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fahad Khan

@fahadkhan3

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Visionary Lead Java Architect with over 12 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and allows me to lead impactful projects while mentoring others.

I am a visionary Lead Java Architect and hands-on Principal Engineer with over 12 years of experience in designing and delivering high-impact, enterprise-scale software systems. Specializing in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Distributed Systems, I have a proven ability to design resilient, scalable architectures for complex backend systems that handle millions of users and transactions.

My expertise spans across designing and deploying microservices-based solutions that ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability, all while maintaining security and cost-effectiveness. As a recognized leader, I have successfully led cross-functional engineering teams, guiding them through complex projects and instilling a culture of clean code, innovation, and continuous improvement. I take pride in mentoring engineers and fostering a collaborative environment where technical excellence and business objectives align seamlessly.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Java Architect

Current

TechVision Global

Apr 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Designed and implemented a microservices-based cloud-native architecture supporting over 2 million concurrent users globally. Led an enterprise-wide digital transformation initiative, modernizing legacy systems into a Dockerized Kubernetes cluster on AWS EKS. Acted as a technical mentor to junior developers, fostering a culture of clean code and innovation.

Java Spring Boot Microservices AWS Docker Kubernetes Kafka Redis SonarQube

Full Stack Java Developer

MongoDB

Feb 2017 - Feb 2021 (4 years)

Re-architected a core business platform from a Java EE monolith to a microservices-based system using Spring Cloud and Eureka. Established CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI and integrated automated tests, enhancing deployment strategies and service documentation.

Java Spring Cloud Kafka REST APIs Gitlab CI CI CD OpenAPI Docker

Java Developer

WorkWave

Jan 2013 - Feb 2017 (4 years 1 month)

Developed business-critical modules in Java EE for a financial services platform. Played a key role in the migration to Spring MVC, optimizing workflows and integrating third-party APIs. Assisted in SOX-compliant audit preparation.

Java EE Spring MVC APIs SOX Compliance Logging Caching Deployment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New York University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2008 - 2012

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from New York University, where I gained a solid foundation in computer science principles, programming, and software development methodologies.