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AI-first Product Engineer

I turn zero into one.

I use AI-assisted development to architect, build, and ship full-stack applications at startup speed.

Ammar Waqar

Recent Work

StepZero

An AI-powered B2B validation engine that turns raw Reddit frustrations into comprehensive Product Requirements Documents in minutes.

LLMsNext.jsPostgreSQLVercel KV

Problem & Solution

Automates the earliest stages of product discovery to prevent founders from building unvalidated ideas.

Architecture

Multi-stage AI data pipeline leveraging SerpApi and LLMs to autonomously scrape, filter, and extract high-intent user data.

Vibecoding Multiplier

Architected the core engine and CI/CD pipelines as a solo engineer in record time using Cursor and Windsurf.

Viewday

A B2C productivity application featuring seamless Notion and Google Calendar workflows, officially listed on the Notion Integration Gallery.

Next.jsPostgreSQLSupabase RealtimeVercelCron

Problem & Solution

Solves calendar fragmentation by unifying task tracking, scheduling, and billing across multiple platforms.

Architecture

Engineered cross-platform data syncing using Supabase Realtime, Vercel Cron jobs, and a custom-built Obsidian plugin.

Vibecoding Multiplier

Solo-launched the entire product—from UI to monetization—in under 2 months using Antigravity.

Yensie Core API

A scalable, enterprise-grade backend engineered from scratch to support complex business logic and secure routing for a US-based client.

NestJSDigital OceanPostgreSQLSwagger

Problem & Solution

Delivered a robust, high-performance API architecture to replace unscalable legacy backend systems.

Architecture

Deployed entirely on Digital Ocean, utilizing DO Managed Databases and Object Storage for maximum scalability.

Vibecoding Multiplier

Accelerated complex API schema generation and production deployments using Windsurf.

Punar Hunza

A fully custom 0-to-1 D2C e-commerce storefront built to bypass the rigid limitations of traditional platforms like Shopify.

Next.jsReactTailwindPostgreSQL

Problem & Solution

Gives the brand complete ownership over their checkout UX and telemetry without recurring enterprise CMS fees.

Architecture

Features a bespoke admin dashboard for real-time analytics, user drop-off tracking, and independent store operations.

Vibecoding Multiplier

Leveraged AI to independently build both the consumer-facing storefront and the complex admin backend simultaneously.

My AI-Assisted Workflow

I don’t just write code; I build businesses. As a former PM turned Founding Engineer, I operate as the product visionary and system architect, treating AI agents as my high-speed execution team.

What I Own

Product Strategy & UX

The User Journey

Mapping 0-to-1 experiences and engineering the core 'Aha!' moments.

Interaction Design

Defining UI paradigms, hierarchy, and seamless flows before coding starts.

Business Logic

Structuring monetization loops, conversion funnels, and retention telemetry.

What I Own

System Architecture

Data Flow & Infra

Optimizing the stack and orchestrating complex 3rd-party API pipelines.

Database Design

Architecting forward-compatible Postgres schemas and real-time channels.

Security & Auth

Enforcing RLS, magic-links, and HMAC webhook verification.

What I Delegate

Execution & AI Agents

Component Scaffolding

Translating UX requirements into pixel-perfect, responsive Tailwind UI.

Typing & Boilerplate

Generating Next.js routing, TS interfaces, and Zod schemas via AI.

Syntax & Refactoring

Rapidly writing CRUD operations, regex patterns, and data utilities.

The Result

I compress a multi-disciplinary 3-month product cycle into 4 weeks. I ship enterprise-grade code wrapped in a consumer-grade experience, without the overhead of a large team.

10x Velocity Established

In a nutshell

I bring the strategic mind of a 6-year Product Manager combined with the execution speed of a modern AI-assisted engineer. I do not just write code - I solve business problems, optimize user flows, and ship products that users love.