semester
Built my university's competition platform in my first semester.
6+ years in software and AI
Built products across SaaS, Blockchain, AI, FinTech, and Enterprise teams.
Worked with global teams
Worked with teams across the US, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India across product and engineering roles.
Bootstrapped ToolGrid
Grew ToolGrid from 0 to 670+ tools, 64,000+ traffic, and 5,000+ daily active users with $0 ad spend and no cold outreach.
Career Journey
Key milestones in my professional development
Senior Software Engineer (Founder-led product)
ToolGrid
- Built an AI execution platform supporting 15,000+ tools and designed to handle 20M+ requests at scale, using TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, Express, and MongoDB.
- Built TGPilot, an internal multi-agent AI system combining LLMs, RAG, and AI models to automate engineering workflows, targeting work comparable to that of 20–30 engineers.
- Designed and implemented an end-to-end LLM aggregation layer, similar to OpenRouter, routing requests across model providers based on task requirements.
- Engineered AI tool-execution workflows with usage limits, retries, fallback logic, and cost controls to improve reliability and manage inference costs.
- Integrated and orchestrated AI models and tools into production workflows, connecting APIs, backend services, and user-facing applications.
- Diagnosed and resolved full-stack issues across the application and infrastructure, owning implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.
- Built Electron desktop applications from a shared codebase, enabling users to execute resource-intensive tasks locally.
- Implemented Stripe and Paddle billing for subscriptions, usage-based credits, and plan management.
- Managed CI/CD pipelines, production deployments, server configuration, and system maintenance.
- Coordinated freelance developers and designers, delegated technical work based on expertise, and managed delivery across specialized tasks.
Platform: ToolGrid is building an AI execution layer for humans and AI agents, bringing tools, workflows, and APIs together through a unified platform.
One place to solve everyday core tasks.
We’re building the execution layer for humans and AI agents: one platform where tools, workflows, and APIs live together instead of being scattered across many products.
Senior Software Engineer (Product Lead — Payment Links)
Neem
Visit neem.io- Joined as a Senior Software Engineer and was subsequently promoted internally to Product Lead — Payment Links, taking ownership of the company's North Star product.
- Owned full stack for apps using Express, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Linux, and CI/CD.
- Built an in-house payment sandbox similar to Stripe end-to-end.
- Brought the outsourced payment-link product in-house by leading the technical transition, onboarding engineers, and driving ongoing delivery.
- Led frontend and mobile work using React, React Native, Flutter, and Vue.js.
- Led and trained an engineering team for a new Flutter-based product.
- Architected a Stripe-inspired vendor module system for the Payment Link team, reducing integration time from months to hours.
- Led vendor integrations end-to-end, monitoring integration progress, gathering vendor feedback, identifying and troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating solutions to ensure smoother onboarding and reliable payment flows.
- Designed white-label systems with branding and feature toggles driven from admin dashboards.
- Built internal AI tools with LLMs to process KYC docs, explain transaction notes, and more.
Senior Software Engineer (Project Technical Lead)
BlockApex
Visit blockapex.io- Joined as a Senior Software Engineer and was subsequently promoted internally to Project Technical Lead after the probation period.
- Built blockchain products using JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js, Angular, Node.js, NestJS, Express, MongoDB, Web3.js, Ethers.js, and GraphQL.
- Served as the Technical Lead and hands-on engineer for a complex blockchain-based game, leading its end-to-end development while personally contributing to the codebase, driving architectural decisions and introducing a modular architecture, collaborating with designers, project managers, and engineers, and owning the game flow, technical documentation, dependencies, and cross-team communication to successfully deliver the project.
- Led client-facing technical demos, regularly presenting product capabilities and translating complex engineering work into clear business value.
- Led the delivery of the company's first blockchain gaming project, exceeding client expectations and unlocking a major new revenue stream.
- Introduced a modular architecture, eliminating duplicate effort across teams and significantly reducing development time and engineering costs.
- Led the architectural revamp of the company's largest, most profitable codebase.
- Automated CI/CD code reviews using AI by integrating tools like CodeRabbit to drive automated approvals and faster engineering delivery.
Senior Frontend Engineer (Frontend Team Lead)
InovioTech Pvt Ltd
Visit inoviotech.com- Joined as a Senior Frontend Engineer and was subsequently promoted internally to Frontend Team Lead.
- Led and built large-scale enterprise platforms for the company's most commercially critical clients using React, Next.js, and Vue.js.
- Led and mentored a 10-person team, setting technical standards, reviewing architecture, and resolving complex challenges.
- Ran performance audits and reduced load time from about 8s to around 2.8s by fixing API usage and frontend bundles.
Full Stack Engineer
Torrantal Asia (Remote, Singapore)
Visit torrantal.asia- Joined as a Software Engineer and was promoted to Full Stack Engineer within one month, earning a place on the company's most experienced engineering squad.
