AI Agents & Chatbots
Custom AI agents and chatbots that answer customers, qualify leads and complete real tasks inside your tools.
- Trained on your docs & data (RAG)
- Takes actions via secure tools
- Web, WhatsApp, Slack & Teams
Available for opportunities
AB Scale Forge · AI, Web & ERP DevelopmentAhsanBilal
Principal Software Engineer — Architecting scalable platforms, leading engineering teams, and shipping production software at scale
Next.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLCICDFastAPIKubernetesRAGAWSLaravelERPAIAutomationDevOpsCloudNext.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLCICDFastAPIKubernetesRAGAWSLaravelERPAIAutomationDevOpsCloud
- ERP
- RAG
- AI
- DevOps
- Cloud
01. About
Who I Am
Ahsan Bilal
Principal Software Engineer
Available
10+ Years
Lahore, Pakistan
Ahsan Bilal
Principal Software Engineer
Principal Software Engineer with a decade of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-availability web platforms. I lead cross-functional engineering teams and combine strong backend depth across Laravel, Node.js, and Python/FastAPI with modern frontend delivery in Next.js and React.
I specialize in end-to-end system ownership — from architecture and implementation to CI/CD-driven cloud delivery on AWS, Kubernetes, and DigitalOcean. My work spans microservices, event-driven systems, AI-assisted automation, and production operations, with a product-minded approach that balances technical rigor with clear business outcomes.
I am currently building Customer Flow, a multi-tenant cloud ERP at thecustomerflow.com for import/export, manufacturing, and enterprise operations. I also architect microservices for accounts, billing, payments, and real-time services, alongside production-grade Node.js infrastructure for high-availability workloads.
AI in Production
AI-readyLLM API Integration
OpenAI and gateway patterns wired into production apps — not demos.
Async AI Pipelines
Long-running AI jobs offloaded to queues with real-time completion signals.
Intelligent Automation
Smart workflows in ERP and ops — approvals, reports, and bulk processing.
02. Services
What AB Scale Forge Does
AI agents and chatbots, web and React Native mobile apps, Laravel, Node.js and Python backends, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes DevOps, SEO and digital marketing — for businesses worldwide, engineered by the team that builds and scales production platforms.
AI Software & Automation
AI features built into your product and workflows — document processing, search, summarization and smart automation.
- Document & data extraction
- Semantic search & summaries
- Workflow automation with AI
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Technical, on-page and content SEO that helps the right customers find you on Google — and in AI search.
- Technical SEO & Core Web Vitals
- Keyword & content strategy
- Local & AI-search visibility
Digital Marketing
Performance marketing, social, email and conversion optimization — measured end to end, from click to customer.
- Google & Meta ads management
- Landing pages & conversion optimization
- Analytics & tracking setup
Web & App Development
Custom websites, SaaS platforms, dashboards and APIs — fast, secure and built to scale with your business.
- Next.js & React frontends
- APIs, microservices & SaaS
- Cloud, DevOps & CI/CD
ERP & Business Systems
Custom ERP, CRM and operations software that fits how your business actually works.
- Inventory, sales & finance modules
- Approvals, audit trails & roles
- Integrations & AI automation
Backend & API Development (Laravel, Node.js, Python)
Secure, scalable backends and APIs in Laravel, Node.js and Python (FastAPI, Django) — the engine behind your web app, mobile app and integrations.
- Laravel, Node.js & Python (FastAPI / Django)
- REST & GraphQL APIs with OpenAPI docs
- Payments, queues, webhooks & integrations
Cloud & DevOps (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
AWS cloud architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines — so your software deploys safely, scales automatically and stays online.
- AWS architecture & Terraform
- Docker, Kubernetes & Helm
- CI/CD, monitoring & cost control
Mobile App Development (React Native, iOS & Android)
Cross-platform iOS and Android apps with React Native and Expo, plus installable web apps (PWAs) — sharing one backend with your website.
- React Native & Expo (iOS + Android)
- PWAs & offline-ready apps
- App Store & Google Play launch
03. Skills
Technologies I Work With
A snapshot of my technical expertise across the full stack.
