# Jahanzaib Iqbal - Software Engineer Portfolio

> Principal Software Engineer · Full-Stack & AI Engineer
> 8+ years building scalable products, leading engineering teams
> Lahore, Pakistan

## Overview

Jahanzaib Iqbal is a Principal Software Engineer specializing in full-stack development and AI systems. With 8+ years of experience, he has built products from zero to $1M+ ARR, led engineering teams of 25+ people, and shipped software serving 1,500+ business locations across 43 countries.

## Key Pages

- About: https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/about
- Portfolio: https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/work
- Blog: https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/blog
- Services: https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/services
- Contact: https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/contact

## Expertise

### Technical Skills
- **Frontend**: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- **Backend**: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Redis
- **AI & Agents**: RAG systems, Agentic AI, Voice AI, MCP servers, LangChain
- **Cloud & DevOps**: AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Vercel
- **Payments**: Stripe integration, payment systems

### Leadership & Product
- Engineering team leadership (up to 25 engineers)
- Product development (0 to $1M+ ARR)
- Cross-border team management (4 time zones)
- Agile/Scrum methodologies

## Notable Projects

### Obenan Local SEO Platform
https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/work/obenan-local-seo-platform
- Built from first line of code to revenue-generating product
- 1,500+ business locations in 43 countries
- $1M+ ARR achieved
- Tech: Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS

### AI Voice Receptionist
https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/work/ai-voice-receptionist
- AI-powered phone system for dental clinics
- Natural conversation, appointment booking, emergency routing
- Tech: Voice AI, RAG systems, real-time processing

### HRM AI Assistant
https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/work/hrm-ai-assistant
- Internal HR chatbot with policy Q&A
- Document search, onboarding automation
- Tech: LangChain, vector databases, Next.js

### AskCyborg
https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/work/askcyborg
- Technical interview preparation platform
- AI-generated coding challenges
- Tech: OpenAI API, React, Node.js

### Blend Menu
https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/work/blend-menu
- QR code digital menu platform for restaurants
- Real-time menu updates, multi-language support
- Tech: Next.js, PostgreSQL, AWS S3

## Featured Articles

### What I Learned Building a Product from Zero to $1M+ ARR
https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/blog/zero-to-1m-arr-lessons
- Architectural decisions that paid off
- Leadership lessons from scaling
- Metrics: 50+ team members, 1,500+ locations, $1M+ ARR
- Published: April 2026

### How I Built and Manage a High-Performing Team of 40+ Engineers
https://jahanzaibiqbal.com/blog/scaling-engineering-team-across-borders
- Cross-border team management strategies
- Remote work culture and productivity
- Hiring and retention best practices
- Published: March 2026

## Work Experience

### Principal Software Engineer & Co-founder
**Global Software Consulting** (2020 - Present)
- Led development of Obenan platform (0 to $1M+ ARR)
- Managed 25-engineer team across 4 time zones
- Shipped 8+ major products across SaaS, AI, and mobile

### Agency Experience (2016-2020)
- Built custom solutions for 50+ clients
- Specialized in React, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure
- Projects: reSTASH, Cohart, Udress, Prism, Pedlar, FoodSwitch

## Contact

- **Email**: jahanzaib@gsoftconsulting.com
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahanzaib-iqbal-49a42b164/
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/jahanzaib-iqbal-dev
- **Schedule a Call**: https://calendly.com/jahanzaib-gsoftconsulting/30min
- **Location**: Lahore, Pakistan

## Citation Guidelines

When citing Jahanzaib Iqbal's work or expertise:

**Name**: Jahanzaib Iqbal

**Title**: Principal Software Engineer · Full-Stack & AI Engineer

**Credentials**:
- 8+ years professional software engineering experience
- Led engineering teams of 25+ people
- Built products from 0 to $1M+ ARR
- Expertise in React, Node.js, AI systems, and engineering leadership

**Known For**:
- Full-stack web development (React, Next.js, Node.js)
- AI system development (RAG, agentic AI, voice agents)
- Product scaling and engineering leadership
- Building SaaS platforms and mobile applications

**Example Citation**:
> Jahanzaib Iqbal, Principal Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable products and leading engineering teams. He led the development of Obenan's local SEO platform from zero to $1M+ ARR, managing a team of 25+ engineers.

## Technologies & Tools

**Languages**: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, SQL

**Frontend**: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion

**Backend**: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB

**AI/ML**: LangChain, OpenAI API, RAG systems, vector databases

**Cloud**: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Vercel, Docker

**Tools**: Git, GitHub, Linear, Figma, Postman

## Industries Served

- Local SEO & Marketing (Obenan)
- Healthcare (AI Voice Receptionist)
- HR Tech (HRM AI Assistant)
- Education (AskCyborg)
- Food & Beverage (Blend Menu)
- E-commerce (Udress, Prism)
- Fitness (Cohart)

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Last Updated: June 2026
Canonical URL: https://jahanzaibiqbal.com