Projects - Mazdaq Shahzad - Senior Software Engineer

Featured Projects

AI Chat Platform with N8N Automation

Personal AI Project

Personal Hobby Project (2024) - AI & Automation

A sophisticated AI-powered chat platform that integrates Open WebUI with N8N workflow automation to create an intelligent conversational system. The platform features custom pipeline functions, webhook integrations, and automated knowledge base management with real-time learning capabilities.

Key Features & Implementation

Open WebUI Integration: Set up and configured Open WebUI on localhost for seamless chat interface and user interaction management
Custom Pipeline Functions: Developed custom pipe functions that intercept chat messages and trigger webhook calls to N8N workflows
N8N Workflow Automation: Created sophisticated N8N workflows that receive webhook messages and orchestrate communication with OpenAI Assistant API
Intelligent Knowledge Base: Implemented vectorized database system for knowledge storage and retrieval with semantic search capabilities
Automated Learning System: Built notification system that emails unresolved queries for knowledge base expansion and continuous improvement
Prompt Engineering: Designed prompt refinement logic within N8N to optimize AI responses and maintain conversation context
Load Balancing: Configured Nginx for proper request routing and system performance optimization

AI & Automation

Open WebUI N8N OpenAI Assistant API Webhook Integration

Infrastructure & DevOps

Nginx Localhost Setup Pipeline Functions Workflow Orchestration

Data & Knowledge Management

Vector Databases Knowledge Base Semantic Search Email Automation

Development & Integration

API Integration Prompt Engineering Chat Systems Automation Logic

Screener - Canadian Insurance

Financial Data Platform

Contributed at S&P Global (2023-2024)

An advanced financial data platform focused on KPQI creation and internal metadata management for displaying comprehensive financial data in the Canadian insurance market.

Key Contributions

KPQI Automation: Created a comprehensive utility to automate the KPQI creation workflow, replacing time-consuming manual processes with streamlined automation
Process Innovation: Delivered major productivity improvements through workflow automation, becoming a key contributor to project efficiency

Backend Technologies

.NET C#

Database & Analytics

SQL Server

Ratewatch

Financial Data Platform

Contributed at S&P Global (2023-2024) - Internal Application

Ratewatch is a comprehensive internal application designed for financial data analysis.

Key Contributions

Backend API Development: Built comprehensive .NET Core APIs with robust calculation engines and data processing capabilities
React Frontend: Developed responsive React-based user interface for seamless user experience and real-time data visualization
Performance Optimization: Optimized calculation logic and database queries for handling large-scale financial datasets

Backend Technologies

.NET Core Web API C#

Frontend Technologies

React

Netsol Framework Assistant Chatbot

AI Chatbot - Pre-AI Mainstream

Developed at Netsol Technologies (2022) - Early AI Adoption

An innovative internal AI chatbot developed in 2022, before the mainstream AI hype, demonstrating early adoption of language model technology for enterprise solutions. The chatbot was designed to assist new employees with in-house framework documentation that spanned hundreds of pages. Instead of requiring new developers to navigate complex documentation or constantly ask senior developers, the system provided instant, accurate answers about framework usage and implementation guidelines.

Key Contributions

Dataset Preparation: Created comprehensive question-answer datasets from hundreds of pages of internal framework documentation
Model Fine-tuning: Collaborated with AI developers to fine-tune BERT language model for domain-specific responses
Google Colab Development: Worked extensively on model training and testing iterations using Google Colab platform
Training & Testing: Conducted multiple training cycles and performance testing until achieving desired accuracy and relevance
Knowledge Engineering: Transformed complex technical documentation into structured, queryable knowledge base
Early AI Adoption: Pioneered AI integration in enterprise environments before mainstream adoption trends

AI & Machine Learning

Python BERT Model Fine-tuning NLP

Development & Training

Google Colab Model Training Dataset Creation Performance Testing

Knowledge Engineering

Documentation Analysis Q&A Generation Knowledge Base Enterprise AI

NFS Ascent

FinTech Lease & Finance Platform

Contributed at Netsol Technologies (2021-2023)

NFS Ascent is a comprehensive lease and finance application - a core software solution for the global finance and leasing industry developed by NETSOL Technologies. This next-generation platform helps auto, equipment, and other finance companies manage their retail and wholesale operations. The system manages the full lifecycle of asset-based finance, from retail to wholesale, and is designed to be adaptable for global use across diverse financial markets.