Frontend
JavaScript / TypeScript95%
React / Next.js95%
Redux / TanStack Query88%
Backend
PHP / Laravel95%
Node.js / Express.js92%
Python / FastAPI90%
REST & OpenAPI / GraphQL92%
PostgreSQL / MySQL92%
MongoDB / Redis / Celery88%
Tools & DevOps
AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)90%
Docker / Kubernetes88%
Terraform / ArgoCD85%
CI/CD (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)90%
Microservices & System Design92%
Event-Driven Architecture85%
AI Integration & LLM APIs82%
Language & Stack Breakdown
Python(proficient)
JavaScript(proficient)
SQL(proficient)
Core Stack
Next.js 16
React 19
TypeScript 5.9
Tailwind CSS 4
Node.js 22
PostgreSQL 16
CI (GitHub Actions)
CD (Vercel)
FastAPI
Kubernetes
RAG
AWS
Laravel 12
ERP
AI
Automation
DevOps
Cloud
Python 3.12
MongoDB
Redis 8
Celery
OpenAPI
GraphQL
DigitalOcean
Docker
Terraform
ArgoCD
LLM APIs
04. Projects
Featured Work
Selected product and infrastructure work — ERP, microservices, and production platforms.
Customer Flow
Live multi-tenant cloud ERP — each company gets a private workspace for import/export runs (purchase → customs → landed cost), export runs (contract → payment close-out), finance, HR, inventory, and audit trails. Country rule packs for Pakistan, UAE, and more.
Next.jsTypeScriptFastAPIPythonPostgreSQLRedisCeleryDockerOpenAPIGitHub ActionsDigitalOceanSaaS
Cluster Node
Production-grade Node.js e-commerce backend for portfolio and interview evidence — JWT auth with refresh tokens, RBAC, idempotency, circuit breaker, stock-safe orders, health checks, metrics, OpenAPI/Swagger docs, React dashboard, and full Docker/Kubernetes/Terraform deployment.
Node.jsExpressTypeScriptPostgreSQLRedisDockerKubernetesTerraformArgoCDOpenAPIGitHub Actions
Accounts
Central billing and authentication service for a microservices platform — login, companies/customers/vendors, invoices, payments, and Stripe. JSON APIs for other apps with a React/TypeScript admin and dashboards.
LaravelPHPReactTypeScriptStripeREST APIPest
Billings
Modern billing website using the BFF pattern — browser talks only to Next.js, which securely proxies to Laravel. No CORS/CSRF issues; expired sessions redirect to login. Dashboards for companies, invoices, payments, roles, and audit logs.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwindReact QuerySanctumBFF
AI/ML Gateway
Node.js helper service for real-time browser updates (WebSockets / Socket.IO) and background jobs (Redis queues). Main app enqueues work → gateway processes async → user gets a live notification without blocking the core API.
Node.jsExpressTypeScriptSocket.IORedisSequelize
More
Additional Projects
Enterprise tools, microservice components, and reference apps across Laravel, Node.js, and Next.js.
Platform Shell
Main navigation shell connecting Accounts (API), Billings (UI), GSM (payments), and AI/ML Gateway (live updates). Users experience one product; engineers deploy services separately. GitLab CI, SonarQube, and Vitest.
ReactViteTypeScriptMicroservicesGitLab CISonarQube
Telecom Provisioning (TMS)
API-driven telecom user provisioning — ordered create/update steps (LDAP user → verify → phone profile) with clean rollback on failure. JWT + HMAC token security, 2FA, and extensive automated tests per company_id.
LaravelReactTypeScriptJWT2FAPHPUnit
Translation Management System
Translation hub with admin UI and public export API. Manage phrases by key, language, and tags; apps download one JSON bundle per language with cache headers. Built for 100k+ rows with Docker and OpenAPI docs.
LaravelPostgreSQLRedisVue 3TypeScriptDockerOpenAPI
Buy Me New
Next.js full-stack reference app — register/login, protected tasks, CSR/SSR/SSG/ISR page strategies, PostgreSQL + Prisma, Docker, and GitHub Actions CI/CD to container registry.
Next.jsTypeScriptPrismaPostgreSQLReact QueryDocker
05. Track record
50+ Projects Developed & Maintained
Products we built from scratch and still look after, across startups, agencies and established businesses.
50+
Projects developed & maintained
Every one taken from first commit to production, with many still running under our ongoing care.
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Delivery
- End to end
Where the work spans
- SaaS & ERP platforms
- AI agents & RAG systems
- E-commerce & marketplaces
- React Native mobile apps
- APIs & microservices
- Cloud, DevOps & CI/CD
Developed
Designed and built end to end, from architecture and APIs to the interface.
