Hi,I'mAhsanBilal
Principal Software Engineer — Architecting scalable platforms, leading engineering teams, and shipping production software at scale
- Next.js
- FastAPI
- Laravel
- Cloud ERP
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
Who I Am
Ahsan Bilal
Principal Software Engineer
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.
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Technologies I Work With
A snapshot of my technical expertise across the full stack.
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Backend
Tools & DevOps
Language & Stack Breakdown
Core Stack
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Laravel Developer
Code UpScale
Pakistan
Developed Laravel-based applications and backend systems. Built and maintained RESTful APIs and relational database schemas.
Academic Background
Foundation in computer science and mathematics.
BS Computer Science
Government College University, Lahore
ICS — Mathematics & Computer Science
Government Islamia College, Civil Lines
Latest Articles
Notes on ERP architecture, microservices, Next.js, and production backend engineering.
True Landed Cost in Import ERP — One File From PO to Warehouse
Why import teams need purchase, shipping, customs, duty, and warehouse receipt on the same record — and how Customer Flow calculates landed cost in one audit trail.
Telecom User Provisioning — Ordered Steps With Clean Rollback
API-driven UC account creation that runs LDAP, company, extension, and phone profile steps in order — and rolls back cleanly when one step fails.
Translation API at Scale — 100k+ Keys Without Redeploys
Designing a translation hub with Laravel, PostgreSQL, Redis, and a public JSON export API so mobile and web apps fetch language bundles without shipping new builds.
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.
Let's Build Something Great
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you.
Whether you need a full-stack application, a performance audit, or a technical consultant — I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and interesting projects.