Key Contributions

Contract Activation Module (CTA): Developed core components of the contract lifecycle management system for seamless activation processes
Receipting System: Built comprehensive payment processing and receipt management functionality for financial transactions
Reporting Module: Created advanced reporting capabilities for business analytics and compliance requirements
Business Partner Module: Developed partner management system for handling complex business relationships and integrations
Feature Development: Implemented new business-critical features based on client requirements and market demands
Documentation & Analysis: Created comprehensive FS (Functional Specification) and RS (Requirement Specification) documents collaborating with business teams
Client-Specific Solutions: Delivered major feature developments for Mercedes-Benz and other enterprise clients
Bug Fixation & Support: Provided ongoing maintenance and critical issue resolution for production environments

Desktop & Backend

WPF C# .NET Framework Web API

Database & FinTech

SQL Server Financial Modeling Lease Management Contract Lifecycle

Documentation & Analysis

Functional Specification Requirement Analysis Business Process Client Collaboration

Project Reference

Product Website: https://netsoltech.com/products/lease-servicing

Note: This is an enterprise FinTech platform developed during my tenure at Netsol Technologies. The product continues to serve major automotive and finance companies globally.

Urban Blue

AI Aquaculture Platform

Developed from scratch at Panacea Logics (2019-2021)

Urban Blue is a comprehensive AI-powered aquaculture monitoring platform that revolutionizes fish farming through intelligent automation. The system provides real-time monitoring of water conditions, AI-driven anomaly detection, and automated alerting systems. Built with N-Layer architecture and repository pattern, the platform includes an MVC admin dashboard, React web application for real-time statistics, and mobile apps for instant notifications and alarms.

Key Contributions

Team Leadership: Led the development team and coordinated with AI specialists for model integration
System Architecture: Designed complete N-Layer architecture with repository pattern for scalable, maintainable code
Rule Engine Development: Built custom rule engine using jQuery Query Builder that translates user-created rules into automated triggers for water quality thresholds
API Integration: Created comprehensive REST APIs to coordinate with Django-based AI services for real-time data processing
Full-Stack Development: Developed entire backend (.NET Core) and frontend (React/React Native) ecosystem
MQTT Integration: Implemented real-time messaging for instant sensor data communication and alert delivery
Live Video Streaming: Integrated live video feed capabilities with AI model integration for visual anomaly detection
Production Support: Maintained application post-launch, delivered new features, and provided ongoing bug fixation support

Backend Technologies

.NET Core C# REST API MQTT

Frontend & Mobile

React React Native MVC Dashboard jQuery Query Builder

Database & AI Integration

SQL Server Firebase OpenCV AI Model Integration

Project Reference

Website: https://urbanblue.swiss/

Note: This project was developed during my tenure at Panacea Logics. The current website may reflect updates or changes made by the ongoing development team.

Chamber of Commerce

Business Directory Platform

Contributed at Panacea Logics (2019-2021)

Chamber of Commerce is a comprehensive business listing directory platform that connects businesses with potential customers and partners. This enterprise-level application handles thousands of business listings with advanced search capabilities, detailed business profiles, robust administrative features, and serves as a digital hub where companies can showcase their services and find business opportunities within their industry verticals.

Key Contributions

Feature Development: Built advanced search functionality, business profile management, and directory categorization systems
Database Management: Managed SQL Server databases and Apache Solr search indexes for optimal performance and data retrieval
Admin Dashboard: Developed comprehensive admin tools for managing business listings, user accounts, and platform analytics
Frontend Development: Implemented responsive UI/UX across desktop and mobile devices with modern web standards
Bug Fixation & Optimization: Resolved critical performance issues, optimized database queries, and improved system stability

Backend Technologies

.NET Core 3 MVC Pattern C# Web APIs

Database & Search

SQL Server Apache Solr Entity Framework Database Design

Frontend & UI

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Bootstrap Responsive Design

Project Reference

Website: https://www.chamberofcommerce.com

Note: As this project was developed several years ago during my tenure at Panacea Logics, the website may have undergone changes or might occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance or updates by the current team.

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