Shipped
Deployed to production with automated pipelines, monitoring and rollbacks.
Maintained
Kept fast, secure and current with upgrades, fixes and new features.
06. GitHub
Open Source
Public repositories, experiments and open-source work.
@[SENSITIVE]
Browse all repositories directly on GitHub.
07. Experience
Work History
My professional journey building products and leading development teams.
Principal Software Engineer
Prime Alley Technology
United Arab Emirates
Own end-to-end system architecture for scalable, high-availability applications. Building Customer Flow ERP (thecustomerflow.com) with Next.js, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery. Design CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment on AWS and DigitalOcean. Architect microservices for accounts, billing, payments, and real-time event processing, plus production Node.js infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and ArgoCD.
Next.jsFastAPIPythonLaravelNode.jsAWSDigitalOceanKubernetesTerraformArgoCDPostgreSQLRedisDockerOpenAPI
Lead Software Engineer
Teraception
Lahore, Pakistan
Led development of high-performance web applications and RESTful/Node.js-based APIs. Built and automated CI/CD pipelines. Improved system reliability and observability. Optimized MySQL and PostgreSQL queries and indexing for high-traffic APIs.
Node.jsLaravelReactPostgreSQLMySQLCI/CDAWS
Senior Software Engineer
Alpha Omega Group
Lahore, Pakistan
Built and optimized backend services and APIs using Laravel and Node.js. Enhanced application performance and scalability through query optimization, caching, and refactoring.
LaravelNode.jsMySQLRedisREST APIs
Senior Full Stack Developer
Dott
Lahore, Pakistan
Delivered full-stack web applications for enterprise clients using Laravel, Node.js, and React. Integrated frontend and backend systems for seamless data flow and API consistency.
LaravelNode.jsReactMySQLREST APIs
Laravel Developer
Code UpScale
Pakistan
Developed Laravel-based applications and backend systems. Built and maintained RESTful APIs and relational database schemas.
LaravelPHPMySQLREST APIs
08. Education
Academic Background
Foundation in computer science and mathematics.
2011 — 2015
BS Computer Science
Government College University, Lahore
2009 — 2011
ICS — Mathematics & Computer Science
Government Islamia College, Civil Lines
Blog
Latest Articles
Practical guides on AI agents, SEO, digital marketing and engineering software that scales.
AI & Agents••5 min read
Building a WhatsApp AI Assistant for Your Business: Architecture, Costs and Pitfalls
WhatsApp is where many customers already are. Here's how to build an AI assistant on the WhatsApp Business Platform that answers questions, takes orders and hands off to your team — the right way.
AI AgentsWhatsApp
SEO & Marketing••5 min read
Marketing Measurement in a Privacy-First World: Server-Side Tagging, Consent Mode and GA4
Ad blockers, browser tracking limits and consent rules mean client-side pixels miss a growing share of conversions. Here's a modern measurement stack that respects privacy and still tells you what works.
Digital MarketingAnalytics
SEO & Marketing••5 min read
Fixing INP: A Developer's Guide to Faster Interactions and Better Rankings
Interaction to Next Paint (INP) measures how quickly your site responds to taps, clicks and key presses. Here's how to find slow interactions and fix them in React and Next.js apps.
PerformanceCore Web Vitals
10. FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about my background, Customer Flow ERP, and the technologies I work with.
- Who is Ahsan Bilal?
- Ahsan Bilal is a Principal Software Engineer based in Lahore, Pakistan with a decade of experience designing scalable platforms, cloud ERP systems, and production microservices.
- What is Customer Flow?
- Customer Flow is a live multi-tenant cloud ERP at thecustomerflow.com for import/export, manufacturing, finance, HR, and enterprise operations with audit trails and country-specific compliance packs for Pakistan, UAE, and more.
- What technologies does Ahsan Bilal specialize in?
- Next.js, React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, Laravel, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Stripe, and CI/CD pipelines for production SaaS and ERP systems.
- Is Ahsan Bilal available for remote work?
- Yes. Ahsan Bilal works with teams in Pakistan, the UAE, and internationally on full-stack development, ERP architecture, microservices, and cloud deployment.
11. Start a project
Let's Build Something Great
Tell AB Scale Forge about your product, platform or idea. Share a brief, attach your documents, and our team will get back to you within one business day.
Start a project
Requests, quotes, partnerships or questions — it all lands with our team.