Abdul Arbaaz

Key Highlights
Personal Note

Twelve years across crypto exchanges, streaming at IPL scale, generative AI, and design tooling. I go where hard frontend problems live -- performance, architecture, and interaction -- treating speed as a feature and clean code as a default.

Skills
  • Typescript
  • React/Redux
  • NextJS
  • Jotai
  • Tailwind
  • Cloudflare
  • Firebase
  • Rxjs
  • Phoenix
  • Elixir
Education

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | B.Tech
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Jan 2008 – Dec 2012

Languages
Hindi Native
English Professional
Telugu Professional
Urdu Limited
Arabic Elementary
Certificates

MS: Programming in C#
Microsoft | May 2013

MS: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
Microsoft | Dec 2013

Work Experience

Founding Engineer

Noon
Mar 2025 – Present Bangalore, India
  • Lead the Canvas pod -- Noon's interactive design canvas
  • Frontend architect for the canvas rendering pipeline, interaction model, and performance

Entrepreneurship

Klarity.pro
Nov 2022 – Present Remote, Dubai
  • Launched my product klarity.pro
  • Migrated from Rails to Next.js on Cloudflare Workers
  • Failed at launching supertweet.app (Elon Increased the API pricing)

Software Consultant

Kognitos.com
Jan 2022 – Nov 2022 Remote, Dubai
  • Lead the development of Generative AI playground to foster experimentation and promote innovation within the organization
  • Revolutionized AI prompt writing for users through the creation of a cutting-edge Kognitos language parser, equipped with syntax highlighting and auto-completion functionalities
  • Successfully implemented Typescript and led the seamless migration of legacy code, resulting in enhanced efficiency and productivity
  • Significantly elevated code quality and reliability through the establishment and execution of comprehensive unit testing and end-to-end testing strategies

React Performance Consultant (Project)

letsdive.io
Sep 2021 – Dec 2021 Remote, India
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of video meeting room performance utilizing Chrome DevTools, leading to the identification of key areas requiring enhancement
  • Orchestrated an engaging and informative Test-Driven Development workshop, enlightening developers on the myriad benefits associated with this approach
  • Assessed codebase for antipatterns, meticulously documenting findings and implementing top-tier best practices to elevate overall code quality
  • Lead the integration of Typescript, improving code reliability and enabling early detection of potential bugs during the product development lifecycle

Electron Consultant (Research Project)

100ms.live
Jun 2021 – Jul 2021 Remote, India
  • Developed Rust FFI bindings for the Apple Core Foundation framework to effectively manage window composition
  • Compiled Chromium from source code and meticulously debugged using Visual Studio on Windows, gaining a comprehensive understanding
  • Acquired extensive expertise in the Screen Sharing component of Chromium's Source code
  • Demonstrated proficiency by successfully building Electron from source code on Mac, ensuring seamless integration
  • Significantly improved app performance by upgrading from Electron 8 to Electron 13
  • Leveraged existing knowledge in C# to rapidly acquire and apply C++ skills in the project

Director Of Engineering

invideo.io
Jun 2020 – May 2021 Remote, India
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize engineering processes, resulting in reduced project development time and increased operational efficiency
  • Oversaw the recruitment, training, and mentoring of engineering talent, resulting in a highly skilled and motivated team that consistently delivered high-quality work on time and within budget
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges, resulting in the successful integration of new technologies and increased product reliability

Cofounder & CTO

Proximity Labs
Oct 2019 – May 2020 Remote, India
  • Successfully collaborated with high-profile clients such as Delta.Exchange, Disney, ESPN, and Hotstar to enhance the performance of espncricinfo.com and cater to an impressive user base of 80 million+ monthly users during the IPL 2020 season
  • Employed architectural expertise to optimize the website's functionality and ensure seamless user experience
  • Managed a team during the challenging period of the Covid pandemic, consistently delivering projects within tight deadlines
  • Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies to ensure the quality and reliability of software solutions
  • Lead the recruitment process, effectively building and leading a talented team
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive Design System to streamline and elevate the visual and interactive elements of the website
  • Successfully integrated GPT Ads into the platform, maximizing revenue generation opportunities

Software Consultant

Delta.Exchange - Crypto Derivatives Exchange
Jun 2019 – Jan 2020 Remote, India
  • Assisted in mitigating DDOS attacks through strategic problem-solving and proactive measures
  • Successfully executed the migration of Redux states to Typescript, enhancing overall code robustness
  • Lead the migration of ReduxSaga to redux-observable, optimizing performance and scalability
  • Skillfully rewrote Socket Client in RxJs, ensuring stability and seamless communication
  • Proficient in utilizing Tech: Typescript, RxJs, and redux-observable for efficient development and problem-solving

