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Ahmed Khan

@ahmedkhan3

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Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer with 10 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork, with opportunities to leverage my technical expertise in Ruby on Rails, cloud infrastructure, and API integrations to drive impactful solutions and contribute to company growth.

I am a seasoned Ruby on Rails Engineer with a decade of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable web applications. My expertise lies in backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and API integrations, with a strong focus on producing high-quality, maintainable code. I have successfully led teams and mentored junior engineers, driving the adoption of DevOps practices and improving deployment efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have delivered impactful results, such as improving application performance by 50% through advanced caching and reducing server costs by 30% via database optimization. My work has also enhanced user engagement by 40% through intuitive UI/UX design and achieved a 25% reduction in bug reports by implementing rigorous testing practices.

I thrive in environments where I can leverage my technical skills and leadership abilities to contribute to scalable, efficient solutions. My passion for technology is matched by my commitment to fostering collaborative teams and delivering exceptional results that drive business growth and user satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

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Walmart

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

As a Senior Software Engineer, I designed and developed a large-scale SaaS platform, improving performance and reliability by 60%. I led the adoption of DevOps practices, optimized database queries, and enhanced user engagement by 40% through intuitive UI/UX development.

Ruby on Rails SaaS DevOps API Development Cloud Infrastructure AWS Terraform TDD Microservices Caching

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Coinbase

Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (5 years)

In my role as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, I built and maintained complex web applications, optimized database queries, and led a team through the migration of a legacy system. I also enhanced application speed and managed a portfolio of 30 projects across 5 teams.

Web Development Performance Optimization API Integration Cloud Infrastructure Microservices Agile DevOps JavaScript Ruby on Rails

Software Engineer

Apple

Dec 2015 - Nov 2017 (1 year 11 months)

As a Software Engineer, I developed and deployed web applications using Rails, implemented authentication features, and built RESTful APIs. I also refactored legacy codebases and achieved 99.9% system uptime through CI/CD processes.

Ruby on Rails RESTful APIs Devise JWT Sidekiq CI CD GitHub Actions Microservices Performance Optimization Agile

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2011 - 2015

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Developed a strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and software engineering principles, preparing for a career in software development and engineering.