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Bilal AzamBA

Bilal Azam

Senior AI & Full-Stack Architect, LLM & RAG Expert

€521/day
3 projects
Cambridge, GB
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Bilal

I am a Senior Software Engineer specializing in bridging the gap between high-performance web architecture and cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence. With a proven track record of scaling platforms to 13M+ users and handling 2.3M+ daily requests, I help businesses move beyond simple API calls to build production-grade AI systems.

🚀 My AI Specialization:
I focus on AI Orchestration and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation). I don’t just "add a chatbot"; I architect secure AI Gateways, implement Semantic Caching to reduce LLM costs (averaging 64% reduction), and build autonomous AI Agents that actually solve business problems.

🛠️ Technical Philosophy:
  • Scale First: My background in telecom means I build AI integrations that don't break under load.
  • Cost Efficiency: Using semantic layers to prevent redundant model calls.
  • Reliability: Implementing circuit breakers and robust error handling for "hallucination-prone" models.

What I deliver:
  • Custom AI Chatbot Development with long-term memory.
  • LLM Fine-tuning & Prompt Engineering for niche industries.
  • Scalable SaaS Infrastructure on AWS/GCP with integrated CI/CD.
  • Modernizing legacy systems with GenAI automation workflows.

AI Integration, Generative AI, LLM Orchestration, RAG, AI Chatbot Development, Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector), Semantic Caching, AI Agents, OpenAI API, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Full Stack Development, SaaS Architecture, AI Automation, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, Angular, Vue.js, Laravel, PHP, REST API Development, MERN Stack, Express.js, Redux, MobX, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, SQL Optimization, Redis, Vector Search, Data Pipelines, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, CircleCI, Git, GitHub Actions, Serverless Architecture, Microservices Architecture, Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Code Review, Performance Optimization, Bug Fixing, Technical Support
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Cambridge (up to 50km), Manchester (up to 50km), London (up to 50km), Glasgow (up to 50km), Edinburgh (up to 50km)

Experience

  • IT247 Solutions
    Senior Software Engineer
    May 2024 - July 2025 (1 year and 2 months)
    United Kingdom
    • Designed & developed high-traffic E-commerce solutions using Nest.js, Angular, React.js.
    • Implemented performance optimisation for platforms serving 100k+ monthly visitors.
    • Led architecture planning and long-term technical roadmaps.
    React.js NestJs Project Management Node.js Fullstack
  • Telenor
    Principal Software Engineer
    October 2022 - April 2024 (1 year and 6 months)
    Pakistan
    • Migrated the My Telenor app authentication system in-house — saving ₨ 56 million annually.
    • Led a 34-member engineering team, delivering scalable Azure-based applications.
    • Increased platform revenue 2× year-over-year through new feature releases.
    Project Management Software Development Technical Project Leadership Node.js Fullstack
  • Metro2Phenom
    Senior Software Engineer
    July 2019 - December 2022 (3 years and 5 months)
    New York, United States
    • Developed a custom SaaS platform, increasing client efficiency by 35%.
    • Optimised API architecture with Node.js + React.js for scalability and maintainability.
    Node.js React.js Agile Methodologies Laravel Fullstack

Reviews

5.0

Out of 1 rating

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Carly

Study Active Ltd

Reviewed on 6/30/2025

Bilal has been a key contributor to the success of our project. He consistently went above and beyond expectations, often working outside his contractual hours to ensure delivery was never compromised. His deep knowledge of SQL and ability to understand and respond to project needs made collaboration seamless. Bilal is honest, reliable, and always willing to offer clear advice on the best approach, adding real value beyond just technical delivery. His kind and approachable manner made him a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Bilal to any team looking for a skilled, dedicated, and trustworthy professional.

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Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering
    Comsats Institute of Information And Technology
    2016
    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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