Software Consultant

Shaadi.com
Mar 2019 – Jun 2019 Remote, India
  • Successfully developed and implemented Payments API for sangam.com, enabling seamless and secure online transactions
  • Conducted extensive research and analysis on payment gateways, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of their functionalities
  • Skillfully integrated payment gateways such as RazorPay, CCAvenue, and MIGS, ensuring smooth and efficient payment processing
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in identifying and resolving any compatibility issues between the website and the payment gateways
  • Generated comprehensive documentation and provided thorough training to internal teams on the proper utilization of the Payments API

Full Stack Developer

Delta.Exchange - Crypto Derivatives Exchange
May 2018 – Feb 2019 Mumbai, India
  • Developed and maintained responsive web applications using modern front-end technologies such as React/Redux, improving user experience and increasing customer satisfaction
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and efficient back-end solutions using frameworks like Node.js, Python, and Ruby on Rails, resulting in optimised performance and reduced response time by 30%
  • Implemented continuous integration and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins and Git, resulting in streamlined development workflows and faster time to market for new features
  • Conducted thorough code reviews and performed comprehensive testing to ensure high-quality, bug-free software, resulting in a 20% reduction in post-release issues and improved overall system stability

Senior Software Engineer

BigBinary.com
May 2016 – Apr 2018 Remote, India
  • Served as the leading JavaScript expert at Bigbinary, providing essential assistance to the team in debugging and resolving frontend issues
  • Lead the architecture of the pharmeasy.in platform using React and Redux, aiming to create a versatile application that functions seamlessly on both web and mobile platforms
  • Employed a wide range of technologies, including React, Redux, ElectronJS, RamdaJS, and various Native bindings, to successfully enhance the functionality of the AceInvoice Electron App
  • Revamped the CSS selector library of the Trinity Radar Chrome Extension, utilizing RamdaJS to improve efficiency and performance
  • Leveraged Webdriverio, Chrome Devtool Protocol, React, Redux, ReduxSaga, ES6, Recompose, and RamdaJS to develop the Trinity Radar Chrome Extension

Engineering Manager

TinyOwl
Jan 2016 – Apr 2016 Mumbai, India
  • Supervised and directed a team of four engineers, effectively managing their performance and fostering a collaborative work environment
  • Played an integral role as a tech division's leadership team member, contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring alignment between engineering and overall business objectives
  • Facilitated productive discussions and skillfully translated product requirements into actionable engineering plans, enabling successful product development and delivery
  • Led and mentored a team of engineers in developing and implementing innovative solutions, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency
  • Streamlined engineering processes and established best practices, resulting in a 30% reduction in project timelines and improved overall project delivery
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, ensuring adherence to quality standards, meeting customer expectations, and achieving a 15% increase in market share

Software Engineer

TinyOwl
Oct 2014 – Dec 2015 Mumbai, India
  • Developed Tinyowl Central, an internal operations portal, to streamline company processes
  • Reduced load time by migrating over 140 files to RequireJs, creating a single javascript bundle for improved efficiency
  • Designed and implemented the Meal Planner feature for TinyOwl Homemade, a scheduled home food delivery app, enhancing user experience and customer satisfaction
  • Leadership role in the maintenance of the TinyOwl Homemade App

Business Intelligence Developer

Nine A Business Connect Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2013 – Sep 2014 Mumbai, India
  • Developed and implemented Linux LDAP integration of QlikView for SSO Client, enhancing user authentication and streamlining access control processes
  • Created and oversaw the company website's design, ensuring seamless navigation, user-friendly interface, and optimal functionality
  • Lead the Advance Manifest System project, a cutting-edge interface enabling efficient reporting to ICEGATE regarding incoming and outgoing deliveries via Air and sea
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, analysed business requirements, designed data models, and developed interactive dashboards, improving data visualisation and decision-making processes
  • Employed a comprehensive data analysis and reporting approach, leveraging SQL queries, data warehouse concepts, and ETL processes to optimize data integrity and accuracy

Technical Support Engineer

Knoah Solutions
Jun 2012 – Sep 2012 Hyderabad, India
  • Provided timely and efficient technical assistance to clients, resolving complex software issues