Abid Waqar

Orca is a comprehensive web-based insurance/reinsurance management system utilized by major companies to handle underwriting, policies, premiums, claims, and more.

Designed from the ground up, Orca caters to the complex needs of global teams involved in large-scale insurance and reinsurance transactions throughout their entire lifecycle.

Highly configurable, Orca supports the specific requirements of insurance and reinsurance underwriting teams, Managing General Agent (MGA) teams, insurance-linked securities (ILS) teams, and producing broker teams, offering a tailored solution for diverse operational needs.

ROLE PROGRESSION
• Full-stack developer: I initially managed the complete app development, including the front end, back end, and database development.
• Technical lead/solutions architect: Later, I led the project, managing a team of 14 full-stack developers, overseeing all aspects of the development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.

Bitewell is a fully shoppable meal-planning mobile app that allows users to browse, sort, plan, and purchase restaurant meals, recipes, and grocery items tailored to their diet and lifestyle preferences.

Bitewell combines the expertise of world-class dietitians with the convenience of local restaurants to help users achieve their nutrition and fitness goals.

The app features smart macronutrient tracking and personalized recommendations, making it easier to maintain healthy habits and reach dietary objectives.

As a full-stack developer, I co-developed the complete app, including the front end, back end, database, and AI-based recommendation engine. My contributions ensured a seamless user experience, from browsing and sorting meals to planning and purchasing.

A lightweight WordPress plugin that removes the postal code field present on the checkout page of WooCommmerce.

I am the sole developer and maintainer of this plugin. It has more than 30 active installations.

An AI-powered cooking assistant designed to help new and amateur cooks follow recipes effortlessly. The application's primary feature is a chatbot that guides users step-by-step through recipes at their own pace, eliminating the need to constantly refer back to written or video instructions.

KEY FEATURES
• Interactive Chatbot: Guides users step-by-step through recipes, ensuring a smooth and intuitive cooking experience.
• Recipe Library: Offers a diverse range of recipes, all of which can be initiated through the chatbot.
• Comprehensive User Interface: Provides an intuitive experience with features such as recipe search, starting and ending cooking sessions, displaying ingredient quantities, adding recipes to favorites, and more.

Pakalo's intelligent design allows users to focus on cooking without the distraction of managing complex instructions, making it an ideal tool for enhancing culinary skills.

I was a full-stack developer on this project, which was developed in collaboration with two team members. I managed the complete app development process, encompassing the front end, back end, database, and AI-based chatbot.

A sports club management web application to help sports clubs manage match schedules for various sports and club members.

I developed this in collaboration with two other team members. I acted as a full-stack developer on this project, managing the complete app development from the front and back ends to the database.

An offline speech-to-command translator leveraging Baidu's DeepSpeech model, accurately converting spoken language into a predefined set of commands. This application ensures reliable speech recognition without the need for an internet connection.

ROLE
I was the sole developer for the entire project, managing all aspects, from model integration to application development.

Developed an application that enables a Tello drone to track and follow a human hand or face, leveraging advanced computer vision techniques for real-time recognition and movement.

ROLE
As the sole developer, I integrated tracking algorithms with the Tello drone's control system and ensured seamless real-time tracking and following capabilities.

Collaborated on an application that streams the Tello drone's video feed to a mobile app in a VR headset and controls the drone using values from multiple mobile sensors, which change based on the user's head movements.

ROLE
I worked on integrating the Tello drone's video streaming with VR headset functionality and utilizing mobile sensors to translate head movements into drone control commands.

Developed an application that simultaneously controls multiple Tello drones, coordinating them to perform various actions without collisions.

ROLE
I was the sole developer responsible for implementing the coordination algorithms and ensuring the smooth, collision-free operation of multiple drones.

A database administration tool that allows users to explore and interact with both MySQL and MS Access databases via a JDBC driver.

ROLE
As the sole developer, I designed and implemented the user interface and functionality to manage database operations seamlessly across both MySQL and MS Access platforms.

Implemented an AI-based self-driving car controller and competed in The Open Racing Car Simulator (TORCS), leveraging advanced algorithms for autonomous vehicle control and racing performance.

ROLE
As the sole developer, I designed and implemented the AI algorithms, optimized the cars' performance, and ensured competitive results in the TORCS environment.

Developed an image classifier using Python and Keras to accurately classify images from the CIFAR-10 dataset, leveraging deep learning techniques.

ROLE
I was the sole developer responsible for designing, training, and optimizing the neural network model, ensuring its high accuracy and performance.

IVFinsize is a comprehensive robotics shop management system developed using Java and MySQL. It is designed to streamline and automate various shop operations.

ROLE
As the sole developer, I designed and implemented the system, ensuring efficient management of robotics shop activities and database integration.

Integrated a conversational chatbot with Slack using UiPath, enabling seamless communication and automation within the Slack platform.

ROLE
As the sole developer, I designed and implemented the integration, ensuring efficient and responsive interactions between the chatbot and Slack users.