Who is Sarmad Gardezi?

One of the things I’m often asked is

“What is your story? How did you get started?”

My Story: From Blogger to Builder

I was born in Islamabad, Pakistan, in 1997. My parents' work ethic and tenacity allowed me to live a middle-class lifestyle and, more importantly, gave me the drive to build my own path. At 16, I saved up and bought sarmadgardezi.com, turning my early passion for technology into my first piece of online real estate.

Over the years, my work has evolved from hobby projects to production-grade web apps, dashboards, and automation systems built on Google Cloud, Firebase, and Google Apps Script. This passion for cloud technology and community work led me to become an Associate Manager at GDG Cloud Islamabad. My professional experience blends deep engineering with digital strategy, including web development, SEO, analytics, and data-driven marketing.

My Professional Philosophy

I partner with companies and agencies worldwide to design and build cloud-native web applications, scalable dashboards, and automation workflows. My focus is always on responsive UI, accessibility, performance, and long-term maintainability. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with teams at ProPakistani, ViralWebbs, Khan Academy, Bosch, and several growing startups.

At heart, I'm a builder. I love taking messy processes and turning them into clean, automated systems using tools like Firebase, Google Tag Manager, and Google Apps Script. Technology isn't just my career; it’s the medium I use to help brands grow faster, track better, and make smarter decisions.

Sarmad Digital – My Online Cloud & Automation Studio

In September 2024, I officially launched Sarmad Digital as my online company and studio. From Pakistan to clients in Germany and the UAE (Dubai), we build tracking systems, automation scripts, web application portals and cloud-based dashboards. The focus is simple: ship fast, Firebase-powered products that are measurable, scalable, and ready for real users—not just portfolios.

From Blogging to Community Leadership

Blogging was my first window into the power of the internet. It taught me how to share what I know, attract an audience, and eventually build a career with real freedom. This journey from blogger to developer gave me a ground-up understanding of SEO, content marketing, and audience building.

Today, I work as a cloud-focused software engineer, speaker, and consultant—building products, mentoring developers, and supporting the ecosystem through GDG Cloud Islamabad since 2019.

When I’m not behind a screen, you’ll usually find me traveling, attending hackathons, or exploring new ideas with founders and creators. You can follow my journey on social media or explore my work below.

Firebase Focus & Google Developer Badges

In 2025, I doubled down on my role as a Firebase expert and cloud builder, actively investing in the Google Developer ecosystem and community learning. Along the way, I collected a series of badges that represent the different platforms, events, and technologies I work with.

Some of the key milestones include:

• Chrome DevTools User (2025) – Deep diving into performance, debugging, and front-end optimization.
• Fall 2025: The Android Show – Staying aligned with the latest in Android and mobile ecosystems.
• GDG CLOUD Islamabad Member (2025) and Google Developer Group Member / On Campus Member (2025) – Actively contributing to local and campus communities.
• Attendee – Build with AI 2025 – Exploring AI-first product patterns with Google technologies.
• Firebase Studio Developer Community (2025), Web Apps with Firebase (2025), Firebase Emulators (2025) – Honing my Firebase app, emulator-based testing, and deployment workflows.
• Google Cloud & NVIDIA Community Member (2025) – Working at the intersection of cloud, GPUs, and AI workloads.
• I/O 2025 – Registered, I/O 2024 – Registered, Attendee I/O ’23, Attendee I/O ’22, Attendee I/O ’21 – Staying in sync with the latest from Google I/O year after year.
• Google Cloud Innovator (2022) – Recognizing my ongoing work with Google Cloud services.
• Women Techmakers Member (2023) and 2022–2023 GDSC Member – Supporting inclusive developer communities and student ecosystems.
• Google Developer Program Beta User (2020) and Joined the Google Developer Program (2020) – Early involvement in Google's developer tooling and programs.
• Google Maps Platform Innovators (2025), Code Wiki (2025), Android Studio User (2022), Learning (2025) and Google Developer Experts Follower (2022) – Reflecting my curiosity across tools, maps, Android, and expert-led learning.

These badges are not just icons on a profile; they map the journey of how I learn, experiment, and then ship real products with Firebase, Google Cloud, and modern web technologies. They’re a snapshot of the ecosystem I live and build in every day.