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Harry Ahmad

@harryahmad1

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Senior Full Stack Engineer with expertise in Ruby on Rails and React.js.

United States

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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 while allowing me to leverage my technical expertise.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer with 8 years of experience, I specialize in designing and scaling web applications using Ruby on Rails and React.js. My journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering data-driven platforms across FinTech, lifestyle, and SaaS sectors. I have a proven track record of leading Agile teams to create impactful user experiences through clean architecture and efficient code.

One of my significant achievements includes leading a team to build an AI-driven platform that drove a 35% revenue growth by enhancing personalized user experiences. I have architected secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs, reducing response times by 25% for high-traffic systems. My passion for optimizing data processing has led to a 28% improvement in analytics efficiency, showcasing my ability to leverage technology for business success.

I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to innovative solutions and mentor others. My technical expertise spans across various technologies, including AWS, GCP, and CI/CD practices, ensuring seamless deployments and robust application performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Lead Software Engineer

Current

Confidential

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Led a team to build an AI-driven platform using Ruby on Rails and React.js, driving 35% revenue growth by delivering personalized user experiences. Architected secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Rails, reducing API response times by 25% for high-traffic systems.

Ruby on Rails React RESTful APIs GraphQL APIs PostgreSQL AWS Cloudflare CI CD WebSockets

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 4 months)

Enhanced a mobile app with Rails and React.js, optimizing UX to boost retention by 15%. Built PostgreSQL data aggregation in Rails, accelerating analytics queries.

Rails React PostgreSQL Data Aggregation Mobile App Development API Integration

Senior Software Engineer

Circle

Feb 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 4 months)

Directed a team to deliver a Ruby on Rails and React.js platform in 6 months, achieving 100% client approval in a fast-paced environment. Designed microservices with Rails and MongoDB, reducing cloud costs by 18% while scaling to 600K users.

Ruby on Rails React MongoDB Microservices RESTful APIs RSpec Selenium Data Pipelines Authentication PostgreSQL

Software Engineer

LeadScout

May 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Built an app with Rails and React.js, improving workflow efficiency by 18%. Developed MongoDB data pipelines in Rails, enhancing lead tracking analytics.

Rails React MongoDB Data Pipelines PostgreSQL RSpec

Software Engineer

MealSuite

May 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Led a platform with Rails and React.js, increasing user adoption by 25% with robust features. Designed Rails-based analytics pipelines, streamlining data analysis.

Rails React User Adoption Data Analysis GraphQL APIs MongoDB RSpec PostgreSQL

Software Engineer

Pendo

May 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Built data-driven web applications with Ruby on Rails and React.js, enhancing UX by 15% for millions of users. Developed GraphQL APIs with Rails, streamlining analytics queries by 20% for real-time dashboards.

UX Enhancements Ruby on Rails React GraphQL APIs MongoDB RSpec PostgreSQL Data Driven Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Kansas

Bachelor's in Business & Computer Science, Business & Computer Science

Studied a comprehensive curriculum covering both business principles and computer science fundamentals. Gained expertise in software development, data analysis, and business strategy.