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Faizan Ahmed

@faizanahmed1

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Backend Engineer with expertise in Python | Django | Graphql | AWS

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in backend development and cloud technologies.

As a Backend Engineer with over 2 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in designing, building, and maintaining high-performance APIs using Django and GraphQL. My proven ability to create robust REST and GraphQL schemas, implement secure authentication flows, and optimize database performance has consistently resulted in low-latency data access. I am passionate about leveraging AWS services, including EC2, RDS, and S3, along with container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes to deliver scalable systems.

At Avialdo Solutions, I successfully reduced feature-development time by 25% through the use of AI-driven code completions and acted as a mentor to my peers, enhancing our team's debugging efficiency by 30%. My commitment to continuous learning and clean architecture drives me to advocate for TDD and code review best practices, ensuring that I collaborate effectively with frontend teams, DevOps, and product stakeholders to deliver customer-centric solutions on time.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Backend Engineer

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Avialdo Solutions

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)

Leveraged Cursor Premium's AI-driven code completions to reduce feature-development time by 25%, accelerating sprint delivery and improving code consistency. Acted as in-house Cursor Premium mentor—guided peers through AI-powered bug hunts, reducing average debug cycles by 30%.

Debugging CI CD GitHub Actions)Jira Confluence S3 EC2

Python Developer

Al Nafi E-Learning

Feb 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Engineered the backend system of a software using Django REST, seamlessly integrating it with multiple external systems like Mailchimp, ERPNext, and Chatwoot. Designed and implemented custom permission classes and authentication mechanisms to enhance application security and access control.

API Development Mailchimp ERPNext Chatwoot AWS RDS AWS S3 AWS EC2 JavaScript

Security Operations Center Analyst

Rewterz

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)

Performed controlled and responsible attacks, such as SQL injection, to assess the security of web applications. Monitored SIEM systems to detect and respond to security incidents in real-time, ensuring a proactive approach to threat identification.

SQL Injection SIEM Log Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bahria College Karachi, NORE-1 Pakistan Navy

Intermediate, Pre-Engineering

Completed an Intermediate degree in Pre-Engineering, focusing on foundational engineering principles. Gained essential knowledge and skills in core scientific and mathematical subjects.