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Sead Ali

@seadali

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Driven software engineer with 10+ years' diverse industry experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages learning, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a driven software engineer with over 10 years of diverse industry experience, specializing in creating scalable web solutions and software architecture. My journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of various technologies, particularly in building e-commerce applications using MEAN and MERN stacks. I thrive in dynamic environments and am always eager to learn new technologies that enhance my skill set.

Throughout my career, I have held pivotal roles in organizations like Citrix and FYCLabs, where I developed and deployed secure, efficient services and APIs. My expertise extends to cloud computing with AWS and GCP, and I have successfully implemented serverless architectures that optimize resource usage. I am passionate about software development methodologies, particularly Agile and Scrum, and I believe in the importance of collaboration and communication within teams to achieve high-quality results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Backend Engineer & Architect

Current

Citrix

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

In this role, I developed and deployed secure Node.js/Express services and APIs for Citrix's DaaS solutions. Responsibilities included overseeing deployment processes using AWS tools, ensuring performance and security of services, and managing database access. I also implemented Docker containers for Lambda functions and conducted regular security audits.

Node Express AWS Docker MongoDB CloudFormation Elastic Beanstalk API Gateway Lambda ECS

Software Engineer & Solution Architect

FYCLabs

Dec 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years)

As a Software Engineer and Solutions Architect, I built and maintained backend, frontend, and mobile applications. I utilized Node.js and React.js, implemented TDD and DDD practices, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality codebases.

Node React TDD DDD Firebase GCP Kubernetes Docker PostgreSQL

Software Engineer & Solution Architect

Electronic Arts

Aug 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 2 months)

I created dynamic web applications using JavaScript and various front-end frameworks. My work involved data visualization, user authentication, and implementing distributed web services while following agile methodologies.

JavaScript AJAX Bootstrap Git jQuery REST MongoDB Agile

Software Engineer

Cloudband

Mar 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 3 months)

I built a Node.js/Express server for handling concurrent HTTP requests and architected a front-end using React. I deployed a NoSQL database and utilized AWS services for resource optimization and security enhancements.

Node Express React AWS Docker MongoDB Lambda IAM SDK

Backend Software Engineer

Availity

Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year)

I designed and maintained a full-stack application for monitoring trading activity, utilizing Python and JavaScript. I also built an ETL pipeline for data processing and provided comprehensive documentation for maintainability.

Python JavaScript React AWS MongoDB Redis WebSockets REST ETL

Junior Software Developer

Pop Yatchs

May 2013 - Sep 2013 (4 months)

Collaborated on the development of a new CRM system using JavaScript and Node.js. I improved existing features based on stakeholder feedback and managed version control using Git.