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Faisal Abdirashid

@faisalabdirashid

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Results-driven Backend Engineer specializing in high-performance systems.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in backend development and contribute to impactful projects.

I am a results-driven Backend Engineer with a strong expertise in Rust and Java, focusing on high-performance systems and financial technology. My journey has been marked by a proven track record in designing scalable backend architectures, optimizing payment gateways, and implementing secure, low-latency APIs. I am passionate about systems programming, microservices, and blockchain integration, and I continuously explore cutting-edge technologies to push the boundaries of backend performance and security.

Currently, I serve as a Senior Backend Engineer at Eclectics International, where I led the development of a digital wallet system that enhanced transaction efficiency and user engagement by 25%. My role involves spearheading migrations to more robust frameworks, integrating secure cryptographic libraries, and optimizing microservices architecture to improve system performance significantly. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to design and deploy fintech solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

In addition to my professional experience, I engage in freelance and open-source projects, where I design and develop high-performance backend services in Rust. My contributions focus on memory safety, performance optimizations, and secure backend development. I advocate for Rust adoption in backend development, showcasing its advantages in performance, concurrency, and security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Backend Engineer

Current

Eclectics International

Sep 2024 - Present (10 months)

Led the development of a digital wallet system, enhancing transaction efficiency and user engagement by 25%. Spearheaded the migration from Vert.x to Spring Boot, reducing system errors by 20% and improving maintainability.

Rust Java Spring Boot Microservices Docker Kubernetes Cryptography API Development

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Senior Backend Engineer

Current

Eclectics International

Sep 2024 - Present (10 months)

Rust Java Spring Boot Microservices Docker Kubernetes Cryptography API Development

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Developer

Current

Freelance & Open Source

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Designed and developed high-performance backend services in Rust using Axum, Actix, and Tokio, achieving sub-10ms API response times. Built a scalable API gateway in Rust for microservices architecture, capable of handling 10,000+ requests per second.

Rust Axum Actix Tokio Redis PostgreSQL API Gateway Open Source Contributions

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Developer

Current

Freelance & Open Source

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Rust Axum Actix Tokio Redis PostgreSQL Asynchronous Programming API Gateway Open Source

Backend Developer

Eclectics International

Oct 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Developed and maintained financial technology solutions, focusing on secure digital wallets and payment processing systems. Led the migration of backend services from Vert.x to Spring Boot, reducing system errors by 20% and improving maintainability.

Vert.X Spring Boot Microservices Docker Kubernetes API Development Financial Technology Cryptography

Backend Developer

Eclectics International

Oct 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Vert.X Spring Boot Microservices Docker Kubernetes API Development Financial Technology Cryptography

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Umma University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

Grade: First Class - Valedictorian

Studied Software Engineering and Computer Science, gaining a comprehensive understanding of software development principles and practices. Graduated with First Class Honors as Valedictorian.