- Collaborated with engineering teams in Singapore and Vietnam to build end-to-end custom modules for global brands, including HSBC and Symantec, using Node.js, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vue.js, MongoDB, MySQL, Drupal, and AWS.
- Consistently took initiative and assumed responsibilities beyond my role to support complex projects and team objectives.
- Built automation workflows and analytics tools using Puppeteer scripts to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Architected and customized an enterprise-level headless Drupal CMS for an enterprise React application.
Freelance Software Engineer
Freelance
- Successfully delivered 50+ challenging client projects, earning 5-star ratings and positive feedback.
- Developed custom plugins, landing pages, websites, and widgets tailored to client requirements.
- Worked directly with clients to understand business needs, translate requirements into technical solutions, and deliver working implementations.
- Diagnosed and resolved production issues across applications, APIs, and websites, ensuring reliable operation.
- Optimized application performance using Google Lighthouse and GTmetrix to identify and address bottlenecks.
- Managed end-to-end deployment, server configuration, and production troubleshooting across hosting platforms.
- Investigated and removed malware from compromised websites, restoring functionality and improving security.
- Delivered solutions across diverse client environments, adapting quickly to unfamiliar codebases, technical constraints, and changing requirements.
Graphic Designer
Sukkur IBA
Designed posters, standees, brochures, and event branding assets for educational institutions. Developed strong visual communication, design, and creative execution skills.
Operations Manager
SEA Secondary School
- Led a 26-person team and managed daily operations, staff coordination, and administration.
- Reduced fee defaults from approximately 80% to 5–6%, increasing fee collections by approximately 375%.
- Improved staff retention through stronger team management, operational processes, and staff initiatives.
- Worked with leadership to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
Teacher, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
SEA Secondary School
Taught science, physics, computer science, mathematics, English, and social studies while developing lesson plans and assessment frameworks. Conducted monitoring and evaluation of educational programs, analyzed performance data, and provided recommendations for program improvement.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Sukkur IBA University
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a focus on algorithms, data structures, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and software engineering. Active in coding competitions and hackathons.
Values & Interests
What drives me beyond code
Core Values
Collaboration
I believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives working together.
Continuous Learning
Technology evolves rapidly, and I'm committed to staying at the forefront.
Excellence
I strive for quality in every line of code and every project I deliver.
Personal Interests
Hiking & Photography
Exploring nature helps me find clarity and inspiration for creative problem-solving.
Reading & Writing
I enjoy technical blogs, sci-fi novels, and writing about software engineering.
Traveling
Exploring new places and cultures to gain new perspectives and experiences.
Languages
Urdu is my native language, English is C2 certified (EF SET), and I'm learning German on Duolingo.
Spoken Languages
How I communicate across cultures and teams
Urdu
Native
My first language for everyday communication and local collaboration.
English
EF SET English Certificate 91/100 (C2 Proficient) for professional writing and collaboration.
View EF SET credentialGerman
Learning
Actively learning German on Duolingo to grow with new cultures and opportunities.
View Duolingo profileBeyond Code
Some of the things that shaped how I think didn't come from code.
I've played many games since childhood, but Chess and Cricket have always been my favorites.
They taught me different sides of the same habit: decision making under uncertainty.
Chess
Think aheadChess slows the moment down for me. It pushes me to look past the obvious move, understand the position, and think about what the board could become a few decisions later.
Cricket
Adapt quicklyCricket taught me the opposite rhythm. Conditions change, pressure moves around, and plans only matter if you can adjust them quickly when the next ball asks a different question.
Decision making under uncertainty.
Maybe that's why I enjoy building software too - understanding the situation, weighing trade-offs, anticipating what could happen next, and making decisions with imperfect information.
Books
Some ideas stayed with me long after I closed the book.
I've read hundreds of books over the years. Reading has always been one of my favorite ways to explore ideas, understand different perspectives, and learn from experiences far beyond my own.
But every now and then, a book leaves something behind that becomes part of how you see the world.
For me, one of those books is The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.
A book that stayed with me
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Robin Sharma
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
A personal favoriteWhat stayed with me wasn't simply the story, but the questions it encourages you to ask about purpose, discipline, simplicity, and the kind of life you actually want to build.
Purpose
Being intentional about what you're building your life around.
Discipline
Small, consistent actions can shape much bigger outcomes.
Simplicity
More isn't automatically better; clarity often comes from removing what doesn't matter.
Intentional Living
Don't let life become something that simply happens to you.
And there are many more.
I've explored hundreds of books across different subjects, and this is only the beginning of the shelf. I'm gradually collecting the books, ideas, and lessons that have genuinely stayed with me.
Some Facts About Me
Projects Delivered
Open Source Contributions
Worked in Domains
Places Visited
Let's Build Something Amazing Together
I'm always excited to discuss new opportunities and innovative projects.