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Ahsan Mehmood
Ahsan Mehmood

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From Restaurant Supervisor to Technical Founder: Shipping 38+ Projects in 5 Years

Hey Dev.to 👋 I'm Ahsan Mehmood — a Full-Stack Developer and Co-Founder of XechTech, based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

My Journey

In 2017, I was working as a restaurant supervisor. By 2021, I had pivoted into software development full-time. Today, I've shipped 38+ production projects across 8+ organizations, serving clients in Pakistan, the US, and Australia.

What I Build

My core stack is .NET/C#, but I work across the full spectrum:

  • 🖥️ Desktop: Multi-terminal POS systems, payroll, accounting tools (C#, .NET, SQL Server)
  • 📱 Mobile: Cross-platform apps with Flutter (Booktionary, EstiMate Pro, DLP App)
  • 🌐 Web: React, Laravel, Node.js, TypeScript (pal.gov.pk, xechtech.com)
  • 🤖 AI: AutoCAD AI Agent, Gemini PC-Commander, LLM-powered workflows
  • 🏗️ Engineering: 7+ structural tools for RPEQ-certified projects in Australia

My Company: XechTech

I co-founded XechTech in 2021 with my partner Aaqib Saleem. We build high-end software solutions — from RestoCare+ (a restaurant POS system with thermal printing and kitchen displays) to AI-powered PDF automation tools.

Key Projects

Project What It Does Tech
RestoCare+ POS Multi-terminal restaurant POS C#, .NET, SQL Server
EstiMate Pro AI-powered PDF automation Flutter, Dart
Engineering Suite 7+ structural analysis tools C#, .NET, AutoCAD
PAL Website Government website PHP, Laravel, Flutter
Booktionary Dictionary & book app Flutter, SQLite
AutoCAD AI Agent AI-generated floor plans Python, Gemini API

What I've Learned

The biggest lesson from shipping 38+ projects: Solve real problems for real people. The fanciest tech stack means nothing if it doesn't solve a pain point.

I built RestoCare+ because I spent 4 years in a restaurant and knew exactly what was broken. I built engineering tools because construction firms in Australia needed calculations done faster. Every successful project started with understanding the problem deeply.

What's Next

I'm currently focused on:

  • AI integration into traditional business software
  • Growing XechTech's client base internationally
  • Sharing what I've learned through writing here on Dev.to

If you're a developer in Pakistan building your career, or if you're transitioning into tech from another field — I'd love to connect. Drop a comment or find me on LinkedIn 🤝


Follow me for posts about .NET, Flutter, AI integration, and building software businesses from Pakistan.

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