Hi, I'm Amjad Saeed
A passionate Entrepreneurial-minded software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable applications and leading high-performing development teams. I love solving complex problems and turning innovative ideas into reality.
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
Founder
ToolGrid
Building ToolGrid.io, One place to solve everyday core tasks. I lead product, engineering, and growth, working toward 1 million free tools in one organized place.
Built for scale: I designed and architected the platform with minimal resources to process up to 15,000 tools directly in the browser and can handle 20+ million monthly traffic without losing performance.
Senior Software Engineer (Product Lead, Payment Links)
Neem
Owned full-stack work across Collections, Wallets, Disbursements, the Business Portal, and consumer apps. Led development and mobile delivery, white-label theming, and feature toggles so each vendor could launch without duplicating codebases. Shipped internal tools in the Business Portal for compliance and day-to-day operations. Drove partner integrations and enterprise controls (AML, KYC, PCI DSS) and platform work that cut partner onboarding time by over 70%.
Senior Software Engineer
BlockApex
Led blockchain and fintech projects, building scalable applications, real-time systems, and optimized architectures. Delivered secure wallets, web-based games, and high-performance platforms with CI/CD, cloud deployment, and codebase refactoring to improve reliability, scalability, and user experience.
Senior Frontend Engineer
InovioTech Pvt Ltd
Led complex API integrations, real-time modules, and performance optimizations while managing teams and delivering large-scale applications with improved architecture, scalability, and user experience.
Full Stack Developer
Torrantal Asia (Remote, Singapore)
Led the development of complex modules for global brands, delivering scalable solutions with advanced interfaces, integrations, and performance optimizations. Contributed across frontend and backend, ensuring stability, efficiency, and seamless user experiences in large-scale applications.
Full Stack Developer
Freelance
Architected and delivered scalable web and mobile applications with a focus on performance, security, and seamless integrations. Implemented workflow automation, enhanced user engagement, and ensured reliable deployment to provide a secure and optimized user experience.
Graphic Designer
Sukkur IBA
Designed posters, standees, brochures, and event branding assets for educational institutions. Supported workshops, seminars, and campus campaigns with clear visual systems that improved visibility and participation. This role built my design fundamentals, communication skills, and practical creative execution.
Operations Manager
SEA Secondary School
- Led a team of 26 people at the age of 18-20, before starting university. - Reduced fee defaults from 80% to 5–6%, increasing fee collections by 375%. - Improved staff retention through better team management, operational processes and new initiatives for staff as benefits. - Managed daily school operations, student administration, and staff coordination. - Worked with leadership to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
Teacher, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
SEA Secondary School
- Taught various subjects to secondary school students, including but not limited to English, Math, and Social Studies - My main subject areas of focus were science, physics, computer and math for senior classes. - Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners. - Conducted formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning and progress - Worked collaboratively with colleagues to ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. - Coordinated and facilitated professional development sessions for teachers to enhance teaching and learning practices - Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of educational programs and initiatives - Conducted data analysis and provided recommendations for program improvement based on evaluation findings - Provided technical support and guidance to school staff on monitoring and evaluation processes and tools.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Sukkur IBA University
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with focus on algorithms, data structures, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and software engineering principles. 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.
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.