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Thaqib Ubayd

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Software developer at redAcademy with redPanda Software, who cut Orders API response time from 30+ seconds to about 6.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to strengthen my backend development skills through real-world work in system architecture, API design, database optimisation, and application security. I’m also interested in exploring AI integration, cloud technologies, and scalable software solutions.

At redAcademy, I work with redPanda Software on live-client development. I optimised the Orders API query and script, reducing response time from 30+ seconds to approximately 6 seconds.

I also worked on Merch SKU Maintenance, supporting the conversion of Branch Controlled SKUs to Centrally Controlled SKUs with regional pricing validation and persistence. I investigated authorisation workflows across API calls, SQL results, permissions, and differences between local mock services and shared environments.

During redAcademy’s Software Development Learning Phase, I built a console application and a full-stack booking system, applying object-oriented programming, database design, and application architecture. Earlier, at Zaio institute of technology, I built a Tic-Tac-Toe game and an Amazon-inspired e-commerce clone.

I'm developing Khula AI, a personal finance mobile app, and QuoteFlow AI, a quotation and sales management system. My current focus is backend development, API design, database optimisation, application security, and building maintainable systems that address real user needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Developer Sprinter

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redAcademy

Oct 2026 - Present (1 month)

Identified and optimized an Orders API query, reducing response time from over 30 seconds to approximately 6 seconds. Worked on Merch SKU Maintenance and investigated authorization workflows, API calls, and SQL results.

C#ASP.NET Core SQL API Optimization Performance Optimization Debugging Code Review Unit Testing Collaboration

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Software Development Learning Phase

Current

redAcademy

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Built a console application and a FullStack booking system during the final six months of training, applying object oriented programming, database design, and application architecture.

C#.NET SQL Debugging Version Control team development

Software Development Bootcamp

Zaio Institute of Technology

Built foundational skills in frontend development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, focusing on responsive design and reusable components. Developed a Tic-Tac-Toe game and an Amazon-inspired e-commerce clone.

HTML CSS JavaScript React MongoDB Problem Solving Debugging