Umar Farooq
About Umar Farooq
Umar Farooq is an Associate Software Architect with a decade of experience at NorthBay Solutions. He specializes in microservices architecture, Agile methodologies, and web development using the LAMP stack.
Work at NorthBay Solutions
Umar Farooq has been serving as an Associate Software Architect at NorthBay Solutions since 2014. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing software solutions that meet the needs of clients. His responsibilities include designing system architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. His tenure at NorthBay Solutions has spanned over 10 years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Umar Farooq held several roles in software development. He worked at Ciklum as a Principal Software Engineer from 2010 to 2013, where he led technical projects. He also served as a Senior PHP Developer at Kaya Systems LLC for 8 months in 2010. Earlier in his career, he was a Software Developer at MDTotal from 2005 to 2006 and a Senior Software Engineer at Ghost Software (Pvt) Limited from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as a Tech Lead (Web) at Coeus Solutions GmbH for one year from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Umar Farooq completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Govt College of Science from 2000 to 2005. He also studied Computer Science at Imperial College of Business Studies, achieving a BS (Hons) in Computer Science during the same period. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software development, particularly in microservices architecture and serverless architecture. He specializes in Agile methodologies, especially Scrum, which enhances team collaboration and project efficiency.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Umar Farooq possesses advanced skills in implementing microservices architecture, which is essential for modern cloud solutions. He has a strong background in web development using the LAMP stack, including Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Additionally, he focuses on infrastructure security as part of DevOps practices, ensuring robust protection of cloud environments. His technical expertise also extends to serverless architecture, allowing for the development and deployment of applications without the need for managing underlying infrastructure.